Best Indian Horror Movies

118 films · 36 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

6.5

20 criticsRecommended02StreeHindi · 2018“...a horror-comedy, which turns out to be subversive commentary on the position and…” — Anupama Chopra

6.2

30 criticsMixed03Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3Hindi · 2024“BHOOL BHULAIYAA works due to its performances, script, execution and unpredictable climax” — Bollywood Hungama News Network

5.9

3 criticsMixed04Demonte ColonyTamil · 2015“Toting up, Demonte Colony made by talented technicians is worth a watch when you want to…” — Behindwoods Review Board

5.8

5 criticsMixed05Ek Thi DaayanHindi · 2013“Ek Thi Daayan had the potential to be an A-grade horror film but it's an opportunity…” — Anupama Chopra

5.6

8 criticsMixed06BulbbulHindi · 2020“Anvita Dutt does something similar but adds to the locale. She mixes the feudal with the…” — Namrata Joshi

5.6

10 criticsMixed07ThammaHindi · 2025“However, both the text and the subtext remain undercooked, and what we get tastes like an…” — Anuj Kumar

5.6

5 criticsMixed08RaTamil · 2014“Ra also shows good production values (especially in its VFX), and that's more than you…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.5

4 criticsMixed09PariHindi · 2018“Pari asks the big question – are human beings in fact the biggest monsters? I say the…” — Anupama Chopra

5.4

21 criticsMixed10Aranmanai 2Tamil · 2016“Sundar's Aranmanai has set the bar and many elements in this film remind you of its…” — Latha Srinivasan

5.4

8 criticsMixed11Kanchana 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

5.4

8 criticsMixed12Ragini MMSHindi · 2011“It's not a bad effort -- unfortunately, it remains just that.” — Mayank Shekhar

5.3

11 criticsMixed13Bhooth BanglaHindi · 2026“What we get, though, is a reunion that feels a little... bittersweet. Akshay Kumar keeps…” — Rishabh Suri

5.2

7 criticsMixed14MercuryHindi · 2018“Because Mercury finds context, and not just gimmickry, in its treatment of sound. It…” — Anupama Chopra

5.0

8 criticsMixed15Korean KanakarajuTelugu · 2026“Korean Kanakaraju leans heavily on Sathya's comic timing, and he delivers, as always. But…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.0

8 criticsMixed16MasssTamil · 2015“Tamil cinema has been talked about because of its ability to present novel themes, but…” — Gautaman Bhaskaran

5.0

7 criticsMixed17Haunted – 3DHindi · 2011“Haunted evidently wants to be the Wanted (Salman Khan small-town super hit) for the same…” — Mayank Shekhar

4.9

9 criticsUnfavorable18?: A Question MarkHindi · 2012“On the whole, ? is a daring attempt, but is deficient in shocks and shivers, besides…” — Taran Adarsh

4.9

6 criticsUnfavorable19AatmaHindi · 2013“It's impossible to be scared by any of this.” — Anupama Chopra

4.8

9 criticsUnfavorable20Horror StoryHindi · 2013“This particular genre has become incapable of throwing up any surprises, it is…” — Sachin Chatte

4.8

9 criticsUnfavorable211921Hindi · 2018“Simply put, watch this one if you absolutely must. No FOMO here, though.” — FullyHyd Team

4.8

6 criticsUnfavorable223GHindi · 2013“Hop in for 3G if you're planning to go with your partner and need to guarantee that come…” — Ashay D

4.6

6 criticsUnfavorable23Ragini MMS 2Hindi · 2014“If instead of character and narrative, you're looking for a few cheap thrills, then…” — Anupama Chopra

4.5

25 criticsUnfavorable241920: Evil ReturnsHindi · 2012“1920 Evil Returns has nothing new to offer, but if you do want to watch a scary movie for…” — Roshni Devi

4.5

6 criticsUnfavorable25Machhli 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

4.5

6 criticsUnfavorable26Bhoot ReturnsHindi · 2012“Watch Bhoot Returns if you are a fan of horror flicks, the 3D experience will do justice…” — Rohit Khilnani

4.4

6 criticsUnfavorable27Haunted 3D: Echoes of the PastHindi · 2026“Somehow, films as painstakingly assembled as Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Kangana…” — Rishabh Suri

4.4

5 criticsUnfavorable28Darr @The MallHindi · 2014“If you're in the mood for a decent horror flick that has an equal number of spooky and…” — Sonia Chopra

4.3

16 criticsUnfavorable29The Raja SaabTelugu · 2026“Unfortunately for the Prabhas-starrer, whenever it makes an attempt at the…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

4.3

8 criticsUnfavorable303AMHindi · 2014“If you can settle for an average supernatural thriller then 3 A.M. won't disappoint you.” — Tushar Joshi

4.2

14 criticsUnfavorable31CreatureHindi · 2014“Watch Creature 3D only if you can't sleep without watching a monster movie. Creature 3D…” — Rohit Vats

4.1

23 criticsUnfavorable32Raaz RebootHindi · 2016“Nothing changes in the fourth of the Raaz franchisee. If at all the chills and thrills…” — Namrata Joshi

4.0

19 criticsUnfavorable33AloneHindi · 2015“More than the creaking doors it is the screenplay that needs some urgent oiling.” — Anuj Kumar

3.8

25 criticsUnfavorable341920 LondonHindi · 2016“An infinitesimal number, hopefully, do so chasing an "aatma" that resides in a locket in…” — Shalini Langer

3.6

13 criticsUnfavorable35GhostHindi · 2012“The scares in GHOST are inadequate and ineffectual. One expected so much more from the…” — Gaurav Malani

3.3

5 criticsUnfavorable36Mumbai 125 KM 3DHindi · 2014“Bottomline - The film did scare. Not it's story and technique, but the fact that it…” — Noyon Jyoti Parasara

3.2

8 criticsUnfavorable

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