Best Indian Horror Movies

120 films · 44 with 3+ critic reviews

Supernatural dread, folk horror and the horror-comedy hybrid that has become a genre of its own here.

The best Indian horror movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01TumbbadHindi · 2018“The atmosphere, landscape, and themes in 'Tumbbad' are accentuated by a sense of Gothic…” — Namrata Joshi

6.7

20 criticsRecommended02BramayugamMalayalam · 2024“Everything about this Bramayugam. Every aspect of the film works towards making this film…” — Priyanka Sundar

6.6

10 criticsRecommended03StreeHindi · 2018“...a horror-comedy, which turns out to be subversive commentary on the position and…” — Anupama Chopra

6.3

30 criticsRecommended04Stree 2Hindi · 2024“Rajkummar Rao is terrific as the cowardly romantic 'Bicky' in Amar Kaushik's hilarious…” — Rishabh Suri

6.3

9 criticsRecommended05Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3Hindi · 2024“For two solid hours, the horror-comedy meanders its way through with a gag here and a…” — Abhimanyu Mathur

6.1

16 criticsRecommended06Demonte ColonyTamil · 2015“Kudos to the director for choosing a horror subject in his debut movie and delivering it…” — Avinash Gopinnath

6.0

5 criticsRecommended07BaramullaHindi · 2025“Despite its uneven moments, Baramulla remains a gripping watch, powered by Manav Kaul's…” — Rishabh Suri

5.9

15 criticsMixed08Demonte Colony 2Tamil · 2024“Demonte Colony 2 is arguably one of the most compelling sequels to come out in Tamil…” — The Times Of India

5.8

4 criticsMixed09Ek Thi DaayanHindi · 2013“Ek Thi Daayan had the potential to be an A-grade horror film but it's an opportunity…” — Anupama Chopra

5.7

8 criticsMixed10BulbbulHindi · 2020“Over-directed but underwritten, Bulbbul is a visually striking film that is let down by a…” — Rohan Naahar

5.7

10 criticsMixed11ShaitaanHindi · 2024“R Madhavan tries hard to save a bonkers black magic thriller” — Lachmi Deb Roy

5.7

5 criticsMixed12ThammaHindi · 2025“Overall, Thamma feels less like another franchise instalment and more like the moment the…” — Rishabh Suri

5.6

12 criticsMixed13RaTamil · 2014“Ra also shows good production values (especially in its VFX), and that's more than you…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.6

4 criticsMixed14Kanchana 2Tamil · 2015“Kanchana 3 is hinted at the end, and let's hope it isn't as bad as Kanchana 2, which is…” — Hindustan Times

5.5

8 criticsMixed15PariHindi · 2018“Pari asks the big question – are human beings in fact the biggest monsters? I say the…” — Anupama Chopra

5.4

21 criticsMixed16Aranmanai 2Tamil · 2016“Aranmanai 2 will not disappoint the masses who are continuously supporting entertaining…” — MovieBuzz Reviewer

5.4

8 criticsMixed17MunjyaHindi · 2024“Munjya directed by Aditya Sarpotdar offers a unique blend of comedy and horror, the film…” — Bhawna Arya

5.4

7 criticsMixed18Ragini MMSHindi · 2011“It's not a bad effort -- unfortunately, it remains just that.” — Mayank Shekhar

5.3

11 criticsMixed19Bhooth BanglaHindi · 2026“What we get, though, is a reunion that feels a little... bittersweet. Akshay Kumar keeps…” — Rishabh Suri

5.2

11 criticsMixed20MaaHindi · 2025“It unspools like a chapter that you have already crammed, an activity that you have…” — Anuj Kumar

5.1

12 criticsMixed21ImmortalTamil · 2026“There is always something refreshing about a horror film that knows how to entertain…” — Akshay Kumar

5.0

3 criticsMixed22MercuryHindi · 2018“Because Mercury finds context, and not just gimmickry, in its treatment of sound. It…” — Anupama Chopra

4.9

8 criticsMixed23Korean KanakarajuTelugu · 2026“Korean Kanakaraju leans heavily on Sathya's comic timing, and he delivers, as always. But…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

4.9

8 criticsMixed24Haunted – 3DHindi · 2011“Haunted evidently wants to be the Wanted (Salman Khan small-town super hit) for the same…” — Mayank Shekhar

4.8

9 criticsMixed25MasssTamil · 2015“As for fun-loving family audiences, what do I pick? The scenes of drinking at a TASMAC…” — Baradwaj Rangan

4.8

7 criticsMixed26?: A Question MarkHindi · 2012“What's Good: A few scary scenes.What's Bad: The screenplay which dips in the latter half;…” — Komal Nahta

4.7

6 criticsMixed27AatmaHindi · 2013“It's impossible to be scared by any of this.” — Anupama Chopra

4.6

9 criticsMixed28Horror StoryHindi · 2013“This particular genre has become incapable of throwing up any surprises, it is…” — Sachin Chatte

4.6

9 criticsMixed291921Hindi · 2018“Simply put, watch this one if you absolutely must. No FOMO here, though.” — FullyHyd Team

4.5

6 criticsMixed30Ragini MMS 2Hindi · 2014“If instead of character and narrative, you're looking for a few cheap thrills, then…” — Anupama Chopra

4.4

25 criticsUnfavorable313GHindi · 2013“Hop in for 3G if you're planning to go with your partner and need to guarantee that come…” — Ashay D

4.4

6 criticsUnfavorable321920: Evil ReturnsHindi · 2012“1920 Evil Returns has nothing new to offer, but if you do want to watch a scary movie for…” — Roshni Devi

4.2

6 criticsUnfavorable33Darr @The MallHindi · 2014“If you're in the mood for a decent horror flick that has an equal number of spooky and…” — Sonia Chopra

4.1

16 criticsUnfavorable34Bhoot ReturnsHindi · 2012“Watch Bhoot Returns if you are a fan of horror flicks, the 3D experience will do justice…” — Rohit Khilnani

4.1

6 criticsUnfavorable353AMHindi · 2014“If you can settle for an average supernatural thriller then 3 A.M. won't disappoint you.” — Tushar Joshi

4.0

14 criticsUnfavorable36Haunted 3D: Echoes of the PastHindi · 2026“Somehow, films as painstakingly assembled as Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Kangana…” — Rishabh Suri

4.0

6 criticsUnfavorable37Machhli Jal Ki Rani HaiHindi · 2014“Waiting in the cans for some time, the fish is finally out in the water but lacks the…” — Anuj Kumar

4.0

6 criticsUnfavorable38CreatureHindi · 2014“Watch Creature 3D only if you can't sleep without watching a monster movie. Creature 3D…” — Rohit Vats

3.9

23 criticsUnfavorable39The Raja SaabTelugu · 2026“Unfortunately for the Prabhas-starrer, whenever it makes an attempt at the…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

3.9

10 criticsUnfavorable40Raaz RebootHindi · 2016“Raaz Reboot is a tough watch for close to 140 minutes. Great songs, but not enough to…” — Rohit Vats

3.8

19 criticsUnfavorable41AloneHindi · 2015“More than the creaking doors it is the screenplay that needs some urgent oiling.” — Anuj Kumar

3.6

25 criticsUnfavorable421920 LondonHindi · 2016“This flick is just another Friday release, which can easily be checked off from your…” — Rohit Bhatnagar

3.2

13 criticsUnfavorable43Mumbai 125 KM 3DHindi · 2014“Bottomline - The film did scare. Not it's story and technique, but the fact that it…” — Noyon Jyoti Parasara

2.6

8 criticsUnfavorable44GhostHindi · 2012“The scares in GHOST are inadequate and ineffectual. One expected so much more from the…” — Gaurav Malani

2.4

5 criticsUnfavorable

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