10 exciting thriller movies turning out in 2020
Horror films are genuinely no longer anybody’s cup of tea, be it the viewers or the filmmakers, for that rely. Eliciting fear from the spectator is a skill not many movie-makers have a command over. But, we’re seeing bollywood venturing into this style in full swing to give the audiences a few desi flavour of fright. With the first month coming to an end, the relaxation of the 12 months looks pretty exciting (and frightening) and full of many promising films, mainly in the spooky class. Thankfully, we’re here to make your life less complicated with this list of horror movies coming out this year. Mark your calendars now!
Here are 10 horror movies coming out this year:
1. Bhoot: Part 1
Based on a true incident in Mumbai where a couple found themselves on an abandoned ship lying static on a beach, this thriller will give us a horror film debut from Vicky Kaushal starring alongside Bhumi Pednekar. And yes, the ‘part one’ does mean that this one’s going to be a franchise.
Release date: February 21, 2020
2. Roohi Afzana
This comedy-horror film that tells the story of a ghost who abducts brides on their honeymoons. It will be directed by Hardik Mehta, starring (one comedy-horror film old) Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor.
Release date: April 17, 2020
3. Laxxmi Bomb
With a much-anticipated Eid release, Laxxmi Bomb shall be Raghava Lawrence’s Bollywood directorial debut. Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani will be starring in the film. Based on a Tamil comedy horror movie, this flick tells the story of ghosts looking for vengeance for their murders.
Release date: June 5, 2020
4. Bhool Bhulaiyya 2
Sequel to the hit horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiya, the movie, directed by Anees Bazmee stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and Tabu in lead roles.
Release date: July 31, 2020
5. Stree 2
Second instalment of the commercially and critically acclaimed blockbuster, Stree 2 will see a return of the lead actors Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor as well as the writers and going by the first film, a return of your laughter, too.
Release date: 2020
6. Nishabdham
The upcoming Hollywood crossover thriller film, which was set to release this month but postponed due to post-production requirements, is directed by Hemant Madhukar, featuring Anushka Shetty, Madhavan, Anjali, Michael Madsen.
Release date: January 31, 2020
7. Chehre
This mystery thriller, directed by Rumi Jaffrey, will feature the never-before-seen duo of Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Haashmi in lead roles of a lawyer and a business tycoon respectively.
Release date: April 24, 2020
8. Bulbul
With this period-drama horror film, we’ll see Anushka Sharma debut in the digital world as a producer.
Release date: 2020 (TBC)
9. Kaali Khuhi
This upcoming film tells the story of a 10-year-old girl who must save a Punjab village reeling from female infanticide.
Release date: 2020 (TBC)