Eli Roth's Crypt TV is Developing a Hindi Horror Movie Remake of CHHORI
Crypt TV, the horror brand co-founded by Eli Roth and Jack Davis, which is also backed by Blumhouse, has announced its first Indian production with a Hindi horror film titled Chhori which is a remake of the Marathi-language horror Lapachhapi.
The story for the film is said to have “a blend of horror and social drama, telling the story of age-old societal beliefs and practices that give rise to tales of terror.” Bollywood actress Nushrat Bharucha (Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2) will star in the film. The director of the original movie, Vishal Furia, will reprise his role on the new project. Nushrat Bharucha said in a statement:
“This genre excites me and the fact that the story is anchored in practices of our society, makes it relatable and impactful. I have wanted to work with Vishal Furia and I am so glad we are finally getting to collaborate on Chhori, which is so close to his heart.”
Jack Davis said:
“When I first saw Lapachhapi in Mumbai with Vikram, I was blown away and instantly knew it could lead the way in elevating the horror genre in India. Abundantia and Crypt share a passion for using genre as a way to tell culture changing stories and I found the perfect mix of that and meaningful social issues in Lapachhapi.”
Director Vishal Furia added:
“When I first heard that Vikram Malhotra and Abundantia Entertainment were considering a remake of my film, I was thrilled – simply because I believe there is a lot more I want to say with this story. I want to take the remake a few steps further and make a much more impactful, scary and thrilling film.”
I’ll be honest, I haven’t really seen any horror movies from India, but I’m willing to watch!
Source: Deadline