Help(2010)
Help is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film directed by Rajeev Virani in his directional debut. The film stars Bobby Deol, Mugdha Godse, and Shreyas Talpade. The story follows a pregnant woman named Pia who is haunted by the vengeful ghost of her deceased twin sister Susan. The ghost seeks revenge after being killed by Pia's husband Vic. The film draws inspiration from Japanese horror cinema and features a dark atmosphere with loud sound effects. It was released on August 13, 2010, and received poor reviews from critics and audiences. The film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 13 August 2010
- Director
- Rajeev Virani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A pregnant woman named Pia is haunted by the ghost of her twin sister Susan. Susan died in a mysterious fire. As the ghost attacks Pia, she discovers her husband Vic was responsible for Susan's death. Pia must fight for her life and her unborn baby before the ghost destroys everything.
“Some secrets never die.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in Mauritius, using its scenic locations to create a contrasting backdrop for the horror story.
- It was one of the first Bollywood horror films to be shot extensively in 3D, aiming for a more immersive scare experience.
- Actor Bobby Deol, known for action and drama roles, took on this horror part to explore a different genre.
- The movie's release faced delays, finally coming out years after its initial production was completed.
- Despite the horror theme, the soundtrack included a romantic song, 'Teri Meri Prem Kahani', typical of Hindi cinema at the time.
- The film performed poorly at the box office, failing to recover its production costs.
- Director Rajeev Virani had primarily worked in film production and distribution before making his directorial debut with this movie.