There are tonnes more supernatural beings that we've probably not heard of before, and the scariest part about that those supernatural beings are that some people keep them for personal gains.

One of the more disturbing ones, at least to us, is the 'saka'.

What's that, you ask? If you have not heard of 'saka' before in your entire life, hold on to your seats and let us educate you.

What exactly is a 'saka'?

What is 'saka'? Well, it is a kind of djinn or syaitan i.e. supernatural being that one befriends and sort of has a bond with.

'Saka' doesn't just refer to a type of supernatural being, but rather any type of djinn or syaitan that are kept by a person and can be inherited.

Technically, you can call a 'saka' a family heirloom, but not the kind that you want.

Usually, the first person to 'keep' the 'saka' will do it to protect themselves or their properties. However, there are those who use it to hurt others too.

The disturbing part about a 'saka' is that it could be passed from one generation to another; sometimes without the person inheriting it even knowing about it.

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So, if you have a blood relative (including grandparents, parents, aunts or uncles) who has a 'saka' and they die, chances are that you will inherit this supernatural being whether you want to or not.

Can you imagine waking up one day and having a supernatural being interacting with you, calling you its friend or owner? *shudders*

It is said that a 'saka' can be inherited for seven generations.

Incidentally, 'saka' is also the root word for the Malay term for inheritance, 'pusaka', so it figures.

How do you know if you have a 'saka'?

We're no paranormal or spiritual experts, but according to this post, there are several tell-tale signs that you have a nasty little spirit living inside your body.

Most of the tell-tale signs usually occur in your dreams. Those who have a 'saka' living in their body is said to always dream about:

• Receiving a package from someone
• Falling from a very high place
• Holding or feeding a baby
• Being chased by wild animals, especially snakes

Those who are unlucky enough to inherit a 'saka' will also reportedly suffer physically. Some of the signs include:

• Unexplained bumps and bruises on your body, especially after waking up from sleep
• Unexplained pain on your body, usually the hips, ankles and the joints
• Trouble sleeping at night
• Waking up with nightmares and with the feeling of fear
• Always feeling fatigued and easily irritated

Again, we are no experts, so even if you suffer from any of the above, it doesn't mean that you have a 'saka' in your body.

Maybe it just means that you need to get your body checked as soon as possible?

What are the risks of keeping a 'saka'?

According to this article on Universiti Kelantan Malaysia's website, raising a 'saka' can have adverse effect on a person and his/her family, especially if the 'saka' demands for 'food' and the person fails to provide it.

We're not sure what supernatural beings eat, but we're pretty sure it wouldn't be ayam mask merah and ulam.

The article also explains that a 'saka' can cause physical, emotional and mental issues to the person keeping it.

This could lead to interpersonal communication breakdown, issues in marriages, with family members and friends, as well as involvement in immoral activities.

Sounds like a toxic relationship with someone with very skewed moral compass, if you ask us.

'Saka' - coming to a cinema near you!

Being Malaysians who love horror stories despite being super scared of anything supernatural, we're excited to catch the latest Malaysian-made scary movie that features a 'saka', 'Pusaka'.

From what we hear, the filmakers have taken the concept of 'Pusaka' i.e the kind of inheritance everyone wants and 'saka' - the kind of thing nobody in their right minds want passed down to them - and come up with a movie that'll scare even the bravest person.

Directed by Razaisyam Rashid, 'Pusaka' tells the story of one Inspector Nuar Ishak, who finds the bodies of a pair of twins named Balqis and Qistina in an abandoned house.

What was supposed to be a normal murder case turned extremely creepy when spooky things start happening to Inspector Nuar.

As he gets deeper into his investigation, he encounters many weird and supernatural incidences, and he must keep his sanity if he wants to get out of the investigation alive.

The film stars Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana, Faizal Hussein, Fauziah Ahmad Said, Hafidz Roshdi, Sweet Qismina, Drama Muhammad, Aloy Paradox and Yuna Rahim.

'Pusaka' is set to be released in cinemas this 31 October (you know, Halloween), so remember to mark your calendar.