From Bhediya To Stree 2: 3 Folklore-Inspired Indian Horror-Comedy Films To Watch

If you are looking for movies that make you scream with laughter, then these folklore horror-comedy films are a must-watch.
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With Munjya and Stree 2 generating buzz recently, the horror-comedy genre has seemed to become the flavour of the season. With Bollywood’s unique ability to blend different genres, horror-comedy has emerged to be quite popular, taking over the Hindi cinema. From shape-shifting Bhediya to mythological Brahmarakshas, Bollywood doesn’t leave a chance to offer us a delightful mix of laughter and spine-tingling moments.

3 Folklore-Inspired Indian Horror-Comedy Films

If you are looking for movies that make you scream with laughter, then these folklore horror-comedy films are a must-watch.

Stree 2

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

A few years after the events of the first part, the peaceful life in Chanderi is disrupted by a sinister force called Sarkata, a headless monster. As certain women start disappearing from the village, Vicky (Rajkummar Rao) has to again step up as the life-saviour of the town along with Shraddha Kapoor to defeat the dangerous monster and make us tickle with laughter in the process. Stree 2 has done justice to the comedic standards set by its first instalment. Rao has given a commendable performance as usual with his comic timing on point, while Aparshakti Khurrana, Pankaj Tripathi, and Abhishek Banerjee added to the overall fun.

Where to watch: To be announced

Munjya

IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, this movie follows the story of Bittu, who unknowingly awakens the spirit of Munjya, a young boy who died before his coming-of-age ceremony. Rooted in Konkon folklore, this film swings between 1952 and the present day, weaving a tale of unfulfilled desires and black magic. The film brings the eerie legend of Munjya, a spirit trapped in a peepal tree. Abhay Verma as the geeky Bittu, delivered a charming performance. The film balances the spin-chilling moments with genuine laughs, creating an entertainment ride for the viewers.

Where to Watch: Hotstar

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Bhediya

IMDb Rating: 6.7/10

Directed by Amar Kaushik, Bhediya follows the story of Bhaskar (Varun Dhawan) who is bitten by a wolf in the jungles of Arunachal Pradesh. Things start going downhill when he starts changing into a shape-shifting werewolf. As he undergoes the transformation, he and his friends look for answers, offering spin-chilling moments and stomach-tickling laughter in the process.

Where to watch: JioCinema

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