Baskin
Portrait of Eino Baskin, an entertainer who has attracted audience (esp women) for years. His private life has been tragicomic, full of laughter and tears. Baskin has been admired by ones and cursed by others, has been imprisoned after a fabricated porn court case. He has outlived his wife and kid daughter. Eino Baskin has established two theatres from the scratch. After a second haemorrhage he was in coma for 47 days but returned. Rollercoaster is a cheap thrill compared to Baskin´s life.
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Plot Summary
A Turkish horror film that follows a squad of police officers who answer a disturbance call in an abandoned building. Upon arrival, they find themselves trapped in a surreal nightmare, descending into a ritualistic hellscape filled with grotesque figures and overwhelming dread. The survivors must confront their deepest fears and a terrifying cult that worships an ancient, malevolent entity.
Critical Reception
Baskin received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its intense atmosphere, shocking imagery, and unique blend of Turkish folklore with Lovecraftian horror. While some critics found its narrative disjointed and its gore excessive, many lauded its uncompromising vision and visceral impact, marking it as a cult favorite within the extreme horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and extreme gore.
- Noted for its unique visual style and surreal, nightmarish sequences.
- Criticized by some for a lack of narrative coherence and gratuitous violence.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided opinion, with many appreciating the film's intense horror and disturbing imagery, calling it a unique and brutal experience. However, a significant portion found the plot confusing and the excessive gore off-putting.
Fun Fact
Director Can Evrenol's debut feature film, Baskin, was inspired by his own nightmares and a fascination with Turkish folklore and occult rituals.
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