Hen: A Stark New Vision in South African Horror

Hen
Director: Nico Scheepers
Writer: Nico Scheepers
Cast: Dawian van der Westhuizen, Amalia Uys, Stian Bam, Marelize Viljoen, Anoecha Kruger
Genre: Psychological Horror
Runtime: 108 mins
Rating: 18

Prepare to step into the darkness with Hen, a gripping psychological horror set on an isolated South African farm. The film follows a small family fighting to survive as the shadows close in, offering a stark meditation on the knife-edge between life and death.

Discover the Story of Hen

Hen is a bold new entry in South Africa’s horror scene: a haunting, slow-burn thriller that traps you in its stark, shadow-drenched world. It follows a small family fighting to survive as darkness closes in, a gripping meditation on the knife-edge between life and death.

Written and directed by Nico Scheepers, Hen pulls viewers deep into the raw, desolate tension of the South African veld. When Dawid (Stian Bam) stumbles upon a devastating family tragedy, he uncovers a chilling secret hidden inside a wooden crate; one that unravels into something far darker and stranger than he could imagine.

Shot entirely in black and white, the film’s harsh contrasts heighten its unnerving atmosphere, creating a bleak beauty that refuses to let go. Hen challenges the conventions of mainstream horror, weaving themes of faith, isolation, and the fragile boundary between salvation and destruction into a story that lingers long after the credits roll.