Manichitrathazhu (JioHotstar, IMDb: 8.7): It is one of the best Indian horror films. The Malayalam psychological horror flick revolves around a woman and her family, who believes she’s possessed by the spirit of a dancer. (Image: IMDb)

Tumbbad (Amazon Prime Video, IMDb; 8.3): Set in the village of Tumbbad between 1918 and 1947, this eerie tale follows a family’s obsessive hunt for a hidden ancestral treasure, guarded by a dark, ancient force lurking within a decaying mansion. (Image: IMDb)

Pizza (JioHotstar, IMDb: 8): A gripping Tamil horror where a man’s delivery run turns terrifying as he’s trapped in a haunted house with vengeful spirits, only to find himself caught in a chilling time loop. (Image: IMDb)

Stree (Netflix, IMDb: 7.5): This horror-comedy, set in a small, picturesque village, unveils the tale of a spirit named ‘Stree,’ who abducts men in the dead of the night and only leaves their clothes behind. (Image: IMDb)

Maya (Amazon Prime Video, IMDb: 7.5): A Tamil neo-noir horror by Ashwin Saravanan, starring Nayanthara, where two tales intertwine to unveil the haunting spirit Maya and her eerie link to the protagonist. (Image: IMDb)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (Netflix, IMDb: 7.5): It is a hindi remake of Manichitrathazhu. (Image: IMDb)

13B: Fear Has A New Address (JioHotstar, IMDb: 7.4): The Telugu film follows the eerie tale of a couple who move into a new home, and one fine day, while watching a television show, realise that the plot of the show is actually the story of their lives. (Image: IMDb)

Go Goa Gone (Amazon Prime Video, IMDb: 6.7): Set in sun-soaked Goa, Go Goa Gone blends horror, comedy, and action as Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, and others face a zombie outbreak, turning a fun holiday into a thrilling, unpredictable fight for survival. (Image: IMDb)

BulBul (Netflix, IMDb: 6.6): This spine-chilling horror tale is wrapped in folklore and mystery. Set in Bengal, BulBul narrates a haunting storyline, centered around a woman’s eerie transformation driven by vengeance. (Image: IMDb)

Raaz (Amazon Prime Video, IMDb 6.6): The film remains a chilling classic. Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea’s vacation in Ooty turns horrifying, with unexpected twists, betrayal, and spine-tingling supernatural events, making it a must-watch for horror fans. (Image: IMDb)