‘Forbidden Night’ Horror Movie: Synopsis & Cast Lineup

Malam Terlarang is a new horror film produced by Astro Shaw and Infinitus Gold and directed by Nurhanisham Muhammad (Pumpkin). The film will be shown officially in all Malaysian cinemas on October 30, 2025. Visit Astro Shaw’s Youtube to see the Forbidden Night trailer.

The film is screened at major cinema chains such as TGV, GSC, and MBO/X (schedules vary by location) throughout Malaysia and Brunei.

The film has received an incredible response with a collection of close to RM4 million in the first week of release!

See more info about this movie below.

Forbidden Night Movie Synopsis

The movie “Malam Terlarang” tells the story of Mawar, an 18-year-old girl who put off her dream of becoming a journalist to take care of her mother (Sarimah) with the help of her half-sister, Safar.

However, Mawar’s life changes after a sudden death in his family causes the disturbance of a mysterious creature that forces Mawar to investigate the secret behind the tragedy.

At the same time, his father, Omar, was busy in a political campaign to overthrow the leader of his party, Haji Wahid.

The deeper Mawar investigates, he is faced with horrific paranormal events that are often taken for granted by his family members.

Finally, Mawar and Omar have to face the real enemy to free themselves from the grip of the dark forces that haunt their lives.​​

The film is set in the 1987 era and successfully combines elements of horror, politics and family conflict with intense and mysterious storytelling.

The audience is taken to immerse themselves in the tension that is not only from supernatural phenomena but also the emotional dilemma and struggle of this family member to face the challenges of life and the dark forces that are silent but real.

You can watch “Forbidden Night” at major cinema chains such as GSC, TGV, and MBO in Malaysia. Official and promotional trailers are also available on digital platforms Astro Shaw and YouTube.

The movie “Forbidden Night” is rated 16 in Malaysia, which means it is not recommended for viewers under 18 years of age.

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Cast and Character Lineup

Here is the list of actors and characters in the movie “Forbidden Night” (2025):

Release Date & Platform

• Release Date: October 30, 2025
• Platform: Pawagam throughout Malaysia & Brunei

The movie “Forbidden Night” will be officially screened in all cinemas in Malaysia and Brunei from 30 October 2025. Screenings will also be held in some neighboring countries such as Cambodia on 27 October 2025.

To watch this movie, viewers can get tickets and watch it at major cinemas in Malaysia such as Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC), TGV, MBO, and other cinema chains available nationwide.

Forbidden Nights Trailer

• Genre: Spooky
• Production: Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd & Infinitus Gold Sdn Bhd
• Scriptwriter: Hazo Mahayuddin, Nazifdin Nasrudin, Haris M. Nor
• Director: Norhanisham Muhammad
• Release Date: October 30, 2025

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