Musallat 2: Lanet (2011) movie poster

Musallat 2: Lanet

2011 ·1h 22m · ★ 4.0 (17)

Elif is a pretty young woman who grew up in a wealthy family. Everything in her life works according to plan – until she starts hearing voices, followed by strange nightmares and asthma attacks. She becomes convinced that she has fallen under some evil spell. In order to conquer the demon behind it all, she has to dig deep into her past and uncover her true origin. While doing this, she is confronted by the horrific circumstances of her birth.

Why it matters

A Turkish folk horror descent into family curses and hidden origins, Musallat 2: Lanet blends supernatural dread with cultural mythology.

  • Deep dive into Anatolian folk horror traditions, a rare treat beyond Western occult tropes.
  • Atmosphere leans heavily on mood and creeping paranoia rather than jump scares—slow burn with a folkloric twist.
  • Practical effects and makeup lean modest but effective, anchoring the supernatural in unsettling corporeality.
  • For fans of regional horror and demon possession tales that emphasize lineage and identity over cheap shocks.
10 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
14
Survival
0

Content Warnings

Body HorrorPregnancy Horror

Phobia triggers

Pregnancy BirthReligious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

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