Released in 2017, Lapachhapi (Hide and Seek) is a Marathi horror-thriller that broke the mould of traditional Indian "jump-scare" movies. It doesn't rely on masked monsters; instead, it uses the terrifying reality of social evils and atmospheric dread.
: At its core, the film is a chilling critique of female infanticide and regressive rural superstitions.
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