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Halloween 2023: 5 Underrated Indian Horror Films To Watch This Spooky Season

Halloween has arrived and we are sure that you all are ready for the spooky season. So catch up with these 5 Desi horror movies. Although they are lesser-known Indian horror movies. But they deserve to be on your watch list.

Raat

Raat” was his first venture into the horror genre way back in 1992. Directed by Ram Gopal Verma, this tale revolves around a family of four who move into a new house, unaware of the horrors that wait for them. After shifting in the house their daughter Mini (played by Revathy) becomes possessed by the house’s malevolent spirit. “Raat” delivers tension-filled climax with its imaginative camerawork and eerie background music. Revathy’s outstanding performance seals the deal.

Raat

Makdee

Before directing Shakespeare adaptations, Vishal Bharadwaj made his directorial debut with “Makdee,” one of the most innovative Indian horror films. Shabana Azmi’s portrayal of a 500-year-old witch is something that brought nightmares In the film she played the terrifying spirit with long, dirty fingers. Which is unforgettable. “Makdee” has stood the test of time and is rightfully considered a cult classic in the horror genre.

 Halloween 2023

Kothanodi

“Kothanodi,” an Assamese fantasy movie, draws inspiration from “Grand Mother’s Tales,” it is from Assamese literature by Lakshminath Bezbaroa. Directed by Bhaskar Hazarika the film features Seema Biswas, Adil Hussain, and Zerifa Wahid, this acclaimed horror film weaves four chilling fables: Tejimola, Champawati, Ou Kuwori (The Outenga Maiden), and Tawoir Xadhu (The Story of Tawoi).

Kothanodi

Ek Thi Daayan

In 2013, “Ek Thi Daayan” surprised audiences with its mainstream horror thrills. Emraan Hashmi takes on the role of a magician haunted by a mysterious witch in this adaptation of Mukul Sharma’s short story. Director Kannan Iyer’s gripping narrative, and Konkona Sen Sharma’s captivating performance, are a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.

Ek Thi Daayan

Pizza

“Pizza” tells the tale of Michael Karthikeyan (Vijay Sethupathi), an ordinary pizza delivery boy with a simple life. However, his life takes a horrifying turn when he makes a delivery to a mysterious family. “Pizza” is a paranormal thriller packed with twists and turns. It’s the perfect choice for a Halloween movie night. Make sure you don’t forget your pizza slice.

Arpita Mackelvy
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