Aseq(2024)
Hindi107 mins
Plagued by unsettling supernatural phenomena, a man becomes increasingly paranoid that his ex is stalking him with black magic.
Director:Elvin Raja
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 22 June 2024
- Director
- Elvin Raja
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Storyline
A man is haunted by strange supernatural events. He grows convinced his ex is using black magic to stalk him.
“He sees her everywhere. Is it magic or madness?”
Film Details
107Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date22 June 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Julian GillardActor
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Sonnalli SeygallLail
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Adi ChughAadi
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Helena FernandesPriyanka
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#6V
Vardhaan PuriRonnie
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Siddhanth KapoorSarim
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Emma KalerActor
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Naren GediaaCrew
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Elvin RajaDirector
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Jyoti DeshpandeCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Aseq' is an uncommon word in Hindi, often linked to mystical or supernatural contexts.
- Director Elvin Raja cited classic psychological horror films as a key influence for the movie's tense atmosphere.
- The movie was primarily shot in real, older residential buildings in Mumbai to enhance its eerie feel.
- It features a cameo by a well-known television actor known for horror roles, though not heavily promoted.
- The sound design uses specific traditional instruments to create unsettling audio cues linked to black magic.
- This was one of the first Hindi horror films of 2024 to explore the theme of 'obsession through sorcery'.
- The director mentioned in interviews that the climax scene required over 15 takes to achieve the right emotional impact.