daretostruggledaretowin Dabbe is a landmark in Turkish cinema. It is one of the first and to this day only truly Turkish horror franchises. Dabbe is about a Djinn, but it is about more than that as well. One scene that truly alerted me to the uniquely Turkish nature of this film was when a female coworker goes into the first victim's (a male's) house she finds it strange and a mess. She says, "So I should clean up, then?" as opposed to "Do you want me to clean up?" That way it is not her suggestion and if the male coworker does not want her to clean up (which ends up being the case) it is a misunderstanding on her part, not a rejection of a suggestion on the male's end.I say this is not for hardcore genre fans because 1) it doesn't show any gore: all the action is implied, probably to get around Turkey's censorship laws. 2) the acting and the production are not as inspired as even many American and European indie horror films: there are some brilliant aesthetics in this film (the scenes that take place amongst the ancient ruins and the one in the shop with the traditional plates are nothing less than stunningly beautiful), but the production is not as sharp, nor is the dialogue or the execution of said dialogue as good as Western horror. These sins can be forgiven, however, as this film is revolutionary for Turkish cinema.It is a cautionary tale in that it warns about the dangers of the non-Islamic world, particularly via the internet. It is faithfully a Muslim film, through and through, as it adheres to the official Islamic ideology in its cautionary message. The moral of the story appears to be: Don't get too curious about things Haram, because there is always the potential for hell to break through, given an invitation.That said, this is essentially the message of many Christian demonological films like Rosemary's Baby, the Blair Witch Project, Exorcismus, It Follows*.... However, the moralism/fundamentalism is more subtle in these Western films. Dabbe is an in your face morality play, and that's fine. I don't watch horror films because I believe the myths and tropes they portray to be true, nor do I expect them to even have a good moral message.Recently, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night was touted, by Vice (it's primary distributor) and American critics as a revolutionary, Iranian, horror film. Unfortunately, it is not particularly Iranian, and as such, not particularly revolutionary. The actors are Iranian and the dialogue is is Farsi, but it was filmed and distributed in the USA.Dabbe is different because, although it is from Iran's neighbors to the West, it is indeed a Muslim/Sharia film and retains many tropes of both Turkish and Iranian cinema and culture. It is brilliant for what it is: an Islamic horror film (about a Djinn, an Islamic demon) filmed under quasi-Sharia (with all its censorship and moralism) that stretches the boundaries of filming in the region. The very idea of a Muslim horror film is controversial. Since that is the case, however, it may not be especially engrossing for Western horror audiences. Still, a great film and worth watching, especially if you're into international cinema.Of course, there is always the possibility that Orientalism is at work in my insistence that this film is indeed uniquely Turkish and uniquely Muslim. Perhaps it is simply the Muslim version of stories like the Christian the Exorcist, the Buddhist the Curse or the Jewish the Possession et al. However, I do think the elements of Islam that are incorporated into this film are, indeed, what make it unique and special. This film is worth watching simply because it is a Muslim demon story, not a Christian, Buddhist or Jewish one. If it were Christian, Buddhist or Jewish it would require more sophistication, eloquence and style. Maybe I am exorcising Muslim horror cinema here. Perhaps that makes this review fundamentally Orientalist. If I am guilty of that, I do apologize. Still, this is an important film, albeit maybe not the greatest horror film or even a contender when compared to the multitude of brilliant, demonological films from the Asia, Europe and the USA.There is, also, a lesson here for Western audiences, coincidentally. Our obsession with communicative capitalism has not necessarily been beneficial culturally. Our anonymous rant platforms have descended into shouting and trolling contests. Our occasionally righteous voices are drowned out by the irrationality of reactionism. At the same time we are supposed to understand that this is good for democracy and liberalism. It is estimated that up to 60% of divorce petitions in the United States mention the website Facebook. Is communicative capitalism opening portals for Djinns to come through, or is it the serpent himself? The one that promises knowledge, the insidious light bearer? The one that brings light with a detrimental price? Perhaps the Western/liberal world has something to learn from Islam and Sharia. Certainly that was the lesson a Western view could take away from films like the Separation.*A few others I might invoke by way of comparison are Unfriended, Pulse, Suicide Circle, V/H/S, Ringu, Paranormal Activity: Tokyo Nights.

incimanas d@bbe is a very good low-budget horror thriller in the traditional sense.It is not a ghost story,or revenge story or haunting story.Briefly The story of dabbe is about possession of internet-world.Jinns and madness meet on 'world wide web' for hellish torment. OK, Acting is terrible but no problem because It has shocks and suspense, especially in the second half.And listen; It's better than some of those movies which make up making millions of dollars despite having no affect on the viewer. If you wonder how we make a good and haunted supernatural thrillers without money,without good equipment,without actors this is your type of films, heyy,people if u haven't seen this movie yet, go to your local movie library and rent it!!!(there is English sub problem with first version you have yo find second version-right one!)

demir efe the beginning of this film you will read this;''They see us from the place that we can't see them from.''In Islam the mean of that is; ''JINN''.They are living and they can watch us from the other side.If you believe the Jinns and if you know the real things about them you will like this film.''Dabbe - D@bbe'' is first Islamic horror in the world.It has a brilliant and creative script. In the movie,Hande who is the one of the main characters of ''D@bbe'' say the near of seaside;'' Till my soul is formed to stone.My mask is cleaned from dirtsThe biggest loneliness, surround the earth,become prettier with your judgement.Dead one give life to your section.Tell me who you are?''It was very difficult for me to the understanding of these words above... I watched ''dabbe'' again and again.So now,I can feel for that director ''Hasan Karacadag'' why wrote this poem.Please read carefully!!

oziloz Dabbe is the best Turkish horror film ever.Most of people thinks that the film is very bad.But i don't think like them.There are some reasons.First this film is first cinema experience for the director.He is trying to do something.And i think he is very good for the first time.He covers the films expense.They have too much impossibilities but they were made it.Everybody knows that the Turkish horror film sector is very bad.But this film is different to them.Its effects are too realistic against the others.And its theme is not used before.It uses the Islamic belief.Dabbe will come the world at the doomsday.This film trying to uses it.After that too many people gone this film.But they have too much prejudice.That gives negative energy to the film.There are bad things in film.First is the players.They are really bad.The second one is dialogs.it may be better.Finally; this film isn't a classic.it is not perfect.But it was tried.And i think its successful.