In the shadowy alleys of rural Kerala, a deformed face hides a soul tormented by the sins of the past. Kammaran, a local healer and Theyyam artist, paints his twisted features to conceal the truth, but when a series of mysterious pregnancies and illicit abortions surface, the darkness he’s tried to bury begins to claw its way back. As whispers of a curse spread and the line between medicine and madness blurs, Paathi: the Half weaves a chilling tale of guilt, redemption, and the bloody price of choice. With atmospheric dread and a haunting performance by Indrans, this film slowly peels back the layers of a fractured mind, forcing the audience to confront the monsters we create within.
User Reviews
“The atmosphere is thick with unease, and Indrans is utterly convincing as the haunted Kammaran. It's not a jump-scare fest, but the slow-burning dread really got under my skin. The climax left me unsettled for days.”
“I appreciate the attempt at a psychological horror, but the pacing dragged in the middle. The abortion theme felt a bit too on-the-nose and the horror elements took a backseat to the moralizing. Still, the performances were strong.”
“For me, the film shines when it focuses on the Theyyam rituals and the distorted face – that was properly creepy. But the social commentary sometimes overshadowed the horror, making it feel more like a drama with eerie bits. Worth a watch for horror completists.”
“I loved how the movie blended cultural folklore with a deeply personal horror story. Indrans delivered a career-best performance, and the sound design was spine-chilling. It's not your typical horror, but that's what made it stand out for me.”































































