KULYAS 2: ZIKR-I AYIN (2025)

Horror

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Production Company:
Dras Film Universal (USA) & Dras Film Pictures (TR) & ILKA YAPIM (TR)
Director:
Yunus Sevik (Known by the nickname "Film Shooting Man")
Writer:
Esma Sevik
Cinema Release Date:
Turkey – August 8, 2025 Azerbaijan – August 7, 2025 Egypt – November 12, 2025 Pakistan – January 16, 2026 Malaysia – Date to be announced soon Other countries will be announced shortly

Story Line

A American-Turkish co-production international horror film, shot across 3 continents, 2 countries, 5 states, and 4 seasons, in 37 different locations.
The only horror film in the world to have applied to the Guinness World Records as the international horror film shot in the highest number of different locations.

This story begins in the 18th century, when Tsar Nikola, one of the Russian tsars, has the Katerina Mansion built in Kars for his ill son, and reaches the present day through an ancient bloodline that has endured for centuries. Helen goes to a sorcerer to win back the man she loves and performs forbidden spells. However, there is a sacred bloodline connection she is unaware of. These spells she performs reawaken the curse of the Kulyas jinn, which has persisted for generations. The dimensional gate of the jinn has now been opened. While the man she loves encounters disasters, Helen finds herself in the midst of horrific events.

In order to rid herself and her lineage of the curse that has tainted them, Helen goes to the dervish lodge in Kars, where she enters into a struggle against the jinn together with Mustafa Hodja and Yavuz. With a forbidden love, bloody spells, and jinn rituals, dark secrets are revealed. Helen’s salvation is only possible at a great cost.

Taking place within the triangle of Kars, Istanbul, and America, this story stretches from the 18th-century Ottoman Empire to the present day. This curse, which reaches America through terrifying rituals and spine-chilling supernatural events, will reveal the bloody history of the Kanlı Cin.

It is the only Turkish horror film to receive such a high rating on IMDb, scoring 7.9 based on 1,100 votes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37195953/?ref_=nm_knf_i_4

Festival Journey, Awards, and Reviews (Since November 2025)
We have received 35 awards from the festivals we submitted to. In addition, the film has reached a point where 10 critics from different countries around the world reviewed it and gave it top ratings.

Kulyas 2 succeeded in becoming one of the most-watched horror films in Egyptian cinemas after Hollywood productions. It was also released in countries such as Azerbaijan and Pakistan, and it is expected to be released in cinemas in Iraq and Malaysia.

Along with its international success, the film received numerous awards and critical acclaim from festivals and film critics worldwide throughout its festival journey. Its IMDb rating is also a clear indication that audiences have enjoyed the film.

International Reviews of Our Film

1- Aimaff Film Festival Review (Greek)

https://www.aimaff.eu/reviews-1/lkbj625hsnk4bhb-47c99-s4emr-wjdfw-dtby7

2- Auguri Film Festival (Italy)

https://augurifestival.com/reviews

3- Los Angeles Fantasy Festival (US)

https://rodartincinemaview.medium.com/kulyas-2-zikr-i-ayin-dark-rites-razor-sharp-craft-a-turkish-american-jinn-saga-that-actually-01351d618695

4- LA International Horror Film Festival – (US)

https://press.filmnet.io/review/1770682902573×244681573980438530

5- OneFilmFan [Kirk Fernwood]

https://onefilmfan.com/indie-film-review-kulyas-2-zikr-i-ayin-dark-pacts-desperate-choices-religious-allegory-and-mythological-demons-collide-in-a-highly-worthy-frightening-sequel/

6- Robinson Film Awards Movie Review (International Film Festival – ITALY)

https://robinsonfilmawards.altervista.org/kulyas-2-zikr-i-ayin/

7- Swedish International Film Festival

https://thesiff.com/review-kulyas-2-zikr-i-ayin/

35 Awards Received from Various Countries Around the World

Paradise Film Festival

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Award:

Best Horror Film

Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (AIMAFF)

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Award:

Honorary Award for Best Director

Official Jury Review:
🔗 https://www.aimaff.eu/reviews-1/lkbj625hsnk4bhb-47c99-s4emr-wjdfw-dtby7

Wallachia Int’l Film Festival

Award:

Mention award

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Robinson Film Awards (International Film Festival)

Award:

* Best Horror Film

* Best Original Score

* Best Actor

* Best Poster

https://robinsonfilmawards.altervista.org/december-2025/

https://robinsonfilmawards.altervista.org/kulyas-2-zikr-i-ayin/

New York International Film Awards™ (NYIFA)

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Award:

Best Horror Film

Official Winners List (November 2025):
🔗 https://newyorkinternationalfilmawards.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WINNERS-NYIFA-November-2025.pdf

Festival de Sorocaba – Brazil

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Awards:

Deimos Award – Best Horror Film
Deimos Award – Best Makeup

🔗 Instagram announcement:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSKvSQXkc0d/

Sweden Film Awards

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Award:

Best Horror Film

Cannes World Film Festival – France

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Award:

Best Horror Film

Costa Brava International Film Festival

Film review published on Instagram:
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ6ZiZOjFSM/

Five Continents International Film Festival (FICOCC) – Venezuela

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🔗 https://www.ficocc.com/ficocc-2025-11

A 10-year-established international festival in Venezuela, awarding a total of 9 prizes to the film.

Awards Received at FICOCC

Feature & Mid-Length Film Awards

Best Feature Film of the Month
Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin
Director: Yunus Şevik
Turkey, United States
Best Horror Feature Film
Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin
Director: Yunus Şevik
Turkey, United States

Individual Awards – Feature & Mid-Length Films

Best Director (Feature Film)
Yunus Şevik – Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin
Special Jury Mention – Art Direction (Feature Film)
Deniz Akkan – Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin
Best Cinematography (Feature Film)
Furkan Yorgun – Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin
Best Editing (Feature Film)
Kurgu Adam – Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin
Best Production (Feature Film)
Yunus Şevik, İlyas Karakaş – Kulyas 2: Zikr-i Ayin