A documentary exploring the mysterious deaths of 11 family members has left audiences deeply unsettled.
In 2018, a tragic event unfolded in Burari, Delhi, where ten members of a family were found hanged, and an 11th member was discovered strangled in their home.
All the deceased had tape over their mouths and their eyes covered. The ages of the victims ranged from 15 to 80 years, with the 80-year-old grandmother being the only one strangled.
The police were initially perplexed and launched a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
“When the bodies were found, the district police initially registered a murder case. However, when family members were questioned, no motive was discovered,” a senior officer involved in the case stated, according to The Hindustan Times.
“Then the registers were uncovered, and gradually the mystery began to unravel,” the officer continued.
Three years after this tragic event, Netflix released a docuseries in three parts titled House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths.
The series delves into ‘chilling truths and theories around the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family’.
Even now, the unsettling series continues to be a topic of discussion among viewers.
Recently, a post on the Netflix Bangers Facebook page read: “Never have I ever felt so disturbed after watching something as I did with House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths.”
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Many echoed this sentiment in the comments, with one individual stating: “I didn’t sleep for weeks after watching.”
“This is creepy AF,” commented another, while a third added: “I lost sleep over this, it still haunts me.”
In agreement, another viewer shared: “I didn’t sleep for days; it was like a nightmare.”
Another person described it as a ‘crazy documentary’.
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths holds a 68 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.4/10 score on IMDb.
Although the documentary addresses sensitive and distressing topics, it has been praised for its production and storytelling.
One reviewer on IMDb wrote: “A truly disturbing true crime story of the deaths of an entire family. The documentary was well-made and interviewed the relevant parties.
“Though the last episode focused heavily on psychology and speculation, the first two episodes were utterly captivating.”
“Props to the makers for discussing journalistic ethics and mental health,” commented another viewer.
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