Kshitij Anand

Had to write something on this. I was a bunch of data points. And by the reaction I got, pretty common as well. Feels weird to say that I don’t wish to accept it. It’s dehumanizing. So part rant, part honest take on the circus people call arranged marriages. Link in bio.

After Asia cup final, I spent a lot of time on watching hilarious things here on X. Within 15 days, my feed is so weird that every other post makes me angry. That is by design. Need to refine my feed again.

Day 16 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Toad Road (2012) by Jason Banker. This indie American film made on a shoe string budget spoke way more than more horror movies can. It’s about an urban legend of Todd road that opens up 7 gates of hell. It’s not exactly found footage film…

There’s something peculiar in this scene that caught my eye. Bob asked Sensei for help and Sensei responds “Courage, Bob. Courage.” Then Bob screamed ‘Viva LA Revolucion’. Bob was seen screaming multiple times in the film.But not once you’ll see Perfidia or Sensei scream out…

Day 15 of 31 Days of Horror goes to R-Point (2004) by Kong Su-chang. This South Korean film has been in my watchlist for half a decade but wasn’t a part of this horror marathon. I came across an insta reel on this film and decided to end the wait. It’s not your usual ‘war as…

Day 14 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Ratu Ilmu Hitam (2019) by Kimo Stamboel. Indonesians know how to make horror. Pure brutal trad horror written by Joko Anwar (Writer/ Director of Pengabdi Setan and Impetigore). He’s like John Carpenter of Indonesian films. He’s everywhere.…

My offer went on hold in last 3 days of my notice in a previous org in 2022, there was no turning back. Next 10 days, I rewatched Attack on Titan in its entirety and 7 other films. That was the most fun I had in years then.

Day 13 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Angst (1983) by Gerald Kargl. This Austrian-German film was apparently banned in Europe for its gruesome depiction of violence. A serial killer on the loose, this film deals with the idea of nature vs nurture when it comes to evil. The…

I was disappointed when I explored waves OTT for the first time. It was a generic OTT platform which featured old Doordarshan content which is mostly available on YT for free. Same hollywood content along with some nostalgic shows. No differentiation while playing in an already…

12th Day of 31 Days of Horror goes to Pengabdi Setan (2017) by Joko Anwar. This Indonesian horror film is a very typical supernatural horror film you can imagine like Conjuring. I’ve seen Joko’s Impetigote (2019) last October so I was curious if his signature horror auteur…

Day 11 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Churuli by Lijo Jose Pellissery. I wasn’t aware this was a LJP film when I added it to my list. I’ve been a huge admirer of Jallikattu and this film was mindbender in itself. Saying more would ruin the film but such a well made film with…

Day 10 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Funny Games (1997) by Michael Haneke. This was my first rewatch and if I have to give any film the credit of turning me into a cinema nerd is Funny Games. I’ve been a casual watcher all my life and I watched Funny Games in horror marathon…

Day 9 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Pontypool (2008) by Bruce McDonald. Absolutely speechless. Every now and then you come across some films that just slaps the normie out of you. In 2023 it was Haneke’s Funny games. This year it is Pontypool. It’s a film way ahead of its time…

Day 8 of 31 days of horror goes to Black Coat’s daughter (2015) by Osgood Perkins. I loved Longlegs so I had to check out Perkins’s debut. It was a slow burn that escalated quickly and explores how abandonment and isolation affects people at a young age. Made me remind my…

Day 7 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Last Shift (2014) by Anthony DiBlasi. Scared the shit out of me. Short 82 minute film that keeps you on the edge and reminds you why you shouldn’t make a deal with the devil. A good watch for casual Friday night entertainment. And also,…

Day 6 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Vanishing (1998) by George Sluizer. This Dutch-French film is one of the most terrifying films I’ve watched till date. I went numb for atleast 10 minutes. It’s not exactly horror. I mean this is a ‘non-horror’ horror, in line with Cure by…

When someone says Speed is the moat, this is what they mean.

Day 5 of 31 Days of Horror goes to Antrum (2018) by David Amito and Michael Laicini. This indie folk horror revolves around the concept of Antrum, the entrance to Hell. People who watched this film have died in the past and they’ve found the last surviving print. My sibling…

Che Guevara must be rolling in his grave seeing us saying ‘Viva la revolucion’ while preparing for our 9-5.

Day 4 of 31 Days of horror goes to Tigers are not afraid by Issa Lopez. Effects of war on orphans wrapped in supernatural and magic realism. That’s how I’d describe this film. We are resilient creatures and kids,in their all innocence, are the most resilient. It’s on prime.