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Some Indians are made to marry trees, in a symbolic gesture to ward off the “fault in their stars,” because according to their birth date, they are manglik, which means their marital fortune is ill-fated and likely to end in the premature death of their spouse. So, director and writer Ramone Menon turns this manglik concept into a literal demon in the short horror film My Scary Indian Wedding, which takes a fun and spooky dig at the superstition.
Misha Molani stars as Asha, a young woman helping her friend Mila (Lexa Gluck) get ready for her Indian wedding. Mila tells Asha about an app that lets women find out whether they have a manglik in their fate, and if they do, the app unleashes a curse on them: a demon who will murder them unless they perform certain rituals. A curious Asha tries the app and, of course, finds out she’s cursed. She must now face the demon called Manglik, or prepare to die.
Well, for those who take superstitions seriously, being manglik is not too different from having an invisible demon tied around their neck. Marriage becomes a hurdle, and love must take a back seat, because they can only marry someone whose stars align with theirs. Less than 12 minutes long, My Scary Indian Wedding brings this concept to life in a horror-comedy format, though only those familiar with the superstition may catch the humor in it.
Despite the very short runtime, director Ramone Menon even packs in two entertaining twists toward the climax, including a gory sacrifice. That said, this isn’t a violent or bloody horror flick, it features a mildly creepy demon who chases Asha around. Misha Molani is convincing as a desperate, haunted young woman running out of time to save herself. If you’re looking for a quick horror film, this is worth a one-time watch.
You can watch the film on YouTube.
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