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Severance Producer Boards Indian Horror 'Tongue'
13 Sep
Summary
- Nicholas Weinstock joins Indian fantasy-horror film 'Tongue'.
- Film features two sisters exploring a mansion and facing monsters.
- 'Tongue' aims to be India's breakout international horror hit.
Nicholas Weinstock, known for producing the Apple TV+ series "Severance," has joined the Indian fantasy-horror feature "Tongue." The film is written and directed by Krishnarjun Bhattacharya, with Sayani Gupta starring and also serving as the Indian producer.
"Tongue" centers on two estranged sisters who explore their late grandmother's decaying mansion for a single night. Their quest for family secrets leads them through monstrous creatures and deadly traps, all tied to an enigmatic language. Weinstock expressed immense pride in the project, envisioning it as India's potential answer to international horror hits like "Parasite" or "Get Out."
Krishnarjun Bhattacharya, a graduate of the National Institute of Design, is also a novelist and game designer. Sayani Gupta, producing through Sayani Gupta Movies, is also making her U.S. feature debut with "Arya" at the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) market. Gupta has a history of premiering films at TIFF, including "Margarita With a Straw" in 2015.
