GHOUL

Dark suspenseful thriller in an Indian dystopia

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About GHOUL

Released: 2018

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Radhika Apte, Manav Kaul, Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Mahesh Balraj

About GHOUL

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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music - Soundtrack

About

Ghoul is a TV horror series that premiered in 2018. Set in a dystopian future in India, the show follows the story of a prisoner who arrives at a remote military interrogation center and turns the tables on his interrogators, revealing terrifying secrets about himself and the center.

The series delves into elements of supernatural horror, suspense, and political undertones, making it a unique addition to the horror genre.

Making / Production

The show was created by Patrick Graham and produced by Blumhouse Productions and Phantom Films. Filming took place in India, capturing the dark and eerie atmosphere necessary for a horror series of this nature.

Actors

  • Radhika Apte - Played the role of Nida Rahim, an interrogator who gets caught up in the supernatural events at the center.
  • Manav Kaul - Portrayed the character of Colonel Dacunha, the ruthless head of the interrogation center.
  • Ratnabali Bhattacharjee - Played Laxmi, a fellow interrogator at the center.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The show incorporates elements of Indian folklore and mythology into its horror narrative.
  • Radhika Apte's performance garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of a complex and conflicted character.
  • Ghoul is the first Indian horror series to be released on a major streaming platform.

Awards

As of now, Ghoul has not won any major awards, but it has received praise for its innovative approach to horror storytelling.

Quotes

  • "Fear does not come from the unknown, but from accepting the unknown as truth."
  • "The real monsters are not the ones hiding in the dark, but the ones hiding in plain sight."

Music

The show's soundtrack features eerie and atmospheric music that enhances the suspenseful and horror-filled moments throughout the series.

Soundtrack

  • Theme Song - Composed by Gaurav Raina and performed by various artists, the haunting theme sets the tone for the series.
  • Background Score - Created by Karan Kulkarni, the background score adds tension and intensity to the show's pivotal scenes.