Kandisha (2023)
Kandisha
”Three childhood friends summon a vengeful Moroccan spirit, Kandisha, leading to deadly consequences.”
Why watch this film?
It's summer vacation and three friends who have been inseparable since they were little summon the spirit of Kandisha, a vengeful and dark creature from Moroccan legends. Although the summoning was initially just a game, people around the trio of friends start to die under unusual circumstances. That's because Kandisha is a violent being that always looks for souls in exchange for favors. A sample of what the unconventional French horror cinema can offer.
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Three friends who have been inseparable since childhood come together to play with unknown forces. They invoke the spirit of Kandisha, a vengeful creature from Moroccan legends who will make their lives a living hell.
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