Devil In Me

Devil In Me is Vedika Sud’s bold reimagining of Indian regional horror—an atmospheric, folklore-rooted, deeply psychological film set in the haunting village of Jatinga, Assam. Designed for global distribution, the project bridges local mythology with universal dread, crafting a horror experience that is culturally specific yet emotionally primal.

Set against the mist-covered valleys and dense forests of Assam, Devil In Me explores the terror that lives between superstition and truth. The story follows a quiet village slowly unraveling under the presence of an ancient entity—one that feeds not on bodies, but on belief. As disappearances escalate and the environment itself begins to react, the community confronts a horror woven into their land, their rituals, and their generational fears.

What elevates the film is Vedika’s creative direction. She treats Assamese folklore not as an aesthetic but as a worldview—an entire psychological landscape translated into sound, texture, movement, and visual rhythm. Every element—the crackle of bamboo, the slow-creeping fog, the ritual markings on doorways, the eerie silence of the Jatinga cliffs—is crafted with immersion and precision.

Devil In Me rejects the jump-scare formula and instead builds tension through cultural detail, village dynamics, and environmental storytelling. It’s horror that feels ancient and intimate, carried by the emotional truth of how communities protect themselves from the unseen. The film draws from real superstitions, oral traditions, and Northeast Indian mythologies rarely represented on the global stage.

Positioned for international platforms and festival circuits, Devil In Me aims to do what films like Hereditary and The Witch did for Western folk horror—elevating a regional narrative into a globally resonant, prestige-level genre piece. Its atmospheric realism, handcrafted worldbuilding, and psychological spine make it a genre-defining film for Indian regional cinema.

More than a horror story, Devil In Me is a cultural portrait—one that uses fear as a language to examine community, belief, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. It is one of Vedika Sud’s most daring creative ventures: a film that carries the soul of Assam yet speaks to audiences everywhere.