WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

AllNewSux Seytan is just one in a field of maybe two dozen or more Exorcist ripoffs made in the 1970s. Outside of the blaxploitation version 'Abby', I wouldn't refer to any of these movies as a "must see". However, because I like the plot of The Exorcist and I am also fascinated by demons and cases of demonic possession, I do tend to find all of these ripoffs rather enjoyable and this one is no exception. The effects and the make up are decent although nowhere near Exorcist levels of quality. However, I'm sure their budget was a speck of dirt compared to what French Connection genius William Friedkin was allowed. As far as our main characters go, the mother comes across with a bit more sex appeal, but far more bitchiness than Ellen Burstyn had. Maybe it's just a cultural thing, but are her cooks and housekeepers slaves or employees? Overall I'm sure it's just there to demonstrate to the audience how much she cares for her daughter Gül just as Burstyn had some of that anger. Gül is another thing that doesn't translate well to us Westerners as it sounds more like the name of a demon than a little girl. Canan Perver as the daughter is probably the high point of this film though. We realize that Linda Blair was a terrific child actor which is why her performance was so great. However, I wouldn't call Canan a great actress, but she does come across as a little unstable. She almost seems to love being possessed and this psychosis benefits her role as the demonic daughter. If you've seen The Exorcist you know the plot and I only recommend this film to you if you want to see another culture's take on the subject. Keep in mind if you are a fan of something like Turkish Star Wars don't assume this film will appeal to you. This film is not humorous in any way, shape or form...it takes itself and the story very seriously.

Michael Kelleher Do you know what she did? Your charming Turkish daughter.A more or less shot-for-shot remake of William Friedkin's better known "The Exorcist", this 1974 Turkish interpretation has come in for a lot of flak over the years, and yet, despite its somewhat 'low-budget-knock-off' reputation, still retains a supernatural power all of its own.First off, I see no real reason to slate a bunch of cash-strapped movie makers simply for taking an idea from the filthy lucre dripping devils of Hollywood. There are countless versions of and remakes of, for instance, Dracula, including the early knock-off "Nosferatu" which is of course now regarded as a classic. Perhaps "Seytan" itself will one day regarded as a milestone in movie surrealism.Yes, surrealism. A piece of art can be called surrealistic when it takes a common object or theme (the obvious example being Dali's timepieces) and then contorts them and bends them into something different and somehow sinister. And this is exactly what director Metin Erksan (of "Turkish Female Hamlet" fame) does with his source material here. What was once Roman Catholic is now Islamic, where once the 'power of Christ compelled you' so now the supremacy of Allah obliges you, and so on.The film also features some standout performances from its cast: Cihan Anal gives a powerhouse performance as Tugrul Bilge (Karras, in the other version), he looks a bit like a Turkish Gene Hackman but is the better actor; and then there is Canan Pervert as Gül (Regan) whose understated and subtle turn brings so much more to the part of a young girl experiencing the most terrifying demonic phenomena. Agast Hün as the unnamed exorcist also shines, although Meral Taygun as Gül's mum comes across as a little too icy and hard nosed in some scenes.Some wonderful moments to watch for include the 'bouncing on the bed' scene, Bilge's fall/leap onto the stairs (he just keeps on rolling!!!) and the electrifying moment when the papier mâché demon itself appears in the bedroom prompting Gül to worship it on the bed. And how the scene in which Gül repeatedly stabs herself in the private area (here the crucifix from the US version is substituted for a demon-headed letter opener) passed the Turkish censor I will never know...The movie finishes with the lovely touch of Gül in a mosque, symbolically making her peace with an obvious Mohammed figure, but to be honest, the viewer is still left with that nagging feeling of uneasiness which leaves you unable to sleep peacefully, a quality it shares with its American cousin.Finally, although this movie is available on DVD with English subs, I watched this in its original Turkish format so may have missed a few choice comedy translations. Even so, this was an hour and forty minutes well spent - a masterpiece of Turkish cinema.

mrtony80 I saw 'Seytan' on YouTube, and just let me say...it is beyond ridiculous. Here we have one of those films that is worth watching, just for the eye-roll factor. 'Seytan' is a Turkish remake of 'The Exorcist', which is probably the best horror film ever made. As many others have stated, 'Seytan' is evidence that it takes more than a good script to make a good film, because this one copies Friedkin's version to a T...almost. There are some cultural differences, but this is pretty much an exact replica of 'The Exoricst', script-wise. What 'Seytan' lacks, however, is the creativity of the original version. The lighting is awful...way to bright for what is supposed to be a dark film. The acting is horrendous. Some of the facial expressions of the actors will make you laugh, notably, the reaction the doctor has when the possessed girl slams her hand into his crotch. The doctor turns, and grabs his crotch in a way that would SEEM to be for comedic effect, but...I don't think it was meant to be funny. The FX are also very, very bad. I mean, come ON! The scene when the girl's head does a 360? A bunch of second graders putting on a play could do better. The scene in which the bed raises is awful, do to the unnecessary length, and the bone jarring organ music. I could go on, but I won't. But pay attention to one part...I promise you will be laughing for hours after viewing it. Check out the girl's face after the young guy walks in to see the old guy dead from a heart attack!

FoxRyan Saw this the other day. What a laugh! Apparently, some films in the 70s were suffering from attention from Warners, who tried to ban them saying they ripped off their classic "The Exorcist". How this slipped by them I'll never know! Not a subtly or even majorly similar film, this is a complete remake! I mean even the same SOUNDTRACK! Tubular Bells is played EIGHT times in this movie. Get some imagination! They try their best I suppose. The actress playing Gul hasn't got any stunt performers standing in for her a la Eileen Dietz puking all over poor Jason Mller, no, this babe hurls the yellow (not green for once) puke herself. I totally loved the dramatic organ music when the bed levitated (God, it took so LONG!) and then the same music a few minutes later when the bed descended. Fantasticaly crap! The mother reminded me of my make up tutor. Hmmm. Couldn't look at this actress without seeing a foundation pot and a bruise wheel. Not to worry. How these people think they can do this and not get sued (hell, they managed) I will never know. Turks have BALLS! See it. It's trash, badly made and completely pants. Great stuff. :O)