Vash: Possessed by the Obsessed (2023)
Director: Jagmeet Singh Samundri
Cast: Ganga Mamgai, Vivek Jaitly, Rituraj Singh, Kaveri Priyam, Preeti Kochar
Vash: Possessed by the Obsessed (2023) invites audiences into a chilling supernatural-romantic thriller set against the serene backdrop of Dharamshala and Manali, where domestic calm unravels into psychological horror. The narrative follows newlyweds Rakshit and Aanchal (portrayed by Vivek Jaitly and Ganga Mamgai), whose idyllic life quickly descends into unease when a mysterious force – neither alive nor dead – begins to ensnare Aanchal, straining their bond and inviting dread into what should have been sanctuary (#VashPossessedByTheObsessed #HorrorThriller).
Jagmeet Singh Samundri wears multiple hats as director, writer, editor, and screenplay architect, crafting a story that leans heavily on suspense through unsettling silences and romantic devotion turned toxic (#JagmeetSinghSamundri). Ganga Mamgai not only anchors the film as the troubled lead but also produces it, giving her performance a grounded emotional core that balances the horror with heartfelt urgency (#GangaMamgai #VivekJaitly #GangaMamgaiProducer).
The film’s atmosphere is steeped in tension, with Mukhtar Sahota’s score heightening moments of dread, though critics note that the haunting potential is undercut by familiar tropes and uneven execution (#MukhtarSahota #HorrorScore). Manoj Shaw’s cinematography captures the fog-laden mountains and isolated homes with atmospheric promise, but the visual mood often fails to fully compensate for narrative shortcomings (#ManojShaw).
At its heart, the film explores themes of possession, love under siege, and the vulnerability of trust. It aims for a blend of horror and romance, but reviews describe it as falling into predictability. While lead performances deliver earnest intent, the script’s reliance on genre conventions and an occasionally awkward climax temper its impact. As a modest entry in Indian horror cinema, the film offers glimpses of ambition and emotional stakes, though it ultimately settles into familiar territory (#RomanticHorror #SupernaturalThriller).
Vash: Possessed by the Obsessed (2023) invites audiences into a chilling supernatural-romantic thriller set against the serene backdrop of Dharamshala and Manali, where domestic calm unravels into psychological horror. The narrative follows newlyweds Rakshit and Aanchal (portrayed by Vivek Jaitly and Ganga Mamgai), whose idyllic life quickly descends into unease when a mysterious force – neither alive nor dead – begins to ensnare Aanchal, straining their bond and inviting dread into what should have been sanctuary (#VashPossessedByTheObsessed #HorrorThriller).
Jagmeet Singh Samundri wears multiple hats as director, writer, editor, and screenplay architect, crafting a story that leans heavily on suspense through unsettling silences and romantic devotion turned toxic (#JagmeetSinghSamundri). Ganga Mamgai not only anchors the film as the troubled lead but also produces it, giving her performance a grounded emotional core that balances the horror with heartfelt urgency (#GangaMamgai #VivekJaitly #GangaMamgaiProducer).
The film’s atmosphere is steeped in tension, with Mukhtar Sahota’s score heightening moments of dread, though critics note that the haunting potential is undercut by familiar tropes and uneven execution (#MukhtarSahota #HorrorScore). Manoj Shaw’s cinematography captures the fog-laden mountains and isolated homes with atmospheric promise, but the visual mood often fails to fully compensate for narrative shortcomings (#ManojShaw).
At its heart, the film explores themes of possession, love under siege, and the vulnerability of trust. It aims for a blend of horror and romance, but reviews describe it as falling into predictability. While lead performances deliver earnest intent, the script’s reliance on genre conventions and an occasionally awkward climax temper its impact. As a modest entry in Indian horror cinema, the film offers glimpses of ambition and emotional stakes, though it ultimately settles into familiar territory (#RomanticHorror #SupernaturalThriller).