İki

About This Movie

İki (2017) is quite an intriguing piece of horror and thriller. The film revolves around Meltem and her daughter Beril, who live in this almost idyllic two-story house, surrounded by nature, yet there's an underlying tension that permeates the film. You can feel it in the atmosphere, especially in those quiet moments where Beril's innocent painting contrasts sharply with the lurking dread. The pacing has a way of drawing you in, slowly building a sense of unease, particularly as Beril's longing for her father becomes a haunting motif. The practical effects aren't overdone, which adds to the realism, grounding the eerie moments in something tangible. The performances, especially of the young actress playing Beril, are quite striking, adding layers to the emotional core of the narrative. It's a film that stays with you, more for its subtlety than for overt scares.

Subtle horror with a focus on atmosphereStrong performances, especially from the young leadIntriguing depiction of familial longing