Polygamy-Horror Movie ‘The Vile’ Brings Psychological and Supernatural Scares to Limited Theaters and Digital on November 20

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Polygamy-Horror Movie 'The Vile' Brings Psychological and Supernatural Scares to Limited Theaters and Digital on November 20

Made in the United Arab Emirates, The Vile follows the story of Amani, a devoted wife and mother whose husband returns home with a new, pregnant wife, Zahra. As Amani struggles mentally and emotionally to deal with the new household situation, she begins having psychological and potentially supernatural experiences that make her question everything she thought she knew.

The Vile is from director Majid Al Ansari, who co-wrote the script with Johnnie Alward. Bdoor Mohammad, Sarah Taibah, Iman Tarik, and Jasem Alkharraz star.

The Arabic-language film has the involvement of producers including Roy Lee (Weapons, Barbarian), Steven Schneider (Strange Darling, Paranormal Activity), Derek Dauchy (Late Night with the Devil) and Rami Yasin (Hokum, Watcher).

The Vile will be in select U.S. theaters and on VOD beginning November 20, 2026.

Polygamy-Horror Movie 'The Vile' Brings Psychological and Supernatural Scares to Limited Theaters and Digital on November 20
Polygamy-Horror Movie 'The Vile' Brings Psychological and Supernatural Scares to Limited Theaters and Digital on November 20
Polygamy-Horror Movie 'The Vile' Brings Psychological and Supernatural Scares to Limited Theaters and Digital on November 20
Polygamy-Horror Movie 'The Vile' Brings Psychological and Supernatural Scares to Limited Theaters and Digital on November 20
Polygamy-Horror Movie 'The Vile' Brings Psychological and Supernatural Scares to Limited Theaters and Digital on November 20
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