Low 5.5 IMDb Rating, Yet This Psycho Thriller is Breaking OTT Records!

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News18•04-01-2026, 22:12
Low 5.5 IMDb Rating, Yet This Psycho Thriller is Breaking OTT Records!
- •"Stephen," a Tamil psychological thriller, despite a low 5.5 IMDb rating, is a massive hit on Netflix.
- •Directed by debutant Mithun Balaji, the film stars Gomathi Shankar, Michael, and Smruthi Venkat.
- •The plot follows Stephen, who confesses to murdering 9 women, leading to an investigation by Inspector Michael and psychiatrist Seema.
- •A shocking climax reveals Stephen's confession was a pre-planned scheme to manipulate the justice system with a fake trauma story for a lighter sentence.
- •The film explores themes of guilt, psychological wounds, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator, captivating thriller enthusiasts.
Why It Matters: "Stephen" proves a compelling story can overcome low ratings, gripping audiences with its dark psychological twists.
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