Manichitrathazhu
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Shobana won a National Award for playing a woman who may be channelling a murdered Tanjore dancer sealed behind a locked door, and the switch she performs between two registers is why four other Indian film industries remade this. Be warned: it's also a broad comedy and a musical, and Mohanlal's psychiatrist treats possession as a clinical problem.
Manichitrathazhu (1993) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 169 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 1/5 — almost no gore |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | demonic possession; psychological distress |
Manichitrathazhu carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 1/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 169 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Manichitrathazhu?
- On our intensity scale, Manichitrathazhu rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Manichitrathazhu?
- Manichitrathazhu rates 2/10 for gore — expect almost no gore.
- How long is Manichitrathazhu?
- Manichitrathazhu runs 169 minutes (2h 49m).
- What is Manichitrathazhu rated?
- Manichitrathazhu has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 2/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Manichitrathazhu (1993)?
- Manichitrathazhu is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
