Jikirag (2022) is a gripping psychological horror film that explores themes of trauma, guilt, and the supernatural. The story follows a young woman, Mira, who returns to her ancestral village after the sudden death of her father. The village, shrouded in mystery and steeped in ancient traditions, holds dark secrets that Mira must uncover in order to understand her father’s untimely demise.

Upon her arrival, Mira is confronted with strange occurrences and eerie visions that suggest her father’s death was not a natural one. She begins to experience vivid hallucinations of a shadowy figure, known as the “Jikirag,” a malevolent spirit believed to haunt the village. As Mira delves deeper into the village’s folklore, she learns that the Jikirag feeds on the guilt and regrets of its victims, pulling them into a nightmarish reality where their worst fears manifest.

As Mira investigates further, she discovers that her father had been involved in a dark ritual that may have unintentionally invoked the spirit. The villagers, wary of outsiders, are reluctant to speak of the Jikirag, but Mira’s persistent questioning leads her to a terrifying truth. She must confront her own unresolved guilt and family secrets if she hopes to free herself and the village from the Jikirag’s grasp.

With its haunting atmosphere, psychological tension, and supernatural elements, Jikirag is a chilling exploration of the consequences of repressed emotions and the lengths one must go to for redemption. The film builds a sense of dread as Mira struggles to differentiate between reality and nightmare, ultimately forcing her to face the darkness within herself in order to survive the vengeful spirit’s torment.