4 Malayalam Horror Movies To Give You Sleepless Nights

The Malayalam film industry is widely known for its range of critically acclaimed movies. Most Mollywood movies that have gained global popularity belong to genres like romance, comedy, and thrillers. However, the genre that still goes unnoticed is horror. Just like their other categories, Malayalam horror movies have so much to offer to their audience. If you are looking for movies that are not only about abandoned houses and jumpscares, here are some Malayalam horror movies you must watch on OTT.

Malayalam Horror Movies

Manichitrathazhu (1993)

The movie that inspired the Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan starrer ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Manichitrathazhu’ is the story of a man who moves into his ancestral property with his family. Things take a turn after a female member of the family starts behaving strangely. Worried, the man calls his friend, a psychiatrist residing in America, to seek help. They soon discover another veiled side to the story.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 8.7/10

Experiment 5 (2023)

Starring Melvin Thanath, Devi Nanda, Rishi Suresh, Sree Padma, Manoj Thanath, Sona Philip, and Ambika Mohan, the Malayalam movie ‘Experiment 5’ is an unusual story of horror. It revolves around zombies and the apocalypse that follows. It has been written by Ashwin Chandran and Lawrence and directed by the former.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

IMDb Rating: 9.1/10

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Dreadful Chapters (2023)

The horror movie ‘Dreadful Chapters’ is a creepy tale that promises to leave you with shivers. The story begins when six friends gather in a remote homestay to vacation like never before. On their trip, they discover an unusual cave where they dare to walk in. Thus begins a journey full of unexpected twists and turns.

OTT Platform: Binged

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Bramayugam (2024)

If you are looking for a unique adventure, ‘Bramayugam’ is a 2024 folklore horror for you to watch. Based in ancient Kerala, this story takes place when the Tantra mantra was a common weapon to fight evil or good. This is the story of a folk singer who escapes slavery but finds himself lost in the middle of nowhere. Soon he discovers something dark that blows his mind.

OTT Platform: Sony LIV

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

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