Horror genre

Exploring South Asian folklore in horror films

The concept of curses that pass down through generations is also a recurring theme in South Asian folklore and has been adapted into film narratives that focus on familial guilt and karmic retribution. In traditional tales, families are often haunted by the misdeeds of their ancestors, and no amount of modern intervention can free them from their fates. 
30 October 2024, 12:49 PM

Yash Rohan to share screen with a pet dog in ‘Hatbodol’

The eerie premise of “Hatbodol” revolves around an architecture student, portrayed by popular actor Yash Rohan, who agonises over his possibly deceased pet, a dog, and how he tries to handle his grief by wanting to adopt another dog.
16 November 2023, 07:24 AM

A night at Hotel Kaalipara

An uncomfortable stillness emanated in the air around Rajpath road. I stood there with my suitcase in my hand, the hair on the back of my neck standing on edge. Glancing left then right, I crossed the road and entered the premises of Hotel Kaalipara.
27 October 2023, 18:00 PM

‘The Nun II’: A sequel that conjures more menace and demons

“The Conjuring” universe comprises nine movies and even then, the creators have managed to present a unique and horrifying movie experience with “The Nun II”. It is not only an impressive addition to the existing canon but is also a movie that stands on its own.
14 September 2023, 12:35 PM

Evil Dead Rise: A gory good time

At 96 minutes, Evil Dead Rise is an extremely easy watch and every horror fan should check it out.
6 May 2023, 14:24 PM