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Meow(2016)

5.3/10
Tamil112 mins

Meow a comedy thriller film directed by Chinnas Palanisamy, starring Raja R and Urmila Gayathri in the lead roles.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
30 December 2016
Director
Chinnas Palanisamy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
5.3/10

Storyline

Four friends living in an apartment are killed one by one by an unseen force. Their gruesome deaths spread fear and insecurity among the other residents.

Fear spreads when death claws at the door.

Film Details

5.3Rating
112Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 December 2016

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfriendshipcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Meow: The Curse of the Cat' but was shortened to just 'Meow' for release.
  • Director Chinaas Palanisamy is also a visual effects artist, and he handled the VFX for the film's supernatural elements.
  • The movie was shot primarily in a single apartment complex to create a claustrophobic atmosphere.
  • It was one of the few Tamil horror films released in 2016 that centered on an animal-based curse.
  • The film's promotional campaign heavily used the image of a black cat to build mystery and fear.
  • Actor Suresh played a key role, and it was one of his early appearances in a horror genre film.
  • The soundtrack was composed by newcomer R. S. Raj Prathap, marking his debut in Tamil cinema.

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