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Phir Wohi Raat(1980)

5.8/10
Hindi146 mins

Phir Wohi Raat (1980) is a 146-minute Hindi film directed by Danny Denzongpa. Starring Rajesh Khanna, Danny Denzongpa and Aruna Irani. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Phir Wohi Raat stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 August 1980
Director
Danny Denzongpa
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A psychiatrist falls in love with a woman named Asha, who suffers from terrifying nightmares of being attacked. He helps her through hypnosis, and they travel to her countryside home to celebrate her birthday. During the celebration, she sees a different, grotesque woman in her house who also wants to kill her.

A birthday celebration turns into a terrifying fight for survival.

Film Details

5.8Rating
146Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 August 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsA Sombra do Passado · Phir Wohi Raat

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the only film directed by actor Danny Denzongpa, who is better known for his villainous roles.
  • The film's title and plot were inspired by the 1964 Hollywood thriller 'Dead Ringer', starring Bette Davis.
  • Actress Kim was a popular star in South Indian cinema but 'Phir Wahi Raat' was one of her rare leading roles in Hindi films.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Om Prakash as a friendly doctor in a key scene.
  • Despite being a horror film, it includes several lighthearted musical numbers typical of 1980s Bollywood.
  • The film's climax was shot in a grand, isolated mansion to enhance the eerie atmosphere.
  • It is remembered for its distinctive poster showing a terrified Kim with a ghostly hand near her throat.

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