Helen seeks help from a sorceress to win back the man she loves and performs forbidden spells. However, she is unaware of a sacred bloodline she carries. These spells awaken the ancient curse of the Kulyas jinn, a curse that has persisted for generations. Now, the dimensional gate of the jinn has been opened.

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Review by Julie C. Sheppard

This spine-chilling feature film Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin is epic in its scope, as it covers a wide-ranging and satisfying collection of genre ingredients. It has an international flair, with historical, horror, spiritual, and romance elements. It announces off the top that it was filmed in an incredible 37 different locations, which includes places in Turkey and the USA. It is visually rich, from its ancient archeological settings to rustic countrysides, to modern, bustling cityscapes. 

A remarkably well-edited production, jump scares seem to literally spring forward off the screen. These terrifying moments are fully enhanced with a compelling petrified performance by the lead character, the correspondingly gruesome make up and masks of multiple vicious demons, and punctuated by a booming, fearsome score, complete with hard core instrumentals. 

The film has a quest motif, as the lead strives to purge herself from a demonic curse and spiritually purify herself from past transgressions and, in turn, to nobly save the life of the innocent child of her former lover. The energy of the direction keeps the project on track, as the main character dodges one monster after another. She is initially unsure of who to trust, except for an evil tattoo that reveals that supporting characters are not as they appear. As with classic horror convention, the viewer also experiences this insecurity throughout, not sure who is trustworthy and who carries the mark of evil.