Moroccan cinema revives the atmosphere of horror with the film "Peace Hotel"

In a bold return to a genre long absent from the Moroccan cinematic scene, director Jamal Belmajdoub is preparing to release his latest film, "Peace Hotel," next November, promising audiences a different experience that blends mystery and psychological suspense.

The director explained that his choice of this genre was motivated by a challenge and a desire to break with the prevailing stereotype, emphasizing that the Moroccan film scene was in need of this type of work to re-diversify the tastes of the local audience.

A story inspired by an abandoned hotel turns into a terrifying tale. The film's premise stems from a real-life scene Belmajdoub encountered when he passed by an abandoned hotel in the city of Mohammedia. He came up with the idea of turning the place into the center of a mysterious story with deep psychological implications. Later, the crew moved to Marrakesh to film at another hotel known for its strange stories, lending the film a realistic and tense atmosphere.

"Peace Hotel" revolves around a group of people obsessed with getting rich quick, who embark on a perilous adventure in search of a legendary underground treasure. Despite knowing that the treasure is guarded by supernatural powers, their lust for money drives them to ignore the warnings. As they successfully extract the treasure, a curse begins to haunt them, turning friends into enemies consumed by psychological disturbances and terrifying obsessions.

The cast of the movie "Peace Hotel" The film's cast includes an elite group of Moroccan actors, including Mohamed Choubi, Salwa Zerhan, Sami El Fakak, Ben Issa El Jirari, and Aziz Bouzaoui. The film is being produced by Jacaranda Productions with support from the Moroccan Cinema Center for its June 2021 edition. Belmajdoub emphasized that his primary focus was not just on the horror theme, but also on presenting a work with artistic and technical standards that rival international productions, thus restoring Moroccan cinema's presence in a field that has long been absent.