Khopdi: The Skull (1999) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Khopdi: The Skull (1999)

Genre: Horror

Alternate Title: Khopdi

Plot Synopsis:

A group of criminals assault and murder a woman while searching for a mysterious briefcase. Her spirit returns from the grave to exact revenge on her killers. As the vengeful force hunts them down one by one, a determined police officer begins investigating the chain of bizarre deaths. What follows is a low-budget yet ambitious tale of supernatural justice and grim retribution, wrapped in gritty action and eerie tension.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Ramesh U. Lakhiani

• Writers: Bashir Babar

• Cast:

  • Shakti Kapoor as Inspector

  • Sapna Sappu as Ghost Woman

  • Anil Nagrath as Gang Member

  • Rajesh Bakshi as Victim’s Brother

  • Vijay Solanki as Ringleader

IMDb Link: Khopdi: The Skull (1999) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Brennan Dortch Cornelius Thunderbolt – ★★½
   “A gang of thugs break into a woman’s home at gunpoint looking for a briefcase containing something (no subs here so I did a lot of shrugging). Because these chubby idiots are pieces of shit, they decide to r@pe the woman and one of ‘em murders her. Her body is unceremoniously dumped in a shallow grave and would be quickly forgotten if it weren’t for some supernatural vengeance. Yup. The ghost of the dead girl comes back and picks off the garbage humans responsible for her premature passing. A buff cop (introduced beating the ever loving shit out of a purse snatcher) investigates the murdered murderers, falls in love and gets phone calls from the spirit tipping him off the upcoming revenge killings. It’s kinda funny and surprisingly coherent for a low budget vengeance jam.”

2. Alexander Margaris – ★★½
   “A film director is looking for money to finish his horror picture – (This film goes kinda meta in places) – so he goes to criminals for help. Pretty realistic if you ask me.”

Meta Description:

Khopdi: The Skull (1999) is a gritty Indian horror film where supernatural vengeance rises from the grave. A woman’s brutal murder leads to ghostly retribution, blending eerie horror with campy charm. Watch as justice is served in this rare Bollywood cult thriller.