Black magic, demons abound in Pakistani horror film ‘Deemak’ trailer

Pakistani cinema is finally diving deep into horror again—and this time, it’s seriously committed to scaring you. 

 Deemak (Termite) isn’t just another scary movie. It’s a psychological supernatural thriller that looks and feels intense and genuinely creepy.

Directed by Rafay Rashdi (yes, the one behind Badshah Begum and The Java Plum Tree) and written by Ayesha Muzaffar (author of Abus Jinns and Jinnistan), Deemak explores a toxic mother-in-law vs. daughter-in-law relationship, with a scary twist: their home is slowly being taken over by something... not from this world.

This project is being produced under Wah Wah Productions, with Syed Murad Ali as the executive producer. He’s a horror fan himself and has finally turned his passion into a full-fledged cinematic experience.

The cast? Iconic. We’re talking Faysal Quraishi, Sonya Hussyn, Samina Peerzada, Javed Sheikh, and Bushra Ansari—legends who know how to deliver performances that hit hard.

The trailer honestly gave me goosebumps. That one scene where something crawls near the bedroom ceiling and she suddenly lifts the bed? Chilling. And instead of water, the kitchen tap is dripping blood. Like, what?! I haven’t been this excited for a Pakistani movie in ages.

The story revolves around a normal house becoming a living nightmare as paranormal events grow stronger. It’s not just jump scares—there’s emotional depth too. The son is caught in a disturbing tug-of-war between his wife and his mother, with the horror of demons creeping into every corner of their lives.

What’s really cool is that this film is rooted in local folklore, especially our own stories about Jinns. The team has tried to blend that with psychological horror in a very Pakistani way.

The director shared that Deemak was originally an idea called Yaqeen—something he dreamt of almost six years ago. With Ayesha Muzaffar onboard, it turned into a layered horror drama that’s as much about emotional trauma as it is about the supernatural.

Horror movies in Pakistan have been rare but interesting. We had Zinda Laash back in 1967 (our version of Dracula!), and later came Zibahkhana in 2007, which made waves internationally. More recently, In Flames even made it to Cannes! And now, Deemak might just be our next big horror milestone.

Its releasing this Eid ul Adha (June 6), and fans are already hyped. People are absolutely loving the trailer. Just check out these comments:

“Wow, let's go! Is cheez ka hi to wait tha. Amazing trailer. I am waiting!”

“Nice trailer. Pakistan mein bhi achi movies ban rahi hain, top level ki. This is our talent!”

“Wonderful performance by everyone  Wishing everyone all the best and especially Faysal Quraishi. So excited to see him on our big screen. Bahut sari duaen ”

“We are so excited for #Deemak!”

“Faysal Quraishi special Deemak movie trailer – super excellent, and especially the horror story – wonderful and super king!”

“Bro it looks insane!”

Watch the trailer here: