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Ghoul Movie Review

Name: Ghoul Movie Review
Item: Ghoul
Rating: 3.5
Author: Pradip Bhat

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Review for the film " Ghoul"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 03 Hour 00 Minutes

Certificate: A

OTT Release: 24-08-2018

Genre: Horror, Drama

Similar To: Amar Singh Chamkila, Samosa & Sons, Silence 2, The Good Maharaja

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CAST & CREW

Mahesh Balraj

Mallhar Goenka

Manav Kaul

Shantanu Yennemadi

Vintee Bansal

Pranit Purao

Jason Blum

John Penotti

Ryan Turek

Jay Oza

Anish John

Shruti Kapoor

Radhika Apte

Ratnabali Bhattacharjee

Patrick Graham

Nitin Baid

Benedict Taylor

Naren Chandavarkar

Vikramaditya Motwane

MORE CAST & CREW

Producer:

Vikramaditya Motwane

Music Director:

Naren Chandavarkar

Benedict Taylor

Editor:

Nitin Baid

Director:

Patrick Graham

Supporting Actress:

Ratnabali Bhattacharjee

Radhika Apte

Costume Designer:

Shruti Kapoor

Sound Designer:

Anish John

Director of Photography:

Jay Oza

Executive Producer:

John Penotti

Jason Blum

Ryan Turek

Sound Effects Editor:

Pranit Purao

Screenplay Writer:

Patrick Graham

Story Writer:

Patrick Graham

Production Designer:

Vintee Bansal

Sound Editor:

Shantanu Yennemadi

Supporting Actor:

Manav Kaul

Mallhar Goenka

Mahesh Balraj

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Ghoul Ghoul is an Indian horror mini-web series streamin >> Read More... , written and directed by Patrick Graham Patrick Graham is an English director who is worki >> Read More... , is a horror- thriller miniseries set in a dystopian world. Radhika Apte Radhika Apte, an Indian actress was born on Sept 7 >> Read More... is in the lead role of a determined soldier Nida Rahim, accompanying Manav Kaul Manav Kaul is a Kashmir born Playwright, Award-win >> Read More... , Ratnabali Bhattacharjee Ratnabali Bhattacharjee is an actress, writer, pro >> Read More... , Mahesh Balraj Mahesh Balraj (Born On March 1, 1975) Is An Actor >> Read More... and S. M. Zaheer. The haunting musical score of Ghoul is composed by Naren Chandravarkar and Benedict Taylor Benedict Taylor is a notable British experimental >> Read More... . Vikramaditya Motwane Vikramaditya Motwane is a film producer, writer, a >> Read More... produced the film and Nitin Baid Nitin Baid is a Bollywood film editor who made his >> Read More... edited it. Jay Ozha has done fabulous photography and Pranit Purao Pranit Purao lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. >> Read More... has edited the sound effects wonderfully.

Plot

Set in a tragic future, “Ghoul,” follows the narrative of a recently appointed trainee soldier, Nida Rahim (Radhika Apte), who is assigned to question a terrifying terrorist in a secret prison. However, as she digs further into the interrogation, she finds some dark secrets about the facility. Soon, a ghostly presence, known as Ghoul, begins to haunt them. As the Ghoul starts eliminating his targets, a deep sense of horror and fear takes the audience on a suspenseful thrill ride.

Star Performance

Radhika Apte conveys a convincing presentation as Nida Rahim, depicting her excursion from an obedient soldier to a tangled hero grappling with her moral predicaments. She spellbinds the audience, carrying intricacy to her ethical journey. Manav Kaul, portraying Sunil Dacunha, delivers a convincing depiction of the mysterious militant and does his role with layers of vagueness and ambiguity. Mahesh Balraj and S. M. Zaheer sparkle in their supportive characters, adding profundity to their performances. Every member of the series adds to the horrible and creepy atmosphere of “Ghoul,” making it a captivating experience for audiences.

Analysis

“Ghoul” rises above the ordinary repulsiveness class sayings by mixing political and philosophical components with a suspenseful ride. The director aptly mixes extraordinary sequences with socio-political events, making a backdrop of intriguing and frightful aspects. The series keeps you seated firmly with its twists and twirls combined with patriotism, tyranny, fear and force. The visual style and sound effects add to the overall phenomena, with creepy cinematography and haunting melodies that resonate perfectly in the climate of fear and foreboding.

What’s There?

Captivating storyline in a tragic future
Solid performances by all the cast members
Good blend of political-psychological thriller
Vivid sound design to accelerate the haunting backdrop
High suspenseful drama to keep the audience locked in

What’s Not There?

Unnecessary or unrealistic violence
Extended runtime
Pointless filler scenes

Verdict

“Ghoul” is an intriguing and spine-shivering thrill ride that takes you above the boundaries of customary fearfulness. With its catchy storyline, offbeat performances and scary backdrop, and supernatural presence, this three-episode series is a must watch. It delivers an exciting and lasting experience that stays in the mind for a long time.