Writer/director duo
David Charbonier and
Justin Powell know how to get straight to the point without extracting any key elements that comprise an entertaining horror film. Their debut film
The Boy Behind the Door was a terrifying and realistic depiction of friendship withstanding a traumatic childhood abduction. This year, the talented pair push the envelope with their sophomore film,
The Djinn, by exploring guilt and familial love through a supernatural framework.
Primarily known as a genie, a djinn is an otherworldly creature that grants wishes to whomever awakens the vengeful spirit. However, the road to Hell is paved with good intentions and a djinn tends to be a nefarious trickster. Many genre fans will remember this folklore from the