Zeynep and Tufan have been an item for quite a while now but their relationship hasn’t exactly been euphoric as of late. In an act of rage after their latest fight, Zeynep finds herself in an old abandoned house where she is attacked by a mysterious entity. With the entity now inside of her, Zeynep, Tufan, and the rest of their friends must discover the reasoning behind this possession before it’s too late. I had never heard of this film going into it, but was very intrigued by the idea of a contemporary Turkish horror film. On the surface Hasan Karacadag’s El Cin is a rather generic entry in the paranormal entity genre but its creativity in execution is what sets it apart. It may seem like an odd comparison but this film reminded me quite a bit of early Sam Raimi. The creativeness and kinetic scares are very similar even though it’s not nearly as comedic as some of Raimi’s horror output. There is lot of horrific imagery, especially for those afraid of insects, but the film definitely has a low-budget vibe. Some of the special effects are not exactly up to Hollywood’s quality but the artistry behind these computer enhanced moments tends to be quite effective. El Cin uses an array of unique camera movements and creepy imagery that gives the film a rich and unsettling atmosphere. It’s a little bit of a slow build-up with the film taking a little time to get going but after about the first 30 minutes El Cin is a nonstop creep fest. Hasan Karacadag’s El Cin is a tension filled horror film that assaults the viewer’s sense, making for an effective journey into horror. 7.75/10
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