ZEE5 teases the return of the iconic 'Zee Horror Show'
The iconic 1990s television series, Zee Horror Show, is reportedly set to be rebooted on ZEE5. The announcement on Sunday evening added to the growing list of iconic Hindi shows like CID and Fauji making a comeback. "Taiyaar ho jaiye, kyunki yeh darr ka anjaam nahi, shuruaat hai! ZEE Horror Show - jald hi aa raha hai ZEE5 par bilkul free," wrote the streamer on social media with a 15-second teaser.
Check the announcement teaser here
'Zee Horror Show's legacy in Indian television
Zee Horror Show, which aired on Zee TV from 1993 to 2001, was a pioneer in the Indian horror genre. With over 350 episodes, it became one of the most loved and longest-running weekly shows of the '90s. The show was produced by the famed Ramsay Brothers, the pioneers of Indian horror films who enthralled audiences with stories about ghostly apparitions, haunted mansions, and dark secrets lurking in the shadows.
Anthology series format and memorable elements
Zee Horror Show was an anthology series, with every episode telling a standalone story revolving around ghosts, haunted, creepy houses, vengeful spirits, or cursed objects. It opened with a signature title sequence accompanied by ominous music by Ajit Singh and Uttam Singh. The first episode, titled Dastak, aired on August 9, 1993, and starred Pankaj Dheer, Shagufta Ali, and Archana Puran Singh. The last episode starred Rohit Roy and Deepshikha Nagpal and was aired in 2001.
