From spine-chilling stories to enchanting performances, eerie atmospheres, and a great deal more, Amazon Prime Video offers a varied collection of horror web series in Hindi. Here is a list of the best Hindi horror web series available on the video-sharing platform Amazon Prime:
1. Adhura
- IMDb Rating: 6.5
- Release Date: 7th July 2023
- Director: Ananya Banerjee, Gauravv K. Chawla.
- Cast: Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora, Rahul Dev, Zoa Morani
Plot of the show: This series is set in the Nilgiri Valley School and centers around a strange happenings associated with the arrival of a new student Vedant. With the past that meets the present, dark secrets begin to emerge putting everyone’s lives in peril.
2. The Last Hour
- Release Date: May 14, 2021
- Director: Amit Kumar
- Cast: Sanjay Kapoor, Karma Takapa, Shahana Goswami, Raima Sen, Shaylee Krishen
- IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Storyline: A supernatural crime thriller, “The Last Hour” weaves in elements of horror into its mystery plot. Set in a small, beautiful Himalayan town, the film tells the story of a shaman, Karma Takapa, who has the ability to hear the spirits of the dead and uses this very ability to aid a cop, Sanjay Kapoor, in solving a set of murders that are beyond explanation. As the investigation unfolds, secrets that have been hidden rise, and dark forces come alive in this thrilling and tense climax. The series happens to be incomparable for its blend of spirituality, mystery, and horror, promising to leave viewers haunted.
3. Betaal
- Release Date: May 24, 2020
- Director: Patrick Graham, Nikhil Mahajan
- Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh, Aahana Kumra, Suchitra Pillai, Jitendra Joshi
- IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
Storyline: The horror-thriller is set in a remote village that works the battleground between a cursed tunnel, a zombie battalion of a British Indian Army officer, and a modern-day paramilitary force. A blend of folklore and modern horror, this series will have one hooked unto their seats as the story unravels with a lot of suspense, action, and gore. Though the series has garnered mixed reviews, “Betaal” continues to be an important addition within the genre, given the exceptionally unique plot that merges historical fiction with zombie horror.
4. Bhram
Streaming Date: September 24, 2019
Director: Sangeeth Sivan
Starring: Kalki Koechlin, Sanjay Suri, Bhumika Chawla, Eijaz Khan, Omkar Kapoor
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Plot: “Bhram” is a psychological horror web series that dissects the mind of a woman haunted by PTSD. The protagonist in this series is essayed by Kalki Koechlin, an acclaimed novelist by the name of Alisha, who starts having supernatural visions after a personal tragedy. She finds herself embroiled with deceit, murder, and paranormal activity in trying to get to the root of her hallucinations. “Bhram” impresses by constructing tension, well-developed characters, and neat performances-a real treat for horror movie lovers.
5. Darr Sabko Lagta Hai
Release Date: October 31, 2015
Director: Various; amongst them Soumik Sen and Saurabh Verma
Cast: Bipasha Basu hosting, several actors in each episode
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Storyline: “Darr Sabko Lagta Hai” is a horror anthology series, a single episode running an independent story dealing with Ghosts, Witches, Evil Spirits, etc. The show, hosted by Bipasha Basu, has short stories in the horror genre that explore aspects of fear and the unknown. Darr Sabko Lagta Hai is another way of mixing chills and thrills for horror lovers as different as the diverse tales are or eerie as their telling gets.
6. Shocker
- Streaming Date: June 26, 2016
- Director: Faruk Kabir
- Starring: Kalki Koechlin, Amit Sadh, Prateik Babbar, Neeraj Kabi, Dia Mirza
- IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
The storyline is that “Shockers” is another anthology horror series with short, episodic tales that are combined with sudden twists and shades of psychological horror. Each episode is designed to keep viewers hooked, with full-value suspense and shocking moments. It is by all accounts a series that surely boasts good acting, especially by the likes of Kalki Koechlin and Amit Sadh, besides creating a disturbing atmosphere within a short time period.
7. Paranormal
Plot: Although not originally in Hindi, this Egyptian series is dubbed in Hindi on Amazon Prime. It follows Dr. Refaat Ismail, a cynical doctor who faces paranormal events and unravels mysteries based on his scientific knowledge.
Why Watch: The series is filled with supernatural occurrences, eerie atmospheres, and spine-chilling moments, making it a must-watch for horror lovers.
Conclusion:
These Amazon Prime Video horror web series are sure to satiate the cravings of every viewer who looks towards the dark side for his dosage of stories. With a mix of supernatural elements, psychological thrills, and traditional horror, these series cut across different tastes within the horror genre. Be it the ghost stories, zombie thrillers, or even psychological horror-there is something to offer to every genre lover with these Hindi series.