The Malayalam short film 'Bhoothayanam' offers a fresh perspective on the horror genre, focusing on psychological dread and realism rather than jump scares. Directed by Tony Davis and written by Pratheek Thomas, the film draws inspiration from the reality of Kerala's aging population living alone in near-empty towns. The narrative centers on an elderly woman and her granddaughter, exploring themes of loneliness and the unsettling possibility of everyday occurrences becoming frightening.