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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is 31st October, i.e. Halloween Day of! It may be a festival of western countries, but the whole world enjoys being scared and frightened. And for this, what could be better than sitting with friends and watching a good, goosebumps horror movie?
Often when it comes to horror films, names of Hollywood films like ‘The Conjuring’ or ‘Annabelle’ come to our mind. But wait! Our Bollywood has also made some such scary and wonderful films, which even the good ones lose their minds after watching.
So this Halloween, give Hollywood a break and try a ‘desi’ dose of these 5 Bollywood horror films!
1. Tumbbad – 2018
- Why watch? This is not just a horror film, but a ‘masterpiece’. It doesn’t have the typical jump scares involving ghosts, instead it features greed, curses, and the scares of mythology. The atmosphere of the film, the rain and darkness will scare you to your core. This is the story of a treasure, the price of obtaining which is greater than humanity.
- Star Cast: Soham Shah, Mohammad Samad.
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
2. Raaz (2002)
- Why watch? This is one of the most classic and iconic horror films of Bollywood. A beautiful location, a mysterious spirit and great music… this film has everything a perfect horror film should have. Bipasha Basu’s fear and screams are still remembered by the audience. This story will keep you glued to your seats till the end.
- Star Cast: Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Ashutosh Rana.
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
3. Pari (Pari – 2018)
- Why watch? If you like gore and disturbing scenes, then this film is for you. ‘Pari’ is very different and dark from the typical Bollywood horror. You won’t even know when Anushka Sharma’s innocence takes a scary turn. This story is between the human devil and the real devil. The faint of heart should not watch this at all.
- Star Cast: Anushka Sharma, Parambrata Chatterjee, Rajat Kapoor.
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
4. Bhoot (2003)
- Why watch? This film of Ram Gopal Varma is a great example of urban horror. Without any songs, the film just scares you with its atmosphere and sudden scary moments. An apartment, a newly married couple and a soul… The story is very simple, but the way it is portrayed on screen is enough to give you sleepless nights.
- Star Cast: Urmila Matondkar, Ajay Devgan, Rekha, Nana Patekar.
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
5. 1920 (1920 – 2008)
- Why watch? A huge, deserted mansion and a girl possessed by a spirit… this is one of Vikram Bhatt’s most successful horror films. The background score of the film and Adah Sharma’s ‘possessive’ performance still scares people. If you like Hollywood movies like ‘The Exorcist’, then you must watch this movie.
- Star Cast: Ada Sharma, Rajneesh Duggal.
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube
So are you ready? Turn off your lights, grab a tub of popcorn and get lost in this world of fear. Just don’t risk watching alone
