Today’s horror-comedy genre will never know the terror 90s horror movies created. Whether it is Urmila Matondkar’s ‘Kaun’ or Adah Sharma’s ‘1920’, these underrated yet spectacular horror movies are enough to make your heart jump at every slight movement and nights go sleepless.
Underrated Horror Movies Of Bollywood
If you are an ardent fan of the horror genre, then these underrated Bollywood movies should be on your next watch list:
Raat (1992, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, IMDb Rating: 7.1/10)
Ram Gopal Varma's debut horror film, released in 1992, still manages to haunt audiences today. The story centers on a family of four who move into a new house, unaware of the dark forces lurking within. The daughter, Mini (Revathy), becomes possessed by the house's spirit, unleashing chaos. With inventive camerawork and an eerie soundtrack, Raat builds to a nerve-wracking, suspenseful climax. Ultimately, it's Revathy's outstanding performance that truly makes the film unforgettable.
Pizza (2012, Hotstar, IMDb Rating: 7.9/10)
Michael Karthikeyan (Vijay Sethupathi), a regular pizza delivery boy, lives an uncomplicated life—until one day, everything changes in a terrifying way when he is sent to deliver an order to a mysterious family. Karthik Subbaraj's Pizza is a gripping paranormal thriller filled with unexpected twists.
Kothanodi (2015, SonyLiv, IMDb Rating: 7.6/10)
This Assamese fantasy film is inspired by Grand Mother's Tales, a beloved work of Assamese literature by Lakshminath Bezbaroa. Directed by Bhaskar Hazarika and featuring performances by Seema Biswas, Adil Hussain, and Zerifa Wahid, the highly praised horror film weaves together four fables—Tejimola, Champawati, Ou Kuwori (The Outenga Maiden), and Tawoir Xadhu (The Story of Tawoi). "Terrifying" is the perfect word to describe this chilling tale.
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Vaastu Shastra (2004, Youtube, IMDb Rating: 5/10)
The parents, always caught up in their work, ignore their son's "imaginary friends." What could possibly go wrong? Well, for starters—murders. And plenty of them. If you had any doubts about Indian filmmakers excelling in the child horror genre, this Sushmita Sen-starrer will certainly put them to rest. Despite being a box office failure, the Ram Gopal Varma-produced film has since gained a near-cult status, having checked all the right boxes for a lasting impression.
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