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R. Madhavan, Neetu Chandra, Poonam Dhillon

Director Vikram explores the possibilities for terror when the television becomes aware of the power it holds over the average family, and decides that it's time to take control. In a world that never... read more read more... sleeps, the only source of relaxation for many is the household television. Previously just another appliance like the refrigerator or oven, the television of the 21st century is thought by many to reveal the hierarchy of the family; whoever controls the television remote controls the family. But what happens when the television becomes sentient and decides that it's time for a change? This is what happens to Manohar and his family upon moving into their new home at 13B. Realizing to his horror that their television has stopped showing them the facts and started showing them the things that it wants them to see, Manohar must race to save his family from becoming unfortunate victims of the digital age. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Vikram K. Kumar

Release Date: March 6, 2009

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DVD Release Date: May 12, 2009

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  • sleepykiss
    May 8, 2011
    sleepykiss
    ooo that evil number 13... yes, its another haunted apartment flick (a la J-Horror) with an Indian twist. Love the horror soap opera mimicking what was happening in the apartment & the few funny moments. At Hulu.
  • donibscott
    June 9, 2010
    donibscott
    This was subtitled and I almost shut it down. What a waste that would have been. It is actually (albeit confusing)a good movie. There is certainly the spooky , horror side to the thing. I will bet this twist catches you off guard too. Tempted as I am to discuss it, I do not want ... read moreto spoil the fun.

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Laura Kern
March 6, 2009
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. Full Review

Simon Abrams
March 11, 2009
Simon Abrams, New York Press

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

Maitland McDonagh
March 6, 2009
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. Full Review

Frank Lovece
March 6, 2009
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 c... Full Review

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