Tamil cinema has redefined horror, blending eerie supernatural elements with comedy, suspense, and emotion.
Whether it’s haunted mansions, vengeful spirits, or psychological nightmares, these films deliver spine-tingling scares & unforgettable twists. Here are the best Tamil horror movies that will keep you hooked!
Chandramukhi (JioHotstar/YouTube): A psychiatrist investigates eerie occurrences in a grand mansion, leading to a suspenseful and dramatic supernatural mystery.
Maya (ZEE5): A slow-burn psychological horror that follows an actress entangled in a supernatural nightmare linked to a cursed film.
Aval (YouTube): Inspired by true events, a young married couple begin to encounter several paranormal attacks, when a family moves into a neighbouring house that is being haunted by a vengeful spirit.
Pizza (JioHotstar): A pizza delivery turns into a horrifying ordeal when the delivery boy gets trapped in a haunted house filled with unexpected twists.
Eeram (YouTube): A suspenseful horror-thriller where mysterious deaths linked to water uncover a chilling past.
Pisaasu (JioHotstar): A violinist experiences ghostly events after a tragic incident, but the spirit might have a different motive than vengeance.
Kanchana (YouTube): A horror-comedy where a ghost seeking revenge possesses a man, blending scares with slapstick humor and an emotional back story.