Jinn

The film alternates between the early 20th century and the present day, framing a struggle with a jinn across generations. The 1901 prologue introduces an ancestral threat and a failed attempt to protect a hostage. In 2014, Shawn receives guidance via a videotape, endures the Chilla, and battles the jinn to safeguard his wife, unborn child, and bloodline.

The story begins in a desolate forest shack in 1901 where a man confronts a jinn and a protective ritual is tested. The modern action unfolds largely in Michigan, moving between a tense home setting and a sanctuary-like church where protection and exorcism become central. The church and home settings anchor the conflict between ancient forces and family life.

🗝️ Courage

Shawn faces a centuries-old evil with fear as a constant companion, yet he presses forward. He endures a physical and spiritual trial called the Chilla and makes sacrifices to defend his family. The arc emphasizes resilience in the face of a looming, unknowable threat.

👪 Legacy

The conflict is framed as a family affair across generations, tying Shawn to Ali and the bloodline that the jinns torment. The revelations about Gabriel’s true nature and the baby’s potential power underscore the weight of inherited destiny. The story suggests that defeating the jinn may require embracing that legacy rather than rejecting it.

🕯️ Faith

Belief and ritual oppose deception and fear; Father Westhoff and Ali anchor Shawn with guidance, while Jasmine’s fate tests his faith. The narrative uses prayer, sanctuary, and mentorship as pragmatic tools against an ancient, malevolent force. Skepticism yields to action as belief proves vital to survival.