Sijjin (Film)

Siccîn (Sijjin) is an Indonesian horror thriller film directed by Hadrah Daeng Ratu and released in 2024. The film explores the dark events experienced by a family cursed by black magic and the devastating consequences of this curse. It is an Indonesian adaptation of the Turkish horror film series "Siccîn".

Plot

The film tells the story of a young woman who casts a black magic spell on her cousin’s spouse. This spell does not only affect her but drags the entire family into a dark vortex. Family members are forced to confront malevolent spirits and inexplicable occurrences. As they desperately struggle to escape the curse that upends their lives, the audience is drawn into a tense and terrifying atmosphere.

Thematic Structure

• Black Magic and Possession: The central theme of the film is the destructive impact of black magic and the horrific consequences that such spiritual interventions can have on human lives.
• Familial Curse and Intergenerational Impact: The curse affecting not only the perpetrator but the entire family addresses the theme of the past casting a long shadow and the transmission of curses across generations.
• Belief and Superstition: The use of local superstitions and spiritual entities, blended with regional cultural elements, as sources of fear stands out.
• Regret and Sacrifice: The characters’ confrontation with the consequences of their decisions and actions raises questions about regret and victimhood.

Production and Release Information

The film Siccîn (Sijjin) is directed by Hadrah Daeng Ratu. The screenplay was written by Lele Laila and Ersan Özer. The Indonesian production has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The film is produced by Rapi Films, Sky Media, and Legacy Pictures. Filming took place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. "Siccîn" was released on 1 November 2024.

Cast

• Ibrahim Risyad: Galang
• Anggika Bolsterli: Irma
• Messi Gusti: Sofia
• Delia Husein: Wulan
• Niken Anjani: Nisa
• Dewi Pakis: Bu Anah

Awards and Nominations (Selected)

Current sources do not list any awards or nominations for the film "Siccîn".

Box Office Performance

"Siccîn" earned ₺1,131,055 during its opening weekend in Türkiye and was watched by 5,815 viewers. After four weeks, total box office revenue reached ₺2,376,766 with 13,246 viewers. The film’s worldwide box office revenue is approximately $94,093.