Sep. 26, 2014|Turkey|96 Min.|PG
Genre: Horror
Description: The 2014 film *Siccin* delves into the unsettling theme of black magic within a modern, even secular Muslim society, despite its disclaimer condemning such practices as abominable in Islam. The story revolves around Aznur, who, years after being warned to stay away from her cousin Kudret, confesses to an affair with him. Kudret, now married to Nisa and father to a blind daughter named Ceyda, is desperate to end the relationship, resorting to violence. Aznur, consumed by hatred and vengeance, travels to the Konya region to seek out a black magician who once warned her about Kudret. She aims to cast spells on his entire family, targeting his wife and daughter.
Aznur’s cold-blooded determination drives the narrative. Her meticulous approach to fulfilling the magician’s demands—ranging from committing blasphemy to collecting personal items from Ceyda and Nisa—is both chilling and horrifying. The film portrays black magic in graphic detail, emphasizing its logical yet terrifying methods, which leave viewers appalled by the lengths Aznur is willing to go.
The plot highlights Aznur’s calculated actions, such as obtaining exuviae from Ceyda and blood from Nisa, all while maintaining a facade of friendliness. The movie’s intensity lies in its portrayal of Aznur’s ruthless pursuit of revenge, making *Siccin* a deeply unsettling exploration of human evil and the dark side of obsession.
Cast director: Alper Mestçi
Cast actor: Toygun Ates, Merve Ateş, Pinar Çağlar Gençtürk, Aydan Cakir, Gunes Galava, Ebru Kaymakci, Asuman Kostak, Koray Sahinbas
Original name: Siccin: Büyü Haramdır