Munafik 2 – translation: “Hypocrite 2” – is a 2018 Malaysian supernatural horror film written, directed by and also starring Syamsul Yusof (Munafik). The Skop productions movie also stars Maya Karin, Nasir Bilal Khan and Fizz Fairuz.
Plot:
Sakinah (Maya Karin), a poor single mother living in an isolated village, is haunted by an evil spirit linked to Abuja (Nasir Bilal Khan), a man with misleading religious teachings. Adam (Syamsul Yusof) has to embark on a rescue mission to save Sakinah from the evil spirit and Abuja’s torment…
Reviews:
BFM podcast
“Some subtlety would have helped Munafik 2, as Syamsul Yusof is not an incompetent filmmaker and clearly has a vision for this character and the franchise surrounding him that occasionally peeps through the over-reliance on bombast and cheap tricks. But this overcooked sequel isn’t a great representation of his talents or ambition…” Jonathon Wilson, Ready Steady Cut!
Release:
Munafik 2 is currently available for streaming on Netflix
Cast and characters:
Syamsul Yusof … Adam
Maya Karin … Sakinah
Nasir Bilal Khan … Abuja
Fizz Fairuz … Azman
Mawi … Azhar
Fauzi Nawawi … Omar
Rahim Razali … Adam’s Father
Ku Faridah … Adam’s Mother
Nur Zara Sofia … Aina
Weni Panca … Demon Lady
Trailer:
