The Happening: Scuffle(2023)
Tamil13 mins
The Happening: Scuffle (2023) is a 13-minute Tamil film. Starring Jaidev, Rohan Thorat and Sohan Shetty. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, The Happening: Scuffle stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 May 2023
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
A teenage boy with a psychological disorder faces sleep paralysis at the same time each night, with a demon trying to kill him. He is also trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over. He must overcome his inner struggles to survive both threats.
“Trapped in a loop. Hunted in his sleep.”
Film Details
8.0Rating
13Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date13 May 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamily
Toneintense
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
J
JaidevActor
→#2
R
Rohan ThoratCrew
→#3
S
Sohan ShettyActor
→#4
H
Hari Haran RActor
→Trivia
- The film's director Jaidev is also known for his work as a cinematographer on other Tamil projects.
- The movie was shot in a single primary location to enhance the claustrophobic feel of the time-loop narrative.
- It uses practical effects for the demon scenes to create a more tangible horror experience.
- The screenplay incorporates elements of Tamil folklore about 'pey' or malevolent spirits.
- It had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms.
- The actor playing the teenage boy underwent workshops to portray sleep paralysis realistically.
- The film's title in Tamil, 'Scuffle', metaphorically represents the internal and external struggle of the protagonist.