Nihanda Sewanali (2021)

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

A group of researchers who venture into a dense, protected forest reserve, only to inadvertently trigger an ancient spiritual curse by disrupting the sacred natural environment. As they delve deeper, the forest reveals its dark history through terrifying supernatural occurrences, where malevolent spirits—the "silent shadows"—begin hunting the trespassers one by one. The group must uncover the connection between a past environmental tragedy and the entity pursuing them before the curse permanently seals their fate, ultimately delivering a chilling message about the generational consequences of destroying nature.

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