Gaze at Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn is a Turkish horror film that was released in 2013. The film is the fifth installment in the Dabbe series, which are known for their focus on supernatural and paranormal events. This installment revolves around a jinn, a demon from Arabic folklore, that terrorizes a family. The film follows the story of a woman named Dilek, who starts experiencing strange and terrifying events after a series of supernatural occurrences. These events include finding mysterious symbols on her body, witnessing paranormal activities, and seeing disturbing visions. As the incidents escalate, Dilek seeks help from a paranormal investigator named Adem.
As the incidents escalate, Dilek seeks help from a paranormal investigator named Adem. **The main idea of the film is the concept of the jinn and its curse affecting the lives of the characters.** Throughout the movie, the jinn manifests itself in various ways, creating a sense of fear and uncertainty for the characters and the audience.
I Watched This F*cked Up Turkish Horror Movie And I Haven't Slept For 48 Hours
A few friends and I had met up after quite a while and since it was the weekend we decided to have a long night. As usual, that long night involved a horror film. Now, I’m the type of person who HATES getting scared and thus, I hate horror films! Because I’m such a good friend, I decided to let my friends have their choice over horror films. We went to Netflix and found some Turkish horror films.
The one that stood out was ‘Dabbe: The Possession’, in terms of ratings and the trailer.
I was still skeptical, but my friend had already pressed play and my heart was already beating out of my chest. The poster for the film was enough for me to know I was in for a ride.
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The film follows Dr. Ebru (a skeptic) and Faruk (an exorcist). Ebru is making a documentary for her class and follows Faruk on his exorcisms.
She challenges Faruk to cure a girl named Kubra who gets possessed on the day of her wedding and leaves her family horrified. When she gets possessed for the first time, she stabs her to-be husband to death in front of all the guests. Faruk is tasked with ridding Kubra of the demon that lives inside of her. I know what you must be thinking; pretty standard horror film plot. But, there is something about this film that makes it stand apart from the rest.
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‘Dabbe’ does not rely on jump scares or the usual horror movie tropes to shock or scare you.
The film is shot like a documentary and it is highly driven by its storyline. More than that, the references drawn in the film are all based on how Islam looks at djinns and demons. Faruk is a deeply religious man and often quotes duas to help ward off the evil spirit. Despite the film being Turkish, the stories and the entire djinn experience is pretty similar to the djinn stories that we share on the daily.
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The story and the background to the haunting are extremely well written and thought out.
The film does a great job of explaining the story as to why Kubra is possessed and how her own father made this happen to her. The story is fully fleshed out! Everything from how the curse works to who cursed the family has been explained in painstaking detail. Even the acting in the film is extraordinary. Everyone involved in the exorcism is fully in shock and carry an air of grief and horror about them.
The film doesn’t particularly scare you, but it manages to continuously haunt you throughout. The film is relatable, in the sense that you understand the references the characters are making, more so than a conventional Hollywood horror movie.
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The ending of the film is what R E A L L Y gets you. After a horrific ending, it is revealed that the entire film is based on TRUE EVENTS.
So, you’re telling me- all that haunting and that horrific exorcism actually happened. DEAR FREAKING LORD! WHY! Both the main characters, Ebru and Faruk, meet terrible ends in the movie. What happens to them is truly heartwrenching and terrifying, and it only becomes worse when you realize that they were actually people that actually endured all that was shown.
The ghost town of Kibledere actually exists, Faruk is still alive but suffers from memory loss, however, Ebru’s whereabouts are still unknown.
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If there’s one critique I could give this film, it would be that the beginning is a bit of a drag. The town where Kubra lives is apparently quite the drive and a good portion of the first half of the film is spent on Ebru and Faruk driving their way to Kubra.
I was still skeptical, but my friend had already pressed play and my heart was already beating out of my chest. The poster for the film was enough for me to know I was in for a ride.
The film highlights the power and malevolence of the jinn, as it tries to possess and harm the family members. As the plot progresses, Adem discovers that the curse of the jinn is connected to an ancient book, and he must find a way to break the curse before it consumes Dilek and her loved ones. The film explores themes of fear, faith, and the power of evil entities. Gaze at Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn is known for its intense and suspenseful atmosphere, as well as its visceral and chilling visuals. It is a film that appeals to fans of horror and supernatural genres, particularly those interested in the folklore and mythology surrounding the jinn. In conclusion, Gaze at Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn is a Turkish horror film that delves into the supernatural world of the jinn and their curse on a family. The movie explores themes of fear and faith while providing a terrifying and suspenseful experience for its audience..
Reviews for "The Reception and Reviews of Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn"
1. John - 1 star - Gaze at Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn was one of the worst horror movies I have ever seen. The storyline was extremely confusing and incoherent, jumping from one scene to another without any explanation or connection. The acting was subpar, with wooden performances from the entire cast. The special effects were laughable and did not add any scares to the movie. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this film and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling horror experience.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to watch Gaze at Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn, but unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The pacing of the movie was incredibly slow, and the plot was predictable and unoriginal. The scares were minimal, and the jump scares were overused and became predictable after a while. The characters lacked depth and development, making it hard to connect or empathize with any of them. The movie had potential, but it ultimately fell flat and failed to deliver a truly terrifying experience.
3. Michael - 1 star - Gaze at Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn was a complete waste of time. The storyline was convoluted and made no sense at all. The acting was amateurish, and I found myself cringing at the dialogue and performances throughout the film. The scares were cheap and relied heavily on jump scares, which quickly became repetitive and ineffective. The movie seemed like a disjointed collection of random scenes slapped together without any logical progression. I regretted watching this film and would not recommend it to anyone who appreciates a well-crafted horror movie.
4. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for Gaze at Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn, but it left me feeling disappointed. The concept was interesting, but the execution fell short. The movie dragged on, and the pacing was uneven. The scares felt forced and lacked originality. The characters were underdeveloped, and their actions often seemed illogical. Overall, it failed to offer anything new or memorable in terms of horror movies. It had the potential to be great, but it ended up being forgettable and unremarkable.