To monetize the site and protect the direct download links from quick copyright takedowns, the operators run links through multiple URL shorteners and "human verification" ad walls.
Pahe uses direct downloads (DDL), which are safer than torrenting from a legal detection standpoint. Torrenting makes your IP address visible to everyone in the swarm. DDL is a one-to-one connection to a file host. However, DDL is still illegal, and file hosts log your IP address for 30-90 days. Pahe Movie Site