Shakchunni
FICTION / An interview with Shakchunni
Behind the bangles that jingle ominously in the dark, there is a voice—a voice that has long been silenced
#Perspective / Is the petni getting outdone by Hollywood CGI? A cultural horror showdown
Bengali folklore's ghosts, from the haunting shakchunni to the enigmatic Brahmadaitya, offer subtle chills Hollywood’s loud, predictable horrors can't match. While CGI thrills prevail today, Bengali spirits’ unpredictable nature still uniquely terrifies.
November 15, 2024
An interview with Shakchunni
Behind the bangles that jingle ominously in the dark, there is a voice—a voice that has long been silenced
October 31, 2024
Is the petni getting outdone by Hollywood CGI? A cultural horror showdown
Bengali folklore's ghosts, from the haunting shakchunni to the enigmatic Brahmadaitya, offer subtle chills Hollywood’s loud, predictable horrors can't match. While CGI thrills prevail today, Bengali spirits’ unpredictable nature still uniquely terrifies.
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