Original title: Sebata
Fear has a new name.
In this gripping psychological thriller, aging detective Mzi and his young, skeptical partner Kgoro are assigned to investigate a series of brutal killings involving children in a rural South African community. While the evidence points toward a sinister witch doctor named Banda, the locals are paralyzed by rumors of the "Tokoloshi"—a mythical, bloodthirsty beast. For Kgoro, the case is deeply personal, as he is still haunted by his mother’s mysterious death years prior. As the investigation deepens, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, forcing the detectives to confront the terrifying possibility that the monster they are hunting might not be human at all.
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March 14, 2025
Country
South Africa
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In this gripping psychological thriller, aging detective Mzi and his young, skeptical partner Kgoro are assigned to investigate a series of brutal killings involving children in a rural South African community. While the evidence points toward a sinister witch doctor named Banda, the locals are paralyzed by rumors of the "Tokoloshi"—a mythical, bloodthirsty beast. For Kgoro, the case is deeply personal, as he is still haunted by his mother’s mysterious death years prior. As the investigation deepens, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, forcing the detectives to confront the terrifying possibility that the monster they are hunting might not be human at all.
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March 14, 2025
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South Africa
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