Hey horror fans, are you in the mood for a scary Netflix binge-watch? There is a great selection of scary TV shows that will keep you up at night, from old-fashioned creeps to contemporary frights. Here are ten series that will make you shudder.
This highly regarded miniseries, The Haunting of Hill House (2018), is not for the timid. Following a tragedy, the Crain family—a broken family tormented by visions of their childhood home, Hill House—reunites and is forced to face both their past and the horrors that still lurk within the mansion.
Marianne (2019): A distinct twist is provided by this French horror series. Haunted by the terrifying visions from her childhood, Emma, a horror novelist, finds that they might be more real than she ever imagined. Get ready for tension and shivers down your spine.
Evil (2019-Present): This gripping horror drama series takes a procedural approach to the supernatural. A psychologist and a priest with very different perspectives team up to investigate unexplained phenomena and potential demonic activity.
American Horror Story (2011-Present): An anthology series with a dedicated fan base, each season of American Horror Story features a new, terrifying story with a unique theme and cast. From haunted asylums to creepy cults, there’s a season to satisfy every horror craving.
The Midnight Club (2023-Present): Based on a Christopher Pike novel, this series follows a group of terminally ill teenagers at a hospice who make a pact to tell each other scary stories at midnight. When one of them dies, the remaining members must grapple with the possibility that the pact might have deadly consequences.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023): This miniseries reimagines the classic Edgar Allan Poe tale. Roderick Usher, a man haunted by his family’s history and his own mental decline, invites a young man to his decaying mansion, leading them both down a path of madness and horror.
Black Mirror (2011-Present): This mind-bending anthology series explores the dark side of technology and our ever-increasing dependence on it. Each episode presents a chilling and thought-provoking story that will leave you questioning the future. While not strictly horror, Black Mirror often delves into unsettling and disturbing scenarios.
Hellbound (2021-Present): This South Korean series takes inspiration from religious lore and explores the terrifying arrival of supernatural beings who condemn people to hell. With a gripping plot and social commentary, Hellbound will keep you guessing.
Slasher (2016-Present): This anthology series pays homage to classic slasher films. Each season features a new location, a new group of potential victims, and a masked killer on the loose. It’s perfect for fans of campy horror with a dose of nostalgia.
Archive 81 (2022): This supernatural horror series follows an archivist who takes a job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from a mysterious fire. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a terrifying truth and a web of conspiracies linked to a demonic cult