With Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3's Success, A Look Back at the Greatest Horror Hits of All Time
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: November 7, 2024 04:21 PM2024-11-07T16:21:59+5:302024-11-07T16:31:15+5:30
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The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin and based on William Peter Blatty’s novel, is a chilling supernatural horror that follows the harrowing tale of a young girl, Regan, who becomes possessed by a demonic entity. Her desperate mother enlists the help of two Catholic priests to perform an exorcism., The Exorcist became a cultural phenomenon and the first horror film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest horror films ever made.
Ragini MMS is a thrilling mix of horror and found-footage style, much like Paranormal Activity. The film stars Kainaz Motivala in Ragini and Rajkummar Rao as Uday, a couple who stumble upon an abandoned house for a weekend getaway. What follows is a horrifying encounter with a paranormal entity.Directed by Pawan Kripalani, Ragini MMS taps into the voyeuristic fears of modern horror, making it one of the most terrifying Bollywood entries in the genre. The success of the first film led to the creation of the franchise, where Ragini’s ordeal continues, and the scares only get more intense. If you’re looking for a hair-raising ride, Ragini MMS is a must-watch.
Bollywood's Raaz, starring Bipasha Basu as Sanjana Dhanraj and Dino Morea as Aditya Dhanraj, is a horror romance that left an indelible mark on Indian horror fans. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, Raaz tells the story of a couple whose marital issues worsen when they move to a house haunted by a vengeful spirit.
A Pocket FM Original Yakshini… Ek Dayan centers around Yakshini, a cursed being of extraordinary beauty who ensnares anyone who crosses her path. Yakshini terrorizes the villagers of Bangalamuda and Rongkamucha, leading to the sealing of the Graveyard Kothi, believed to be her lair. For thirteen years, peace reigns, until Yug, a curious local, reopens the mansion, unleashing Yakshini once again.
No horror franchise has captured the supernatural terror of haunted houses and malevolent spirits quite like The Conjuring. Directed by James Wan, the franchise stars Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren, real-life paranormal investigators who tackle some of the most terrifying hauntings in history. The iconic characters delve deeper into the haunted objects and cursed entities that have terrified audiences worldwide. The chilling storylines, impeccable direction, and spine-tingling performances by Wilson and Farmiga make this franchise an essential part of any horror binge-watch.
