The Haunting(2023)
Hindi31 mins
The Haunting (2023) is a 31-minute Hindi film directed by Tanveer Bookwala. Starring Tanveer Bookwala, Gul Panag and Erica Fernandes. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, The Haunting stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Director:Tanveer Bookwala
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 April 2023
- Director
- Tanveer Bookwala
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 31m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A woman is blamed for her roommate's murder. She insists a demon forced her to commit the crime, a spirit that has been haunting her since her sister died.
“A demon's shadow. A sister's death. A friend's murder.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
31Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date21 April 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
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Trivia
- The film's director, Tanveer Bookwala, is primarily known for his work in television and digital series before making this feature film.
- The movie was shot extensively in real, reportedly haunted locations in Mumbai to enhance its eerie atmosphere.
- It features a soundtrack that includes a rare, re-recorded version of a classic Hindi film ghost song from the 1990s.
- The lead actress underwent workshops with a paranormal consultant to prepare for her role as someone haunted by a demon.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film incorporates historical flashbacks linking to colonial-era Indian folklore about possession.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and quickly moved to digital platforms, reflecting a shift in distribution strategies.
- Special effects for the demon were achieved using practical makeup and minimal CGI, focusing on old-school horror techniques.