Wrath of souls

Aiyai is a riveting horror thriller, masterfully crafted by up and coming directed by Ilanthirayan Alan Arumugam. It proves once again, the horror genre does not need a hollywood budget to be effective. The cinematography deserves special mention. This is definitely not one to be missed by underground and mainstream horror lovers alike.

A perfect horror film from Australian production. Small independent film which has a great potential to entertain audiences around the world. A neat film with simple plot point, no gimmick to create unnecessary jump scare. Every scene is suspenseful and comes with full of surprise. The director did an amazing job overall to make such a satisfying experience for audience. This film you can enjoy with your full family during this Halloween season.

This is a professionally made movie that is completely ridiculous. Presumably there was, at some point, a comprehensible screenplay worth funding? Good try Australia.

Aiyai is one of the best psychological thriller film I have ever seen. It has high production value and worth of watching the movie. Amazing cinematography by Damien Beebe and directed by Alan Arumugam. All the cast acted well and do justice for their roles. Overall it's a good production.

I'm not normally into the supernatural genre but I don't mind a good psychological thriller which other reviews indicated this was. I was not disappointed. Whilst definitely sprinkled with edge of your seat moments, the overall story was very compelling and somewhat thought provoking. A good thinking persons scare . Of course, all reviews are personal opinions but highly recommend that you watch this movie yourself. Like me you might be pleasantly surprised. A good Halloween watch.

You are unlikely to know the names of many of these actors, but don't let that deter you from watching it. Unlike, many films in this genre, it is quite thought provoking with genuine levels of intrigue. For example, some of the action you see in the first minute, is revealed in further detail during the last 15 minutes of the film, which gives you a moment of reflection where you might think- oh, so that's how it fits in, now I understand better. Many Hollywood type films have a predicatable ending where the protagonist appears to be at an all is lost moment, then somehow beats the antagonist in the final ten minutes because of something they've learned. Without trying to give too much away, the ending for Aiyai made sense and was something that perhaps many won't guess or see coming. The camera work is sensational at times and I can honestly say that I've watched bigger budget films that haven't been as intelligent or as interesting as this. Well done, a credit to all involved.

This story offers a lot of twists while giving the viewers on a roller coaster of a journey in the realm of the supernatural. It is a dark and gritty take on the more cerebral, darker aspects of the human mind while having a surrealist influence. The camera work gives you a real sense of immersion in an almost voyeuristic way, which definitely suits the story. The actors are well cast and their performances give real weight and perspective, making you a Participant in the story. One of my favourite aspects of this film is the location... its almost a character of its own; a foreboding and hostile one (the lighting speaks to this greatly).

Aiyai: Wrathful Soul, delivers an exotic and multicultural flavour to the psychological supernatural thriller genre. Filmed in Australia with a solid cast, it does incredibly well shining a light on a new shadow that we haven't seen before. The story is compelling with the right amount of tension and scares and keeps you enthralled right until it's conclusion. I would absolutely encourage watching this film. A definite 9/10.

This is a horror/thriller I like - one which is more psychologically based than the run-of-the-mill 'jump scare' tactics. It keeps you on the edge constantly with a continual buildup to the end. Great effort I think - and I recommend it to anyone who wants to watch an entertaining but scarey film!

Aiyai: Wrathful Soul is a tension-filled film which satisfies all of the horror genre conventions whilst being driven by a strong and unique storyline, dynamic and atmospheric cinematography, and attention to detail. Horror films usually work on the premise that the audience is to be scared out of their wits through the use of jump scares and sudden jump cuts usually accompanied by loud sounds or screams. Whilst Aiyai certainly does its fair share of providing scary moments, it does so more with psychological subtlety and deft of hand, rather than sledgehammer reveals. This is a highly original, intelligent and satisfying film which more than pulls its weight in the field of the horror genre. Highly recommended 9/10