Dies Irae Review: Rahul Sadasivan scores a hat-trick with this eerie horror movie starring Pranav Mohanlal

Dies Irae Story: After visiting the home of an old classmate following her burial, Rohan's life goes completely out of control. He is tormented by a paranormal force, which compels him to learn about this friend's past. Will Rohan be able to get away from this scary entity? 

Dies Irae Review: Once again, Rahul Sadasivan proves that no other Malayalam filmmaker is capable of effectively communicating the true meaning of terror as he can. The opening title card for "Based on True Incidents" will offer viewers a spooky sense of what's to come, and how the director intends to dig into various facets of horror. The standard for this genre is certainly raised to a new level with some terrifying scenes that you would never want to witness or encounter, in addition to jump scares and the appearance of obscure beings.

Rohan is living a carefree life, enjoying the pleasures of being from a wealthy family of builders. After learning of his former classmate Kani's suicide and visiting her home, his entire life is turned upside down. A supernatural presence soon batters him, forcing him to uncover her past and venture into hitherto unexplored realms of the living and dead. The main focus of the film is whether or not he can free himself from it.

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With his most recent film, Rahul delves into new heights of fear, as he doesn't stop himself from showing some gruesome scenes that make your skin crawl. Similar to his previous movies, the audience is drawn in and left feeling uneasy from the outset of Dies Irae. Shehnad Jalal's visuals and Christo Xavier's music enhance this sense of emotion, providing the most fulfilling horror experience in cinemas. Another compelling feature of the film is the way it explores grief and how one's inability to let go of your loved ones can lead to tragic consequences.

In addition to a well-written screenplay, performances—particularly that of Pranav Mohanlal—amplify the film's effect on the viewers. This is undoubtedly his best film to date, demonstrating that a good director and storyline can help you reach the best you can as a performer. Arun Ajikumar, Jaya Kurup, and Jibin Gopinath are among the other cast members who give outstanding performances in the movie. 

Dies Irae Verdict: Rahul Sadasivan explores Pranav Mohanlal's capacity as a performer in the realm of the undead while delivering another horror drama that raises the bar for this genre in Malayalam cinema.