The Night of the Sorcerers

The prologue is set in 1910, establishing a historical frame of early 20th-century Africa under colonial influence. Years later, a safari of scientists and hunters pursues elephant disappearances, placing the action in the era of European exploration and colonial dynamics. The time period foregrounds the clash between modern inquiry and ancient rites.

The expedition unfolds across the West African savannas and jungles, a setting shaped by colonial presence and remote villages. A ceremonial clearing and ancient rituals sit beside colonial outposts, creating a stark contrast between science and superstition. The landscape itself becomes a character, harboring danger and hidden power under the moonlit skies.

🗺️ Colonial Encounters

A Western expedition intrudes into a West African landscape, bringing scientific curiosity and imperial presence. The tension between explorer hubris and indigenous ritual power drives the conflict, exposing the fragility of colonial authority. The pursuit of knowledge becomes entangled with superstition, danger, and moral compromise.

👹 Occult Resurrection

The Bokor rites and shedim possession resurrect a supernatural threat that transcends time. The revived cult disrupts the expedition, turning ritual acts into immediate mortal peril. The film toys with myth, transforming haunted relics into active forces of danger.

🐆 Monstrous Femininity

Leopard-women embody a primal, carnivorous femininity that blends seduction and violence. The women are both predators and victims, their transformations blurring the line between ally and threat. The story uses these beasts to explore fear, power, and the consequences of defying sacred boundaries.