Kaboos

At a glance

Kaboos, is a 2023 Emirati series, directed by Ahmed Khaled and Yasser Al Yasseri, and starring Bassant Shawqi, Ahmad Elsaeed, Kadee Al Kaysi, running for 1 season. Content rating: TV-PG.

Overview

Kaboos is an original Arabic horror and thriller anthology series that draws on the deep well of Arab folklore and mythology. Each self-contained episode unfolds in a different time period and country across the Middle East and North Africa — from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to Egypt and the UAE — retelling inherited legends and supernatural tales through a modern dramatic lens. Ancient monsters, dark omens, and chilling secrets take on contemporary form as the series reimagines the Arab world's most haunting folk stories with cinematic tension and atmosphere. Available with Arabic and English subtitles, Kaboos is a must-watch for fans of regional horror and dark fantasy.

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