A man in a remote town, a favorite brand of cigarettes and a gory history of a house - these are our first introduction to the world of ‘Charnel House’. Due to the haunted past of a villa, the protagonist has been able to buy it at one-fourth of the price. The viewer is allowed slowly-steadily into this tale of horror and violence. Once the premise is established, events unravel swiftly. <br><br> The narrative follows a non-linear path, and moves back and forth to further take us into the dark past of the characters and an evil, vindictive force that follows them until it has been appeased. The film does a notable job of keeping the viewer involved, even if showing a little want of tightness in some places. It’s a welcome prospect to see more similar projects where these few wrinkles have been ironed out.


The Charnel House | Short Film Nominee

Adopting a poetic manner with a skilled voiceover, Waada presents forth a warmth-inducing narrative about memory and the past. A house is personified to introduce the viewer to the many stories that unfolded within its four walls. From the stones to the mailbox, from the balconies to the verandahs, every nook and cranny has experiences to share of a past life, leading the viewer by the hand down the road of nostalgia. <br><br> In the process, the narrative also becomes a representation of the many stages of life as well as the passage of time which halts or waits for no one. The engagement of the film with its subject matter allows it to succeed at portraying several emotions - of endearment, a sense of home and belonging as well as a longing for a life that once was, but exists no more. All of it is tied together with a narration entwined with visuals that exhibit potential, allowing the film to be a balanced experience for its audience.

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