Musallat

The movie opens with an interesting scene that gets you hooked. Then it moves to Germany. I do not speak Turkish so I cannot tell the difference. The only weakness of this movie if there is one, would be the scenes in Germany. But it does not bother me too much because the story keeps you on your toes. It is riveting. It has some brilliant camera work as the movie gets darker and creepier. At times, it feels like a story from "twilight zone". At other times, I see glimpses of one the great all-time horror favourites "The Exorcist". All in all, it has good special effects and a good climax, all for $1 million? Great work! I found my new hero! This is one director/writer/editor to watch out for. More please!!

"Musallat" (2007) is a Turkish horror film that delves into the terrifying world of demonic possession. The film centers around a young couple, Nurcan and Suat, who move into a seemingly idyllic countryside home. However, their tranquility is shattered when Nurcan begins to experience unsettling visions and strange occurrences.

The film effectively builds suspense through a gradual escalation of supernatural events. The initial subtle disturbances, such as unexplained noises and flickering lights, slowly intensify, culminating in terrifying displays of demonic possession. The performances, particularly that of Cansu Aktay as Nurcan, are compelling, effectively conveying the character's descent into madness and despair.

"Musallat" draws inspiration from Islamic folklore and mythology, incorporating elements of jinn and other supernatural beings into its narrative. This cultural context adds a unique layer to the film, distinguishing it from more generic horror tropes.

However, the film may not appeal to viewers seeking sophisticated psychological horror. The focus is primarily on graphic depictions of demonic possession and supernatural terror, which may be unsettling for some. Additionally, the film's reliance on jump scares and predictable plot points may not be to everyone's taste.

Despite these minor shortcomings, "Musallat" is a notable entry in the Turkish horror genre. It effectively delivers a chilling and unsettling cinematic experience, with strong performances and a unique cultural context.

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I think this is the best Turkish horror movie i have ever seen.I really congratulate the producer "Alper Mestçi" for this movie.With this budget i think he has done the best he can.The actors were pretty good and the effects weren't exaggerated.Especially the leading actor "Burak Özçivit" was perfect. I think he processed the theme perfect.We have seen lots of Turkish horror movies to be seen to have fun;after all these it is unbelievable for me to see such a movie. I recommend everyone seeing this movie and i am sure that i will go to Alper Mestçi's first movie without hesitating just to contribute his work,because he really deserved this with this movie

"Musallat" is a well written and good fictioned Turkish horror movie.I think it's unique among other genre movies shot in Turkey.

As being the first movie focusing hugely good on the Islamic exorcism as main theme,it includes also an unusual love story beyond two worlds.The magnetism of the movie is cruel as the story,so we see the characters start to "freefall" into the darkening dynamics of the unknown.

I might say that the chemistry of the visual direction and sound work used in the film are also on a high level.I cannot easily compare these specifications with the other movie examples in Turkish genre cinema.

I think the negativity of this movie is coming up from the dialog scenes between the main character and his best friend in Germany because they look a bit synthetic.

Congratulations and greetings to all the people who worked for this film.

In film business, everybody knows how hard it is to put the film in the can and deliver good results. After reading these harsh reviews, I looked to the other cinema review websites in Turkey if other users think the same way. To my surprise, I found the exact reviews in Turkish word by word. This shows, the reviews of these films are so far written not because the film is bad but some people want to bash it for a reason.

Lastly, the film has a budget of 1 million dollars. For Hollywood, it is a joke to shoot a film that is decent for that price. I think in some parts, it is doing a good job. I give 6 out of 10.