As ‘Tumbbad’ Re-Releases, Here Are Some Dark Fantasy And Horror Movies To Watch Online

There’s a whole cosmos of dark fantasy and horror movies waiting for you. Fantasy films take viewers on an exciting journey away from reality where their imagination runs wild. Recently, a horror fantasy ‘Tumbbad’ made a comeback to theatres. Sohum Shah starrer ‘Tumbbad’, initially released in 2018, was re-released on the big screen on September 13. The story of ‘Tumbbad’ takes place in a Maharashtra hamlet and chronicles the downfall of Vinayak Rao (Sohum Shah) as he gets obsessed with finding a legendary treasure that the monster Hastar is protecting.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best dark fantasy and horror movies now streaming online, guaranteed to hold your attention from start to finish.

Top 7 Dark Fantasy And Horror Movies To Watch Online

Pari
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Dark horror flick ‘Pari’ delves into topics of possession and supernatural horror. The film explores the life of a woman whose troubled history is followed by disturbing happenings, and it stars Anushka Sharma. ‘Pari’ will have you on the edge of your seat with its creepy atmosphere and unnerving story twists.

Others
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

‘The Others’, directed by Alejandro Amenábar, is an excellent example of atmospheric horror. In the dark horror film, Nicole Kidman plays a reclusive mother who lives in a fog-encased palace with her two children who are photosensitive.

Bulbbul
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Where To Watch: Netflix

A disturbing story of love, sorrow, and the supernatural is woven throughout this movie, which takes place in Bengal during the 20th century. The narrative of the enigmatic ‘Bulbbul’ will transport you to a terrifying and fantastical realm where the boundaries between myth and reality begin to melt.

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in my mother’s skin
IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Set in the Philippines during the tail end of WWII, ‘In My Mother’s Skin’ is a historical fantasy film. A little girl’s desperation to heal her sick mother takes her on a terrifying journey. The film’s gloomy tone is fueled by the horrors of war and the hopelessness of civilians, creating an atmosphere of pure fear.

Nightbooks
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
Where To Watch: Netflix

‘Nightbooks’ follows the abduction of a bookworm from Brooklyn, played by Winslow Fegley, by a wicked witch, based on the horror-fantasy book of the same name written by JA White. A young boy Alex finds himself locked in the enchanted flat of a witch in this spellbinding and unsettling film.

Midsommar
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Where To Watch: Apple TV+

‘Midsommar’ follows a heartbroken woman and her companions as they get involved in a frightening midsummer party in a secluded Swedish community. It stands out in the horror genre with its distinctive plot and innovative take on daylight terror.

The Witch
IMDb Rating: 7/10
Where To Watch: Netflix

In the slow-burning horror film ‘The Witch’, which takes place in New England during the 17th century, the themes of religious fanaticism, isolation, and the supernatural are explored. The film generates a very disturbing mood because of its eerie theme.

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