| Movie Name | Cult |
| Rating | |
| Cast | Vishwak Sen, Gayatri Bhardwaj, Murali Sharma, Srikanth Iyengar, Tarak Ponnappa, Vishak Nair, Vivek Chepuri, Sai Chandra, Kabeer Bhartiya, Anirudh Bhaskar, Yagnya Turlapati |
| Director | Vishwak Sen |
| Produced By | Tarak Cinemas |
| Release Date | 30th Oct, 2026 |
Cult is an action and psychological thriller written, directed by, and starring Vishwak Sen. Marketed as India’s first slasher film, it is out in theatres worldwide today, October 30, 2026. In this Cult review, let’s see how unique the film really is.
Cult Story
A group of young men and women attend a party in a remote part of Goa and unexpectedly find themselves in grave danger. Masked individuals target and kill them, forcing them to play a series of perilous games if they wish to survive. Vishwak Sen enters the party as DSP Sankalp Naik, trying to uncover the mystery behind the murders.
The teaser had pitched the film as India’s first slasher, and the October 30 release date was announced in September.
Performances
Vishwak Sen tries to bring the required intensity to his role, and his effort is sincere. Murali Sharma and Srikanth Aiyengar look pale in irritating characters, while Gayatri Bharadwaj and Tarak Ponnappa are okay.
Analysis of Cult Movie
Vishwak Sen acts in and directs Cult, billed as India’s first slasher film. He tries to pique the audience’s interest right from the start, building suspense by shifting the narrative from a party setting into a dangerous, high-stakes situation with a slasher group going after the youngsters. But an intriguing premise alone is not enough to keep the entire film engaging.
The screenplay feels weak, and it becomes difficult for the performances to shine. Till Vishwak is introduced, the film goes through a casual phase with random scenes set at a birthday party.
Once the killings start, Vishwak enters the game, and the interval teases that things will get better in the second half. However, the second half of Cult suffers from dragged and repetitive fight sequences, where either the hero beats several men or vice versa.
Surprisingly, the film opens a backstory nearly at the edge of the climax. The twist before the backstory is good, but the killer’s real motive is predictable. Afterward, a lengthy episode drags the film down again, and it ends with a sequel announcement with a silly premise.
Positives
- Main plot
- Vishwak’s intro scene and fight
Negatives
- Inconsistent screenplay
- Irritating side character scenes
- Repetitive scenes
- Dragged last 40 minutes
Cult Review and Verdict
Cult could have been a unique experience with a violent and eerie backdrop, but despite Vishwak Sen’s genuine effort, the film fails to impress with only a few engaging scenes. The screenplay lacks the required intensity, and it presents gore with zero shock value.
