There are different kinds of movies but none create the same level of excitement as a horror flick. Bollywood has also had a share of some of the scariest horror movies.
Bollywood horror films lean to emulate the same characteristics and themes as some of the best horror films around the world. The themes explored within these films consist of haunted houses, evil spirits, and demonic forces, but with an Indian twist.
There are many original Bollywood movies scripts like 13B, Veerana, and
This is a list of some of the greatest Bollywood horror movies that are the scariest and must be watched by all fans of the horror genre.
If you like thriller and suspense movies, we have a list of the top suspense-thriller movies of Bollywood.
10. The House Next Door (2017)
This is a Hindi version of ‘Aval’. One of the best horror movies in recent times. It’s the story of a young couple who find their lives completely changed when they move to a new location and find new neighbors.
One of the best things about the movie is the twist at its end which many of us did not see coming. It is available on Netflix India for viewing.
9. Purana Mandir (1984)
Ramsay brothers were a known name in the horror film genre in the ’80s and ’90s. This one is a gem from their long list of
It is a story of a rich young girl who discovers the truth about a demon and its terrible curse brought by her family for generations, she decides to go to her paternal village with her lover and his friend to find out the truth.
8. 1920 (2008)
After forsaking his family and religion, a husband finds his wife is demoniacally possessed.
1920 is one of the better horror movies from the horror genre expert Vikram Bhatt, After Raaz, this one stands out from some of the mediocre horror movies he made later.
7. 13B (2009)
A man experiences a supernatural occurrence at his newly purchased apartment; a soap opera being telecast exclusively on his TV, which shows the future of his family.
13B is a great edge-of-the-seat thriller that keeps you as engrossed as the ladies in the film are with the TV serials.
The film revolves around a mysterious TV show that mirrors and reveals what will happen in the protagonist’s family’s life that day. Everything is great–lighting, sound, etc.
The plot is fascinating and the unraveling of the story behind the TV serial’s characters is eye-popping! The violent flashbacks and disturbed characters
6. Raaz (2002)
Another great movie by Vikram Bhatt. A good horror movie with some good acting and a great story.
Some nice songs add to the entertainment factor, however, don’t think that romantic songs will anyway affect the horror quotient of the movie.
This movie is scary for sure.
5. Darna Mana Hai (2003)
Seven friends are traveling from a forest when their car breaks down in the dark. While they decide to narrate scary horror stories to get through the time. But after each story one of the friends gets scared and goes back to the car.
Now, this is a truly classic movie by all standards. I’ve had mixed reactions about Ram Gopal Verma so far. Some of his classics include Raat, and Road, whereas his major disappointments include Vaastu Shastra.
However, “Darna Mana Hai” is a true classic! No songs, no wasting time. This is a pure “edge of the seat” psycho-thriller.
4. Tumbbad (2018)
One of the most recent and well-made horror movies in all departments. This one is a must-watch horror movie from India. Technically this is not a Bollywood movie but made in the south but like our no. 10, we decided to include movies from across India as it has been dubbed in Hindi.
This one is a completely new take on the horror genre and it’s as scary as it gets.
3. Bhoot (2003)
One of the great horror movies made by Ramgopal Verma. This is one of the horror movies in Bollywood which is technically good in the sound and visual department. Moreover, the acting and storyline are no less.
It’s a story about a married couple who move into a flat that is haunted by a spirit, a series of inexplicable experiences drive the wife to near madness. Now, the husband must protect his wife to save their marriage.
A must-watch Bollywood horror movie for sure.
2. Veerana(1988)
The 80s and early 90s were simply the golden age of horror movies in India. Though they lacked visual and audio special effects, they still could make some great horror movies that will be remembered by fans forever.
Veerana is one of the best horror movies made in India. It is based on the royal family and satanic cult and how a little girl gets trapped into possession and used by the satanic cult.
1. Raat(1992)
The Sharma family re-locate to a semi-urban locality in a house that has a “reputation”. The Sharma family consists of Mr. Sharma, his wife Shalini Sharma, his only daughter Manisha Sharma, or “Mini” as they affectionately call her; and their grandchild Bunty, as his parents had been killed in an accident.
Strange things start happening, with a return of a dead kitten, and the brutal murder of Manisha’s friend, Reshmi; an attempt to kill Mr. Sharma and Manisha’s boyfriend, Deepak
