Vishwak Sen starrer Cult hits theatres with slasher genre appeal

Twitter Response

Vishwak Sen stars in and directs the new movie Cult, which is promoted as the country's first slasher film. Morning shows began across the country, and initial reactions on social media offer a mixed look at the first half of the movie. Several netizens and social media accounts share positive posts praising the action scenes, Ravi Basrur's music, and Vishwak Sen's acting.

First Half Reactions

Online reviews note that the first half is decent and keeps viewers engaged, though some feel it is not overly great. Viewers highlight the strong entry sequence of Vishwak Sen and his screen presence. Reviewers also mention the brutal scenes, interesting screenplay, and the powerful interval block, while one reviewer labels the setup flat and predictable.

Context

Slasher movies are a horror subgenre that typically focus on a killer stalking and murdering a group of people over a period of time. Indian cinema rarely explores this specific genre on a major scale, making promotional claims about being the first of its kind notable for movie fans.