10 Hindi Horror Movies Based on True Stories

We all love the thrill and fear that horror movies bring, even though we know they're just fiction. But what if I told you that some of your favorite Bollywood horror films are actually based on true events? Today, CelebTrivia presents a list of 10 Hindi horror movies that have been inspired by real-life stories.

1. Ragini MMS
IMDB: 4.9
Cast: Rajkumar Rao, Kainaz Motivala
Directed by: Pawan Kripalani
Available on: YouTube

In this 2011 horror Bollywood movie, a couple gets trapped in a deserted bungalow and is attacked by an unknown force. This plot is inspired by a real incident involving a Delhi girl named Deepika. She and her boyfriend went to an abandoned house where he suddenly became possessed and started speaking in Marathi. Deepika was terrified and later rescued, but her boyfriend was never found. The footage they recorded during that night became the basis for this film.

2. Bhoot Part 1: The Haunted Ship
IMDB: 5.4
Cast: Vicky Kaushal , Bhumi Pednekar
Directed by: Bhanu Pratap Singh
Available on: Amazon Prime Video

Vicky Kaushal plays a surveying officer in this movie who investigates a mysteriously found abandoned ship. The story is inspired by a cargo ship that washed ashore on Mumbai's Juhu beach under mysterious circumstances. Another oil tanker was also discovered in the same area. These two incidents inspired the making of this movie, which combines horror, thrill, and suspense.

3. Stree
IMDB: 7.6
Cast: Rajkummar Rao , Shraddha Kapoor , Pankaj Tripathi , Aparshakti Khurana Abhishek Banerjee
Directed by: Amar Kaushik
Available on: Disney+Hotstar, Netflix

Stree is a 2018 Bollywood horror film that deals with a female ghost preying on men at night. The story is based on a true phenomenon where people in Bangalore reported strange knocks on their doors at night and witnessed unfamiliar killings. According to folklore, a witch would call men out of their houses in the voice of someone they loved, and the men would die within 24 hours. The residents found a solution by writing 'Oo Stree kal aana' (come tomorrow) outside their houses. The film portrays a similar haunting experience in the town of Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.

4. ?: A Question mark:
IMDB: 5.6
Cast: Kiran Bhatia, Yaman Chatwal , Akhlaque Khan
Directed by: Allyson Patel, Yash Dave
Available on: YouTube

This award-winning horror film is partially based on a true incident. The story follows a group of friends who visit a house for a shoot but never return. The found footage from their camera reveals terrifying events. The film will surely keep you up at night.

5. Trip to Bhangarh
IMDB: 2.4
Cast: Manish Chaudhari , Piyush Raina ,
Directed by: Jitendra Pawar
Available on: YouTube

The Bhangarh fort in Rajasthan is known for its spooky incidents. Visiting the fort after sunset and before sunrise is strictly prohibited, but many have ignored this warning and experienced terrifying encounters. The film is inspired by these events and follows five friends who visit the fort for fun, only to face negative consequences.

6. Phoonk
IMDB: 3.9
Cast: Sudeep, Ahsaas Channa, Amruta Khanvilkar
Directed by: Ram Gopal Verma
Available on: YouTube

Phoonk is a 2008 film that sheds light on black magic and its consequences. Inspired by real cases of black magic in rural areas, the movie takes you on a petrifying journey into the dark side of magic. It revolves around a couple who perform black magic on a family's child.

7. 3 AM
IMDB: 5
Cast: Rannvijay Singha , Anindita Nayar
Directed by: Vishal Mahadkar
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube

This film revolves around the concept of the witching hour, when negative energies are said to be the most powerful. It tells the story of a mysterious man who narrates his own terrifying experiences to a group of college students, warning them against entering a haunted site. The twist at the end will leave you trembling with fear.

8. Bhool Bhulaiyaa
IMDB: 7.3
Cast: Akshay Kumar , Vidya Balan , Shiney Ahuja
Directed by: Priyadarshan
Available on: Amazon Prime Video

Bhool Bhulaiya, a 2007 remake, is not just a horror film but also has psychological and comic elements. The story revolves around a woman with Dissociative Personality Disorder who is thought to be possessed by a spirit named Manjulika. This is inspired by real incidents that occurred in 1988, with a backstory dating back 200 years. The film takes you on a journey of revenge and multiple personalities.

9. Bhoot
IMDB: 6.5
Cast: Ajay Devgn , Urmila Matondkar , Fardeen Khan , Rekha, Nana Patekar
Directed by: Ram Gopal Verma
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Voot

Bhoot is a Hindi film that explores the eerie happenings experienced by a couple in their new house. This is a common occurrence when moving into a new place with a dark past. The movie draws inspiration from real-life incidents and features a remarkable performance by Urmila Matondkar.

 

10. Darna Zaroori Hai
IMDB: 5.4
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Riteish Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal , Randeep Hooda , Bipasha Basu , Mallika Sherawat & Others

Directed by: JD Chakravarthi, Manish Gupta, Sajid Khan & others
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube

This horror movie weaves together six different stories, with an ending that is not for the faint-hearted. Inspired by real-life incidents, the film features tales of ghosts, haunted experiences, and more. It's a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.

We hope you enjoyed today's list of Bollywood horror movies based on true stories. Stay tuned for more thrilling content in our next article.

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