New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- 'Inspection Bungalow', directed by Saiju S.S. and written by Suneesh Varanadu, arrives as a Malayalam horror-comedy that tries to mix the supernatural with small-town police drama.

On paper, the concept is genuinely appealing. The setting, the village of Aravangad, with its crumbling police station and a supposedly haunted government bungalow, offers a perfect backdrop for a quirky, engaging series. The premise allows space for suspense, humour, and mild thrills. Unfortunately, while the intention of the creators is visible, the execution rarely reaches the level required to make the show stand out.

The series follows Sub-Inspector Vishnu, played by Shabareesh Varma, a devout and somewhat timid officer who is terri...