Horror genre is one of the most misunderstood genres of all. If done well, it is arguably one of the most entertaining and rewarding genres there ever is. The last epic horror feature film outing from India could be Tumbbad. Horror comedies have also extensively developed a fanbase in the country in the last few years. If you’re in the mood to watch a limited Indian horror series this weekend, your search ends here. Binged recommends Kahaani fame Sujoy Ghosh’s ‘Typewriter‘, a horror web series on Netflix India.
Set in the Bardez township of Goa, Typewriter revolves around a haunted house and a book that captures the imagination of a group of wannabe ghost hunters. The story proceedings are led by a group of children: Sameera, Satyajit, and Devraj, who live in Bardez, Goa. They form a ghost club and decide to seek a ghost at an old haunted villa in their neighbourhood.Their curiosity stems from an old story involving an old man who died in a novel called The Ghost of Sultanpore. However, before the children are able to discover a ghost, a new family moves in and the legend of the villa resurfaces in frightening intensity. The story revolves around the mystery behind the titular typewriter, which seems to harbor a grudge against those who try to remove it from the manor .
The five episode Indian web series is directed by Sujay Ghosh. It stars Purab Kohli, Palomi Ghosh, Jisshu Sengupta and Sameer Kochhar in major roles. Upon release, the show didn’t receive the hype it deserved. Although not a fusion of jump-scares, Typewriter does carry the charm of a vintage horror tale. Watch it on Netflix India this weekend.
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