Actress Yousra appeared as a guest on writer Ahmed Mourad’s program “Beit Mourad,” broadcast on ONE TV, where she spoke about key moments in her artistic career, particularly her experience in horror films. She confirmed that her film “Al-Ins wa Al-Jinn” with superstar Adel Imam remains one of the most distinctive projects in her career.

Yousra explained that she took part in three horror-related films: “Kabous,” “Al-Taweezah,” and “Al-Ins wa Al-Jinn,” noting that she was surprised by Adel Imam’s decision to portray the role of the “jinn,” as she initially expected him to play a different character similar to the one performed by actor Ezzat El Alaili.

She added that this unexpected casting choice gave the film a unique character and left a strong impact on audiences, especially due to the unconventional performance.

Yousra also recalled several memorable behind-the-scenes moments, including a scene where Adel Imam appeared playing the piano in a mysterious and unusual manner to enhance the horror atmosphere.

She revealed that one of the most difficult scenes for her was when she was surrounded by fire during filming, causing her to scream instinctively out of fear. Adel Imam later humorously commented that her reaction reflected real fear rather than acting.

Yousra emphasized that horror films at that time relied more on psychological tension and suspense rather than the excessive violence and graphic effects seen in many modern productions.

She noted that “Al-Ins wa Al-Jinn” enjoyed wide popularity, especially among children, which contributed to its lasting success over the years. She also said she was enthusiastic about the project from the moment it was first presented to her.

Despite the film’s horror theme, she said she was not afraid of its storyline, adding that Adel Imam’s humor and light spirit on set helped ease tension during filming.

She concluded by explaining that the film “Al-Taweezah” was partly inspired by real-life events and stories before being adapted into a dramatic screenplay, stressing again that older horror films focused more on psychological depth and suspense rather than violence.