Sector 36 Review: Vikrant Massey Fails To Bring Out Horror In Story Inspired By Nithari Killings

Sector 36 Movie Review: OTT has provided a haven for filmmakers to experiment with crime thrillers, a genre less explored on big screens. Sector 36, starring Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal, is anor attempt to bring to audience dark underbelly of society, where crime flourishes and justice is reserved for those with means. Inspired by infamous Nithari killings of 2004-2006, debutante director itya Nimbalkar presents his version of crime spree that shook nation and authorities. Unfortunately, result is middling at best as neir is storyline fleshed out for impact that real-life incident carries nor do performances evoke shock value, ingrained in case.

Vikrant's performance is predictable

Vikrant essays role of Prem, a serial killer and psychopath, who abducts and murders kids. character is inspired by Surinder Koli, one of accused in Nithari killings. actor has potential to get into skin of a character and 12th Fail is a testament to his commitment to roles and result that comes with it when he strikes right chord. In Sector 36, he seems detached from Prem for most part.

It could very well be that a serial killer's psyche is difficult to grasp for Vikrant, let alone portray. However, Nawazudddin Siddiqui aced something similar in Raman Raghav 2.0. Vikrant's portrayal of Prem and how he is far removed from pyschopath that he was meant to be is visible and is a distraction one can't get over from.

In confrontational/confession scene, however, Vikrant does hold up, not letting sequence down with his underwhelming act. He is passable in movie, managing to not evoke any horror that Surinder Koli's gruesome acts did.

Deepak Dobriyal is understated, shines in restrained role

Those who associate Deepak with comedy are in for a surprise. His restrained role as Inspector Pandey is highlight of Sector 36. He is only character who has an arc in this orwise bland movie. From someone who upholds justice just for rich and looks down upon poor, to taking up fight against system, Pandey redeems himself in movie. He is also subject of a poignant ending that scales movie several notches down.

Direction doesn't hold up

real story of Nithari killings is a terrifying one, to say least. pile-up of body count of innocent kids, dismemberment of ir bodies and chilling stories of cannibalism and necrophilia are sure to send a chill down your spine. However, Sector 36 fails to evoke any sort of horror or disgust. director's fly-on--wall approach to central character renders movie devoid of any emotional depth.

Nithari killings were much more horrific when re on paper. Even on TV news, an air of shock and awe prevailed. Sector 36 is a lost opportunity to unravel this twisted story and its eerie characters.

(Rating: 2/5 Stars)