Published 18:33 IST, January 1st 2020
Ghost Stories Review: Netizens disappointed, give a thumbs up to Dibakar Banerjee's film
Filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, & Anurag Kashyap have come together to tell spine-chilling tales through Netflix's recent Ghost Stories.
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After the success of "Lust Stories" on Netflix, filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Anurag Kashyap have come together to tell spine-chilling tales through the streaming giant's "Ghost Stories". The horror anthology film released on Netflix on January 1 and stars Mrunal Thakur, Avinash Tiwary, Janhvi Kapoor, Surekha Sikri, Sobhita Dhulipala, Gulshan Devaiah, Sukant Goel, Kusha Kapila, and Vijay Varma. The reviews are in and they are quite mixed.
While a few appreciate the horror elements, many are disappointed and called it a 'waste of time. 'Some also compared it to Soham Shah starrer Tumbbad. One user said, "I had so many expectations from #GhostStories but was so disappointed. The stories didn't have any shock value!." While another said, "Naye saal ki start hi Darr ke sath huyi hai @anuragkashyap7 #DibakarBanerjee #ZoyaAkhtar @karanjohar #GhostStories Full of Mystery, Engaging Storyline, Loved it, Iska sequel jaroor Banta hai @NetflixIndia."
Reviews
Wait, what the duck did I just watch? I had humongous expectations over Anurag's segment in the Ghost Stories, apart from meeting them, this 30-minute or the odd piece inflates the bar regarding the Graphic horror. It is indefinite, eerie, uncanny. Must Watch. 👍#GhostStories. pic.twitter.com/X9MyaScRqJ
— Chaitanya (@illusionistChai) January 1, 2020
I sincerely request all the directors of ghost stories to watch a movie called “tumbbad” #GhostStories you will realise what a horror masterpiece means. Destroyed my new year, cancelling Netflix subscription @NetflixIndia.
— yash vyas (@yashvya20993024) January 1, 2020
Zero thrilling or scary factor!
— R R (@RacchaRidhvik) January 1, 2020
It’s worser than 2000’s RGV horror films. Scrap! 1.5/5 #GhostStories
Wasted 2 hours on #GhostStories !!! What a Crap!!!Waste of time...!!! Ye horror tha? Tummad waalo se sikho!#NetflixIndia
— Nooreh! (@SaeedNooree) January 1, 2020
Only Zoya Akhtar's story is worth watching tbh. And maybe Dibakar Banerjee. #GhostStories
— Chitranshul (@Ghair_Kanooni) January 1, 2020
Watching #GhostStories on @NetflixIndia and I must say I am completely bowled over by @DibakarBanerjee 's segment. Such brilliant writing with such appropriate Social metaphors.
— Haraamkhor Randhir (@DocRandhir) January 1, 2020
Awesome!!
"Hilte Hai, toh Dekhtein Hai
Bolte Hai, toh Dekhtein Hai
Jo Khatein hai, Unhe nahi Khatey"
Caught #GhostStories and I must say Dibakar Banerjee's zombie film is my pick. Zoya and Anurag had immense form in their work but I wasn't enthralled and the way Johar's ending panned (the style) worked for me.
— Vardini Shankarnarayn (@VShankarnarayn) January 1, 2020
Watched #GhostStories on @NetflixIndia
— Amit Kumar Rai (@AmitKum87761973) January 1, 2020
#ZoyaAkhtar starting of the first story was really scary but the graph was declining. And it's great to see #SurekhaSikriJi's Acting. Overall the concept is average but the end is below average.
#Ghoststories on Netflix is such a letdown! Do yourself a favour and skip it #janhitmainjaari
— Nupur Anand (@Nupursays) January 1, 2020
Updated 18:34 IST, January 1st 2020