Murmur

A half baked attempt. Its not even basic horror movie. No atmospheric feel, no horror mood. But the promotion of the movie was top notch very good strategy. A simple the movie director say pregnant women please don't watch this movie. That's the curiosity and social media marketing that hype got intense but the film was not genuine. One of the worst movie I ever saw. . . . . . the same day I saw another found footage horror film missing couple 2024 which was really creapy and disturbing at the end. That an example of how to made an found footage movie in a low budget. Murmur is said to be 2.5crore budget look like it does not cross 40L. Visually its not convincing for the budget.

Found-footage or POV movies may have been a rage several years ago in the West but it is still a new concept in India. Even slasher movies are unknown in India. Ouija boards are a novelty even in the West so the director had an uphill task using it in this movie. This movie offers nothing new that Western audiences have not seen. For its intended audience in India, it can be fun though. Older viewers who are used to formulaic masala movies may be shocked (no songs!) but younger audiences who are used to Youtube and social media will take to this movie like duck to water.

Things I did not like: Foul language used by almost everyone, even by the non-Tamil guy. No date/timestamps on the videos.

Things that could have been better: All characters seem to be voiced by easily recognizable dubbing artists used by the advertising industry; No explanation of the science behind how the slider moves on an Ouija board or the popular belief that it is driven by spirits.

I liked: The humour.

While the plot was weak and the acting fairly average, the film still managed to deliver some solid jump scares. Given how low my expectations have become for Tamil horror films-thanks to the many cringe-worthy horror-comedy hybrids-I was pleasantly surprised.

Unlike most Tamil horror movies that awkwardly try to mix comedy with scares, this one took a more serious approach, which I appreciated. Some scenes genuinely spooked me and reminded me of Paranormal Activity in their execution.

That said, the dialogue and its delivery left a lot to be desired, and the casting could have been stronger. There were also several moments where logic went out the window-one of those cases where the story would've ended if the characters had made a single smart decision.

As someone who's seen countless Ouija board scenes in horror films, the basics are pretty clear-you form a circle, not a straight line. But in this movie, the scene felt completely off. Everyone sitting in a neat row just for the sake of camera coverage? It was laughable.

Still, despite its flaws, I'd say it was a decent attempt at a straight horror film.

This movie is like seedless grapes, there's everything in it except the main part, the ghost.

The Ghost was so mysterious that it's even not in front of the camera for the audience.

I think the film makers forgot to add the Ghost element amidst all the Js and Cs.

This movie is like black tea in a cola bottle looks similar but tastes anything close to cola.

Tbh this movie is a utter waste of time.

As a person who watch horror movies enthusiastically this movie is not worth itt.

It's just soo dumb like even my cousin who studies in Lkg didn't flinch till the end ..

The better suggestion I would give us to watch prist instead of this ....it holds good then this

Signing off !!

I'm so mad that this movie make me to write a review for the first time ever.

Just like many people I got scammed by the influencers. I Really appreciate the effort and trying found footage concept first in inda. But the screenplay is worst.

Why is mangai is playing with everyone in this film expect to kill ? She is opening the zips of the tent, running around the tent, throw the bottle but She is so shy to be on the camera. And the jump scars are the worst. You will see it miles away. The actors did a great job, the technical team did a amazing work. But the concept and screenplay are worst.