1920: Horrors of the Heart
A grieving young woman unleashes a vengeful spirit against her estranged mother, but the supernatural darkness soon turns against her.
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Movie details
- Original title
- 1920: Horrors of the Heart
- Release date
- 23 June 2023
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Country
- India
- Languages
- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Horror, Romance
- Director
- Krishna Bhatt
- Writers
- Mahesh Bhatt, Suhrita Das, Aman Puranik
- Cast
- Avika Gor as Meghna, Rahul Dev as Shantanu, Barkha Bisht as Radhika, Avika Gor, Randheer Rai as Dheeraj, Randheer Rai, Danish Pandor as Arjun, Ketaki Kulkarni as Aditi, Amit Behl as Rahasur, Avtar Gill as Chief Servant Chaudhary
- Producers
- Raj Kishor Khaware, Vikram Bhatt, Rakesh Juneja, Shwetambari Bhatt, Anand Pandit, Mahesh Bhatt
- Production company
- VSB Production; Anand Pandit Motion Pictures
- Certificate
- UA
Spoiler-free synopsis
In 1920s Bombay, Meghna is shattered by her father Dheeraj's suicide and discovers a diary that appears to blame her estranged mother, Radhika, for his suffering. Consumed by grief and vengeance, Meghna turns toward supernatural forces and enters her mother's new household, only to learn that the spirit she has invited carries dangerous motives of its own.
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Research guidance
A transparent recommendation derived from an official classification record.
Positive messages
Constructive themes or examples.Potential constructive discussion around 1920: Horrors of the Heart can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Drama, Thriller, Horror, Romance material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.
Negative behaviours
Conduct that may need context.Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Drama, Thriller, Horror, Romance, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2023 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present in the database and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.
Topics to discuss
Conversation starters after viewing.Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.
Final recommendation
Our family-viewing take
Suggested minimum age: 15+. The overall family verdict is use caution. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Drama, Thriller, Horror, Romance includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.
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