Raat Ke Andhere Mein(1987)
Raat Ke Andhere Mein is a 1987 Hindi horror-mystery film directed by Vinod Talwar. It stars Javed Khan, Dipika, and Mazhar Khan in lead roles. The story follows a group of vagabonds who commit crimes and escape punishment. Years later, they become wealthy and respected members of society. A mysterious stranger appears, threatening to expose their dark past. The film explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the inescapable nature of past sins. It is a notable entry in the 1980s Bollywood horror genre, known for its suspenseful narrative and moral conclusion.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Vinod Talwar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A group of young criminals gets away with their crimes. They become rich and powerful over the years. But a mysterious stranger knows their secret. The stranger wants revenge. Now, the criminals must face the consequences of their past actions.
“The past never stays buried.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Raat Ke Andhere Mein
Cast reunions in this film: Javed Khan & Huma Khan (4 films together), Javed Khan & Madhu Malhotra (2 films together), C.S. Dubey & Leena Das (2 films together), and Leena Das & Imtiaz Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Vinod Talwar was better known as a producer for movies like 'Souten' and 'Aaj Ka Arjun'.
- It was shot partly in the hill station of Nainital, using its forests for the monster's lair scenes.
- The movie's monster makeup was done by local artists, giving it a distinct low-budget horror look.
- A subplot involves one criminal becoming a religious guru, a satire on 1980s Indian society.
- The soundtrack by Bappi Lahiri included a disco song that was promoted on radio but not a hit.
- It was part of a wave of 'revenge monster' films inspired by the success of 'Jaani Dushman' (1979).
- The film had a limited theatrical run and later gained a cult following through VHS rentals.