Sijjin 8
A family’s attempt to shelter an elderly mother unleashes a malevolent haunting in this Turkish supernatural horror sequel.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- oppressive
- dread-filled
- late night horror marathon
- haunted house movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central premise places malevolent supernatural forces inside a family home after the elderly mother moves in.
The film is a Turkish-language supernatural horror production directed and written by Alper Mestçi.
The title identifies the film as the eighth entry in the Sijjin/Siccîn horror series, while the plot introduces a fresh household haunting.
The inciting action is the protagonist bringing his elderly mother into the family home, triggering the supernatural crisis.
Films like Sijjin 8, and why
The Conjuring
supernatural family torment, occult dread, and jump-scare-driven horror
Insidious
malevolent supernatural forces invading a domestic setting with escalating fear
Dabbe: The Possession
Turkish-language supernatural horror centered on possession and family distress
Movie Details
- Director
- Alper Mestçi
- Release Date
- 2025-06-05
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 3.4 / 10 (5)
Cast
- Masal Aksel
- Mana Alkoy
- Fahrettin Avcı
- Melike Balçık
- Ece Baykal
- Fatih Gülnar
- Hatice İrkin
- Fatma Nilgün İslamoğlu
- Oğuz Okul
- Gönül Ürer
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sijjin 8 about?
- A family’s attempt to shelter an elderly mother unleashes a malevolent haunting in this Turkish supernatural horror sequel.
- What is Sijjin 8 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sijjin 8 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Sijjin 8 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Sijjin 8 as moderate.
- Which films are like Sijjin 8?
- Films with a similar feel include The Conjuring, Insidious, and Dabbe: The Possession.
- How long is Sijjin 8?
- Sijjin 8 runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sijjin 8?
- In United States, Sijjin 8 is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
