
Synopsis/Details
"Jinn and Men" is a chilling supernatural horror that explores faith, vengeance, and redemption through the lens of a little-known concept believed by nearly two billion people worldwide. The story opens with a harrowing prologue set in the Middle East, where a teenage boy possessed by a malevolent Jinn meets a tragic end during a failed exorcism. Years later, in suburban America, Freddie Rojas—a logic-driven, stubbornly non-religious we...
"Jinn and Men" is a chilling supernatural horror that explores faith, vengeance, and redemption through the lens of a little-known concept believed by nearly two billion people worldwide. The story opens with a harrowing prologue set in the Middle East, where a teenage boy possessed by a malevolent Jinn meets a tragic end during a failed exorcism. Years later, in suburban America, Freddie Rojas—a logic-driven, stubbornly non-religious web developer—moves into a new home seeking a fresh start after his divorce. But when unsettling supernatural disturbances begin to invade his life, Freddie’s rigid worldview starts to crumble. Alienated from friends and family, and plagued by increasingly violent hauntings, Freddie learns that he is being tormented by Jinn—supernatural entities rooted in Islamic lore.
As the terror escalates, Freddie’s skepticism is pushed to its breaking point. Desperate, he turns to an unlikely source: Sheikh Rasheed, a Muslim exorcist who offers spiritual protection through Qur'anic recitation and Islamic practices. Under Sheikh Rasheed’s guidance, Freddie slowly embraces the faith he once dismissed, ultimately converting to Islam in an effort to sever the Jinn’s grip on his life. However, the ordeal is far from over. During a climactic exorcism, a shocking truth emerges: Freddie has been cursed through black magic tied to his ex-wife, Chloe, and her aunt Sanja, a woman who secretly dabbles in occult practices.
In a final heart-pounding confrontation, Freddie’s possession reaches a deadly peak, endangering everyone around him. Sheikh Rasheed must face not only the wrath of the vengeful Jinn but also the spiritual consequences of the past. In a harrowing battle of faith against darkness, the exorcist risks everything to save Freddie’s soul. Jinn and Men delivers an emotionally charged, globally resonant horror story that merges grounded character drama with the terrifying supernatural beliefs of Islamic tradition—offering a fresh, vital voice in the genre unlike anything Western audiences have seen before.
All Accolades & Coverage
Emerging Screenwriters Suspense Genre Semi-Finalist
Story & Logistics
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on True Events
Subgenre:
Horror
Time Period:
Contemporary times