Dreadful Chapters is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language time-loop horror film directed by Nirmal Baby Varghese after Vazhiye. Produced by Baby Chaithanya and Nirmal under the banner of Casablanca Film Factory. The film was intended to be released in Malayalam along with the dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages.
Premise
The film narrates the story of six friends gather in a remote homestay to celebrate their vacation. They were surprised to discover a cave there. In the cave, they were unaware of the mysteries that awaited them.
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. The film is produced by Baby Chaithanya under the banner of Casablanca Film Factory in association with Vivid Frames. Principal photography began on 7 November 2022 with a customary pooja function held at Cherupuzha, Kannur. Other primary filming locations were in Odakkolly Natural cave, Koovappara, Kunnumkai, Josegiri. Shooting was wrapped on 16 December 2022 at Koovappara, Kasaragod.
Soundtrack
The original background score and music is composed by newcomer Fazal Khais.
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."