13B

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13B

Released Mar 6, 2009

2h 26m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

Horror

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When Manohar (Neetu Chandra) moves into 13B, he notices a bunch of quirks in his building, like the lift operating for others but not him. The strangest thing of all is a TV show, "Yavarum Nalam," that reflects what is happening in Manohar's own life -- like his wife (R. Madhavan) miscarrying. As he researches the past tenants of 13B with the help of a cop friend, he learns of his apartment's disturbing, murderous history. He also uncovers what his own role in the apartment's future might be.

Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

13 B scores in keeping it slick and suspenseful, and almost-fresh.

Apr 26, 2019

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Simon Abrams

New York Press

There's a disarmingly benign, albeit decidedly precious, charm to the film.

Mar 11, 2009

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Laura Kern

New York Times

Despite its near-total absence of subtlety, bloated running time and, yes, even the inclusion of a couple of out-of-place musical sequences -- does manage to change to a relatively new channel.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 6, 2009

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Shashi Baliga

Hindustan Times

Deteriorates into an ear-shattering scream fest... falls back on weary clichés in the climax.

May 31, 2022

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Maitland McDonagh

Miss FlickChick

A rare example of a flat-out Indian horror movie [that] borrows liberally from The Amityville Horror playbook and familiar Asian horror tropes, but the haunted soap opera is a new wrinkle.

Mar 6, 2009

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

J-horror-styled supernatural thriller from India doesn't have the gore or intensity of the real thing, and for many in the mainstream, that's a relief. Low-budget-looking but effective, with a great central gimmick.

Mar 6, 2009

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best movie i've ever watched in the horror movie category. peak cinema. 13b was way ahead of time w the plots it had.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Ansh J

*13B* is a gripping and refreshingly original horror film that redefines the genre with its smart storytelling and psychological depth. Instead of relying solely on jump scares or dark visuals, the movie builds a slow-burning tension through a unique and clever premise—a TV show that eerily mirrors the protagonist’s life. This concept adds a chilling new layer to horror, turning everyday technology into a source of fear.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Audience Member

Not so bad good movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Pretty scary. A few out of place musical numbers and a way too happy ending keep this from being perfect horror.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

i think this film have gave me a awesome experience and fulfil felling and no more words to express this film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

One of the best thriller film made in Tamil...if not the best...has plenty of twists and background score is simply awesome

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Synopsis

When Manohar (Neetu Chandra) moves into 13B, he notices a bunch of quirks in his building, like the lift operating for others but not him. The strangest thing of all is a TV show, "Yavarum Nalam," that reflects what is happening in Manohar's own life -- like his wife (R. Madhavan) miscarrying. As he researches the past tenants of 13B with the help of a cop friend, he learns of his apartment's disturbing, murderous history. He also uncovers what his own role in the apartment's future might be.

Director: Vikram K. Kumar
Producer: Suresh Balaje, Rajesh Sawhney, Mahesh Ramanathan
Screenwriter: Vikram K. Kumar, Abhinav Kashyap, Rajshri Sudhakar
Production Co: Wide Angle Creations, Reliance Big Pictures
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Horror
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 28, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.2K
Runtime: 2h 26m

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