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Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi

By: Nyasha Hatendi
Narrated by: Caleb McLaughlin, Jessica Mikayla, Christina Elmore, Kevin Carroll, Tapiwa Mutingwende, Tongayi Chirisa, Charmaine Bingwa, Denise Khumalo, Tendai Maduwa
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When the sacred is defiled, darkness awakens.

The Wallace family's vacation to a luxury game reserve in Zimbabwe becomes a living nightmare in this heart-stopping psychological thriller from visionary writer/director Nyasha Hatendi. Starring Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things, The Deliverance), who delivers a gripping performance in his Audible debut, Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi (mBeerwee) plunges listeners into a world where ancient spirits collide with inner wounds and family secrets are as deadly as the strange beasts that stalk the savanna.

Lost in his headphones, self-absorbed teen Dashon Wallace (McLaughlin) never imagined that a strained family trip meant to bring everyone closer could unravel so completely. But when he unwittingly desecrates hallowed ground, he unleashes the Mbirwi, a vengeful entity born from centuries of colonial oppression. As possessed wildlife and shape-shifting horrors close in, Dashon must confront not only the supernatural threat but also the horrors of his own past to save what remains of his family.

Presented in spectacular Dolby Atmos, Sacrilege blends pulse-pounding suspense with profound explorations of identity and privilege to deliver a thriller as thought-provoking as it is terrifying. With its lush sound design and sensational ensemble cast, Sacrilege redefines the boundaries of audio storytelling, drawing listeners into an immersive experience they will not soon forget.

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About the Creator- Nyasha Hatendi

About the Creator

A phenomenal and internationally recognised actor, Nyasha Hatendi is currently shooting The Seven Dials Mystery for Netflix alongside Martin Freeman, Mia McKenna-Bruce and Helena Bonham Carter. Other recent TV credits include the final season of the Amazon series Hunters as well as a series regular role on Amazon’s Alex Rider with Vicky McClure and Stephen Dillane.
For four seasons, Nyasha starred as Leon in Hulu's Golden Globe-nominated comedy Casual, produced by the Oscar nominee Jason Reitman. Additionally, he starred in the “Pooka!” episode of the Blumhouse/Hulu anthology series Into the Dark and recurred on the HBO Max series Made for Love. On the feature side, he can be seen in the Apple+ film Swan Song opposite Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Glenn Close. He made his feature film debut opposite Angelina Jolie, Matt Damon, and Eddie Redmayne in the critically acclaimed The Good Shepherd, directed by Robert De Niro. Other film credits include the sci-fi film Replicas opposite Keanu Reeves, the TV movie adaptation of King Charles III for the BBC/PBS Masterpiece directed by Rupert Goold, The Comedian, and The Front Runner, directed by Jason Reitman. A graduate of RADA, Nyasha was raised in the UK and Zimbabwe. He holds a US and UK passport.

About the Performer

Caleb McLaughlin is one of Hollywood’s most exciting young stars. Next up, he will star in the highly anticipated final season of Netflix’s global phenomenon Stranger Things, reprising his beloved role as Lucas Sinclair. The Emmy Award-winning series is set to conclude with Season 5 in 2025, marking the end of a cultural juggernaut that has defined a generation of television storytelling. McLaughlin has been praised for his nuanced portrayal of Lucas, earning a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance by a Youth and a Screen Actors Guild Award alongside his cast for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He was also nominated for the 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show. His performance has earned additional recognition from the BET Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Teen Choice Awards, cementing his place as one of the breakout stars of the acclaimed ensemble.
In 2024, he starred in Lee Daniels’ chilling Netflix supernatural thriller The Deliverance, inspired by a true-life exorcism case, playing the pivotal role of Nathaniel “Nate” Jackson. He also appeared in Jeymes Samuel’s genre-defying biblical epic The Book of Clarence as the sharp and streetwise “Dirty Zeke,” which showcased his ability to take on bold and unconventional roles. In 2023, McLaughlin played Lil Dru Joyce III in Peacock’s Shooting Stars, a coming-of-age sports drama chronicling the rise of NBA legend LeBron James and his childhood friends. He was praised for his emotional depth and authenticity and added another layer to his growing list of dynamic characters.
He also starred opposite Idris Elba in Netflix’s critically acclaimed Concrete Cowboy, earning recognition as Entertainment Weekly’s Breakout Honoree at the 2022 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Earlier in his career, he portrayed Young Ricky Bell in BET’s 2017 miniseries The New Edition Story, which earned him both BET and Black Reel Award nominations. His screen credits also include roles in Blue Bloods, Forever, Law & Order: SVU, Shades of Blue, Unforgettable, and Steven Soderbergh’s High Flying Bird.
After many years in front of the camera as an esteemed actor, McLaughlin added musician to his title with the release of his debut original single, “Neighborhood,” in November 2021 via Steve Stoute’s creator platform, UnitedMasters. The song was written and produced by Rashad (Rick Ross, Pharrell, De La Soul). He released his second single, “Soul Travel,” on May 6th, 2022, and plans to release more music in the future.
McLaughlin studied dance at The Harlem School of the Arts. He made his Broadway debut in 2012 as Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King and holds the distinction of being the longest-running actor to play the role in the show's two-decade history on Broadway. His other stage credits include the 2015 Signature Theatre production of Athol Fugard’s play The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek and his critically acclaimed song-and-dance performance in the Kennedy Center’s revival of the Kurt Weill opera Lost in the Stars.
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Very good acting this needs to be a short show on Netflix or something. I am still wondering about the ending.

Not Predictable

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I loved every moment, very entertaining and thoughtful. Felt like being inside of a live action movie.

Captivating!

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Everyone did amazing !!!! I loved all the background noises it felt like I was right there with them.

Voice acting

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The story was great. Besides the unnecessary f bombs I really enjoyed it. I would recommend this to a friend.

Caleb's and whole cast were excellent.

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Actors are great. Their performances are very believable and the acting/voice overs are well coordinated. Overall this production is great.

Well produced.

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excellent storyline, sound effects awesome sauce, which makes this book come alive to me, characters flawless in detail, I'm looking forward to your next book.

I love this!

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Caleb is definitely the star here, though all the others are excellent. Though the ending is confusing, we have an amazing storyline here. Hope to try out other audible works created by the same author. At first, I didn't care for Bill's attitute, thogh he grew on me over time.

Trust Issues

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Relax and let the story take you on a journey. Don't guard your heart too much. Let them flow.

It Takes You On A 3 Dementional Journey

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It was like watching a movie, I was so into it. Wonderful story. I didn't want ot to end.

I couldn't stop listening.

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I loved the sounds; the adventure,beautiful and intriguing book. The storyline was beautiful; it kept me engaged from the beginning.

The storyline

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