Pizza has all the horror paraphernalia — dead bodies with axe embedded in their heads, little girls with dark circles calling out papa, chaabi-waale eerie toys, doors that slam shut, phones that are dead. Even a red doll. But it’s all restrained, controlled and not hysterical.

All of Pizza’s scary stuff is spiked with humour, and it’s easy on special effects.

If you’re a fan of the genre and have lamented the sorry state Hindi horror films have been in, give this one a chance.

It’s a spook-fest that might just instill hope for better things to come.

The faint-hearted can stay away for the film does get immensely eerie. The rest should watch it for it’s one of the most unpredictable thrillers you will see in a long time.

PIZZA scares and startles in parts. A condensed, watertight screenplay in the latter half was much desired to create a hammer-strong impact. Yet, the film has its moments!

Watch this one. This might not be on par with RGV’s good ol’ spooky films like Raat and Bhoot, but this young director has made a good enough attempt to give you a good scare. Given the choices that we have these days in this genre, this film definitely stands out.

Pizza is a fear fest with a yummy twist at the tale’s end. Unlike other films of the horror genre this one doesn’t depend on excessive gore to send shivers up our spine. Director Akshay Akkineni creates an eerie aura in one specific house of horror and ramshackle havelis being passé, this one unfolds in a spanking upmarket bungalow.

And then Akkineni turns around and mocks our response of horror and fear. The premise is interesting and intriguing.

Yup, Pizza delivers.

The premise is interesting and intriguing.

Yup, ‘Pizza’ delivers.

Pizza is an enjoyable movie. If you are tired of the same old Bollywood fare of dance and drama, Pizza will take you on a whirlwind tour of suspense and thrill. Pizza is presented to you with a generous topping of spooks and mystery. And yes, there is a dash of comedy too. Akshay Akkineni’s Pizza leaves you craving for another slice of this haunted treat.
But it may disappoint those who, in their hearts, would still like to be genuinely scared.

A remake of Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil hit film Pizza, this one seems pretty much frame-to-frame save a few changes. Debut director Akshay Akkineni gives us a film that’s more thrilling than frightening. Pure horror fans may be disappointed by the lack of genuine scares. But if you’re looking for a thriller with a supernatural element and a crackerkjack ending, this could be your pick.