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Movie Lover
The film offers a mildly engaging premise and passable performances but falters
under uneven pacing, thinly drawn supporting characters, and a climax that promises more than it delivers. Its whydunit framework traces Stephen’s childhood trauma and motivations through flashbacks and therapy sessions, sustaining interest in the central mystery even as disjointed timeline jumps and a lackluster investigative subplot weaken the tension.
The direction shows strength in intimate psychological moments but struggles to maintain broader narrative cohesion. Technical elements such as sound design heighten unease, yet the rushed editing in the finale undermines impact. Stephen’s arc probes the nature‑versus‑nurture debate in criminal psychology, questioning whether trauma creates monsters or simply exposes them. While the film gestures toward deeper insights, it ultimately favors shocks over substance, settling into familiar thriller conventions.
1 Jan’26 11:45
Gautham Harikumar
"Dark, Different, but Familiar"
The makers try hard to make this film feel
different from a regular, stereotypical serial-killer movie. From the very beginning, the movie avoids
🍿 Popcorn Scale
Plot Flow:
🩸 A man named Stephen calmly confesses to multiple murders — but as
investigators dig deeper, the truth becomes more twisted than the confession itself.
🧠 A
Aadhityaa Parthasarathy
Crime suspense thriller had its impact till the end.
It was a good turn around with easy predictable scenes.
Cinema B.E
Testimonial serial killer film directed by Mithun & writer Gomathi Shankar 👍🏻
climax twist & both having new choice to figure out the story telling and its ok
Gomathi Shankar &
Yash P
Stephen is a gripping psychological thriller that works effectively for the
most part. The film builds a tense, unsettling mood and keeps you engaged with its layered narrative
Kanish S
Good thriller