Haunted 3D: Ghosts of the Past
Sequel to Vikram Bhatt's 2011 Haunted film, but prior viewing not essential
The brief
Vikram Bhatt returns to his 2011 supernatural playground with another attempt at Bollywood horror that feels more nostalgic than scary. The 3D gimmicks can't mask the familiar jump-scare formula, and Mimoh Chakraborty's performance wavers between earnest and unintentionally campy in ways that might charm or frustrate depending on your mood. The pacing drags through predictable haunted house beats, but there's something oddly comforting about its old-school approach to ghost stories. This one's for fans of early 2010s Bollywood horror who miss when every scary movie came with those red-and-blue glasses, or anyone seeking undemanding supernatural comfort food.
The verdict
If you have nostalgic fondness for early 2010s Bollywood horror and enjoy undemanding supernatural comfort food with campy performances, this old-school ghost story will hit the spot. If you expect genuine scares or polished filmmaking beyond predictable jump scares and 3D gimmicks, you'll find this more frustrating than frightening.
Watch with
- 👥 Horror fans who appreciate Bollywood camp
- ⚠️ Those seeking serious scares should skip
Heads up
- Frequent jump scares throughout (frequent)
- Supernatural horror imagery and ghostly encounters (moderate)
- Some intense supernatural threat sequences (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Cast
- Mimoh Chakraborty, Chetna Pande, Shruthi Prakash, Gaurav Bajpai, Praneet Bhatt, Hemant Pandey, Tia Bajpai
Official synopsis
Sequel to the 2011 Indian horror.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Evil Dead Burn (2026)
Both supernatural horror sequels deliver intense scares and ghostly terror.
