Hide N Seek

Hide N Seek, directed by Basireddy Rana, is another crime thriller where viewers get to the edge of their seats. Filled with the suspense intertwined with a series of surprising twists, this film stars Dhanya Viswanth Duddumpudi and Shilpa Manjunath in the lead roles.

It guarantees a captivating story, exploring the leads into the deep and grave realities of crime and the quest for justice. The film also has good roles by Rheaa Sachdeva, Tejaswini Naidu, Viva Raghava, and Sumanth Verella.

Within the engaging film, there is very little not chronological about events that all occurs within the time span yet there are sufficient reveal affecting the story progression that keeps one interested.

Plot

The words “Hide N Seek” clearly depict the kind of a chase that ensues in between Vaishnavi and the killer, a verbal and a physical game of cat and mouse.

A thrilling Massachusetts murders begins with an unusual number of homicides that occur within a short time period but each time, the setting does not cause much of a stir every where. And this sequence of bloody events is getting eerily predictable.

The Contribution of the Supporting Characters

The supporting characters help in warming the story up. They all possess different opinions regarding the case, and as they interact with Vaishnavi, they help in broadening the scope of the investigation.

The audience is introduced to characters such as Rheaa Sachdeva, Tejaswini Naidu, Viva Raghava and Sumanth Verella all of whom bear varying degrees of relations to the proceedings of the story.

Review

“Hide N Seek” is not only a crime thriller; this is a story filled with many themes and symbols. The very idea of the game acts as a symbol of the nature of humans, their behavior, and why it is not as straightforward as one expects.

Other themes such as justice, or morality, physical or psychological crime impact on crime victims or crime fighters, are thoroughly explored. It also touches on the issue of obsession, with both Vaishnavi and the killer becoming too engrossed in the game.

The concept of hiding and seeking is carried further into the inner struggles of the characters, who try to deal with their own shame or fear.

Cinematic Techniques in Hide N Seek

Basireddy Rana uses different techniques in the making of the film, for the enhancement of storytelling as well as making the viewer deeply engaged with the film concisely. For example, appropriately applied lighting and shadows enhance the film in establishing the menacing and captivating mood of the film.

The camera work constantly alternates between extreme close up and wide shots of the subject reflecting the ever changing scenes of the hunt. The cuts are clean and purposive cutting the storyline brisk so as not to allow the audience to forget the details of the movie.

These aspects all enhance the tension, suspense and fear that the visual language constructs.

Performances in Hide N Seek

The antagonist and supporting actor ‘goss’ adds kudos to the cast and spinning the storyline with ease. V as Vaishnavi is both headstrong and fragile as Duddumpudi must fully embody. Particularly when she tackles the role of a reinforced investigator the one who fights an outside enemy and psychological problems as well is oscillating.

The Soundtrack and Score

The score and soundtrack of the film are essential in establishing the mood and heightening the suspense. The music accompanying the film is in tandem with the respective scenes and has been made richer by the addition of other elements that create psychological stress.

The inclusion of effects in certain parts of the flick, especially during every moment of silence or during times of uncertainty, brings that sensation of discomfort as well as expectation.

To further enhance its storytelling capabilities, the music is used in such a way that it portrays and conveys emotions and sets up the events to be anticipated by the audience.

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