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10 Malayalam Horror Movies That Will Give You Nightmares

Published on July 01, 2025

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10 Malayalam Horror Movies That Will Give You Nightmares

Do you think Malayalam cinema is all about realistic performance, slice-of-life stories and heartwarming tales? We would say, think again! With gripping storytelling, high-impact performances, and haunting visuals, Malayalam cinema has paved its way into the horror genre, offering a cinematic experience that is absolutely unforgettable.

If you are ready to test your courage and embrace the thrills of watching Malayalam horror movies, we have curated a list of the best horror movies in Malayalam that promise sleepless nights, edge-of-the-seat moments, and a thrilling experience like never before. This blog will walk you through some of the top Malayalam horror movies and everything you need to know to upgrade your Vi’s Prepaid and Postpaid plans, offering OTT subscriptions at no extra cost.

Vadakkan

Mysterious and gripping, Vadakkan is a story about how a paranormal investigator solves a series of mysterious deaths that occurred during a reality TV show. The movie takes an interesting twist when the investigator ends up confronting an entity from a Dravidian cult practice. Watch this movie with Amazon Prime Subscription.

The Priest

A supernatural thriller that will keep you hooked till the very last minute. The Priest revolves around a police officer and a priest, trying to solve a set of mysterious suicides happening across the state, only to get trapped in more darker secrets. The Priest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Vichithram

What happens when moving to your ancestral house becomes the most eerie and haunting experience of your life? That is exactly what happens with Jasmine and her seven sons. Trapped in bizarre events after moving to their ancestral home, the story gets interesting to watch as the mystery slowly unfolds. Watch Vichithram on Amazon Prime Video today.

Kumari

Arranged marriage is scary, what if he turns out to be someone with a twisted mindset, who can do anything to preserve his tradition? Kumari, a young woman, is married in an arranged marriage set up and sent far away from her home, only to end up in a cursed village where villagers sacrifice their lives to preserve their tradition. To know what happens next, watch Kumari with Netflix Subscription.

Churuli

Two undercover police officers enter a village in search of a wanted criminal, only to get stuck in a time loop where they lose track of time and wonder how many days have passed since they stepped into the village. This horror thriller will keep you hooked to your screens and is available to stream with SonyLIV Subscription.

Vamanan

A psycho-horror thriller, Vamanan is a gripping story about the survival of man and his family in a hill station where he works as a homestay manager. This gripping and edge-of-the-seat horror movie is available to stream on Manorama and Amazon Prime Video.

Irul

After a sudden car breakdown in the middle of the road, a couple is forced to seek shelter at a nearby house. But as the night unfolds, they begin to suspect the owner of the house and realise that the mysterious homeowner is hiding a dark secret, and there is a killer among them. Irul is available to stream on Netflix.

Rorschach

Luke Anthony, a man with a mission to find his missing wife, enters a village. The story gets more twisted as he encounters the Balan family, and villagers start suspecting his activities. This Malayalam horror is available to stream with JioHotstar Subscription.

Ezra

Like any other newly married couple, Rajan and Priya are excited to start their new journey filled with love and compassion. But, their life takes a dramatic turn when a simple purchase of an antique Jewish box with a malicious spirit possesses Priya. Will Rajan be able to save his wife? Or will he end up losing the battle to a malicious spirit? To find answers, watch Ezra today on Amazon Prime Video.

Phoenix

When John and his family decide to relocate to a faraway island village with the hope of rebuilding their lives, they are met with unexplainable, horrific events, turning their world upside down. This movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Stream Best of Malayalam Horror Movies Online with Vi

Are you ready to get spooked from the comfort of your home? With Vi’s high-speed internet and cost-effective data plans with OTT subscription, you can enjoy the best of the Malayalam horror cinematic world in just one click. Here are some of our best Vi Prepaid and Postpaid plans to help you seamlessly stream your favourite Malayalam horror movie online, anytime:

Prepaid:

Price	Validity	Benefits
₹ 795	56 Days	- 3GB/Day - Truly Unlimited Calls - 100 SMS/Day - 60 days access to ViMTV. - Half Day Unlimited Data (12 midnight-12 noon unlimited data) - Weekend Data Rollover - 2GB Backup Data (Data Delights)
₹ 994	84 Days	- 2GB/Day - Truly Unlimited Calls - 100 SMS/Day - 3 months of JioHotstar subscription - Half Day Unlimited Data (12 midnight-12 noon unlimited data) - Weekend Data Rollover - 2GB Backup Data (Data Delights)
₹ 996	84 Days	- 2GB/Day - Truly Unlimited Calls - 100 SMS/Day - 90 days Subscription to Amazon Prime LITE - Half Day Unlimited Data (12 midnight-12 noon) - Weekend Data Rollover - 2GB Backup Data (Data Delights)
₹ 1198	70 Days	- 2GB/Day - Truly Unlimited Calls - 100 SMS/Day - Netflix Basic Subscription (TV+Mobile) for 70 days - Half Day Unlimited Data (12 midnight-12 noon unlimited data) - Weekend Data Rollover - 2GB Backup Data (Data Delights)
₹ 1599	84 days	- 2.5 GB/Day - Truly Unlimited Calls - 100 SMS/Day - Netflix Basic Subscription (TV+Mobile) for 84 days - Half Day Unlimited Data (12 midnight-12 noon unlimited data) - Weekend Data Rollover - 2GB Backup Data (Data Delights)
₹ 3699	365 Days	- 2GB/Day - Truly Unlimited Calls - 100 SMS/Day - 1 year Subscription to JioHotstar Mobile. - Half Day Unlimited Data (12 midnight-12 noon) - Weekend Data Rollover - 2GB Backup Data (Data Delights)
₹ 3799	365 Days	- 2GB/Day - Truly Unlimited Calls - 100 SMS/Day - 1 year Subscription to Amazon Prime LITE - Half Day Unlimited Data (12 midnight-12 noon) - Weekend Data Rollover - 2GB Backup Data (Data Delights)

Subscribers using our prepaid services in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, North East, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh circles will be able to access Unlimited Data all day, every day with our Non-Stop Superhero plans.

Postpaid:

Price	Validity	Benefits
₹451 (Vi Max 451)	Monthly	- 50GB with 200GB Monthly Rollover - Unlimited Night Data (12 Midnight to 6 AM) - Unlimited Calls - 3000 SMS/Month - Vi Games: Play Esports, Multiplayer games & more for free on Vi App - Choose any 1 free from below: - Vi Movies & TV: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) - JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription - Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription - Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹551 (Vi Max 551)	Monthly	- 90GB with 200GB Monthly Rollover - 3000 SMS/Month -Unlimited Calls -Unlimited Night Data (12 Midnight to 6 AM) - Vi Games: Play Esports, Multiplayer games & more for free on Vi App - Choose any 2 free from below: - Vi Movies & TV: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) - Amazon Prime: 6-months trial with paid yearly auto-renewal - JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription - Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription - SwiggyOne: 1-year access (two coupons of SwiggyOne quarterly membership) - EazyDiner: 1-year access (two coupons of EazyDiner quarterly membership) - Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹751 (Vi Max 751)	Monthly	- 150GB with 200GB Monthly Rollover -Unlimited Night Data (12 Midnight to 6 AM) - 3000 SMS/Month -Unlimited calls - Vi Games: Play Esports, Multiplayer games & more for free on Vi App - Choose any 3 free from below: - Vi Movies & TV: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) - Amazon Prime: 6-month trial with paid yearly auto-renewal - JioHotstar: 1-year TV+Mobile subscription - Sony LIV: 360 days TV+Mobile subscription - SwiggyOne: 1-year access (two coupons of SwiggyOne quarterly membership) - EazyDiner: 1-year access (two coupons of EazyDiner quarterly membership) - Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹1201 (REDX 1201)	Monthly (6-month lock-in)	- Unlimited Data, Unlimited calls - 3000 SMS/Month - Lock-in period: 6 months - Additional benefits: - International Roaming: 7-day i-RoamFree pack (worth ₹2999) - Airport Lounge Access: 4 times per year (Domestic & International) - Vi Games: Play Esports, Multiplayer games & more for free on Vi App - Fully loaded with benefits: - Netflix Basic Plan: Watch on 1 device (auto-renewing at no extra cost) - Amazon Prime: 6-months trial with paid yearly auto renewal - JioHotstar: 1-year TV+Mobile subscription - Sony LIV: 360 days of TV+Mobile subscription - SwiggyOne: 1-year access (two coupons of SwiggyOne quarterly membership) - Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover

Besides the aforementioned, we also have Postpaid family plans that are meant for family usage, and they start from INR 701 per month. Subscribers using our postpaid services in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, North East, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh circles will be able to access Unlimited Data with the aforementioned plans.

Want to take your horror movie experience to the next level? It’s easy, simply switch to Vi’s high-speed and reliable prepaid and postpaid data plans. With seamless connectivity and uninterrupted streaming, you can enjoy every spine-chilling moment without any buffering breaks.

Grab your popcorn, turn the light off, boost device volume, and maybe a blanket too, and get ready to for a horror movie marathon that you won’t forget very easily.

If you enjoyed this read, there's more where that came from! Whether you're in the mood for a good scare with the best horror movies that will scare the daylight out of you or some spine-chilling Tamil horror movies that will give you nightmares, we’ve got you covered. Or maybe you’d rather lighten the mood? Check out these Malayalam comedy movies that will tickle your funny bone! or cozy up with 10 Malayalam romantic movies to watch for a heartwarming movie night.

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