Pechi

The creators labeled this Tamil film as "folklore horror," and while it started off decently with a solid story foundation, that was unfortunately where the positives ended. The plot had potential: the witch 'Pechi' terrorized villagers in ancient times, sacrificing their infants in her quest for immortality. After being captured and confined in the forest, she is freed by trekkers, emerging more powerful than before, and begins to hunt them down with a vengeance. However, the film suffers from poor direction, and although some camera work was visually impressive, it was misused by both the director and editor. The screenplay is riddled with inconsistencies, and the acting feels amateurish, reminiscent of a fresh acting school graduate. I hold B. Ramachandran accountable for this misstep. At least it wasn't the typical lengthy Indian film, clocking in at a more manageable duration. Nothing scarry here! I'm puzzled as to why the 1TAMILMV site refers to this as being "directed by the talented director, Krishna Marimuthu." Can anyone explain?