Horror Movies to Watch Alone: There is nothing like watching a horror film alone; the ambience maintains eerie silence, darkness, and that half-suspicious feeling that someone else might be watching too. From South Indian supernatural tales to Bollywood thrillers and Hollywood classics, these 7 must-watch horror films promise goosebumps and jump scares that will keep you awake all night.
An exceptional horror fantasy, Tumbbad cultivates greed, myth, and darkness like no other film. The village setting, ever so drenched with rain, terrifies and haunts in equal measure.
Incredibly gripping Tamil horror drama starring Nayanthara, where art imitates life and then becomes seriously deadly. Maya achieves an atmosphere of suspense with horror pack and realistically grounded storytelling.
One of the most horrible supernatural flicks, The Conjuring shows real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncovering a demonic haunting in rural America.
A rare mix of comedy and horror, this one boasts Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the witty yet spooky tale of a mysterious woman who kidnaps men at night. Hilarious and horrifying in equal measure.
Based on real incidents, it stars Siddharth and Andrea Jeremiah in Aval (also released as The House Next Door). The film impresses for its sleek visuals, intense performances, and psychological chills.
A father-son coroner duo discovers that hidden beneath the body of a young woman lies a terrifying secret. Minimal setting, maximum tension; a horror gem that thrives solely on the air of mystery.
Headlined by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Malayalam film is about an ancient Jewish dybbuk box. Ezra is a perfect mix of suspense and scares with great performances and a very good backstory.
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Be it the mythical dread of Tumbbad, the eerie silence of Maya or supernatural tension of The Conjuring, each of these movies offers a different flavor of fear. So grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and press play; every little sound matters when one is home alone.