Baskın
Baskın

Movie spotlight

Baskın

2013
Movie
11 min
Turkish

Police summoned to an apartment building make a horrifying discovery.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Can EvrenolGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A squad of Turkish police officers responds to a chaotic emergency call at a remote village. Upon arrival, they find the village deserted and a mysterious, blood-soaked building. As they investigate, they become trapped and targeted by an unseen, terrifying force.

Critical Reception

Baskın (The Bastard) is a Turkish horror film that gained attention for its raw intensity and brutal atmosphere. While praised by some for its unrelenting gore and nightmarish visuals, it has been criticized by others for its thin plot and reliance on shock value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral horror and disturbing imagery.

  • Criticized for its underdeveloped narrative and excessive gore.

  • An atmospheric and often claustrophobic descent into terror.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many appreciating its intense horror elements and unique setting, while others found it overly violent and lacking in substance.

Fun Fact

Director Can Evrenol stated that the film was heavily inspired by his own nightmares and a desire to create a Turkish horror film that was both disturbing and culturally relevant.

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