Siccin 7

Movie Review: Siccîn 7 (2023)

The Siccîn series is one of the most terrifying Turkish horror franchises, and Siccîn 7 continues this legacy with an even darker and more intense storyline. Directed by Alper Mestçi, the film delves into themes of black magic, demonic possession, and the consequences of forbidden rituals, all deeply rooted in Islamic mysticism.

The story follows a family plagued by supernatural events after becoming entangled in a sinister curse. As the film progresses, disturbing secrets come to light, leading to terrifying encounters with vengeful spirits and demonic entities. The movie expertly builds suspense through eerie cinematography, unsettling sound design, and horrifying visual effects.

One of the film's strongest aspects is its ability to create a suffocating atmosphere, making viewers feel the characters' fear and helplessness. The performances, particularly from the lead actors, add to the film's authenticity, as they convincingly portray sheer terror. However, Siccîn 7 relies heavily on jump scares, which, while effective, might feel repetitive for some viewers.

Overall, Siccîn 7 is a solid entry in the franchise, offering a chilling experience for fans of supernatural horror. Its blend of psychological terror, folklore, and nightmarish imagery makes it a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.

The storyline wasn't surprising compared to the rest of the Siccin series. I'd be lying if I said it had an extraordinary plot. Once again, we saw the character Orhan in this film, and his story was connected to the previous movies. I think he was the key point of the whole movie. From the very beginning, the Siccin series has relied on the character of Orhan. Especially his scenes were really impressive. I can honestly say Adnan Koç was born for this role. His performance was outstanding...

Now, let's talk about the plot. To me, it wasn't something that would make you go "wow." There were some unfamiliar faces in the leading roles. The character Kemal was portrayed quite well, in my opinion. The acting was overall decent. It felt like the movie was telling a true story. Of course, these kinds of things are common in horror movies. They often claim it's based on true events just to grab attention, but I believe this film was also designed to seem realistic. The jumpscare timing was pretty good. There were definitely moments that startled me...

What really caught my attention was the lack of quality in the makeup. Compared to the other films, the makeup effects felt weaker. I can't complain about the set design, but the prosthetic makeup was disappointing... The music, on the other hand, was great as usual. Besides the script and makeup, nothing else really bothered me. Overall, it was a movie where religious themes and realism were at the forefront. Orhan's performance in the final scene was great again. The whole film felt a bit plain to me. I was expecting something different, especially for the 10th anniversary of the Siccin series. The scripts are starting to feel repetitive. This series really needs something fresh. When it comes to visuals and effects, these films never compromise on quality, but unfortunately, I can't say the same about the writing. The stories need serious improvement.

Overall, this was a movie below the usual standards of the Siccin series...

ABSOLUTE MASSACRE OF SUCH A PROFOUND CONCEPT AS A MOVIE, THIS SERIES IS ONLY BEST TILL 4TH PART, JUST GOT BACK FROM WATCHING IT, (AUGUST-13-2024) ITS NOT WORTH INVESTING YOUR TIME! IF YOU HAVE SEEN THE TRAILER FOR IT THEN YOU HAVE SEEN EVERYTHING IN THE MOVIE THERE IS TO SEE. WHOLE MOVIE IS SOLELY BASED ON CHEAP JUMP SCARES AND VERY VERY PREDICTABLE STORY AND ENDING AS WELL, HOWEVER ENDING LEAVES YOU ON A LITTLE BIT OF CLIFFHANGER, THE MAIN HERO STANDING ON THE ROOF AND TALKING TO THE AUDIENCE AS WELL AS RHETORICALLY. AGAIN IT'S NOT SOMETHING THAT IS WORTH GOING ALLL THE WAY TO THE THEATER, ALSO A VERY SLOW BURN STORY WITH NOTHING TO CELEBRATE FOR.

Good movie. Watched it in cinema. Worth watching.

Quite close to reality. The Rituals and black magic have been shown. The theory of Black Moon has been discussed. It shows how evil ingresses, various forms of evil and how it can be overcome by a righteous soul with pure intentions. Human and his intentions has been shown in various forms of evil. Based on a true story; thats the best thing about the movie. Moreover, not a single dull moment. Keeps one engrossed throughout the movie. A worthy watch for the horror fans specially those who have watched earlier seasons/ versions of Siccin.

A Good watch!

I have watched a couple of the "Siccîn" movies, and thus opted to watch part seven as well, as I had the opportunity to do so here in 2025.

Part two was good, but parts four and six not so good. Yeah, I've only seen these movies, but since they are independent of one another, it is okay.

"Siccîn 7", from writer and director Alper Mestçi, was lacking majorly in the storyline department. Sure, there was a narrative, but it was weak and not particularly entertaining. In fact, the movie was more attempting to deliver one jump scare after another more than it was a story-driven movie. And that just grows very boring very quickly.

Needless to say that given my rather limited exposure to the Turkish cinema, then of course I was not familiar with the cast ensemble in this 2024 attempt to make a horror movie. That was actually a good thing, as I enjoy watching new and unfamiliar talents on the screen. The acting performances were fair enough, but the actors and actresses had precious little material to work with.

Visually then I will say that "Siccîn 7" was actually fair. But the special effects could only do so much to lift up the lacking storyline.

Hardly a movie that I would recommend you to waste 93 minutes on watching. Nor is it a movie that will ever grace my screen a second time.

My rating of writer and director Alper Mestçi's 2024 movie "Siccîn 7" lands on a very generous four out of ten stars.