List of Hindi horror films

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Hindi-language horror films have been a subgenre of the Hindi film industry in India since the birth of Hindi films. These films tend to mimic the characteristics and themes of horror films around the world. The themes explored consist of haunted houses, evil spirits and demonic forces, among other.

This is a list of Indian horror films in Hindi. [1] [2] [3] [4]

YearFilm
1935Shadi Ki Raat
1940Anarbala
1946 Khooni
1949Bhedi Bungla
Mahal
1958 Madhumati
1962 Bees Saal Baad
Tower House
1963 Shikari
1964 Woh Kaun Thi?
Kohra
1965 Gumnaam
Bhoot Bungla
Poonam Ki Raat
Noor Mahal
1966 Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi
Sau Saal Baad
1967 Anita
1972 Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1975 Andhera
1976 Nagin
1977 Jadu Tona
1978 Darwaza
1979 Aur Kaun?
1980 Jaani Dushman
Gehrayee
1981Mangalsutra
Dahshat
1984 Purana Mandir
1986 Tahkhana
1987 Dak Bangla
1988 Woh Phir Aayegi
Bhayaanak Mahal
Ajnabi Saaya
Veerana
Kabrastan
1989 Purani Haveli
1990 Bandh Darwaza
Amavas Ki Raat
Shaitani Ilaaka
Kafan
1991 House No. 13
Aakhri Cheekh
Khooni Raat
Khooni Panja
Roohani Taaqat
1992 Junoon
Raat
1993 Mahakaal
Zakhmi Rooh
1996 Papi Gudia
1997 Bhayaanak Panja
1998 Khofnak Mahal
Pyasi Chudail
1999 Khooni Ilaaka:The Prohibited Area
Chandaal Aatma
Khopdi: The Skull
Dracula
2002 Raaz
2003 Bhoot
Darna Mana Hai
Saaya
Hawa
2004 Rudraksh
Vaastu Shastra
Krishna Cottage
Rakht
Hum Kaun Hai?
2005 Kaal
Anjaane: The Unknown
Naina
2006 Aatma
Darna Zaroori Hai
Eight: The Power of Shani
2007 Darling
Ghutan
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Chhodon Naa Yaar
Gauri: The Unborn
Fear
2008 1920
Bhootnaath
Phoonk
2009 Raaz: The Mystery Continues
13 B
Agyaat
2010 Help
Mallika
A Flat
Phoonk 2
Hisss
Fired
Click
Bhoot and Friends
Rokkk
Shaapit
Kaalo
2011 Haunted - 3D
Ragini MMS
404
2012 ?: A Question Mark
Bhoot Returns
1920: The Evil Returns
Raaz 3D
Ghost
Dangerous Ishhq
2013 Horror Story
Aatma - Feel It Around You
Rise of the Zombie
Ek Thi Daayan
Go Goa Gone
3G
2014 Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai
Darr @ the Mall
Neighbours: They Are Vampires
Ragini MMS 2
Pizza
Creature 3D
Trip to Bhangarh
Mumbai 125 KM
Room - The Mystery
3 A.M
6-5=2
Bhoothnath Returns
2015 Khamoshiyan
Alone
2016 1920 London
Raaz Reboot
The Last Tale of Kayenaat
Saansein
2017 Mona Darling
Dobaara: See Your Evil
The Final Exit
The House Next Door
Golmaal Again
Phillauri
Toast With The Ghost
Sheitaan
2018 1921
Pari
Lupt
The Past
Tumbbad
Stree
2019 Ghost
Mushkil: Fear Behind You
Amavas
2020 Laxmii
Bulbbul
Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship
Haunted Hills
Ghost Stories
Kaali Khuhi
Durgamati
2021 Roohi
Bhoot Police
Dybbuk
Chhorii
2022Khel Kood Aur Bhoot
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Phone Bhoot
Blurr
Bhediya
Judaa Hoke Bhi
2023 U-Turn
1920 Horrors of the Heart
Aseq
2024 Shaitaan

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