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The Chosen One
This Manipuri drama opens as a happy young couple are preparing for an ear-piercing ceremony for their first child, a daughter. This is an important custom in their region of India, signifying the beginning of a responsible stage in life. Things go awry when the wife begins talking to flowers, singing odd songs, and having fits. In fact, the fits get so violent that she has to be physically restrained and tied down to prevent her from hurting herself. It eventually emerges that she has been chosen by a spirit which is special to a particular religious cult, the Meibis. Things proceed swiftly with her new, unsought, allegiance as she makes contact with the cult and its leader and prepares to leave her heartsick husband and child behind.
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Plot Summary
A tough, independent FBI agent is tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders plaguing the city. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving a charismatic cult leader who believes he is the prophesied 'Chosen One'. The agent must race against time to stop him before he can fulfill his deadly prophecy and plunge the city into chaos.
Critical Reception
The Chosen One received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its attempt at a suspenseful thriller with a supernatural edge, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark atmosphere and a few intense sequences.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a flawed but somewhat intriguing attempt at a supernatural thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally indicate a film that struggled to find its footing, with some viewers appreciating the premise but ultimately finding the execution disappointing.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and themes, the film is not directly related to the popular contemporary Christian drama series 'The Chosen'.
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