From Raat to Bhoothakaalam: The best horror films to watch this Halloween

If you are in the mood for a film that will send shivers down your spine, then we have curated the perfect list of horror films you can watch this Halloween on OTTplay Premium. Welcome to another episode of List hai toh hit hai, i'm your host Nikhil. Let's get this list going then

Pandora (ShortsTV)

The first one on the list is the short film, Pandora. Set in an alternate reality where Resistance fighters are on the trail to find a powerful being who has the capability to decide the fate of their world. Unbeknownst to them, an evil power on their tails.

The Mist (Lionsgate)

The film adaptation of Stephen King’s eponymous novel, The Mist, is an underrated classic. It is helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Darabont, who is renowned for directing films such as The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. It tells the story of people trapped in a supermarket when a mist covers the entire town with dangerous monsters lurking in the shadows. In addition to its gripping story and intriguing characters, it also features social commentary and possibly one of the most well-executed climatic scenes.

Raat (Zee5)

Directed by the enigmatic Ram Gopal Varma, Raat is widely regarded as one of the finest Indian horror films from the 90s. The film stars Revathi in the lead as a young woman named Mini, who is suspected of being possessed by a demonic spirit in the wake of strange deaths in her household. The film pays homage to horror classics such as The Exorcist and continues to terrify audiences.

Bhoothakaalam (Sony LIV)

Veteran actress Revathi features on this list yet again for her leading role in the 2022 film Bhoothakaalam. The Malayalam horror-thriller also stars Shane Nigam and it tells the story of a mother and son who witness strange and eerie events in their house. The film was critically acclaimed upon release for its blend of horror and psychological thriller, while Revathi bagged the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.

Rangitaranga ( SunNxt)

When a couple visit the wife’s ancestral home in order to find answers about her repetitive dreams, they realise they have stepped into something more than what they bargained for. This riveting mystery thriller is one of the best Kannada horror films in recent years. It stars Nirup Bhandari, Radhika Narayan, and Avantika Shetty in lead roles and is helmed by Anup Bhandari in his directorial debut.

Well that's the OTTplay List hai toh hit hai episode for today, until the next one its your host Nikhil signing out.

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Written by Ryan Gomez