A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
Practical Effects
That molar-tooth box design? Genuinely iconic prop work.
Acting
Natasha Calis commits HARD to creepy kid energy.
Score
Minimalist dread that knows when to shut up.
Director
Ole Bornedal
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Clyde Brenek
Kyra Sedgwick
Stephanie Brenek
Natasha Calis
Emily 'Em' Brenek
Madison Davenport
Hannah Brenek
Rob LaBelle
Russell
Matisyahu
Tzadok Shapir
Quinn Lord
Student
Jay Brazeau
Professor McMannis
Jim Thorburn
Man
Erin Simms
Possessed Italian Girl
John Cassini
Stephanie's Attorney
Grant Show
Brett
Tim Perez
Officer
Ned Bellamy
Trevor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The dybbuk box is real—sold on eBay in 2003, allegedly causing nightmares for owners. The film's box was based on the actual haunted wine cabinet.
Matisyahu recorded his scenes while touring; his rabbi character's beard is actually his own. Director Ole Bornedal remade his own Danish film 'Nattevagten' (1994) for Hollywood but this was his only original US horror.
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