Dreadful Chapters
2024 Indian film
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Dreadful Chapters is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language time-loop horror film directed by Nirmal Baby Varghese.[2][3][4][5][6][7] Produced by Baby Chaithanya and Nirmal under the banner of Casablanca Film Factory.[8][9][10][11][12][13] The film was released in Malayalam along with the dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages.[2][4][14][15][16][17]
Nirmal Baby Varghese
Varun Ravindran
Arya Krishnan
| Dreadful Chapters | |
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First look poster | |
| Directed by | Nirmal Baby Varghese |
| Written by | Nirmal Baby Varghese |
| Produced by | Baby Chaithanya Nirmal Baby Varghese |
| Starring | Jeffin Joseph Varun Ravindran Arya Krishnan |
| Cinematography | Midhun Eravil |
| Music by | Fazal Khais |
Production company | |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Premise
Cast
- Jeffin Joseph
- Varun Ravindran
- Arya Krishnan
- Nibin Stany
- Shyam Salash
- Lasya Balakrishnan
Production
Director Nirmal announced Dreadful Chapters on Facebook on 1 October 2022.[4] The film is produced by Baby Chaithanya under the banner of Casablanca Film Factory in association with Vivid Frames.[8] Principal photography began on 7 November 2022 with a customary pooja function held at Cherupuzha, Kannur.[5][14] Other primary filming locations were in Odakkolly Natural cave, Koovappara, Kunnumkai, Josegiri.[9] Shooting was wrapped on 16 December 2022 at Koovappara, Kasaragod.[20][21]
Soundtrack
The original background score and music is composed by Fazal Khais.[2]
Release
It premiered at the Hollywood Gold Awards in August 2023.[22]
Home media
Film started streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BookMyShow Stream from 6 September 2024.[1]
Reception
In his review, Don Anelli of Asian Movie Pulse appreciated the effort of director Nirmal and his crew members and wrote, "Generally enjoyable indie fare from India."[23]
Awards and accolades
Film festival official selections
| Year | Film festival | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kalaburagi International Film Festival | [24] |
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