Shakchunni
Bits of Halloween in Bangladesh’s ghostly lore
They emerge from social injustices, unfulfilled desires, and forgotten histories, and in their persistence, they remind us that the supernatural is often an allegory for the very real.
30 October 2025, 18:05 PM
An interview with Shakchunni
Behind the bangles that jingle ominously in the dark, there is a voice—a voice that has long been silenced
15 November 2024, 16:00 PM
Is the petni getting outdone by Hollywood CGI? A cultural horror showdown
Bengali folklore's ghosts, from the haunting shakchunni to the enigmatic Brahmadaitya, offer subtle chills Hollywood’s loud, predictable horrors can't match. While CGI thrills prevail today, Bengali spirits’ unpredictable nature still uniquely terrifies.
31 October 2024, 10:48 AM