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Terrifying Films Like Kantara And Tumbbad That Will Transfix You To Your Sofa
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News18•16-10-2026, 15:42
Terrifying Films Like Kantara And Tumbbad That Will Transfix You To Your Sofa
- •OTT platforms have popularized various genres, creating a massive craze for supernatural and folk-horror movies.
- •The Malayalam black-and-white horror film 'Bramayugam' features a stellar, award-winning performance by Mammootty.
- •Starring Aishwarya Lekshmi, the 2022 Malayalam fantasy-horror movie 'Kumari' explores the clash between human ambition and divine wrath.
- •Set against the backdrop of 1880s Bengal, the period horror film 'Bulbbul' on Netflix unravels dark village legends and child marriage.
- •Anup Bhandari's psychological thriller 'RangiTaranga' masterfully weaves local folklore and mysteries of a fictional Karnataka village.
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Released in 2024 in a black-and-white format, 'Bramayugam' stars superstar Mammootty and is based on the old folklore and dark mysteries of Kerala. The story depicts an era where mental equilibrium begins to waver and earned Mammootty a National Award for his powerful performance.
The period horror movie 'Bulbbul' is available on Netflix. Set against an 1880s Bengali backdrop, the film explores child marriage and the mysterious legend of a small village.
The Kannada film 'Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana' directly connects the criminal underworld with mythological references. It follows the story of two friends from the coastal region of Mangaluru, effectively portraying the dark side of human nature.
