| Movie | Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Genre | Horror, Romantic Thriller |
| Director | Vikram Bhatt |
| Cast | Mimoh Chakraborty, Chetna Pande, Shruti Prakash, Gaurav Bajpai, Praneet Bhatt, Hemant Pandey |
| Language | Hindi |
| Film Industry | Bollywood |
Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past hit theatres today as a sequel to the 2011 horror film. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, it stars Mimoh Chakraborty and Chetna Pande in the lead roles, with supporting performances from Shruti Prakash, Gaurav Bajpai and others.
The movie blends supernatural horror with romantic and thriller elements and is presented in 3D. The story follows characters facing strange and frightening events connected to the past. Without spoiling anything, it deals with restless spirits, old secrets and emotions that refuse to stay buried, creating a mix of mystery, fear and drama.
Early audience reactions on social media and other platforms are mixed but show some appreciation. Many viewers have praised the gripping storyline that keeps you engaged for a large part of the film and the nostalgic feel for those who liked the original.
Some also mentioned that the dark atmosphere and intense moments work well when watched in a theatre. On the flip side, common complaints include a weak climax that fails to deliver, heavy and sometimes tacky use of VFX and AI-generated scenes, and music that does not add much to the mood.
Lead performances have received average feedback — sincere in places but not strong enough to carry the weaker portions. Fans of Vikram Bhatt’s horror style and those who enjoyed the first Haunted 3D may find enough here to enjoy, especially the 3D experience on the big screen.
The film’s strength lies in its initial setup and a few atmospheric sequences. Its main weaknesses are the uneven pacing towards the end and overdone visual effects. If you like old-school supernatural horror with a romantic angle and want the theatrical 3D feel, it is worth catching in cinemas. For others, it may be better to wait for streaming.
Final Verdict: Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past has a promising story and some engaging moments that work for genre fans, but weak execution in the climax and excessive VFX hold it back. It offers a passable one-time theatre experience for horror lovers and franchise fans, though general audiences might find it average and better suited for a later OTT watch.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
