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Bhoothakaalam

ഭൂതകാലം

Malayalam21 Jan 20221h 45mU/A · 12+Thriller · Mystery · Horror

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Filmi Score

Qualified 6 reviews read · 3 with the critic’s own rating

411

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Age Fit

12+

CBFC: U/A 3 of 7 categories documented

A horror-drama about a mother and son unraveling after a family death; scary, atmospheric scenes plus themes of depression and… Family Room →

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Every review we read

Scores normalised to 0–100. A 3/5 shows as 60. Each row links to where it came from when we have the link.

The Hindu

S. R. Praveen · 22 Jan 2022

The critic praises the script's restraint and skepticism-building, the leads' performances, and the unhurried camerawork, calling the film a… Read it there →

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The Indian Express

Manoj Kumar R · 21 Jan 2022

Bhoothakaalam review: Revathy, Shane Nigam deliver a physiological doozy Read it there →

Published · 3.5/5 Filmi’s reading 82

The News Minute

Cris · 21 Jan 2022

The critic praises the script's multiple interpretations, Revathy's performance, and the quiet build of dread, closing with a caveat that… Read it there →

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OTTplay

Sanjith Sidhardhan

Bhoothakaalam movie review: Shane Nigam, Revathi’s terrific performances will keep you on tenterhooks Read it there →

Published · 3.5/5 Filmi’s reading 80

Times of India

Deepa Soman · 21 Jan 2022

Bhoothakaalam Movie Review: A stereotypical yet intriguing horror tale Read it there →

Published · 3.0/5 Filmi’s reading 63

Hindustan Times

Devarsi Ghosh · 21 Jan 2022

The critic calls it an excellent mental-health drama undercut by a dull, formulaic horror strand that never fully meshes with it; the relationship… Read it there →

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NDTV

Saibal Chatterjee · 21 Jan 2022

<i>Bhoothakaalam</i> Review: Revathi Is Flawless In Must-Watch Film Read it there →

Published · 3.5/5

Firstpost

Anna MM Vetticad · 21 Jan 2022

Reviewed, no rating. Read it there →

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Synopsis

Following the death of a family member, a mother and son experience mysterious events which distort their sense of reality and make them question their sanity.

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