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| Who is Pari supposed to scare, Toddlers? |
I distinctly remember telling my wife many times recently that
the Japanese horror genre is like the grand-daddy of all horror flicks these
days, or almost all of them, across the world. The Ring series is just one of the
many examples of how movie-makers from different corners of the world have been
reusing, rather unashamedly, the Japanese way of presenting creepy people and
everyday situations cooked with darkish spirits to grab the attention of
audiences. Pari can be called the first bold attempt at something similar by an
Indian director with a reasonably good casting couch. Remember, all those times
when little Japanese girls are either trained towards or refrained from
exercising their sorcery due to their cold-hearted mothers or family guardians?
Pari borrows this part of the plot rather well. In fact, the first 30 minutes
are rather promising. You feel the story is gripping, creating the basis for
something that will lead to more-than-one sleeping issues. However, this where
the mishap happens. The middle part is severely understated – there is nothing
meaty enough for the viewers to bite into. The make-up effects are a disaster.
