1920
1920

Movie spotlight

1920

2008
Movie
138 min
Hindi

1920, India. After forsaking his family and religion, a husband finds his wife is possessed by a spirit.

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IMDb6.8/10
Google Users78%
Director: Vikram BhattGenres: Horror, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

In the British-ruled India of 1920, a wealthy businessman, Arjun, buys a mansion on a hill overlooking the city. He and his wife, Lisa, move in, unaware that the house is cursed and haunted by the spirit of a woman who died there tragically. As strange occurrences escalate, they seek the help of a priest to uncover the dark secrets of the mansion and its past occupants.

Critical Reception

1920 was a commercial success, praised for its atmospheric horror, production design, and jump scares, though some critics found the plot predictable. It is often cited as a landmark in modern Indian horror filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Appreciated for its visual style and period setting.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable storyline.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a scary and well-made horror movie, appreciating its suspenseful narrative and visual presentation.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Zee Cine Awards. Won Best Special Effects at the Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's success spawned a franchise, with several sequels and prequels being produced over the years.

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