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Film: Siijin 7 Telesm Siyah
Film Tarsnak Siijin 7 Telesm Siyah – Doble Farsi – فیلم ترسناک سیجین 7 دوبله فارسی – Watch on FilmeFarsi
very obsessed and wants to be the only of a ritual insinuates herself into a family home.
Production Year: 2024
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Introduction
In the burgeoning world of international horror cinema, the Turkish supernatural horror film Siijin 7 Telesm Siyah arrives as the seventh instalment of the renowned “Siccîn” series (alternatively spelled Siijîn in some markets). Directed by Alper Mestçi, the film ambitiously attempts to rekindle the dark magic and ritualistic dread that made the franchise a cult favourite. In this review I’ll dive into plot, direction, performances, cinematography, and thematic resonance—while assessing whether the film rises beyond mere genre exercise to something truly memorable. If you’re into new horror films, ritual horror, supernatural dread or the international horror wave, read on for an in-depth look.
Plot & Story Pace
Siijin 7 Telesm Siyah opens with Kemal and his family relocating to his uncle’s old mansion, a seemingly generous gesture that quickly proves ominous. As the plot unfolds, secrets surface: a deal with child-panhandling mafia, a hidden illness suffered by daughter Rüya, and the mother Lale’s onset of Alzheimer’s as a trigger for supernatural occurrences. (justwatch.com) The tension escalates when the character Meral arrives, insinuating herself into the family home with dark ritualistic intent centred around a “Black Moon”. (moviesandmania.com)
The story structure is fairly straightforward: set-up, incursion of supernatural force, escalating chaos, culminating in a ritual-grounded finale. The pacing, especially in the first half, is deliberate—slow-burn atmosphere over jump scares. This gives the film time to build dread, but at times it lapses into predictability. The ritual horror cliché is present, but Mestçi attempts to imbue it with cultural inflections: Islamic mysticism, black magic lore, Turkish family drama.
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Direction & Atmosphere
Alper Mestçi’s direction is competent and shows a clear understanding of horror mechanics. He leans into shadows, confined spaces and the disorienting effect of supernatural intrusion into everyday life. The movie’s atmosphere is one of constant unease: you sense something just off, behind the corners, especially as the mansion setting becomes more oppressive.
Where the direction shines is in its use of visual and auditory cues: creaking floorboards, mirrors that reflect something that shouldn’t be there, obscure camera angles that disorient. The film uses darkness and silence as much as sound and motion to create horror—not just moments of shock, but a persistent feeling of dread. That said, the film occasionally falls into over-familiar territory (the “evil infiltrator”, the “hidden illness”, the “black magic ritual”). For seasoned horror fans expecting something radically new, it may feel predictable. But for audiences seeking international horror with ritual and supernatural flavour, this direction offers enough situation and texture to hold interest.
Performances
The cast brings varying degrees of credibility. Serkan Atar as Kemal anchors the film with a determined yet haunted presence; he conveys the burden of his family’s relocation and hidden secrets without over-dramatic flourishes. Tuğba Begde as Arzu is the emotional centre, the wife/mother trying to keep the family together as everything falls apart—her performance is grounded, and her fear feels earned. Funda Eskioğlu as Meral, the mysterious intruder, brings the necessary coldness and menace: when she appears you sense the disruption to come. (moviefone.com)
Supporting performances—Gönül Ürer as Lale, Ceyda Ceren Edis as Serap—fill out the ensemble adequately, though none of the performances reach the sort of standout level that redefine the genre. But in horror, the believability of fear and tension often matters more than star wattage, and the ensemble largely succeeds in creating an immersive mood.
Cinematography & Technical Aspects
Visually, Siijin 7 Telesm Siyah is well-crafted. The cinematography leans into low-light, shadows, and oppressive architecture. The mansion becomes a character in itself—corridors, attics, unseen corners all play into the horror design. The sound design is equally strong: creaks, whispers, off-screen movement—these auditory elements elevate scenes beyond simple visuals.
On the other hand, the special effects and CGI moments feel modest. Given the budget, the effects are serviceable but don’t quite reach the slickness of higher-budget horror productions. Some moments of visual excess (for instance the climax ritual) feel a little rushed or less detailed than the build-up promised. If you’re a fan of ultra-high-end visceral horror, this might feel slightly under-whelming. But for a story-driven supernatural piece, the technical aspects support the film’s goals.
Themes & Subtext
One of the strengths of Siijin 7 Telesm Siyah is its layering of familial guilt, secrets and the intrusion of ritual darkness into daily life. The family’s relocation and hidden illness metaphorically represent the hidden rot beneath the surface of domestic life. The invocation of black magic and the “black moon” motif tie into cultural fears of unseen forces, and the film uses these motifs to suggest that sometimes the greatest horror comes from within the family unit. The mother’s Alzheimer’s becomes more than illness—it becomes a vector for the supernatural, a breakdown of reality and self.
There is also a commentary on vulnerability (a child, an illness, a family in transition) and how that vulnerability invites darkness. The film touches on exploitation (the child-panhandling mafia deal), hidden debts—both literal and metaphoric—and how moral compromise invites horror. While not deeply philosophical, the film uses ritual horror to reflect on the fragility of human relationships and the way fear can enter through cracks in trust and openness.
Final Verdict
Siijin 7 Telesm Siyah is a solid entry in the international supernatural horror landscape. While it may not reinvent the genre, it delivers a credible, atmospheric horror experience with enough tension, cultural flavour and uneasy moments to satisfy horror fans, especially those intrigued by Turkish supernatural cinema. The pacing is deliberate, the performances genuine, and the direction competent. For viewers seeking shock-value only, you may find parts familiar—but if you’re willing to lean into mood, ritual dread and creeping suspense, this film is worth the time.
Recommendation: If you enjoy supernatural horror, ritual-based scares, and international cinema dynamics, give this film a chance. It’s especially recommended for viewers who appreciate not just jump scares, but an immersive atmosphere where the dread builds rather than being constant.
Score Estimate: 6.5/10 – A dependable horror piece that doesn’t soar into greatness, but succeeds on its own terms.
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