Overview
A haunting tale of vengeance and the supernatural unfolds in a secluded village.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- eerie
- dreamy
- brooding
- late night horror viewing
- folklore film marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Bulbbul as a visually striking, atmospheric blend of folklore, feminist drama, and horror, while finding its thematic exploration somewhat underdeveloped and its story occasionally predictable.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bulbbul’s transformation into a vengeful village spirit is directly tied to child marriage, sexual violence, misogyny, and retaliation.
The village and supernatural imagery are shaped by saturated red cinematography that makes the setting haunting and unreal.
The story centers on an old family estate and village where patriarchal customs and mysterious deaths coexist.
The witch mythology becomes a vehicle for examining misogyny, gendered oppression, and female agency.
Films like Bulbbul, and why
The Witch
feminist supernatural revenge, folklore, and oppressive patriarchal setting
Crimson Peak
gothic atmosphere, female rage, and stylized supernatural horror
Tumbbad
folkloric horror, gendered violence, and revenge against patriarchal power
Movie Details
- Director
- Anvita Dutt
- Release Date
- 2020-06-24
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (179)
Cast
- Triptii Dimri
- Avinash Tiwary
- Rahul Bose
- Parambrata Chatterjee
- Paoli Dam
- Ruchi Mahajan
- Varun Buddhadev
- Veera Kapur Ee
- Sameer Deshpande
- Subhasis Chakraborty
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bulbbul about?
- A visually sumptuous Bengali village folktale turns patriarchal cruelty into supernatural female vengeance.
- What is Bulbbul like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bulbbul as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Bulbbul violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Bulbbul as graphic.
- What did critics think of Bulbbul?
- Critics broadly praised Bulbbul as a visually striking, atmospheric blend of folklore, feminist drama, and horror, while finding its thematic exploration somewhat underdeveloped and its story occasionally predictable.
- Which films are like Bulbbul?
- Films with a similar feel include The Witch, Crimson Peak, and Tumbbad.
- How long is Bulbbul?
- Bulbbul runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bulbbul?
- In United States, Bulbbul streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
