| If you want… | Start here | |--------------|-------------| | A truly terrifying psychological ride | (2018) | | Clever twist horror (low budget, high impact) | Pizza (2012) | | Fun group watch with laughs & jumps | Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014) | | Atmospheric ghost mystery | Aval (2017) or Eeram (2009) | | Found footage done right | Demonte Colony (2015) | | Underrated hidden gem | Andhaghaaram (2020) or Sivi (2007) | | Horror with social themes | Game Over (2019) or Maya (2015) |

Here’s a curated guide to Tamil horror movies, ranging from classic atmospheric thrillers to modern supernatural hits. The list includes key details: year, primary sub-genre, and a brief why-watch note.

Tamil cinema also blends horror into drama ( Iraivi , Naan Kadavul ), but the list above focuses on films where horror is the primary genre or a major pillar. Many are available on streaming platforms like Aha Tamil, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Disney+ Hotstar (availability varies by region).

A rare Tamil slasher film, based on the Hollywood movie Urban Legend , revolving around a campus mystery.