Released on 18th April, Khauf is making strides in the OTT scene with a newfound vigor for horror. This Pankaj Kumar directed series delves into the sinister happenings in women’s hostels.
When Madhu, played by Monika Panwar, rolls into a women’s hostel in Delhi, she is forced to confront a dark past. Haunted by forces not of this world, she must band with her fellow hostel mates and stand against these forces in and beyond the walls.
Also starring Rajat Kapoor, this series has brought back the boldness initially expected from OTT shows. Horror movies are now more popular than ever. OTT horror endeavours, however, have not lived up to that quality.
That is until Khauf.
Khauf surpasses the last few known horror series and movies on OTT, and it’s evident. Critics have lauded the series with appraisals. The series thrives in providing a dark, unfiltered view of real-world issues such as misogyny.
The supernatural only serves to complement the social theme, making it a stand-out social commentary. Reminiscent of older, ambitious horror OTT projects such as Bulbbul, Khauf is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to creating a very scary environment. This series reminds us of everything the OTT of 2019-20 stood for. It is dark, experimental and has a very fresh cast. It gives us a food for thought and that is why the series has come out to be so well.