The Damned
The Damned, produced in 2025, takes viewers to a world full of tension and supernatural fear. The film is about the struggle for survival of a group of strangers stranded in an abandoned village. In the village where they are forced to take shelter due to a storm, traces of a terrible tragedy committed in the past come to light.
One of the main characters, Alex, a journalist with a traumatic past, finds himself in the middle of both a physical and spiritual war while searching for a story in this village. Emma, one of the group members accompanying her, is an archaeologist looking for scientific explanations, while Jack is a pragmatic leader constantly searching for escape routes. However, the mysterious presence in the village reveals the dark secrets they all hide one by one.
Throughout the film, supernatural events and the characters' personal conflicts are skillfully intertwined. While themes such as betrayal, sacrifice and conscience are discussed, the audience is constantly on edge. The director never lets up the tension with his gloomy atmosphere and impressive use of music.
The Damned attracts the attention of horror lovers while also questioning the dark aspects of human nature. Viewers may not be able to get out of its effect for a long time thanks to the metaphorical subtexts in the film. With its original story and strong character portraits, it is known as a remarkable production in modern horror cinema.