Horror genre
Halloween special / 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.
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.
FICTION / 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.
‘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.
Movies / 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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.