Acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Krishand's cyberpunk dystopian satire "Masthishka Maranam: The Frankenbiting of Simon's Memories" is finally out on Netflix.
What's the plot of 'Masthishka Maranam'?
Set in a futuristic “Neo Kochi” Kerala in the 2040s, the film revolves around misuse of memories of deceased individuals for the purpose of entertainment aside from using personalities of real female celebrities for the voyeuristic private pleasures of men seeking an escape from their dreary daily existence or a solace from their past trauma.
Who is in the cast of 'Masthishka Maranam'?
The lead cast features a list of popular names from both mainstrean and independent Malayalam cinema such as Rajisha Vijayan, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju, Jagadish, Zhinz Shan, Nandhu, Suresh Krishna, Divya Prabha, Ann Salim, Jagadish, Shambu, Vishnu Agasthya, Rahul Rajagopal, Manoj Kana, Sreenath Babu, Anoop Mohandas, Santhy Balachandran, Jain Andrews, Sachin Joseph, and Sanju Sivram.
'Masthishka Maranam' review
In its review of the film, THE WEEK wrote that "Masthishka Maranam" should appeal to fans of absurd humour, adding that "despite not being difficult to follow, warrants multiple revisits because one viewing isn't enough to grasp every detail."
The review further added: “Masthishka Maranam” is the fastest of Krishand’s films so far. It’s edited in such a way that it mimics the mindspace of someone tormented by fragmented memories. And, of course, the glitchy, distorted images that are occasionally embellished with comic book-style text and art, all evoking the manner in which we consume media on Instagram and other social media apps. There’s so much happening on the screen at times that it might seem overwhelming for some; however, these details are also peppered throughout in a way that makes the hardcore sci-fi, comic book or movie lover in us want to relish every detail."
