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The Turkish Exorcist
The Turkish Exorcist
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THE TURKISH EXORCIST

Şeytan

Directed by Metin Erksan
Turkey, 1974
Horror

Synopsis

12 year-old Gül becomes possessed by Satan after experimenting with an Ouija board. A troubled psychiatrist and an experienced exorcist become the girl’s only hope for salvation.

Synopsis

12 year-old Gül becomes possessed by Satan after experimenting with an Ouija board. A troubled psychiatrist and an experienced exorcist become the girl’s only hope for salvation.

Our take

William Friedkin’s cult horror classic undergoes a cultural metamorphosis in Metin Erksan’s low-budget adaptation, crafted just a year after the original. Infused with local motifs and Islamic symbolism, The Turkish Exorcist offers a fascinating insight into the nuances of Fantastic Turkish Cinema.