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Neeya(1979)

7.5/10
Tamil137 mins

Neeya (1979) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Durai. Starring R. Muthuraman, M. N. Nambiar and V. Ranga. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Neeya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.

Director:Durai
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 November 1979
Director
Durai
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A group of friends accidentally kill a snake. Another snake then hunts them down for revenge, killing them one by one. It eventually takes on human form to target the last survivor, Kamal.

A serpent seeks revenge in human form.

Film Details

7.5Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 November 1979
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengesurvivaljusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a snake was killed, leading to superstitions about revenge.
  • Director Durai was known for horror films but this was his only movie featuring a shape-shifting serpent theme.
  • The special effects for the serpent transformation were considered advanced for low-budget Tamil cinema in the 1970s.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to blend horror with thriller elements, predating similar supernatural thrillers.
  • The movie's climax involving the serpent in human form was shot using basic makeup and camera tricks.
  • Despite its horror plot, the film included typical Tamil commercial elements like songs and comedy scenes.
  • It performed moderately at the box office but gained a cult following over the years for its unique premise.

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