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The Candidate

  • 2021
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
248
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The Candidate (2021)
HorrorShort

An innocent house party turns into a nightmare with a ritual that begins as a simple game.An innocent house party turns into a nightmare with a ritual that begins as a simple game.An innocent house party turns into a nightmare with a ritual that begins as a simple game.

  • Directors
    • Erkut Altindag
    • Volkan Özgümüs
  • Writer
    • Erkut Altindag
  • Stars
    • Gizem Yeniyurt
    • Ezgi Gürçay
    • Miray Erdogan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    248
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Erkut Altindag
      • Volkan Özgümüs
    • Writer
      • Erkut Altindag
    • Stars
      • Gizem Yeniyurt
      • Ezgi Gürçay
      • Miray Erdogan
    • 8User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Gizem Yeniyurt
    • Gizem
    Ezgi Gürçay
    • Merve
    Miray Erdogan
    • Özge
    Gözde Akbaba
    • Gözde
    Elif Yildiz
    • Elif
    Merve Ekmekçi
    • Hande
    • Directors
      • Erkut Altindag
      • Volkan Özgümüs
    • Writer
      • Erkut Altindag
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    9turgayyeniyurt

    Worth watching

    In the movie; an important issue has been handled in a very short time, in a simple, understated, beautiful and remarkable way. I was surprised when I realized that I had fallen into it at the end of the movie. The environment, costumes and dialogues are very harmonious. I recommend you to watch.
    10gyeniyurt-23359

    Director, music and protagonist are successful

    I loved the camera angles. Congratulations to the director. It is an excellent movie. The script could have been stronger. There are aspects that cannot be explained. Despite this, it is watched with interest. The protagonist is very successful. Congratulations to everyone involved in the movie. I wish you many prizes.
    10mehmetpasa-08867

    support for new faces

    The film circles around a ritual that three girls think it is a simple game. The setting, the location is gloomy and atmospheric, which enrich the general mood of the film. Enjoy the film!
    10erkan_taskiran

    Well-done ...

    I really like so much watching short films whose genre is thriller. So , firstly this movie attracted me with its theme. After I have watched it, I can easily say that acting, the design of decorations, choice of place, lighting and camerawork are quite impressive and satisfactory. Moreover, the two aspects of this movie I especially liked are directorate and soundtrack. I must admit that I felt the spirit of professionalism through the scenes that are filmed carefully and elaborately. The only criticism that I can make is the poster of the film. I think, it could have been better designed and more eye-catching. On the other hand, as for the soundtrack, I really enjoyed it and found the harmony between the music used in the film and the content of film is perfect.
    10tugceyalcin-73356

    Outstanding!

    Loved the atmosphere and the setting. The main character was really talented. All in all a great thriller movie!

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      • January 1, 2021 (Turkey)
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