Horror films
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In Flames review – Pakistani horror mines the patriarchy for terror and despair
Societal threats are already heavy for medical student Mariam when bereavement leaves her undefended and the s…
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Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It review – infantile grossout horror-comedy
Kazakhstani caper sends Dastan off for one last fishing weekend with his mates before the baby arrives, but ho…
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Chhorii review – psychological horror remake falls prey to its own failings
Over-reliance on a spooky score and clunky pacing mean that Vishal Furia’s remake of his own film simply reite…
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The White Tiger rides the surge in streamed south Asian stories
The adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s Booker-winning novel is coming to Netflix – one of a growing number of films…
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Durgamati: The Myth review – haunted house goes under the Hammer
Bad-apple politicians put the squeeze on a hapless secretary in this tired pile of vengeful ghost mayhem Censo…
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Darkness Visible review – mystery and murder on the streets of Kolkata
A son hunts for his mother after her unexplained return to her home town in this intriguingly inventive horror…