In Ghost House Inn

In Ghost House Inn

Year: 2010

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Lal

ComedyHorror

After purchasing a bungalow reputed to be haunted, Thomas Kutty persuades his friends to join him for the first night’s stay. Their adventure quickly turns terrifying when they encounter the apparition of the house’s former mistress, a woman who was murdered seventy years earlier, and the night’s events spiral into supernatural chaos.

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1

Origin of the mansion’s haunting

Seventy years ago, Dorothy murdered her husband Fernandez and his mistress Grace inside the Dorothy Bungalow. She disposed of their bodies by placing them in a blood-stained trunk, silencing the driver, and dumping both the trunk and the driver's corpse into a deep hidden well in the lower right chamber. Dorothy vanished, leaving behind a house saturated with a chilling legacy that would haunt the estate for decades.

Seventy years ago Dorothy Bungalow
2

Haunting legacy of the murders

The murder's legacy lingers, and locals warn that a vengeful spirit breathes through the walls. The estate's corridors and wells hold the echo of that night, wrapping the mansion in a chilling atmosphere.

Seventy years ago Dorothy Bungalow
3

Thomas Kutty buys the bungalow

In the present day, Thomas Kutty, a wealthy man known for his comic caper 2 Harihar Nagar, purchases the forsaken bungalow. He intends to convert it into a luxury resort, ignoring the whispers of a vengeful spirit haunting its halls. He envisions wealth without fear.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
4

The plan to fool his friends

To make the project seem foolproof, Thomas enlists his friends and their wives in a staged haunting. He reveals that the supposed ghosts are hired add-ons to test their courage, hoping to draw them into the mansion.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
5

The group heads to the mansion

The men travel to the bungalow with mixed skepticism and bravado. They encounter Father Dominic, a cryptic figure who warns that danger awaits if they persist.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
6

Staff flee and the chilling revelation

Upon arrival, the household staff abruptly abandons their posts, claiming unseen forces walk the halls. The travelers learn Thomas never lived in the bungalow alone before acquiring it, proving the place has a longer, darker history.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
7

Father Dominic revealed as paranormal researcher

Seeking guidance, the men turn to Father Dominic, who reveals he is not a priest but a paranormal researcher. He warns of a coming catastrophe linked to fire and urges caution.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
8

Jessy’s near-fire incident

A forewarning materializes when Jessy, Thomas's wife, is nearly consumed by flames, only to be saved at the last moment by Dr. George Christopher. The incident shakes the group’s faith in Dominic's warnings.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
9

Revelry, possession, and collapse

Despite Dominic's counsel to renounce liquor and meat, the party indulges in revelry. The maidservant Marathakam becomes possessed, and Dominic's attempted exorcism ends in his sudden heart attack.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
10

Thomas flees and sells the bungalow

Terrified, Thomas Kutty flees the estate and sells the bungalow at a bargain price to Dorothy. He hopes to escape the haunting and salvage his pride and wealth.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
11

Dominic's staged death and partnership revealed

A twist arrives when a phone call reveals Father Dominic staged his own death. He uncovers a conspiracy: Dr. Christopher was his partner, and Marathakam was merely a pawn in a larger game.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
12

Registrar bribery exposes the ruse

Govindan Kutty reveals he bribed the registrar to secure the deal, exposing Dominic's manipulation. The friends' skepticism solidifies as they uncover the plan to sway the sale.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
13

Reclaiming the bungalow and money

Thomas Kutty and his friends reclaim the bungalow and the money they paid, feeling justice has prevailed. They stand firm against the lingering haunting as they secure their investment.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty
14

Return to Dorothy Bungalow; the presence lingers

They return to the Dorothy Bungalow only to feel the old presence still linger as the gates slam shut behind them. The mansion's haunting truth remains—a force far more terrifying than any human scheme.

Present day Dorothy Bungalow, Ooty

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