Convinced she is not suffering from a psychological breakdown, Faruk brings in a psychiatrist—but things escalate. The team soon realizes Kübra is under the influence of a powerful, malicious jinn. The curse is tied to a dark secret from her family’s past, and the only solution is a risky, terrifying exorcism (known in Islam as ruqyah ).
Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn – A Deep Dive into Turkey’s Terrifying Found Footage Hit
If you’re a fan of visceral, folklore-based horror found footage films (think Rec or The Blair Witch Project meets Islamic demonology), then (original Turkish title: Dabbe: Cin Çarpması ) is likely on your radar.
Released in 2013, this is the fourth installment in director Hasan Karacadağ’s Dabbe franchise. It stands out as a cultural phenomenon in Turkey and the Middle East, largely due to its grounded, terrifying portrayal of jinn possession. The film follows a documentary filmmaker named Faruk, who is investigating a series of brutal murders linked to a supernatural entity. His focus turns to a young woman, Kübra, who is engaged to be married but begins displaying increasingly violent and disturbing behavior.
Watch it alone, at night, with headphones. And maybe keep a light on. Have you seen Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn ? What did you think of the ending? Let me know in the comments.
