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Semum

  • 2008
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
4.1K
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Semum (2008)
CrimeFantasyHorrorThriller

Canan and Volkan have a happy and peaceful married life. This young couple has finally found the home they've dreamed of for years. When they became owners, they immediately moved to their h... Read allCanan and Volkan have a happy and peaceful married life. This young couple has finally found the home they've dreamed of for years. When they became owners, they immediately moved to their house and started to enjoy living in their own house.Canan and Volkan have a happy and peaceful married life. This young couple has finally found the home they've dreamed of for years. When they became owners, they immediately moved to their house and started to enjoy living in their own house.

  • Directors
    • Hasan Karacadag
    • Gizem Karaca
  • Writer
    • Hasan Karacadag
  • Stars
    • Ayça Inci
    • Burak Hakki
    • Cem Kurtoglu
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Hasan Karacadag
      • Gizem Karaca
    • Writer
      • Hasan Karacadag
    • Stars
      • Ayça Inci
      • Burak Hakki
      • Cem Kurtoglu
    • 20User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ayça Inci
    • Canan
    Burak Hakki
    • Volkan
    Cem Kurtoglu
    • Mikail Hoca
    Sefa Zengin
    • Raci
    Bahtiyar Engin
    Bahtiyar Engin
    • Macit
    Nazli Ceren Argon
    • Banu
    Yildirim Öcek
    • Emlakçi
    Hakan Meriçliler
    • Dr. Oguz
    Levent Sülün
    • Ali
    Süha Tok
    • Directors
      • Hasan Karacadag
      • Gizem Karaca
    • Writer
      • Hasan Karacadag
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    User reviews20

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    7tarkansal

    Above average horror!

    Ooo Exorcism of a 'Muslim girl!'.Many of peoples liked second half of the film,but I liked first half too much.Because the first half was very interesting editing,shocking moments and contained a suspenseful psychological thriller points.

    I love it when a movie surprises me and Semum has a really good twist.The movie was well written and well directed.The big problem is all CGI and some shots of the creature.

    I recommend this film to every fan of thrillers and suspense but don't forget this is about exorcism of a Muslim woman!And This isn't as good as "the exorcist" but it is very good and very fresh exorcism movie.
    9selahattinaksaray

    And Exorcism meet Islam!...Very good Movie.

    Semum is an exceptionally good film.OK,I have to say,The story of 'SEMUM' is very original and pretty different from the American horror classic 'The Exorcist'.I would have given 10 out of 10, but some of the acting is not top class, so that brings it down to 9 out of 10 for me. This movie really has a very good intentions,the directing and photography is done here is great. Although if you liked the movie Exorcism of Emily rose I think you will also enjoy this one! They're not similar, not story-wise, but pacing-wise! The scenes of cat and edit of dreams and nightmares was excellent!...For Turkish Cinema we can say the Visual and sound effects are great!When the creature was talking in the dark-red dimension I fell some Islamic myths and dark beliefs so strongly.From start to ending It has good characters, a good story and a good directing. And yes, it gives real eerie and chills...I recommend to everyone.
    3azarimy

    It tries too hard...

    This is the first film from Turkey I've ever watched. I'm not familiar with the language, the film scene or Turkish life. But as a Muslim from South-East Asia with a culture heavily embedded with mystical elements, I'm very familiar with the premise of the story. I'd have to applaud the director's vision to bring the supernatural (excuse the lack of a better term) element in Islam to the audience.

    However...

    There are things that should be left unsaid or unseen. The film tries to hard to shove everything down the audience's collective throats. More CGIs doesn't always produce better end product. There are lots of scary moments in this film that send chills down your spine, but it always cuts off with unnecessary CGI. Why spoil a movie with bad CGI when you can substitute it with a continuous sense of threat that looms in the background. People fear more of things they can't see. That's why scary stories are scarier than a movie. When you can't see the threat, you start imagining things, and that's when you convinced yourself that the fear is bigger than what the film can show.

    This film could have been much more. Poor execution, loose plot, sloppy editings ... these are some of the major flaws of the film.
    10jonnyfrd

    Solidly mystical

    I watched it with my Turkish friends. I liked this movie as a mystery movie, riddled with the culture of the Arabian nights. The script is solid,the atmosphere seems right but sadly it has also been affected by the usual under-budgeting and much unoriginality. but no problem, I will recommend this movie to everyone. Nice special effects,a nice exorcism story and nice twist.

    I would also have to comment the outstanding sound and film editing of this film. It's apparently excellent.

    and I think acting was very good from all the cast members. "Semum" is an enjoyable Turkish horror movie.
    8sallomihrac

    The post modern Islamic horror film! 8/10

    I loved it.It's the good mix of modernity and Islamic horror components! When I watch on the big screen The story of 'The Exorcist' has been my favorite for a very long time. And now firstly this movie is not the adaptation of the Exorcist.The storyline of Semum is very different,It has special,pure and sentimental moments.Some CGI Works and camera angles are very captivating.

    I think sooner or later the International horror festivals will discover this small budget Turkish horror movie.

    The twist of movie is very very simple but never you can not understand about it. It's not truly an unique movie to watch but its a clear and a good film, well directed and written, with some powerful images and acting. In short this will be a cult film, a must see for all horror fans. So just go watch it!

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2008 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • Turkey
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • Семум
    • Filming locations
      • Istanbul, Turkey
    • Production company
      • J-Plan
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      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,827,047
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      • 1h 56m(116 min)
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