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Official Trailer for Polygamy Supernatural Horror ‘The Vile’ from UAE

by Alex Billington
October 2, 2025
Source: YouTube

“He brought home a second wife. But something else followed…” The first official trailer has debuted for a film titled The Vile, a supernatural horror thriller from UAE (United Arab Emirates). Directed by genre filmmaker Majid Al Ansari as his second horror feature so far, this film just premiered at Fantastic Fest last month where it won Best Film from the jury. It also plays at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain next this month. When a man decides to bring home a second wife, the new bride is not the only thing that enters the family house. Amani’s peaceful life as a wife and mother shatters when her husband brings home a second wife without her consent, unleashing mysterious dark forces into their household. Blending supernatural & horror elements, the film is a viscerally gripping exploration of polygamy, greed, betrayal, and trauma—told through the eyes of a mother and her daughter. Starring Bdoor Mohammed, Sarah Taibah, and Eman Tarik. While polygamy is a familiar concept in the UAE, Al Ansari’s film boldly questions notions of gender inequality & consent in relationships, making The Vile as thought-provoking as it is unsettling. Al Ansari found inspiration from legendary genre cult classics including Fatal Attraction and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, offering audiences a truly diabolical cinematic feast for the senses. Worth a look! Check this out.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Majid Al Ansari’s horror film The Vile, direct from YouTube:

“As a huge horror fan and as a filmmaker who has predominantly worked in this genre, I wanted to create a female-led film where the fear factor stems from the trauma that is inflicted after a man decides to marry for a second time, without the consent of his current wife. I had to get as close as I could to the same kinds of emotions women could experience when they are confronted by this situation. Empathy alone was not going to be enough and I spent an intense period researching so that I could tell this story in an authentic way. I didn’t want to make a statement or judgement about polygamy, but rather visually express a family’s psychological and emotional journey as a result of deception and secrecy.” –Director Majid Al Ansari

The Vile Horror Trailer

The Vile Horror Poster

Amani (Bdoor Mohammad) is blindsided & heartbroken when her husband, Khalid (Jasem Alkharraz), brings a second wife into their home. Forced to accept the circumstances and determined to fight for the sake of her daughter, Noor, Amani remains in the house and attempts to assert her role as the family’s matriarch. Living with the new bride, Zahra (Sarah Taibah), crushes Amani emotionally & sends her into a downward spiral. When ominous, seemingly paranormal events begin to overtake the house, Amani launches a frenzied search for answers, leaving Noor fearful for her mom’s own sanity. Driven by instinct and terror, Amani becomes increasingly convinced there is something sinister in Zahra’s past—but her desperate quest for the truth threatens to push her further from reality. The Vile, also known as Hoba, is directed by UAE filmmaker Majid Al Ansari, director of the film Zinzana (or Rattle The Cage) previously, and a few other shorts. The screenplay is by Majid Al Ansari and Johnnie Alward, from a story by Majid Al Ansari. Produced by Derek Dauchy, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, and Rami Yasin. This premiered at Fantastic Fest and plays at the 2025 London & Sitges Film Festivals this fall. No US release date is set yet – stay tuned.

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Multiple historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) found themselves on high alert on Thursday (Sep. 11) after receiving a series of threats that forced lockdowns.

Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia, Southern University in Louisiana, Clark Atlanta University, and nearby Spelman College were among the campuses impacted, as administrators, students and faculty moved to safety. Bethune-Cookman University in Florida also reported a potential threat, with school officials confirming their Daytona Beach campus went into lockdown.

According to ABC News, the FBI released a statement that investigators are “aware of hoax threat calls” to HBCUs across the country. While the agency stressed there is currently “no credible threat,” it acknowledged the seriousness of these incidents. “The FBI takes these threats very seriously because it puts innocent people at risk,” the bureau stated.

Universities moved swiftly to cancel classes, suspend “nonessential” events, and halt athletic games. Hampton University announced it would cease all activity through Friday (Sep 12). Virginia State University posted that, “out of an abundance of caution, VSU remains on lockdown.” Southern University in Louisiana extended its lockdown to the entire Baton Rouge campus.

The threats came just one day after the deadly shooting at Utah Valley University, where conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking on campus. Law enforcement has not connected the incidents, despite the coincidental timing.

Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton weighed in, urging an end to violence targeting educational spaces. “I condemned the shooting of Donald Trump last year, the murder of Charlie Kirk yesterday, and the threats to HBCUs today,” Sharpton said. He pointed to recent attacks on HBCUs, including Edward Waters University in 2023 and Tuskegee University in 2024, as a pattern that cannot be ignored.

The Congressional Black Caucus echoed those concerns, calling the threats “vile” and “a chilling reminder of the relentless racism and extremism that continues to target and terrorize Black communities in this country.”

Lawmakers urged the FBI and Department of Justice to act swiftly in finding those responsible for the threats. For now, schools have reminded students and staff to follow the well-known urgent protocal: “If you see something, say something.” No injuries have been reported and many lockdowns have already been lifted.