Gen

"Gen" (2006) is a Turkish horror film that delves into the psychological and supernatural terrors experienced by a young doctor, Dr. Deniz, as she begins her residency at a remote and eerie psychiatric hospital.

The film effectively builds suspense through a combination of psychological tension, unsettling imagery, and a chilling atmosphere. The isolated setting of the hospital, with its decaying infrastructure and unsettling history, adds to the overall sense of dread. Dr. Deniz's growing paranoia and the increasingly bizarre occurrences within the hospital walls keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

"Gen" explores themes of isolation, madness, and the blurring lines between reality and illusion. The film's ending is ambiguous, leaving viewers to question the nature of Dr. Deniz's experiences and the true extent of the supernatural forces at play.

However, "Gen" may not appeal to viewers seeking graphic horror or jump scares. The film's focus is more on psychological terror and creating a sense of unease. Some viewers may also find the pacing slow at times.

Despite these minor shortcomings, "Gen" is a noteworthy entry in the Turkish horror genre. It effectively delivers a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience that will stay with viewers long after the credits roll.

Disclaimer: This review is based on available information and may not reflect the full nuances of the film.

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It is an excellent thriller from Turkey which can make sense.Great job from Gokbakar brothers.

First of all,i want to point on screen play.Generally screen play in most films from Turkey is not enough,but GEN has the best shots to be said "perfect".And also transition parts are really excellent.

On the other hand,"Gen" has a great topic that influence everyone.Especially,a woman ,who wants to be a psyciatrist in a sanitarium ,has a mother that is a habitual insanity.Principal causes and psychological consequences are given in Gen.The only thing you have to do is to combine all the hints.

There is an impressive aggression part Doga Rutkay and Sahan Gokbakar played.This performance may be more realistic than " Irréversible(Monica Bellucci) ".

The last thing i want to say is "Watch this movie,you'll get confused"

This movie is the first time movie experience for several people in the cast. All of them are experienced actors and have played in several TV series and plays. Sahan Gokbakar is a well known comedian in Turkey. It's kind of strange to see him in a thriller, while he is at the peak of his comedy career in Turkey. This movie is Togan Gokbakar's first long shot and pretty much the first experience as a director. But they all did a good job. We are happy to see such enthusiastic young cast. They seem very promising for the future of the Turkish film Industry. Doga Rutkay being long time sweetheart of Sahan Gokbakar, is also a talented actress, who is known for her recent play in "number 27" theatrical play and several TV series.

Despite of the success in comedy or drama, the Turkish directors are failure in horror-thriller. "Okul-D@bbe" are good examples for the awful horror Turkish films.

But if you watch "Gen" you will understand that it is a strike. The atmosphere of the movie is impressive and dark. Also the special features are colorful and not cheap. The soundtracks fit the movie, but the script is not totally perfect and the theme of the movie is ordinary.

As a result "Gen" does not add any difference to horror movies, but it does not disappoint thriller fans. In this respect it is a success for Yesilcam and Turkey. (7/10)

I must say, I was surprised with the quality of the movie. It was far better than I expected. Scenario and acting is quite good. The director made a good job as well. Although some scenes look a bit clumsy, it is a decent movie overall. The idea was definitely brilliant and the truth did not reveal itself till the very end. The mental hospital atmosphere was given quite good. The plot was clear, consistent and well thought. Some people may find it a bit boring though since the story line is very focused and they take their time for character and story development. Moral of the story, it is a decent movie for its genre and it is astonishingly good.