Critics' review: Ek Thi Daayan is a blend of horror, psycho thriller
1. Saibal Chatterjee, NDTVMost of the critics have praised Mukul Sharma's screenplay and Kannan's direction. Saibal Chattterjee says, "What really is Ek This Daayan: an out-and-out horror film, an creepy paranormal thriller or a twisted psychological drama? It actually blends elements from all three genres and weaves around them the anguished love story of a man whose obsession with the occult gets the better of him."
As the movie moves into the second half, it slips a few notches down. Saibal writes, ""But that’s about it. Take the surface gloss away from Ek Thi Daayan and all you have is a rather muddled film that meanders into a tame denouement that borders on the risible. The director overplays his hand and puts all his cards on the table a tad too quickly."
The novel treatment of horror genre, nonetheless, impresses Saibal as she writes, "The riveting parts of Ek This Daayan are far outnumbered by the limp moments. Yet it is worth a watch owing to the idiosyncratic treatment of a done-to-death genre."
Verdict: Once the element of shock and surprise are out of the equation in the first half, the film falls into a predictable pattern.
Rating: ** 1/2
2. Gayatri SankarEk Thi Daayan may boast of high profile and critically acclaimed actors but it comes across as an average horror movie with done-to-death idea of witches. Gayatri writes, "The riveting parts of Ek This Daayan are far outnumbered by the limp moments. Yet it is worth a watch owing to the idiosyncratic treatment of a done-to-death genre."'
The art direction and portrayal of scary sequences are impressive. As Sankar writes, "The Art Direction team has done a commendable job by giving a visual representation to their eerie side of their creativity. The sets emit a sense of supernatural presence and help boost an otherwise middling story."
Verdict: You may watch the film for the fine show put up by the actors.
Rating: ***
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RESHU AGARWAL
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