Diabolic (2025)
Story overview
Diabolic is a 2025 Australian horror film directed by Daniel J. Phillips. The story follows a woman who seeks a miracle cure but instead encounters a vengeful witch's spirit that wants to use her body as a vessel for evil power, turning her hope into a terrifying nightmare.
Parent Guide
A supernatural horror film with intense scary moments, peril, and themes of possession and evil spirits. Recommended for mature teens who can handle horror content.
Content breakdown
Supernatural violence including characters being threatened, chased, and psychologically tormented by a witch's spirit. Some scenes show characters in life-threatening peril from supernatural forces.
Frightening imagery of a vengeful witch spirit, supernatural possession themes, jump scares, tense atmospheric horror, and disturbing concepts of body invasion by evil forces.
May include occasional mild profanity or exclamations of fear. No sustained strong language expected based on typical horror genre conventions.
No sexual content or nudity mentioned in available information. Focus is on supernatural horror elements.
No substance use shown or mentioned based on the provided overview and typical horror genre patterns.
High tension throughout with themes of desperation, fear, supernatural threat, and psychological torment. Characters experience intense fear and vulnerability.
Parent tips
This horror film contains supernatural themes, intense scenes of peril, and frightening imagery involving a cursed witch and possession. It may be too scary for younger children. Consider the child's sensitivity to horror elements before viewing.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What was the scariest part for you?
- How did the woman try to stay safe?
- What do you think a 'witch' is in stories?
- Why do you think the witch wanted to use the woman's body?
- What would you do if you felt a spirit was following you?
- How did the movie make you feel during the scary parts?
- What does 'possession' mean in horror stories?
- How does the film show the consequences of seeking 'miracle cures'?
- What techniques did the filmmakers use to create fear?
- How does this film compare to other horror movies about witches?
- What themes about desperation and vulnerability does the story explore?
- How effective were the supernatural elements in creating tension?
Where to watch
Choose region:
- Amazon Video
- Google Play Movies
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
- Plex
Trailer
Trailer playback is unavailable in your region.
