Mihrez 2: The Demon King (Film)

Mihrez 2: The Demon King is a 2023 Turkish horror film directed by Doğa Can Anafarta. The film centers on a detective who investigates supernatural secrets behind a series of murders in a small town.

The film opens with a series of horrific murders occurring one after another in a small town. Each murder is marked by strange clues that echo the previous one. This pattern severely challenges the local police force, leading them to assign experienced homicide detective Murat to investigate the cases. As Murat’s investigation deepens, it becomes clear that the murders are linked to a supernatural entity—the Demon King Mihrez. The mystery behind the killings is revealed to be rooted in a feud and cycle of revenge among demons themselves. Murat is forced to confront and battle supernatural forces, struggling to reconcile his rational worldview with these inexplicable events while striving to protect the innocent.

• Demons and Mythology: The film explores the theme of demons and their sovereign rulers as depicted in Turkic-Islamic mythology.
• Revenge and Secrets: The events are grounded in a cycle of revenge from the past, serving as a key element that heightens the film’s tension.
• Conflict Between Reason and Belief: The central theme revolves around a scientific detective confronting supernatural phenomena and questioning his own beliefs.

Mihrez 2: The Demon King is a Turkish production in which Doğa Can Anafarta once again serves as director and screenwriter, as he did in the first film. The film is produced by Chantier Films. Running for 1 hour and 30 minutes, it was released in Türkiye on 30 June 2023. Filming took place in Nevşehir, Cappadocia, and Istanbul.

• Mustafa Yılmaz
• Burak Efe
• Altan Altay
• Saim Güveli
• Hakan Güngör
• Mustafa Yılmazoğlu
• Eda Nur Çakmak
• Ahmet Can Koç
• Burak Can
• İbrahim Sönmez

Mihrez 2: The Demon King earned a total of ₺340,584 during its theatrical run in Türkiye. Audience numbers are not available in public sources.