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Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship(2020)

5.5/10
Hindi117 minsdirect-to-OTT

Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship (2020) is a 117-minute Hindi film directed by Bhanu Pratap Singh. Starring Sanjay Gurbaxani, Vicky Kaushal and Ashutosh Rana. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
21 February 2020
Theatrical Release
21 February 2020
Director
Bhanu Pratap Singh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A haunted ship washes up on a Mumbai beach. A government officer named Prithvi is sent to investigate the mysterious vessel and figure out what happened.

A ghost ship arrives. A mystery must be solved.

Film Details

5.5Rating
117Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date21 February 2020
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsBhoot: The Haunted Ship

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship

Cast reunions in this film: Karan Johar & Vicky Kaushal (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is the first part of a planned horror universe by Dharma Productions, similar to their successful film series.
  • The movie's main setting, the 'Sea Bird' ship, was a real cargo vessel that was actually abandoned off the coast of Mumbai for years.
  • Director Bhanu Pratap Singh spent over two years researching real-life accounts of haunted ships and paranormal events for the story.
  • The film's sound design, which won awards, used custom-recorded creaks and groans from real ships to build tension.
  • It was one of the first major Indian horror films to receive a theatrical release after the COVID-19 lockdowns were eased.
  • Actor Vicky Kaushal performed many of his own stunts inside the cramped, wet sets built to mimic the ship's interior.
  • The visual effects team studied the movement of actual rust and decay to make the ghost ship look authentically aged and eerie.

Frequently Asked Questions