Raaz
राज़
A couple goes for a vacation to the scenic mountains of Ooty to save their crumbling marriage, but the bungalow they are staying at is haunted by a vengeful spirit that holds a secret.
Why it matters
A Bollywood supernatural thriller that blends haunted-house chills with emotional melodrama, Raaz captures early-2000s Indian horror’s push into mainstream cinema.
- Synthesizes classic ghost story tropes with Bollywood song-and-dance, creating a unique tonal mix rare in global horror.
- Features effective use of atmospheric mountain settings and eerie bungalow interiors to build palpable dread.
- For fans of haunted house narratives who want a cultural twist and emotional stakes beyond jump scares.
- Practical effects and makeup lean into traditional ghost aesthetics, grounding the supernatural in tangible unease.
Director
8 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
57
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
