Turkish horror film ‘Soy’ released in Bangladesh

Turkish cinema has been gaining international recognition alongside the growing popularity of the country’s television dramas.

Known for drawing on its cultural heritage, contemporary filmmaking techniques and compelling storytelling, Turkish cinema has explored a wide range of subjects. In recent years, horror has also emerged as a genre attracting audiences.

  Poster of the Turkish film ‘Soy’

Continuing that trend, the supernatural horror film ‘Soy’ has arrived in Bangladesh on November 13. Star Cineplex has brought the film to local cinemas following its release in Turkey in October.

The film stars Baris Arduç as Can and Farah Zeynep Abdullah as Basak, alongside Tuba Büyüküstün, Tamer Levent, Mehmet Yilmaz Ak and Özge Özacar.

Directed by Maxime Alexandre, ‘Soy’ revolves around a family curse, ancient Egyptian mysteries, supernatural forces and a mysterious mansion in Istanbul.

The story begins nearly 60 years ago, when an ancient Egyptian tomb is looted.

During the incident, a man named Murat discovers an ancient painting, unknowingly unleashing a terrifying curse.

The consequences separate him from his family and leave him confined to a dark mansion in Istanbul.

Years later, as Murat lies on his deathbed, he summons his grandson Can to the family estate.

Can arrives with his girlfriend Basak and a group of friends, hoping to uncover the secrets surrounding their family’s past. Their visit soon takes a sinister turn.

A thick fog isolates the mansion from the outside world, while disturbing revelations gradually expose the family’s dark history and its connection to an ancient Egyptian curse.

The evil force awakens once again through the cursed painting, triggering distrust, betrayal and a series of supernatural attacks.

As the situation grows increasingly dangerous, Basak faces a decision that could determine the fate of the entire family.

The film’s narrative combines elements of Egyptian mythology with a contemporary Turkish horror setting.

Its isolated mansion, buried family secrets and psychological tension create an atmosphere of suspense, while the curse passed down through generations drives the story forward.

Moving beyond the jinn-centred narratives commonly associated with Turkish horror, ‘Soy’ explores ancient curses, inherited secrets and the consequences of past actions.