Top 10 Bollywood Horror Movies You Must Watch

Bollywood is known for its vibrant musicals and romantic dramas, but it also has a rich collection of horror films that are both spine-chilling and entertaining. Whether you’re a fan of supernatural thrillers, haunted houses, or psychological horror, there’s a Bollywood horror movie for every taste. Here’s a list of the 10 best Bollywood horror movies you need to add to your watchlist.

1. Stree 2 (2024)

The mysterious "Stree" is still a topic of fear and superstition in Chanderi. However, this time, she has returned with a new twist. The residents of the town must once again face the terrifying entity that terrorizes them every year during the festival of Janmashtami. Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao reprise their roles from the first film, with the addition of new characters and plot twists.

2. Bulbul (2020)

Bulbul (2020) is an atmospheric Indian horror film set in the late 19th century, blending elements of folklore, feminism, and supernatural mystery. Directed by Anvita Dutt, the story follows a young bride, Bulbul, who grows up in a haunted mansion where eerie events begin to unfold. As a mysterious woman in red starts avenging the wronged, Bulbul's dark past intertwines with the present, leading to chilling revelations.

3. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)

This horror-comedy follows a couple who return to their ancestral home, which is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a dancer. As strange events unfold, a psychologist (played by Akshay Kumar) is called in to unravel the mystery.

4. 13B: Fear Has a New Address (2009)

13B (2009), directed by Vikram K. Kumar, is a gripping psychological horror film that explores the eerie connection between a family's new apartment and a mysterious TV show. When Manohar (played by R. Madhavan) moves into his new home, strange events begin to unfold as the daily soap his family watches eerily mirrors their own lives. As reality and fiction blur, Manohar races to uncover the dark secret behind the haunting.

5. Tumbbad (2018)

Tumbbad is a visually mesmerizing horror-fantasy film about greed, mythology, and a cursed treasure. Set in a village in Maharashtra, the film explores the consequences of tampering with ancient secrets.

6. Pari (2018)

Pari is a dark and unsettling horror film about a mysterious woman, Rukhsana, who has been the victim of a supernatural cult. A man named Arnab discovers her and tries to help her, only to uncover terrifying secrets.

7. Stree (2018)

Stree is a horror-comedy based on the urban legend of a spirit that abducts men during a local festival. The film follows a group of friends who try to unravel the mystery of Stree and stop the abductions.

8. Ek Thi Daayan (2013)

Ek Thi Daayan revolves around a popular magician who is haunted by disturbing visions from his past, linked to a witch (Daayan) who terrorized him in childhood. As he delves deeper into the mystery, his reality begins to blur.

9. Chhorii (2021)

Chhorii (2021) is a chilling Indian horror film that follows the story of Sakshi, a pregnant woman who, while seeking refuge in a remote village, encounters sinister supernatural forces. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is a remake of the acclaimed Marathi movie Lapachhapi. As Sakshi uncovers dark secrets surrounding the village, she finds herself battling terrifying spirits, all while protecting her unborn child.

10. Shaitaan (2024)

The film revolves around a family whose peaceful vacation takes a terrifying turn when their teenage daughter falls under the spell of black magic cast by a mysterious stranger. As the daughter's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and sinister, the family must race against time to save her from the evil forces that have possessed her body.  

Bollywood’s horror genre is rich and diverse, offering everything from spine-chilling supernatural thrillers to entertaining horror-comedies. Whether you’re a fan of jump scares, psychological tension, or folklore-based horror, these 10 Bollywood horror movies deliver on all fronts. Make sure to grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and dive into these terrifying tales!

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