If you think you’ve seen every kind of horror film, think again. Prime Video India’s horror collection brings together stories from across languages — Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, and English — each exploring fear in its own haunting way. From rain-drenched mythology to technological hauntings, these 10 spine-chilling titles showcase the best of Indian and international horror storytelling this Halloween.
Whether you prefer slow-burn dread or psychological terror, this curated list has something to keep you up tonight.
1. Tumbbad (2018)
Director: Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi, Adesh Prasad
Cast: Sohum Shah, Jyoti Malshe, Anita Date-Kelkar
This visually stunning period horror film explores the consequences of greed through a cursed ancestral secret in a perpetually rain-soaked village. With its rich mythology and atmospheric storytelling, Tumbbad delivers more mythic dread than jump scares, making it a standout in Indian horror cinema.
Watch if you like: Folklore-inspired horror with breathtaking visuals and slow-burning dread.
2. Dhootha (2023)
Director: Vikram K. Kumar
Cast: Naga Chaitanya, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Priya Bhavani Shankar
This suspense-thriller series follows a successful journalist, Sagar (Naga Chaitanya), who gets entangled in a mysterious web when he discovers shreds of newspapers predicting horrific incidents that go beyond his worst nightmare. He realises he must find a way to stop these deathly accidents before he runs out of time and the line between coincidence and supernatural forces grows increasingly blurred.
Watch if you like: Supernatural mystery series with investigative elements.
3. Heretic (2024)
Directors: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Cast: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace
When two young missionaries knock on the wrong door, they find their faith—and survival—tested in a slow, unsettling game of theological cat-and-mouse. This film expertly blends religious themes with psychological horror for a deeply unsettling experience.
Watch if you like: Faith-based dread and psychological horror with theological undertones.
4. Yavarum Nalam/13B: Fear Has a New Address (2009)
Director: Vikram K. Kumar
Cast: R. Madhavan, Neetu Chandra, Poonam Dhillon
In this classic Indian psychological thriller, a family notices their television serial is mysteriously predicting real events happening in their apartment. Technology becomes an instrument of dread in this innovative take on the haunted home subgenre.
Watch if you like: Tech-paranoia and domestic horror with clever twists.
5. Bhoot (2003)
Director: Ram Gopal Varma
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Urmila Matondkar, Nana Patekar, Rekha
A taut Bollywood take on the haunted-apartment story featuring standout performances, particularly from Urmila Matondkar. This classic urban ghost horror has influenced countless Indian horror films that followed.
Watch if you like: Classic Bollywood ghost stories with strong performances.
6. Immaculate (2024)
Director: Michael Mohan
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Simona Tabasco, Benedetta Porcaroli
Set in an isolated convent, this modern gothic/religious horror examines questions of purity, consent, and possession. With its artful direction and unsettling atmosphere, Immaculate offers a fresh take on faith-based horror.
Watch if you like: Gothic, religious horror with contemporary themes.
7. Black (2024)
Director: Balasubramani KG
Cast: Jiiva, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Vivek Prasanna, Yog Japee
This moody Tamil sci-fi-tinged horror thriller traps a couple in unsettling, timeline-bending events during a storm. Tense, cerebral, and visually striking, Black blends multiple genres for a unique horror experience.
Watch if you like: Sci-fi horror with timeline distortions and psychological elements.
8. Tantiram (2023)
Director: Muthyala Meher Deepak
Cast: Srikanth Gurram, Priyanka Sharma, Avinash Yelandur
A regional fantasy/horror hybrid that employs jinns, folk beliefs, and a factory setting to weave a tale about trauma, desire, and supernatural bargains. Tantiram's unique cultural perspective adds fresh elements to familiar horror tropes.
Watch if you like: Folk-horror with fantasy elements rooted in regional beliefs.
9. Vadakkan (2024)
Director: Sajeed A.
Cast: Kishore, Shruthy Menon, Merin Philip
When a paranormal investigator returns to Kerala, he uncovers terrifying cult-linked rituals and a spirit anchored in regional folklore. This atmospheric, investigative horror is deeply rooted in place and local traditions.
Watch if you like: Investigative folk horror with strong regional influences.
10. Andhera (2025)
Director: Raaghav Dar
Cast: Prajakta Koli, Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra and Surveen Chawla
A mood-driven supernatural drama that explores darkness as a living menace across different stories and characters. This episodic series delves into our primal fears of what lurks in the shadows.
Watch if you like: Urban horror series with atmospheric storytelling.
Whether you're seeking quick scares or deeper explorations of cultural fears, Prime Video India's horror collection spans languages, styles, and eras to offer something for every horror enthusiast.
