The dabe curse is a popular local legend in a small village located deep in the heart of Africa. According to the villagers, the curse has been passed down through generations and has inflicted misery upon anyone who dared to anger the spirits. The origins of the curse are shrouded in mystery, with different versions of the story circulating among the locals. One common belief is that the curse was placed upon the village by a powerful witchdoctor who was betrayed by the villagers. Another version suggests that the curse is the result of the anger of the spirits inhabiting the nearby forest, due to the villagers' lack of respect for nature. Regardless of its origins, the dabe curse is said to manifest in various ways.
Packing 4 times the punch, this movie is a revelation in the Genre.
He has proved in each of his movies that an excellent movie can be made out of a small budget, hand-held camera work could be as good as the others, good actors, script and direction are enough to make a good movie, and that there is so much to be explored in the Genre. Definitely the best Turkish horror I ve seen in ages, and I m hard to please when it comes to scary films, it s clever, very chilling and very jumpy indeed, go ahead and watch it, just sleep with the lights on.
Regardless of its origins, the dabe curse is said to manifest in various ways. The most common form of the curse is a series of unexplainable misfortunes that befall not only those who directly angered the spirits but their descendants as well. These misfortunes can range from illnesses and accidents to financial ruin and even death.
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.
Dabbe 4 is a disturbing, unsettling and chilling movie. It is a class film and if you liked The Blair Witch Project and paranormal activity you will love this. Acting was perfect and The characters themselves are believable. There is a interesting and good build up.. of the story and the tension ! The story is about all secrets behind the jinn exorcism and jinn possession Its not important that You believe or not to the Jinn,you will scare. The storyline is unique and makes you think,about the jinns.The jinns are most terrifying unknown beings int he World.Strange and slow storyline mixed with The mystery and unknown elements of old Anatolian chilling tales. Actually It's not your typical American horror with good looking teens etc! Definitely the best Turkish horror I've seen in ages, and I'm hard to please when it comes to scary films, it's clever, very chilling and very jumpy indeed, go ahead and watch it, just sleep with the lights on!
To protect themselves from the curse, the villagers have developed a set of rituals and traditions that have been passed down through generations. These rituals often involve offerings and sacrifices to appease the spirits and seek their forgiveness. These rituals are taken very seriously and are performed regularly to prevent any further wrath from the spirits. Despite the villagers' efforts to lift the curse, the dabe curse continues to haunt them. Many believe that the curse will only be broken if the spirits' anger is truly appeased, but this remains a mystery to the villagers. The dabe curse has become an integral part of the village's culture and history. It serves as a constant reminder of the importance of respecting the spirits and the natural world. The villagers, though burdened by the curse, continue to live their lives with a deep sense of spirituality, hoping that one day the curse will be lifted and their village will be free from its grip..
Reviews for "Unveiling the Dark Forces Behind the Dabe Curse"
1. John - 2 stars - "I found 'The Dabe Curse' to be extremely disappointing. The plot was lackluster and poorly developed, making it difficult to engage with the story. The characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting, lacking depth and complexity. Additionally, the writing style was dull and lacking in creativity. Overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied after reading this book."
2. Sarah - 1 star - "I couldn't even finish reading 'The Dabe Curse' as it was just so boring and unoriginal. The story felt like a rehash of generic fantasy tropes without any unique or compelling elements. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the author failed to create any sense of tension or suspense. The dialogue was also clunky and unconvincing, making it difficult to become invested in the story or characters. I regret wasting my time on this novel."
3. Emily - 2 stars - "I was extremely disappointed with 'The Dabe Curse'. The world-building was minimal, leaving the setting feeling underdeveloped and uninteresting. The main character was irritating and lacked any real growth throughout the story. The plot was predictable and lacked any real surprises or twists. Overall, I found this book to be forgettable and a waste of my time."
4. Michael - 1 star - "I have no idea why 'The Dabe Curse' received any positive reviews. The writing was amateurish, riddled with grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. The dialogue was stilted and unrealistic, making it difficult to connect with the characters. The plot was poorly executed, with major events feeling forced and lacking a sense of coherence. Needless to say, I will not be recommending this book to anyone."