Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, who is known for his horror and thriller films such as Raaz and 1920, recently spoke about the horror hit Obsession. The Curry Barker film registered strong box office numbers and went on to become one of the most successful independent horror films.
Speaking about it, Bhatt said that it reminded him of his 2002 supernatural hit, Raaz. He told Firstpost, “I haven’t seen Obsession, but someone was telling me the story, and I sat back, laughed and thought, ‘This is Raaz.’ It’s basically Malini of Raaz throughout the whole film. My take is that if you make a good horror film, people are going to come. This one was really good.”
The Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past director also explained that casting an A-lister with a larger-than-life image in a horror film will not look realistic. He continued, “In a realistic story, if you have an A-list hero who already has a larger-than-life persona, it’s not going to work. Secondly, as I have observed, people come to experience the sensation of fear. They don’t come for any actor. That’s the nature of the genre.”
Meanwhile, Vikram Bhatt’s film Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past is currently streaming in theatres. He also recently announced 1920: Cold Winter as the sixth instalment of is iconic horror franchise 1920.
Talking of Obsession, the Curry Barker directorial stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson and Meghan Lawless, in key roles.
The film follows Bear, a lonely music store employee who uses a mysterious wish-granting object to make his longtime crush Nikki fall in love with him. However, her affection soon turns into a dangerous obsession, forcing him to confront the terrifying consequences of getting exactly what he wished for.
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Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari is gearing up for its theatrical release on July 3. The project marks a notable shift in Indian cinema by placing two women at the center of a large-scale, action-oriented movie. Alia Bhatt recently talked about her time working on the project, mentioning that it was a highlight of her career so far.
About the filming, she said, “I had such a good time making Alpha. It’s probably one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had on a film set. There was something really exciting about stepping into this world of action, scale and adventure. It pushed me in ways I hadn’t experienced before and I loved every bit of it.”
A key element that attracted Alia to the project was the focus on female leads in an action-heavy narrative. She said, “What I loved most was that at the heart of it were two women leading all the action. We don’t get to see that very often and I had a lot of fun being part of that. Alpha is a celebration of attitude and a celebration at the movies.”
Alia shared that the daily experience on set was bolstered by the collaborative environment created by the cast and crew. She mentioned that the energy behind the scenes was something she looked forward to during the shoot. She added, “What made it even more special was getting to do it with such a fantastic group of people. Whether it was our director, cast, the action team, or the crew behind the scenes, there was a real sense of excitement around what we were making and I think some of that energy found its way onto the screen. I genuinely looked forward to going to set every morning and I loved every minute of it.”
Alpha is produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Shiv Rawail, who previously directed The Railway Men. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3.
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