Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster
Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster

Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster

2009Movie15 minJapanese

A fishing boat is attacked at sea by a gigantic, hairy monster. After examining the sole survivor (Kanji Tsuda), scientific adviser Dr Murakami (Shiro Sano) suspects the culprit is a “Keukegen spectre”, a shaggy supernatural beast from Japanese folklore. The announcement leads reporter Hideo Akihara (Ken Osawa) to a forest shrine dedicated to the Keukegen Geharha, where he finds several worshipers and learns that an ancient seal containing the monster has been broken.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Shyam RamsayGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

In a remote village plagued by a terrifying creature known only as Gehraiya, a group of friends embarks on a perilous journey to uncover its secrets and put an end to its reign of terror. As they delve deeper into the village's dark past, they uncover ancient rituals and horrifying truths that blur the lines between myth and reality. The monster's insatiable hunger and relentless pursuit force them to confront their deepest fears in a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak special effects, and reliance on jump scares. While some acknowledged the attempt at a classic horror narrative, the execution was widely seen as uninspired and derivative of earlier Ramsay Brothers' films. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film too long and lacking in genuine scares or coherent storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak script and unconvincing performances.
  • Special effects are dated and fail to create a convincing sense of dread.
  • Relies heavily on tropes without offering any fresh perspective on the horror genre.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of satisfaction with the film's pacing and overall scare factor. Many viewers found it to be a disappointing entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The Ramsay Brothers were known for their prolific output of low-budget horror films in India, often featuring supernatural elements and graphic violence. 'Geharha' is considered one of their later, less successful endeavors.

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