Spanish genre distributor Wild Duck Productions has acquired rights to Indian filmmaker Bhargav Saikia’s folk horror “Bokshi” for a Halloween theatrical release, following the film’s successful festival run since its Rotterdam world premiere.
The deal was negotiated between Luis Rosales on behalf of Wild Duck and Brett Walker with Miguel Angel Govea of Alief, representing the filmmakers. Wild Duck is beginning Spanish dubbing next week.
“Bokshi,” which translates to “witch” in Nepali, has undergone significant creative evolution since its January 2025 world premiere in International Film Festival Rotterdam‘s Harbour section. Following IFFR, the film was recut into a leaner version focusing on eroticism with a sense of dread, in the vein of Robert Eggers’ work. This final cut premiered at Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival and subsequently played Sitges, SXSW Sydney, Razor Reel Flanders, and the U.K.’s Abertoir Wales festival.
The film follows Anahita, a troubled teen who finds solace in Shalini, a mysterious history teacher leading a trek to an ancient site called ‘The Navel.’ The school excursion takes a dark turn as connections emerge between the site and a cult worshipping Bokshi, a feared folkloric demoness.
