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The eighth installment of the Siccin series, Siccin 8, turned out to be one of the entries I criticized the most. I felt the urge to write about it right after leaving the cinema. Compared to the previous films, this one takes a different direction. If you've watched the earlier entries, you can clearly notice this shift. Aside from the theme of black magic and the presence of the character Orhan, the film doesn't feel repetitive-which I realized within the first 10 minutes.

The film unfolds quite differently than the previous ones, and there are many aspects worth breaking down. Let's start with the atmosphere. It was incredibly bleak and tense, creating a fitting ambiance for the story. It made me feel genuinely uneasy-this part was well done.

Secondly, Orhan's increased screen time stood out. As you may know, Orhan didn't play a major role in Siccin 7, and fans expressed their desire to see more of him. It seems the filmmakers listened to those requests, at least partially-and I'm glad they did. Orhan is a fantastic character, and in this film, he almost feels like the flagship of the story.

The first half of the film unfolds mysteriously. You get lost between the scenes, trying to figure out what's happening. And here's where the problem starts. I'm speaking directly to director Alper Mestçi here: Please stop using the same possession scenes over and over again. The suspense itself isn't the issue, but the lack of proper dialogue and story development is. The pacing escalates in every scene and never calms down. Viewers don't want to see a scary face every few seconds-we need actual dialogue and a story to grasp.

Only two characters have real conversations; everyone else is constantly reacting to paranormal events. Once you deliver the first scare, that's enough. Why repeat it endlessly? There's this pattern: first the aunt, then the mother, then the daughter-all get haunted one by one. And finally, when we get a "quiet" scene, it's completely empty. Why not give that scene some substance? These things overwhelm the audience.

Yes, your cinematography might be great, the editing might be clean, the music might be fantastic-but what's the point of repeating the same horror gimmicks? Let's remember the earlier films in the series. First, we got a story. Then the plot moved forward piece by piece. We understood what was going on, and only then did the horror kick in. It was short, effective, and well-balanced. Where are those carefully crafted narratives like in Siccin 1, 2, and 3? At least back then, we didn't see a demon every two minutes.

When the film ended, one of my first questions was: why did they use the track "Peri" in the elderly ladies' scenes if it had no real connection to the events? If they had tied it to the story somehow, it would've been much more impactful. Also, the scene transitions need more attention. Scenes just abruptly fade to black. It's okay once or twice-but it happens repeatedly. This overuse of black screens stems from the unnecessary frequency of jump scares. That really stood out to me. Please avoid pointless transitions, or at least don't shoot scenes that require them.

Despite all these flaws, the film's story progressed quite well. Especially during the middle part, when the pace picked up again, the events surrounding the character Aylin were compelling. That section felt psychologically strong and believable-as in, "yeah, this could happen in real life." I'd say Aylin and Mert's scenes were among the best in the entire movie.

The visual effects were impressive. The timing of the jump scares was on point and definitely made the audience jump in their seats. The music, as always, was great. Acting performances were solid. While the film had its weak points, there were also many strengths. The use of parallel editing was effective. The practical makeup effects were very well done. What impressed me the most was the atmosphere-it truly immersed you in the experience. I still felt under its influence even after I left the cinema. For example, during Fatih's breakdown scenes, there was a constant disturbing sound that amplified the psychological tension. We, the audience, genuinely felt his pain.

In contrast to previous films, there were no big twist endings here. Alper Mestçi seems to be someone who takes criticism seriously and tries not to repeat himself. I hope he continues to address these flaws in future installments. Some improvements are already noticeable, which is encouraging. After all, eight films is a lot-it's natural for things to get repetitive, even unintentionally.

When we look at the horror movie scene in Turkey, Siccin 8, despite its flaws, still manages to stand out. There's visible effort in this film. Attention was paid to detail-it wasn't just made carelessly. At least we're seeing professionally crafted work in terms of cinematography. My full respect and appreciation to the entire crew. Well done to everyone involved.

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...

This movie was introduced as the last installment of the Siccin series. What caught my attention was the trailer claiming there were 36 horror scenes. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations when I started watching. But once again, my prejudices fooled me.

Let me first say that this movie is directly connected to the third movie of the series, Siccin 3: Curmu Ask. Watching this without seeing that one would be a mistake-you might miss some parts of the story.

Now, about the movie... I actually liked the plot. There were a couple of scenes that really surprised me. Some unexpected events unfold, and the movie keeps its pace from start to finish. You constantly find yourself caught in the middle of something. That's where the strength of this movie lies. It's one of those films where Alper Mestci really shows his talent in jumpscares. The scenes were absolutely thrilling, and the visual effects were on point. I found myself thinking, "This guy really knows what he's doing." Perfectly timed jumpscares always boost the energy of a horror movie, and that's exactly what we got here. Compared to the other films, it's easy to see the improvement.

Overall, I enjoyed it. The connection to Curmu Ask added a whole new flavor. That clever link helped this movie a lot. I believe that creating such connections between movies makes them more engaging.

The soundtrack was once again brilliant. They made sure we felt the atmosphere and the mood from beginning to end. Resit Gozdamla worked his magic once again. These soundtracks have become a signature for the series. The final scene was also impressive-camera angles, makeup, and atmosphere combined into a true horror feast.