Why will we watch horror movies? What draws us to fear, to the fun of being scared? Over time, the horror genre has transformed, but many modern horror movies now not have the identical impact, largely because they’ve turn out to be predictable. We frequently see the scares coming, making the experience less terrifying. Even in Mollywood, the trend is analogous. Yet, the Malayalam film industry has a wealthy legacy of horror that dates back to its black-and-white era. On this piece, we’ll have a look at five recent Malayalam horror movies which might be still price looking forward to their unique tackle the genre.
5. Vadakkan (2025)
Available On: Prime Video
Vadakkan stars Kishore Kumar G. as a mystical investigator originally from Kerala, who’s now based overseas. He’s summoned back to his homeland after several contestants and crew members of a reality TV show are found dead under mysterious circumstances, forsaking just one survivor. The Kerala police remain skeptical of any supernatural explanation, prompting the necessity for a deeper, unconventional investigation. Though the film steers away from traditional horror and doesn’t aim to frighten, it carries an indie charm and incorporates a sincere performance at its core. Nonetheless, the general experience is somewhat uneven, making the film a mixed bag.
4. Romancham (2023)
Available On: Jio Hotstar
Romancham isn’t your typical horror film; it’s a horror comedy, and it doesn’t try and actually scare you. Loosely based on real incidents from director Jithu Madhavan’s own life, the story unfolds in a rented house in Bangalore, where a bunch of jobless bachelors live together. Just one has a gradual job, while the others are still figuring life out. Bored and curious, they resolve to check out a Ouija board someday, but things take an unexpected turn after they actually make contact with a spirit, and that’s when the actual chaos begins. The film incorporates a solid background rating by Sushin Shyam and the song Aadharanjali, which became a large hit on the time.
3. Kumari (2022)
Available On: Netflix
Set within the Nineteen Seventies or 80s, Kumari follows a newlywed woman, played by Aishwarya Lekshmi, who moves into her husband’s ancestral mansion. There’s an unsettling atmosphere that everybody round her seems to grasp, but nobody speaks of. Unaware of the dark undercurrents, she begins to dig deeper. As the reality edges closer, the actual query emerges: is she or her kin at risk? And maybe more hauntingly, wouldn’t it have been safer to stay blissfully unaware?
2. The Priest (2021)
Available On: Prime Video
The Priest isn’t purely a horror film; it blends elements of an investigative thriller, something many horror movies attempt, but this one leans more into it. The movie stars Mammootty as a ghost hunter and marks the directorial debut of Rekhachithram’s Jofin T. Chacko. The plot revolves around an orphan girl who’s attached to her school teacher and infrequently wanders away from the orphanage. She’s generally quiet and withdrawn and appears disturbed. But are her behavioral issues rooted in something supernatural? She witnesses something she wasn’t speculated to see. A killer is shipped to silence her, but mysteriously fails. Something, or someone, is protecting her. But what exactly is it?
1. Bramayugam (2024)
Available On: SonyLiv
Bramayugam, one other notable film featuring Mammootty, needs little introduction, especially when you’re barely conversant in Mollywood. With its striking black-and-white visuals and a charming background rating by Christo Xavier, the film creates an immersive, otherworldly atmosphere. While it’s a gripping experience overall, the plot twist might feel a bit predictable. Still, the film unfolds with layers of meaning, revealing that nothing is because it seems on a primary viewing. We’ve already published an in depth evaluation exploring the depths of Bramayugam, so when you’ve seen it once, remember to try this text and consider giving the film a second watch.
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