Boo (2023 film)

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Boo
Official release poster
Directed byA. L. Vijay
Produced by
  • Jyoti Deshpande
  • Ramanjaneyulu Javvaji
  • M. Raja Shekhar Reddy
  • Anil Jain
  • Rakesh Jain
Starring
CinematographySandeep K. Vijay
Edited byAnthony
Music by
Production
companies
  • Sarvanth Ram Creations
  • Shri Shirdi Sai Movies
Distributed byJioCinema
Release date
  • 27 May 2023 (2023-05-27)
Running time
94 minutes
horror thriller film written and directed by A. L. Vijay. The film stars Rakul Preet Singh, Vishwak Sen, Nivetha Pethuraj, Manjima Mohan, Megha Akash and Reba Monica John in the lead roles.[2] It premiered on JioCinema on 27 May 2023.[3]

Plot

The story revolves around Kiara (Rakul Preet Singh) and her friends who discover a mysterious book called "Halloween Stories" during their Halloween celebration at Kiara's house. Despite the book's warning to read all the chapters without stopping, they embark on a journey into its ghostly tales. As they delve deeper, they find themselves encountering the characters from the stories in real life. The movie explores the secrets of the book and the friends' experiences in this extraordinary situation.[4]

Cast

Production

Production on the film developed under the title of October 31st Ladies Night in 2021.[5][6][7] In 2023, it was acquired by Jio Studios, and was retitled Boo. The tagline of the film says "The next time you get a hiccup, don’t look for water, look around, it could be a ghost"[8] The film was produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Ramanjaneyulu Javvaji, and M. Raja Shekhar Reddy under the banners of Sarvanth Ram Creations and Shri Shirdi Sai Movies, while it was co-produced by Anil Jain and Rakesh Jain.[9] The film's cinematography was done by Sandeep K. Vijay, and Anthony handled the editing of the film.[10] It has action sequences choreographed by Stunt Silva. The film was shot during the second wave of COVID-19.[11][12] The trailer for the film was released on 23 May 2023.[13]

Music

The film's music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar,[14] while the background score was by Madhu R. This film is the eleventh collaboration between the music composer G. V. Prakash Kumar and the filmmaker A. L. Vijay.

Boo
Junglee Music
ProducerG. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology
Modern Love Chennai
(2023) 		Boo
(2023) 		Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam
(2023)
Tamil
Halloween from "Boo" - Tamil Song on
YouTube
Tamil
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Halloween"Madhan KarkyShireen Shahana3:20
Total length:3:20
Telugu
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Halloween"Ramajogayya SastryHarika Narayan3:20
Total length:3:20

Release

The film was released on JioCinema on 27 May 2023, with free streaming and a dubbed version in Hindi.[15][16][17]

Reception

MM Productions gave it 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The movie has a good premise and had the opportunity of being an ideal horror flick. The twist and turns in the movie was absolutely unexpected and unpredictable. The script is deadly terrifying and so are the ghosts. The movie consist of talented actors which made it more interesting to watch. The movie also has some funny moments which was not forced comedy unlike other horror movies. The thrill, suspense and funny moments keep the audience engaged throughout the movie. If you’re looking for a good scare, it is a must watch film for you."

Navein Darshan of

123telugu gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Though the movie has a good premise and had the opportunity of being an ideal horror flick, the poor direction didn’t let that happen."[19]

Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "If you’re looking for a good scare, it is not the film for you. But if you’re in the mood for a spooky movie to watch with friends, go for it."[20] Siby Jeyya of the India Herald gave the film a mixed review, noting its "a silly horror flick."[21]

Bijal J of Latest Web Series gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "A Disappointing Horror Film, Despite the presence of talented actors and a promising premise, the movie fails to deliver a genuinely terrifying experience. Weak execution, overuse of cliches, unintentionally funny moments, and forced twists contribute to its disappointing outcome. Overall rating 1.5 star".

Farhad Dalal of Popcornreviewss rated the film 1/5 and concluded, "Boo is a brilliant masterclass on how NOT to make a horror film, period!"[22]

References

  1. ^ "Boo (Telugu) (2023) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Rakul Preet Singh's 'Boo' gets release date". The Hindu. 24 May 2023. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Rakul Preet Singh horror thriller 'BOO' gets OTT release - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes". Femina Miss India. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  4. ^ J, Bijal (29 May 2023). "Boo Review: A Disappointing Horror Film". Latest Web Series. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Director Vijay's next titled October 31st Ladies Night". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Will Rakul's bilingual OTT debut spring a surprise?". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Rakul Preet Singh to topline AL Vijay's OTT film 'October 31st Ladies Night' - The New Indian Express". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 November 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  8. ^ TheSportsGrail (24 May 2023). "Rakul Preet Singh 2023 Telugu movie Boo OTT release date, platform, star cast, plot story, trailer". The SportsGrail. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  9. ^ "BOO starring Vishwaksen, Rakul Preet, and Nivetha to have a direct OTT release". 123telugu.com. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Rakul Preet Singh-led Boo gets release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Director Vijay's horror thriller 'Boo' to premiere directly on OTT". The Times of India. 26 May 2023. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Boo OTT release: నేరుగా ఓటీటీలోకి విశ్వక్‌సేన్‌, రకుల్‌ మూవీ.. ఫ్రీగా చూడొచ్చు". EENADU (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Boo: The Vishwak Sen, Rakul Preet film to stream on May 27th on Jio cinema". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Halloween (From "Boo") (Tamil) - - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". JioSaavn. 26 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Boo OTT release date: When and where to watch Rakul Preet, Vishwak Sen's film". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  16. ^ Ram, Shree (24 May 2023). "Vishwaksen To Debut On Jio Cinema With 'Boo'". Gulte. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  17. ^ "ఓటీటీలో బూ.. స్ట్రీమింగ్‌ ఎక్కడంటే?". Sakshi (in Telugu). 27 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Boo Movie Review: When the script is more dead than the ghosts". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Rakul Preet Singh's BOO Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu.com. 28 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  20. ^ "BOO REVIEW : SPOOKY BUT NOT SCARY". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  21. ^ "BOO Telugu Tamil Movie Review - A Silly Horror Flick". indiaherald.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  22. ^ admin (27 May 2023). "Boo Movie Review - A Brilliant Masterclass On How NOT To Make A Horror Film!". Popcorn Reviewss. Retrieved 20 June 2023.

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