Found footage is having a bit of a moment, and popular Indian comedian Vir Das is getting in on the action. Variety reports that Vir Das will direct found footage film Baara Number.
Vir Das will star in the film in addition to directing.
Zazu Productions previews, “Positioned as a found footage horror narrative, the project aims to move beyond conventional tropes, blending psychological depth with atmospheric storytelling.”
“The film has been in development for some time and is expected to offer a nuanced take on fear, exploring both external tension and internal human emotions,” the outfit continues.
“Vir Das further expands his creative repertoire, transitioning from comedy to horror while maintaining a strong focus on narrative innovation.”
Variety notes, “Vir Das, one of India’s most renowned comedians, took home the 2023 International Emmy Award for best comedy for his Netflix special Vir Das: Landing.”
Co-director Kavi Shastri will re-team with Vir Das for Baara Number. Shastri previously co-directed the action comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos alongside Vir Das.
A handful of great horror movies in recent years have been directed by creators previously known for their comedic work, including Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope, and Zach Cregger’s Barbarian and Weapons. Cregger told us in 2022, “It’s all about subverting expectations. It’s all about being a step ahead of the audience, zigging when they expect you to zag, and timing. Timing and tone. That’s the anatomy of a joke; that’s the anatomy of a scare. I do feel like I’ve been working that muscle group out for a long time through comedy.”
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