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13B

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When Manohar 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 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.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 04/26/2019
13 B scores in keeping it slick and suspenseful, and almost-fresh. Go to Full Review Simon Abrams New York Press 03/11/2009
There's a disarmingly benign, albeit decidedly precious, charm to the film. Go to Full Review Laura Kern New York Times 03/06/2009
2.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Shashi Baliga Hindustan Times 05/31/2022
Deteriorates into an ear-shattering scream fest... falls back on weary clichés in the climax. Go to Full Review Maitland McDonagh Miss FlickChick 03/06/2009
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. Go to Full Review Frank Lovece Film Journal International 03/06/2009
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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mina T @RT35534108 07/22/2025 best movie i've ever watched in the horror movie category. peak cinema. 13b was way ahead of time w the plots it had. See more Ansh J @RT85621263 05/09/2025 *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. See more 04/19/2022 Not so bad good movie See more 01/18/2021 Pretty scary. A few out of place musical numbers and a way too happy ending keep this from being perfect horror. See more 01/02/2020 i think this film have gave me a awesome experience and fulfil felling and no more words to express this film See more 11/03/2019 One of the best thriller film made in Tamil...if not the best...has plenty of twists and background score is simply awesome See more Read all reviews
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Vikram K. Kumar

Director

Madhavan

Manohar 'Manu'

Neetu Chandra

Priya

Poonam Dhillon

Sushma - Manohar's mom

Sachin Khedekar

Dr. Shinde

Dhritiman Chatterjee

Kamdar

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Synopsis When Manohar 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 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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