Derivative horror that offers fans a few chills but little originality.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Horror Story was mixed to negative, with most reviewers finding it derivative and falling short of genuine scares. A few critics acknowledged it as serviceable genre entertainment for dedicated horror fans, with Taran Adarsh noting it delivers chills within a tight runtime. However, the dominant criticism across multiple reviews was that the film borrows too heavily from other films without originality, and several critics found it more silly than frightening. Only isolated moments of engagement were conceded by otherwise lukewarm reviewers.
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HORROR STORY should be liked by horror film buffs and those who relish this genre. Most importantly, it lives up to its promise of providing chills and thrills in those crisp 1.30 hours, which should work with its target audience. Additionally, the low costs should ensure decent profits at the end of the day and help create a franchise in times to come.
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For the those who love to watch horror flicks, this will be a perfect getaway to the horror world. It has lived up to the expectations an individual will have for a horror genre. You will surely not complain watching this movie on this Friday, the 13th.
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ikram Bhatt has finally nailed it. Horror Story is a confident film. So confident, in fact, that early into the movie one of the characters asks another if this is just one more "ghisi piti kahani" that they're getting into.
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Engaging in fleeting moments, Horror Story might appeal to those who get scared easily.
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Horror Story lacked the fearsome flair which makes good spook stories. It can't be called a disaster but will easily be spelled as rough copy of innumerable flicks! It isn't massively crackling or overtly brilliant, but you'll manage to squeak and shriek in bits! I am going with a 2/5 for the film. There's just one line I have to say here – C'mon Bollywood, show some extra ordinariness in this genre, we can't make such poor copies of popular flicks all the time!
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This particular genre has become incapable of throwing up any surprises, it is perennially old wine in old bottle. Occasionally, the label varies.
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We like Vikram Bhatt's brand of horror but this Horror Story was more silly than scary.
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If you like being horrified at things such as lack of logic or Bollywood films 'paying tribute' to their Hollywood counterparts, Horror Story is for you.
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Overlooking the flaws one can sum up, the film is a thorough entertainment for horror film buffs.
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