Mud Ghecko

DABBE was...absolutely refreshing in terms of horror fare. Unusual, original, authentic, wildly unpredictable, (which is difficult when one has been there done that in terms of every kind of nightmare film or book around...) and set in one of my favorite lands, Turkey. From the first few minutes you knew it was going to be good. Theres much to resonate with the Eastern horror fan that you dont find in any kind of Western fare ( including massive clumps of damp decompsing "drain" hair being vomited by people and decomposing cattle skulls- which I know is a thing in Sri Lanka because my husband said he had offers for the skulls of his family's buffaloe herd when they had got ill and died) ....this was absolutely fascinating for me, because previously Id always thought of ddjinns as rather standardised and regular...and Id never watched a film featuring a Muslim excorcist!!! Move over Nun, Polterguiest and frankly any other western fare, because this tradition was way more f...

Dabbe" (also known as "Dabbe: The Possession") is a Turkish horror film directed by Hasan Karacadag , released in 2006. The movie has made a significant impact on the Turkish horror genre, and it stands out for its unique approach to supernatural horror and its deep connection to Islamic and Turkish folklore. The film's plot revolves around a group of individuals who find themselves ensnared in a series of inexplicable and horrifying events. The central characters, Kubra and Harun, along with their friends, become the targets of a malevolent supernatural force. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they seek assistance from a religious scholar, a psychiatrist, and a psychic to comprehend and combat the sinister presence that haunts them. What sets "Dabbe" apart is its profound exploration of Islamic and Turkish folklore, particularly the concept of "dabbe." In Islamic belief, "dabbe" refers to malevolent supernatural beings capable of i...