Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- eerie
- brooding
- contemplative
- late night viewing
- quiet solitary viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Wahida investigates her twin sister's death while confronting the emotional consequences of that loss.
Wahida's persistent tinnitus is a central sensory condition during her investigation.
Wahida's search leads into the mountains, where she encounters a terrifying revelation.
Cassette tapes concealed behind a green door initiate Wahida's search for the truth.
Films like Baab, and why
The Others
shared supernatural mystery structure, grief-driven investigation, and unsettling atmosphere
A Tale of Two Sisters
shared twin identity themes, psychological ambiguity, and eerie domestic mystery
Personal Shopper
shared female-centered psychological mystery, family secrets, and dreamlike dread
Movie Details
- Director
- Nayla Al Khaja
- Release Date
- 2026-04-30
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Shaimaa El Fadul
- Huda Alghanem
- Meera Almidfa
- Mansoor Alnoamani
- Sabiha Majgaonkar
- Elham Al Marzooqi
- Mari Al-Halyan
Common questions
- What is Baab about?
- A tinnitus-haunted woman follows hidden cassette tapes into the mountains and toward the disturbing truth behind her twin sister’s death.
- What is Baab like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Baab as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Baab violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Baab.
- Which films are like Baab?
- Films with a similar feel include The Others, A Tale of Two Sisters, and Personal Shopper.
- How long is Baab?
- Baab runs 97 minutes.
