Algeria, 1960. A section of French paratroopers are sent in search of a missing aircraft in the Algerian desert. The wreckage of the plane is quickly located, but there are no survivors, just a suitcase stamped “Top Secret”. Stormed by enemy soldiers, the troops find refuge in a strange abandoned citadel. Despite warnings from the place’s Guardian to leave at once, they wake up the Djinns, the evil spirits of the desert .
Cinematography
Relentless desert landscapes that devour the soldiers.
Practical Effects
Gritty 1960s military gear against ancient evil.
Director
Hugues Martin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in Morocco during extreme heat; cast suffered real dehydration that made performances more authentic.
The Djinns draw from authentic Algerian folklore, not Western demon tropes—rare for 2010s horror.
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