Description
Title: Aakhri Cheekh
Genre: Horror
Plot Synopsis:
A ruthless man lures young women into his grasp, only to murder them in cold blood. When four friends uncover his crimes, they ensure his arrest and execution by electrocution. However, death does not put an end to his terror—his vengeful spirit returns from beyond the grave, hunting down the friends and their families one by one, seeking revenge from beyond the grave.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Kiran Ramsay
- Writers: Sajeev Kapoor
- Cast:
- Vijay Arora as Advocate Prakash
- Anil Dhawan as Anand
- Deepak Parashar as Samuel David
- Poonam Dasgupta as Jennifer David
- Surendra Pal as Roshan
IMDb Link:
Aakhri Cheekh (1991)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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BodyBoy – ★★½
“Only one musical number? Bruh… This Ramsay Bros. supernatural slasher horror is made by a lesser-known Ramsay brother, Kiran. It’s a mess, but at times a fun one. A man dabbling in black magic sacrifices a woman he seduced, but when her friends expose him, he is sentenced to the electric chair. Of course, he returns as a vengeful zombie-like spirit. There’s a stabbing, some stranglings, and just general Ramsay insanity.” -
Brennan Dortch Cornelius Thunderbolt – ★★
“Four lifelong friends ruin the love life of one of their sisters—turns out they were right. Her boyfriend is a black magic-worshipping murderer, and when they ensure his execution, he promises revenge. Naturally, the supernaturally charged zombie follows through, hunting them and anyone who knows them. The usual holy man steps in, but this one is barely seen. It’s a wild ride, but not the strongest Ramsay entry.” -
bardex – ★★★
“The plot is a total mess, but the resulting film is pretty entertaining, especially after the awkward first third. Shockingly, there’s only one musical sequence. If this had been a tight 90 minutes, it could’ve been a real standout. Still, for what it is, I’d rank it above average.”
Meta Description:
A supernatural horror film, Aakhri Cheekh (1991) follows a ruthless killer who is executed for his crimes—only to return as a vengeful spirit, hunting down those responsible for his death. Directed by Kiran Ramsay, this cult horror entry blends supernatural terror with the signature eerie style of the Ramsay Brothers.
Title: Aatank
Genre: Action, Thriller, Horror
Plot Synopsis:
Jesu and Peter, childhood friends in a coastal Indian village, rely on fishing for their livelihood. The community faces oppression from a gangster named Alphonso. When black pearls are discovered offshore, Alphonso’s greed disrupts the ocean’s balance, leading to the emergence of a gigantic, man-eating shark that threatens the villagers’ lives and livelihoods.
Cast and Crew:
- Directors: Prem Lalwani, Desh Mukherjee
- Writer: Sachin Bhowmick
- Cast:
- Dharmendra as Jesu
- Vinod Mehra as Peter
- Hema Malini as Jesu’s girlfriend
- Amjad Khan as Alphonso
- Nafisa Ali as Suzy D’Silva
IMDb Link:
Aatank (1996)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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AbandonChimp – ★★★½
“I’ve always contended that one of the few improvements that could be made to Jaws would be the inclusion of Bollywood dance numbers.” -
Scott R – ★★½
“Alright, so Aatank is Bollywood Jaws except it juggles 4,623 other things. Strap in, shark fans… I have thoughts!!! (Spoilers Galore) So, I was promised a Bollywood take on Jaws and that’s what I got… like 2 seconds in with an animatronic shark propelling itself out at the camera, and roaring, as Indian tunes serenade us over what (I’m assuming) are Hindi credits. BUT I…” -
MichaelEternity – ★★★½
“Bollywood killer shark movie (of sorts – that’s only 60% of the story, but it’s sold and introduced that way) that, per the industry it comes from, is so emphatic about itself that you just can’t help be entertained.”
Meta Description:
Aatank (1996) is an Indian action-thriller blending traditional Bollywood elements with horror. The film follows two friends from a coastal village who confront both a ruthless gangster and a monstrous shark threatening their community.
Title: Ang Panday (1980)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Plot Synopsis:
Flavio, a humble blacksmith, discovers a fallen meteor and forges its metal into a mystical dagger, known as the balaraw. When he raises the dagger to the sky, it magically transforms into a sword. Armed with this enchanted weapon, Flavio must battle the malevolent Lizardo and other supernatural beings to protect his village from the forces of evil.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Fernando Poe Jr.
- Writers: Carlo J. Caparas, Fred Navarro, Steve Gan
- Cast:
- Fernando Poe Jr. as Flavio
- Liz Alindogan as Monica
- Max Alvarado as Lizardo
- Bentot Jr. as Lando
- Paquito Diaz as Pilo
IMDb Link:
Ang Panday (1980)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Kai – ★★★★★
“I’ve said many times that I’m not really a fan of FPJ on screen because he easily gets outshone by his fellow actors. Here, he is effective. It’s a role that fits his onscreen persona and truly made his name as one of the Philippines’ best. Great direction, scope, mood, and performances. Effects are good, too. I first saw this on television. I’m logging it now because I have seen the restored version on TV. It’s still good.” -
더 프 – ★★★★½
“Poe, Jr. wasn’t called the King of Philippine Cinema without a reason. Indelible mythology engraved in Filipino altruism, shot in expansive, widescreen view. On a class of its own. A-“ -
red – ★★★★½
“Did not expect to like it this much. To be fair, I haven’t actually heard that much about it. If I had known it was the type of action movie that had sincere fantasy lore and world-building while also having some campy performances and design, then I likely would’ve watched it sooner. I had no idea it would have so much practical effects for horror monsters and epic set pieces. This was a real trip!”
Meta Description:
A legendary Filipino action-fantasy film, Ang Panday (1980) follows a blacksmith who forges a magical sword from a fallen meteor to combat the evil Lizardo. Directed by and starring Fernando Poe Jr., this classic blends heroism, folklore, and epic battles, cementing its status as an iconic piece of Philippine cinema.
