Qorin

Don't just waste your time, watch something else, anything!! The movie is boring, worst horror movie ever made 😂. And I'm trying to make a review, I need to put 600 words.. anyway DONT WATCH, many horror movies to watch rather than this.. not worth the time, it clueless, no storyline, it's just all over the place. The more you watch, the more confusing it is. I have never rated a movie but I decided to do this because it's bad and doesn't deserve to be on Netflix. And the annoying part is, it's soooo Long. And you get bored, but I finished it and it's not advisable for you to watch if you are an horror freak like me.

An evil teacher is sexually assaulting his students and more than that want to control their Qorins which he tricks the girls to summon by forcing them to take a certain test. The evil teacher also seeks full control over each of the Qorins and turn them into his followers to gain all the power. Now Qorins are Jinns which each individuals will have and once summoned, they are the ones to push an individual to commit an evil deed. So the teacher finds the helpless girls at the boarding school a easier way to misuse them and control their respective Qorins. So it is upto two strong girls to fight back and even save the rest of the girls. How they do it forms the story.

It's a low budget horror film with a very slow narrative and barely any blood. The scares are there but the slow narrative makes it a lengthy watch and overall it is a mixed result. The motive behind the teacher's need to summon the qorins is pretty straight forward and even his hatred towards his father in law amplifies his greed for power. Adding to that, him being a pervert assaulting the girls. The slow narrative meant to build up the events for the horror to be unleashed but it just loses the impact. It is the performances by two lead actresses who fight back that makes the story bit interesting.

Overall it was a dull watch which could've been better with a tighter screenplay.

*Qorin* is an Indonesian horror film that tackles an ambitious and culturally rich narrative, yet ultimately struggles to deliver a cohesive and compelling experience. While the movie has intriguing elements and strong performances, it is hindered by a disjointed storyline and pacing issues that prevent it from reaching its full potential.

The film's premise, revolving around the concept of Qorins-Jinns that compel individuals to commit evil deeds-offers a unique and culturally specific take on horror. Set in a Java boarding school, the story follows an evil teacher who manipulates his students to summon their Qorins, seeking control and power over them. This setup provides a fertile ground for exploring themes of control, power, and resistance, particularly within the context of Indonesian culture and Islamic beliefs.

However, the execution falls short. The narrative is plagued by numerous story gaps and a lack of focus, making it difficult for the audience to stay engaged. The film starts strong but quickly loses momentum as it attempts to juggle too many plot threads without sufficient development. The transitions between scenes are often abrupt and confusing, contributing to a disjointed viewing experience. This is exacerbated by the slow pacing, which fails to build the necessary tension and suspense typical of effective horror.

The characters, while well-acted, are not given enough depth to make their struggles fully engaging. The evil teacher's motivations and backstory, including his hatred towards his father-in-law and his perverse behavior, are clear but not explored in a way that adds substantial weight to the narrative. The two lead actresses deliver strong performances, but their efforts to fight back and save their peers are undermined by the film's lack of narrative cohesion.

Despite these shortcomings, *Qorin* does have its moments. The atmospheric setting and cultural context provide a fresh backdrop for horror, and there are several genuinely creepy and suspenseful scenes. The concept of Qorins and the religious undertones offer a different perspective on the genre that is worth noting.

In conclusion, *Qorin* is a film with a lot of potential that ultimately falls short due to its fragmented storytelling and pacing issues. While it has interesting ideas and strong performances, these elements are not enough to overcome the disjointed narrative and lack of focus. It is a watchable film for those interested in Indonesian horror, but it may leave many viewers wanting more in terms of coherence and impact.

I don't think this was nearly as bad as all the scathing reviews are making it out to be at all. There was a really interesting story here with solid spook factor that got a little muddied by maybe a bit too much going on.

The sequence of events throughout this story were a little bumpy. It generally felt disjointed and there wasn't much finesses when attempting to weave a smooth story with cohesive transitions. It was very much that kind of movie that confuses you to then explain itself later for that "ah ha" moment. I think some of the confusion could also be bits and pieces getting lost in translation.

Regardless of this I really did enjoy this movie for what it was, granted I am a bit biased towards Indonesian horror. They made it successfully creepy and atmospheric with an engaging story. I think it would have bennifited from a bit more focus, editing and a shorter run time but it was for sure a solid watch. 6.5 rounding to a 6. Would recommend.

Well, it was just a bad movie, wasn't it?

To start, as a random Muslim who ended up watching this film, I hope that non-Muslims or even young Muslims who aren't very well-read, are intelligent enough to understand that this is a poor depiction of Islamic schools and what goes on in (most of) them.

Moving on to the film itself, I believe after the opening which was decent, the people behind the film missed out on something that could've been done in a much better fashion. All of a sudden, you're thrown into a pool of suspense, without quite clearly understanding WHAT and WHY. The film does not do a very good job at explaining the story, and consequently, the plot ends up being all over the place. Also, there appeared to be two main characters, and I'm not quite sure what about their personalities would have made me root for either of them. Overall, it felt like a concoction of ideas, as if the writer or the director just thought he had a couple of brilliant notions that he just could not choose between, so might as well put them all together. A big mess.

Additionally, the make-up and little bit of CGI used were both awful. And what in the world was that dreadful "villain laugh" from the antagonist towards the end?

The one positive I can extract is that the cinematography was rather impressive. Oh, and the acting was actually pretty good, especially from the actors playing the two main girls.

In conclusion, would I watch this a second time? No. Do I recommend you to watch it a first time? No.