IDAM: The Curse of Cave Hills | Horror Short Film (2026)

Disclaimer: This short film is not produced by Budget Lab. We are only presenting the film on behalf of makers of the film. Films produced by Budget Lab are under the playlist category "Budget Lab Originals" here in our channel. Former Police Inspector Anand finds himself under intense scrutiny when two journalists confront him about his possible connection to an unsolved murder case from the past. As a recent homicide emerges with striking similarities to the cold case, buried secrets begin to resurface, forcing Anand to face questions he thought were long forgotten. A gripping mystery thriller that blurs the line between truth and deception. Winner of 4th Punjab International Film Festival and Nepal Global Film Festival ©Secret Society Pictures In Association with Wild Wave Studios Credits: Written and Directed by: Muhammed Rizwan Produced by: Muhammed Rizwan and Nandhini Palanimani Edited By: Muhammed Rizwan Music and Orginal Background Score: Jerin Thomas Colorist: Sreejesh Sreedharan Vfx: Vyshnav Vijay Mixing and Mastering: Jerin Thomas Dubbing Supervisor: Kenaz John Studio: D Media, JMW Workstation, S Media Assistant Director: Nejeeb Shaji Assistant Cameraman: Badhusha Rasheed Starring: Manu Scaria - ANAND SEBASTIAN Bobby Varghese - VENU NANDHAN Ajo Mathew - SUBISH ROMEO Tresa Maria - CINTA REJI Evil Entity - NEJEEB SHAJI Masked Man - MUHAMMED RIZWAN Captured on the Sony A7 IV with a range of prime lenses. Black Mist filtration was used for night exteriors to achieve a softer, cinematic look with subtle halation and atmospheric depth.