Halloween 2025: Five must watch scary Bollywood films

Halloween is all about embracing the eerie, the mysterious, and the spine-chilling. As the season of scares arrives, BizAsiaLive.com brings you five Bollywood horror films that are perfect for a night of thrills and chills.

Tumbbad (2018) A visually stunning and atmospheric horror tale set in 19th-century Maharashtra, Tumbbad explores greed and mythology through the story of a cursed treasure and a forgotten god. It’s eerie, poetic, and deeply unsettling.

Stree (2018) This horror-comedy blends laughs and frights as a mysterious female spirit abducts men in a small town. With standout performances by Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, Stree became a cult favourite for its clever writing and spooky folklore.

Makdee (2002) A children’s horror classic directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Makdee features Shabana Azmi as a terrifying witch. The film mixes humour and horror, making it a nostalgic pick for many viewers.

Bulbbul (2020) Produced by Anushka Sharma, this haunting period drama tells the story of a child bride turned mysterious woman in a village plagued by deaths. With stunning visuals and feminist undertones, Bulbbul is both beautiful and chilling.

Bhediya (2022) A modern werewolf tale set in Arunachal Pradesh, Bhediya stars Varun Dhawan and blends horror with humour and folklore. The film’s transformation scenes and forest setting add to its eerie charm.