Khauf

I'm not a huge fan of web series, but this one got me hooked. I finished all the episodes in one go, and boy, does this series give you the creeps. I can confidently say Khauf is one of the most technically brilliant and chilling horror shows to come out of India.

There are three main plots that run in parallel - they can be a bit confusing at times, but it all comes together with a satisfying ending. The best part of the series is the dingy locations - they really add to the overall sense of dread.

Definitely give it a watch if you're a horror fan and appreciate good storytelling with solid production.

I feel incredibly proud to say that Khauf has been created by Indian filmmakers-what a gem! As someone who's a die-hard fan of the horror genre (but usually runs miles away from Bollywood horror), this series was an absolute surprise and a total win.

Khauf is a slow-burn masterpiece that grips you from the very first episode. Each episode starts with glimpses of the past, beautifully merging into the present-day narrative. The storytelling is so well-crafted that you just can't look away. Every episode incovers a new layer, keeping your curiosity and anxiety at peak levels.

The direction and cinematography? Just wow. The mood, the silence, the build-up-everything is so thoughtfully executed. I started watching the series thinking I'd just give it a try-and ended up binge-watching the entire thing in one go, from the same spot. That's how gripping it is.

To anyone who appreciates smart horror with depth and originality-Khauf is a must-watch. I promise, it's nothing like the usual horror tropes you've come to expect. Hats off to the creators for doing absolute justice to this genre.

Highly recommended. Don't miss it! It is available on Amazon Prime.

After sometime I watch something good in horror where there is no shortage sharaba and sound effects to make others feel horror. It is not that much horror but story is good and engaging till the last episode and there is one suspense in the last episode which I really like and appreciate the writings capabilities of writers. Very decent story and you can't get bored. You can watch it if you love to watch something new in horror story. I feel this one is better than comedy horror movies like stree2 and munjya. But during 3-4 episode I fell little bored but at last they just fulfilled the dose of entertainment.

The writer of the show Smita Singh said "I moved to Delhi...(When you're a woman and an outsider) the city crushes down on you. Working women's hostel is a strange beast... I wanted to tell a story of what women feel through the lens of horror, horror is something we can't confront... Fear is something that follows you home."

Khauf, when you look at it through that lens, is an amazing show. If you like the horror genre but would like to see something that's just surface level horror with jump scares, this is a show unlike the ones that we've seen before in Hindi. Can't necessarily explain the details but Smita's comments should give you an idea.

Monika Panwar as Madhu was awesome, just like she was in almost all her previous works. Sadly, the industry would never let her become a big name because she's not from a film family. The support cast was great along with her.

The "horror" parts of the show were....decent. The "lore" was confusing, so many unanswered questions around it but if you choose to look past these shortcomings, it's a refreshingly different show; an 8hr show that could have been a great 2.5 hr movie.

Khauf is a must-watch for anyone who's been craving a good Indian horror series. It's engaging right from the start and manages to maintain a chilling atmosphere throughout. Rajat Kapoor and Monika Panwar deliver standout performances, adding depth and authenticity to the eerie narrative. The casting overall is spot-on, with each actor fitting their role perfectly especially Shilpa Shukla.

While there are a few slow moments, the series quickly finds its rhythm and keeps you hooked. It's refreshing to see Indian horror executed with such finesse-blending psychological elements with atmospheric dread rather than relying on cheap jump scares. Definitely a step in the right direction for the genre!