It shows some dark secrets of society that was never covered. I was stunned by the violence. I feel that raising issues and expressing messages through films is a very good thing, of course, with guidance, because not everyone is able to filter information properly.
183 Reviews
A rare quality slasher from India
Jithindurden26 February 2022
It's rare to see a slasher thriller that is this grounded especially in Indian films. The actors looked like real people and spoke in multiple languages instead of all of them speaking Hindi like how it would be in a state like Maharashtra that it kept taking me out of the film because how much Bollywood has been faking with its perfect Hindi for so long. The fact that this is based on a true story is not so much of a surprise nowadays if we follow the national news but it's still gruesome and despicable.
A well executed Indian take on TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE!
sanjidparvez13 November 2020
Pretty good. Somewhat reminded me of Tobe Hooper's 1978 horror classic THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE but little less gritty or raw and without any chainsaw or machete wielding maniacs.
Liked the way they didn't try to right away rip off TCM, instead built a disturbing, yet relatable, well executed horror film that includes contexts like patriarchy, child abuse & dysfunctional family dynamics with Indian settings & characters.
An unexpected unique masterpiece
sayantansamaddar14 January 2021
Loved this unique venture in Indian cinema. I started watching the movie with very less expectation as it with almost every Indian horror/thriller movie. But this went beyond expectation. The cinematography, the character building, the execution of story, acting everything is sheer class. I see many here who doesn't even has the taste for these kind of movies giving bad ratings. For them I can only say one thing that you all deserve those bogus saas-bahu content.
Not for week heart
daschinmaya8 November 2020
THRILLING FOR SURE
Anonymous_ly15 July 2021
A fresh concept in Indian Cinema.
Hmnsu19947 November 2020
This movie is slasher & psychological horror. This according to me is totally a fresh concept untouched by Bollywood. This movie in afraid to showcase the reality. The type of feminism and dirty patriarchal society shown in the movie is tremendous. This must be watched.
Thrills, Chills & Few Kills...
Rish_tweets7 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Kudos to director for a brave attempt to showcase Dark side of society.
Story is not so fresh we have seen similar concepts in Hollywood but what stands out in This social thriller is domestic violence against women & child shown in gripping manner.
The dialogues used to convey message/describe violence in protagonists lives seems bit forced/unnatural. More light on villains mentality could have made it much better film. Lets find Dead body scene in middle was stupidity 😢 Nevertheless its a nice attempt & deserves applause.
Story is not so fresh we have seen similar concepts in Hollywood but what stands out in This social thriller is domestic violence against women & child shown in gripping manner.
The dialogues used to convey message/describe violence in protagonists lives seems bit forced/unnatural. More light on villains mentality could have made it much better film. Lets find Dead body scene in middle was stupidity 😢 Nevertheless its a nice attempt & deserves applause.
India's Don't Breathe
sainikaranks8 November 2020
Please support this kind of movies
ankitmc24 November 2020
ONE WORD BOLCKBUSTER IN OTT
dfkh-1064113 July 2021
Incredible attempt to showcase this genre in India..
saikatsamanta19 April 2023
Two Schoolteachers go to an isolated house for census and what they encounter there is a Woman's worst nightmare. Based on a true story, this cabin thriller boasts of terrific performances and a riveting screenplay that is harrowing to watch for the viewers. Its strictly not for family and women will find it really difficult to sit through this. The theme of Women's horrifying subjugation at the hands of men is the core of the film. The cinematography is amazing for a film of this scale. But bad editing, some visual choices for budgetary reasons and excessive use of background score stops it from becoming a truly great film.
Thriller?
swatibajaj-015708 November 2020
Why will anybody go back to a place that has evil
vibes without any preparation? Illogical script. This illogical-ity crops every now and then. Watched movie in fast forward mode. Realised that it was too brutal and left a bad taste in my mouth.
O my God
roshankumar-1568511 November 2020
Scary
subeer20097 November 2020
Really scary and disturbing , movie has many plots where your heart stops for moment, In Indian movie you dont see this quite often , remarkable acting by all the star cast , must watch for horror lovers , will give you goosebumps for sure
Dark, Eeire, Bold, Disturbing yet Brilliant !!
madhukar309 December 2020
Though I am not a big fan of slasher flicks, Welcome Home really impressed me in many ways. There may be hundreds of such movies in Hollywood like this but only a handful movies are like this back home, and Welcome Home definitely is among the top 5 in that genre. The disclaimer at the teaser made me giggle, thinking that it is a marketing ploy, but this movie definitely needs one as it is definitely not for the light/Kind hearted. Lots of things add up since it's based on true events.
Screenplay and pacing was great to get us into the groove of the storyline. The director's ace storytelling leaves us on the edge of the seat for a good part of the first hour. Production design, makeup and costumes was excellent. Music and editing though generally good were a little patchy in a few places. Cinematography was very decent. Acting levels were surprisingly good by the two female leads throughout the movie. One has to really appreciate the producers to put money on such a subject, in a country like India.
Overall, a gritty and eerie movie throughout, which springs up surprises time and again. Yes, it is riddled with some logical loopholes, but which slasher movie isn't? Need thrills and frills watch this movie with volume turned up in a dimly lit room late night, the sound alone will do a lot of things in our heads. Not suitable for family viewing or for young viewers. For maximum effect better watch it late night with full sound. 6.8/10 stars.
Screenplay and pacing was great to get us into the groove of the storyline. The director's ace storytelling leaves us on the edge of the seat for a good part of the first hour. Production design, makeup and costumes was excellent. Music and editing though generally good were a little patchy in a few places. Cinematography was very decent. Acting levels were surprisingly good by the two female leads throughout the movie. One has to really appreciate the producers to put money on such a subject, in a country like India.
Overall, a gritty and eerie movie throughout, which springs up surprises time and again. Yes, it is riddled with some logical loopholes, but which slasher movie isn't? Need thrills and frills watch this movie with volume turned up in a dimly lit room late night, the sound alone will do a lot of things in our heads. Not suitable for family viewing or for young viewers. For maximum effect better watch it late night with full sound. 6.8/10 stars.
This is Insane
roshanisarockstar7 November 2020
If you don't know the real story. Then this movie is our of box for you... Based on real story. This movie contains lot of suspense... In the beginning I thought you'd movie is horror movie but it is not. Just wanna say must watch and learn something.
A solid slasher that leaves a violently gory impression! [+64%]
arungeorge1310 December 2020
Slasher films are a rarity in India. And it's only in India that you'll see a giant warning on a slasher film's poster saying the film isn't for the faint-hearted. That warning holds true to those audiences who don't know the existence of the genre in international cinema. Welcome Home is the closest it can get to the Indianized version of Tobe Hooper's cult classic - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - minus the latter's all-out brutality. Two government school teachers doing census duty end up at an isolated house where a family with sinister secrets resides.
Now, if I were to analyze Welcome Home as a first-time viewer exposed to slashers, I'd now be praising it to the skies for its grittiness, gore, and strong performances. The Pushkar Mahabal directorial (written by Ankita Narang) also adds patriarchal layers to the lives of the lead characters Anuja (Kashmira Irani), Neha (Swarda Thigle), and Prerna (Tina Bhatia), making a strong statement against it. While two of the women are forcibly held against their will, the third has lost her sense of free will. There are at least a couple of bad decisions made by the leads that they obviously regret later.
However, the violence isn't held back one bit. It's showcased in all its menacing glory, and blood is shed more times than you can count. While the leads are effective, I found Akshita Arora's (who plays the matriarch of the house, Leela) presence (and stares) the most disconcerting. Boloram Das (who plays the lecherous house-help Bhola) is also solid. What can also be regarded as a positive is how the women (especially Anuja) choose to fight back against this oppressive family of murderers, instead of waiting to be rescued. It's a pretty satisfying finale that Welcome Home has to offer, be it in terms of creating a gory mess as well as (some level of) closure for its leads.
The first 30-40 minutes of the film (especially, the 'initial visit' scene) is when the unnerving terror feels palpable. The house looks creepy even during the day, with the musical score making it a little too apparent. In that stretch, there's very little dialogue, but that the family has some twisted secrets is evident. It's when the duo visits the house the second time around that things get a little predictable. It's all thrilling and enjoyable for slasher fanatics regardless, and I'm glad such a film has come out of the Hindi film industry. However, I won't rate it more than 3 stars since I'm not new to slashers, and there's still a long way to go till we get a true cult classic in the genre.
Now, if I were to analyze Welcome Home as a first-time viewer exposed to slashers, I'd now be praising it to the skies for its grittiness, gore, and strong performances. The Pushkar Mahabal directorial (written by Ankita Narang) also adds patriarchal layers to the lives of the lead characters Anuja (Kashmira Irani), Neha (Swarda Thigle), and Prerna (Tina Bhatia), making a strong statement against it. While two of the women are forcibly held against their will, the third has lost her sense of free will. There are at least a couple of bad decisions made by the leads that they obviously regret later.
However, the violence isn't held back one bit. It's showcased in all its menacing glory, and blood is shed more times than you can count. While the leads are effective, I found Akshita Arora's (who plays the matriarch of the house, Leela) presence (and stares) the most disconcerting. Boloram Das (who plays the lecherous house-help Bhola) is also solid. What can also be regarded as a positive is how the women (especially Anuja) choose to fight back against this oppressive family of murderers, instead of waiting to be rescued. It's a pretty satisfying finale that Welcome Home has to offer, be it in terms of creating a gory mess as well as (some level of) closure for its leads.
The first 30-40 minutes of the film (especially, the 'initial visit' scene) is when the unnerving terror feels palpable. The house looks creepy even during the day, with the musical score making it a little too apparent. In that stretch, there's very little dialogue, but that the family has some twisted secrets is evident. It's when the duo visits the house the second time around that things get a little predictable. It's all thrilling and enjoyable for slasher fanatics regardless, and I'm glad such a film has come out of the Hindi film industry. However, I won't rate it more than 3 stars since I'm not new to slashers, and there's still a long way to go till we get a true cult classic in the genre.
Master piece with real life experience
ruchidwivediperfect8 November 2020
No masala, no reel life dialogues, just a reality. Because in real life, when someone in trouble, they fear, they shout, they think but no sit to make dialogues. This is a master piece where reality actually depicted how one can work in all odd conditions. There is no hero / Superman/ fully strengthen in real life n we need to work on our own strength.
A thought with touching reality...
A good watch, though somewhat overrated
garg426931 January 2021
I finished watching this movie just now, and I gotta say that it's overrated. It's good no doubt, but not so so good that every critic should go gaga over it. It is very shocking, builds up suspense till about half-point, and in the end turns into a gore fest. Hollywood is swarming with such slasher gory movies. It may be new to Bollywood, but in no way original.
Another criticism; some critics are calling it a feminist movie, while this movie shows all women to be under men's thumbs be it a brother, father, husband, a fiance, or even a kidnapper. This movie is a bad example of feminism.
Here is a list of some things I didn't like about this movie.
1. The protagonists (the girls) are so stupid that they resemble the characters in a Ramsay film. They had their phones with them for a long time, but never bother calling police, friends or family. One of them even calls her brother, but just makes up some stupid excuse for not returning home in time. It's like she'd rather die than have her brother angry on her . I could give many more examples, but I don't want to spoil.
2. The gore is all mindless. There is no originality to it.
3. The villains are all just villains for no reason at all. I understand that the villains we fear are the ones who are mysterious. But we learn absolutely nothing (almost) about the villains in this movie. Sometimes understanding the villains back-stories' or motivations helps make things more realistic.
4. No major twist. I was hoping some major twist in the end. I even had a couple thought up in my mind. I was hoping the movie would top them, but it disappointed us by just giving a minor twist, which was like meh at that point given that we had seen more shocking things by this point.
Dark Thriller
bcsandipan21 November 2020
Disturbing with a strong message.
deepsclashofclans25 November 2020
welcome to the worst writing
drmujahidali18 November 2020
Two ordinary females have taken the required census data but the next day they made plan re-visiting the dangerous looking far flung deserted house without any reason.............does not make any sense....
mostly reviews here planted...not worth watching at all.....
Thoroughly enjoyed want to watch in cinema ❤
rishabhparmar-3548811 November 2020
Welcome Home is such a smart yet scary idea. A well written script and story provides a horrific take on Sony liv. It is well acted by all the leads, and as a viewer you will be on the edge of your seat and feeling tension the whole time.But for 90 mins it's easy watching, with a decent plot line and a good baddie. I wouldn't say it's that predictable, its got some good twists towards the end and ends with an 'ooh didn't see that coming' moment.
A Modern Masterpiece that sends shivers down your spine !!!
kulchandanionline11 November 2020
"Welcome Home"
Just finished watching this little dynamite of a movie and simply had to give a shout out. Once in a while a movie comes along which either makes u laugh or cry or forces you to open your mind and realise certain facts of life. This movie definitely makes you do the latter. The scariest kind of horror is not a malicious spirit or angry soul or demon lurking to kill or possess you... It is the sheer depravity and cruelty that are possible by some human beings. Welcome home brings that kind of worst horror from the dark depths to the fore. The casting is so apt that you refuse to feel that these are actors and not real life characters themselves. The IG pages of the actors will leave you speechless at how well they have portrayed the role. Also checked up online about the director, Pushkar Mahabal. This is apparently the first movie directed by him and to my surprise he was once praised by RGV himself as a talent to watch out for ... Its easy to understand why. He has a deft & uncommercial touch ( it's a compliment ) and the movie benefits from having a stark and grim atmosphere all around. The writer Ankita Narang has given birth to this genius of a script, which while highlighting the social travesties that still exist across the length and breadth of India, also has you rooting for the underdog and has you cheering ( with some expletives thrown in) whenever the underdogs strike back. She is a talent to watch out for. Someone who can write scripts like that in India and has the courage to not water it down for a more universal audience should be applauded.
If there were awards for OTT movies, then Boloram Das has already won the villain of the year, Ankita Narang has won best script and Welcome Home is the movie of the year. It won't make you laugh... It's not a breezy popcorn movie.... But, it will get under your skin and show you the brutal travesties that still occur in our country.
Must watch !!!
Just finished watching this little dynamite of a movie and simply had to give a shout out. Once in a while a movie comes along which either makes u laugh or cry or forces you to open your mind and realise certain facts of life. This movie definitely makes you do the latter. The scariest kind of horror is not a malicious spirit or angry soul or demon lurking to kill or possess you... It is the sheer depravity and cruelty that are possible by some human beings. Welcome home brings that kind of worst horror from the dark depths to the fore. The casting is so apt that you refuse to feel that these are actors and not real life characters themselves. The IG pages of the actors will leave you speechless at how well they have portrayed the role. Also checked up online about the director, Pushkar Mahabal. This is apparently the first movie directed by him and to my surprise he was once praised by RGV himself as a talent to watch out for ... Its easy to understand why. He has a deft & uncommercial touch ( it's a compliment ) and the movie benefits from having a stark and grim atmosphere all around. The writer Ankita Narang has given birth to this genius of a script, which while highlighting the social travesties that still exist across the length and breadth of India, also has you rooting for the underdog and has you cheering ( with some expletives thrown in) whenever the underdogs strike back. She is a talent to watch out for. Someone who can write scripts like that in India and has the courage to not water it down for a more universal audience should be applauded.
If there were awards for OTT movies, then Boloram Das has already won the villain of the year, Ankita Narang has won best script and Welcome Home is the movie of the year. It won't make you laugh... It's not a breezy popcorn movie.... But, it will get under your skin and show you the brutal travesties that still occur in our country.
Must watch !!!
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