From Satyajit Ray’s Monihara to Anik Dutta’s Bhooter Bhobishyot, 5 Highly Recommended Bengali Horror Movies You Should Not Miss and Where to Watch Them Online!
You don't need a Halloween night to get spooked. Just close the curtains, lock the doors and listen to the dead silence of your house after watching these movie. Do let us know which was was interesting yet questioned your thoughts?
There is no doubt that Bengali cinema has always shown some interest in horror movie and have never backed out of fulfilling the demands for scary movie lovers. Folk horror, supernatural beings, demonic personalities are all out there in the inky shadows and Filmmakers understand how to amaze the audience with special effects and supply a satisfactory experience. Are Horror Movies Bad For Your Health? 6 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Watch a Spine-Chilling Film!
There are many outstanding horror-thriller films to watch, which are well-made and scary. If you are a horror movie fan don’t miss these five top-notch Bengali horror flick and where you can watch them:
Monihara
The great Satyajit Ray directed Monihara, which has a very simple yet uncomfortable story. A school teacher narrates the story of a zamindar’s wife Manimalika, who was crazy about her jewellery box. When her husband faces financial problems, Manimalika gives all her jewellery and then disappears. The zamindar opens the new box full of jewels that were meant for his wife, suddenly there is maniac laughter all around!
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Kuheli
It’s one of the masterpieces directed by legendary Bengali filmmaker Tarun Majumdar. This 1971 horror-thriller had cast some of the big names that time such as Sumita Sanyal, Biswajeet, Chhaya Devi, Sandhya Roy, Subhendu Chatterjee and many more. The story followed a young woman named Sheba who comes to an obscure town named Nijhumgarh as the governess of a famous household Raykuthi. The mist surrounding some mysterious incidents turns thicker as the movie progresses. The question remains, what will Sheba do? Watch the movie on YouTube, Hoichoi and Prime Video.
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Pahare Atankya
This film is an interesting suspense thriller with many twists of drama and comedy. The story is based on two couples who have planned a trip to the north-eastern part of Bengal. Eventually they will learn that one of their relative is plotting to kill them. You can watch it on YouTube.
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Chupkotha
The story of this TV shows is based on an investigative journalist Shivangi who had reached to Kurseong to find out a missing girl, with a cellphone and many untold secrets. Things eventually turn bad for Shivangi who will get to know about the real story behind missing case nd the connecting of the missing girl and her. This horror movie is directed by Rick Basu, and stars Parno Mittra and Mainak Banerjee. You can watch it on Hoichoi App. From Candyman to Halloween Kills, 7 Horror Movies You Should Keep an Eye Out for in 2021.
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Bhooter Bhobishyot
The list no doubt remains incomplete without mentioning Anik Dutta’s 2012 movie Bhooter Bhobishyot. The big age-old Kolkata mansions are being brought down to the ground to build elite class malls and multiplexes. Some of these so-called 'disputed' buildings harbour ghosts who live there for centuries. They are homeless now and no 'rehabilitation package' is offered! Th storyline is interesting and will make you think about the afterlife for sure. You can watch it on Disney+ Hotstar.
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You don't need a Halloween night to get spooked. Just close the curtains, lock the doors and listen to the dead silence of your house after watching these movie. Do let us know which was was interesting yet questioned your thoughts?
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