As it prepares for an international release, the Pakistani horror Film Deemak is once again in the news. The movie, which became the highest-grossing horror film in Pakistan at home, will first be released in the UK on October 17, 2025, before going on to the US, EU, and GCC.
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A Record-Setting Release Date
The movie will be released in UK theaters on October 17, 2025, making it one of the few pakistani horror films to be screened abroad.
The Star-Studded Cast
Some of Pakistan’s most well-known actors appear in Deemak:
- Sonya Hussyn: putting on a powerful and courageous performance.
- Faysal Quraishi: is a key character in the compelling plot.
Talented faces from Pakistan’s budding film industry make up the supporting cast.
Breaking Records in Pakistan
Deemak has achieved enormous success at the box office since its local release. It attracted both young and old viewers, breaking previous records for Pakistani horror films in a matter of weeks.
What’s Coming Up in Pakistani Film?
Pakistani filmmakers should have more chances to gain international recognition as a result of Deemak setting the standard. It could mean:
- More projects involving horror and thrillers.
- Wider international partnerships.
- An improvement in the international perception of Pakistani cinema in general.
Dr. Muhammad Faisal, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, praised the movie’s international run and referred to it as a “Defining Moment” in the development of Pakistani cinema. At a reception at the High Commission, he spoke with the director and the main actors and emphasized the film’s potential as a cultural export.
Deemak makes it difficult to distinguish between family strife and horror. The narrative revolves around a household that experiences paranormal disturbances, and as ambiguity increases, so do tensions between its members, particularly between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Through atmospheric pacing and visual effects, the story adds cinematic scale while capitalizing on deeply held cultural beliefs.
Since its domestic premiere on Eid al-Adha in 2025, the movie has remained popular. Deemak is now in a position to subvert preconceptions about regional horror filmmaking as its UK release approaches. If it’s a success abroad, it might open the door for more Pakistani horror films to be shown around the world, which is an indication that local narratives are becoming more widely known.