Sijjin

Sooo um i just watched Sijjin yesterday,anddd honestly, it was a major letdown. The plot is all over the place, like it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a horror or a thriller. The acting? Nah, it was pretty cringy, felt like everyone was just going through the motions. And don't even get me started on the special effects ,they looked super cheap and didn't add anything to the story. It's like they tried to be spooky but ended up being kinda laughable instead. Not worth the hype, honestly.

Yeah i just didn't feel any fear or anything while watching this, it was just flat. Not really interesting to me.

"Sijjin" unfortunately did not resonate with me. As a Muslim, I found several aspects of the film deeply problematic.

Firstly, the poster itself felt off-putting, with imagery that leaned heavily into dark and ominous vibes. It didn't entice me to delve deeper, instead raising concerns about the film's potential disrespect for my faith.

Secondly, the inclusion of black magic as a central theme was a major turn-off. Black magic is strictly forbidden in Islam, and its portrayal in the film felt exploitative and sensationalized. This not only felt disrespectful but also inaccurate, failing to represent the true essence of Islamic beliefs and practices.

While I cannot speak for everyone, I believe "Sijjin" missed the mark in its handling of sensitive religious themes. It would have benefited greatly from a more nuanced and respectful approach to Islam, both visually and narratively.

Sijjin is the Indonesian adaptation of the famous Turkish horror film Siccîn. The movie successfully delivers a chilling atmosphere with a strong local cultural approach. Its dark cinematography and eerie ambiance enhance the tension, while the unsettling sound design intensifies the horror in every scene. The actors deliver convincing performances, effectively portraying the fear and emotions of facing supernatural terror.

However, while the atmosphere is well-crafted, the storyline at times feels a bit rushed. Some of the horror elements may seem familiar to seasoned horror fans, making certain moments predictable. Despite this, Sijjin still offers a terrifying experience worth watching, especially for fans of local horror. With solid production and a culturally rich narrative, this adaptation is a commendable effort in the genre.

I really enjoyed the overall flow and pacing of the film-the way the story unfolds and gradually develops is genuinely engaging and keeps you hooked. There's a clear sense of progression that builds suspense effectively. However, I have to say, at a certain point, things take a seriously nasty turn. The level of gore and disturbing content goes beyond unsettling-it becomes absolutely revolting, to the point of being almost unbearable to watch. It's intense in a way that feels excessive and hard to stomach. That said, if you're into horror and can handle extreme content, it's still a pretty solid horror movie overall. The atmosphere is creepy, the tension is well-crafted, and the disturbing elements do serve the story, even if they go a bit overboard.

Maybe this time I give a little appreciation to the writer of this film, this one writer previously made a story for a film that I have despised.

But in this film I was made a little complicated to judge, you could say this film was worthy and the rest was not worthy.

Unexpected jumpscares and visual effects that deserve appreciation, in this film the audience is made afraid of every scene of the film set at night.

Although the plot of the ending can be a little predictable, but the tension and good visuals make me a little happy.

Maybe if the plot of this film was unpredictable I would give it a 7 but the predictable storyline made me change my mind.

6/10 is the right score.