True horror movies are designed to scare you through psychological fear, supernatural elements and scenes without artificial humour.
In India, these kinds of genuinely scary films are pretty rare, with only a few examples standing out in the genre.
Here's a list of 10 high-rated true-horror Indian thrillers available on Netflix, Hotstar and other platforms in India.
Bulbbul (2020) - Netflix: A child bride grows up to be a mysterious woman with supernatural powers, exposing the dark secrets and injustices in her village.
Pari (2018) - Prime Video: A man rescues a mysterious woman who is not what she seems, uncovering a dark and eerie tale filled with supernatural horror and disturbing revelations.
Chhorii (2021) - Prime Video: A pregnant woman seeks refuge in a remote village, uncovering chilling secrets and supernatural horrors tied to an eerie, ancient ritual.
13B/Yavarum Nalam (2009) - Prime Video, Hotstar: A family moves into a new apartment, only to find their lives eerily mirroring events in a supernatural TV show, leading to chilling discoveries.
Raat (1992) - Prime Video, Zee5: A family moves into a haunted house, and their daughter becomes possessed by an evil spirit, leading to eerie and terrifying events.
Tummbad (2018) - Prime Video, Hotstar: A man seeks hidden treasure in a cursed village, unraveling dark secrets and encountering a monstrous being guarding ancient riches.
Ek Thi Daayan (2013) - Prime Video, Hotstar: A successful magician's life unravels when he encounters a sinister witch from his childhood, leading to dark secrets and supernatural confrontations.
1920 (2008) - Prime Video: A newlywed couple moves into a haunted mansion, where the wife becomes possessed by a vengeful spirit, leading to a series of terrifying events.
Bhoot (2003) - Prime Video, JioCinema, MX Player: Vishal and his wife Swati move into a highrise apartment where she gets possessed by a vengeful spirit, leading to a series of chilling events.
Ragini MMS (2011) - Prime Video: A couple's romantic getaway in a remote house turns terrifying when they encounter paranormal activity, leading to a series of horrifying events.