Being disappointed by not getting any worthy film to watch this time from our local industry, I chose a different genre film to watch, as I had never experienced any horror film before in halls. The only option was Siccin 9, released in 2026, only showcased in Uttara Centre Point VIP Hall in Dhaka.

Finding no other way, I booked a ticket in the VIP hall and watched the movie in the 1:40 pm show. For those who do not acknowledge Siccin, it is a Turkish horror movie already featuring eight seasons, followed by the ninth this time. However, the film director, Alper Mestçi, did not give any statement regarding upcoming seasons.

The first eight seasons had enough horror to shake a person and even leave them scared in daylight. Relating to that, I assumed that in the 9th season, things would elevate. That’s the expectation a horror chain film possesses for all. But the makers miserably failed and disappointed audiences this time, with the visuals, with the storyline, with the interphase before and after. However, for the tunes and BGM, the soundtrack team deserves appreciation and should be highly praised.

The film focuses on ancient curses and Islamic occultism, exploring how a mother’s desperate scream to protect her child awakens a dark, multi-generational bloodline curse tied to a hidden sin. This entire plot heavily relied on loud jump scares rather than building genuine psychological dread. There were many plot holes as well.

Being a 1-hour 40-minute film, audiences did not feel any boredom or restlessness, but that was, unfortunately, ensured by the film’s story. The twist was good from the beginning, but the makers did not utilise it properly. It felt that justice was not brought to Siccin 9 compared to the first eight seasons.

The theatre was vacant enough that another film could have been watched in another hall with those vacant audiences.

The main story was only about seven to eight minutes on the screen and then disappeared suddenly. Viewers could not relate afterwards. There were a lot of paranormal stuffs that had no clue and left viewers questioning why they were seeing those scenes. A clear reflection of an unexplained story. After 30 minutes, all the scenes felt irrelevant and forcibly added just to remark on the horror genre.

The film was ongoing and, suddenly, after 50 minutes, came the interphase without any prior story gap or a message on board. That felt like a gap in time consciousness.

The make-up artists deserve a raise for adding very minute details in the make-up, which felt real and not artificial. Earlier seasons had emotional depth and had a grip throughout the time that was lacking this time.

Although Siccin 9 is a stand-alone experience film, i.e. viewers do not need to watch the previous eight films to understand the plot, seasoned fans will recognise the familiar stylistic tropes.

What everyone enjoyed was the BGM and the tunes. They were surreal and highly composed with minute details. Turkish musician Reşit Gözdamla deserves a raise alongside vocalist Yağmur Gözdamla.

If you are a hardcore fan of the Siccin series or a casual viewer craving a straightforward horror flick with classic occult tropes and scares, it is an enjoyable one-time watch. However, if you are expecting the groundbreaking, tightly knit narratives compared to Siccin 1 or 2, you may leave the theatre disappointed.

Overall, the money felt wasted, and I would rate the film 4.5/10, giving the visuals 3/10 but the soundtrack 11/10.