Urmila Matondkar delivers a career-defining performance as the possessed wife, effectively capturing the transition from fear to complete possession.
Generally received a 3/5 or 7/10 from critics who appreciated the attempt but found the execution uneven. 3. Bhooth Bangla (2026) - The Horror-Comedy Bhooth Bangla (2026) - The Horror-Comedy Critics praise
Critics praise it for creating scares in broad daylight and maintaining tension through long silences and low-angle cinematography. It remains a high benchmark for the genre. 2. Bhoot: Part One – The Haunted Ship (2020) Bhoot: Part One – The Haunted Ship (2020)
While it was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of early 2026, critical reviews were mixed. Some found it a "dated, ungainly mess" relying too much on nostalgia. Released in April 2026
In Indian cinema, "Bhoot" (spirit/ghost) is a recurring title for major horror films. Currently, there are three primary films that define this topic, ranging from classic psychological horror to modern horror-comedy. 1. Bhoot (2003) - The Psychological Classic
The most recent addition is a reunion of the legendary director-actor duo . Released in April 2026, it leans heavily into the horror-comedy "masala" genre.
“"The first half did give me a sense of hope... but the second half tarnished whatever was good about the first half. It seems like Singh didn't know how to end the film." — IMDb Review on Bhoot 2020 ” IMDb #Bhoot starts spooky but ends silly. My review: - Facebook