Omar Albayati

Omar Albayati, the dude behind Kaboos and Hwjn, has this knack for creating films that hit you right in the gut. Seriously, if you haven’t checked out his stuff, you’re sleeping on some wild storytelling. Kaboos (2023) is like one of those fever dreams you can’t shake off in the morning. It’s unsettling in the best way, blending reality and nightmare so smoothly you’re left questioning what’s real. The characters aren’t your stock horror victims either—they’re messy, complicated, and you actually care if they make it out alive. There’s a rawness to the tension. Albayati doesn’t rely on cheap jumpscares. Instead, he builds dread like he’s stacking bricks, and by the time the climax hits, your nerves are fried. As for Hwjn (2023), it’s a whole different beast. This one digs into folklore and brings ancient stories crashing into the now. You get this collision of tradition and modern chaos, and it’s honestly fascinating. The visuals? Gorgeous and eerie. There’s this sense that something supernatural is lurking just out of frame, and the script keeps you guessing about who’s actually the monster. Albayati’s direction pulls off that tricky balance—keeping things mysterious but not confusing. Both films show he’s not afraid to mess with genre conventions. He’s got guts, style, and a weirdly sharp sense of humor that sneaks up on you. You watch his movies and it’s clear: he’s not just making horror for scares. He’s got something to say, and he says it loud.