: This research examines how the movie incorporates specific religious texts to enhance its horror elements and ground the supernatural events in Islamic theology.
There are several academic and critical papers that analyze , primarily focusing on its use of Islamic motifs, folk horror elements, and socio-political themes in Turkish cinema. Key Academic Papers Siccin(2014)
: This paper discusses how films like Siccin use "djinns" as a horror spectacle to reveal toxic family dynamics, jealousy, and the consequences of "illicit accumulation of capital" within kinship structures. It argues that the proliferation of these films reflects a broader shift toward post-secular, conservative Islamic governance in Turkey. : This research examines how the movie incorporates
: This thesis analyzes post-2000 Turkish horror, identifying a conflict between modernity and tradition. It frames the Islamic motifs in Siccin as symbolic tools used to navigate the "ideological crisis" of modern Turkish identity. It argues that the proliferation of these films
