Best & Spookiest Horror Bollywood Films

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | May 05, 2025

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Bollywood has delivered some truly spine-chilling horror films. Here are the top picks that blend suspense, fear & unforgettable storytelling.

Raat (1992) – The Cult Classic

"Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, Raat is a supernatural horror tale that became a cult favorite for its minimalistic yet terrifying approach.

Raaz (2002) – A Haunting Love Story

Raaz, starring Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea, revived Bollywood horror with its eerie music, gripping plot, and supernatural twists.

Bhoot (2003) – Fear in a Flat

Another Ram Gopal Varma gem, Bhoot brought horror into an urban apartment setting. Urmila Matondkar’s performance still sends chills.

13B (2009) – Haunted Through a TV

13B gave us nightmares with its concept of a haunted soap opera. A middle-class man’s life changes when his TV starts predicting the future.

Tumbbad (2018) – Horror Meets Mythology

Visually stunning and deeply unsettling, Tumbbad explores greed and a cursed ancestral treasure. A rare gem in Indian horror cinema.

Stree (2018) – Horror Comedy with a Twist

Stree blends horror and humor with the legend of a spirit that kidnaps men at night. Smart, scary, and surprisingly feminist.

Pari (2018) – Not a Fairytale

Anushka Sharma’s Pari isn’t your typical horror film. It’s bloody, brutal, and full of psychological dread rooted in supernatural cults.

1920 (2008) – Possession and the Past

1920 brought back gothic horror with an old mansion, eerie chants, and terrifying possession scenes—still considered one of India’s scariest films.

Chhorii (2021) – Village of Shadows

In Chhorii, a pregnant woman trapped in a remote village uncovers horrifying secrets. A fresh, atmospheric horror film with social depth.

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