1920 Horrors of the Heart

⁣"1920 Horrors of the Heart" is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language horror film directed by Krishna Bhatt and produced by Vikram Bhatt, Dr. Raj Kishor Khaware, Rakesh Juneja, and Shwetambari Bhatt. It is the fifth installment in the "1920" film series. The movie stars Avika Gor and Rahul Dev in lead roles, with Barkha Bisht, Randheer Rai, Danish Pandor, Ketaki Kulkarni, Avtar Gill, and Amit Behl in supporting roles.

The plot revolves around Meghna (Avika Gor), who discovers that she was responsible for her father's death. Seeking revenge, she arrives at her mother's mysterious house, where her mother lives with her new husband, Shantanu (Rahul Dev). As Meghna's presence disturbs the household, a twisted story unfolds, with her step-sister Aditi (Ketaki Kulkrni) becoming a part of her revenge journey.

The film's teaser was released on February 24, 2023, under Zee Music Company, followed by the trailer on June 1, 2023. However, the movie received negative reviews from critics. It was criticized for its clichéd plot, lack of genuine scares, unconvincing story, slow-paced narration, and outdated direction. Reviewers felt that the screenplay and dialogues did not do justice to the potential of the plot.

In summary, "1920 Horrors of the Heart" disappointed audiences with its execution and failed to deliver an engaging horror experience. The film was perceived as lacking novelty and falling short of creating genuine moments of fear. Critics compared it to melodramatic television shows and felt that its production style felt outdated.