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There’s no denying the abundance of horror movies available to stream. From slashers to cosmic horror, aliens to monsters, there’s a film to watch online right now for just about any horror fan. What if you want to get more invested in a story than is possible over the course of 90 minutes, though? That’s where horror TV comes in.
There are so many spooky TV series that you can watch right this moment. All you’ll need are the right streaming service subscriptions–Netflix, Hulu, CBS All Access, or Shudder–and you’re ready to binge hundreds of horrors of delightfully disturbing horror TV right now.
Take a look below at what the 25 horror TV shows you should consider digging into right now. There’s a wide range, from psychological torment to horror-comedies, with plenty of vampires, zombies, and demons to spare.
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1. Bates Motel
Streaming on: Netflix
This five-season show serves as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s horror classic Psycho. You can watch every episode, seeing the relationship between Norman Bates and his mother get creepier and creepier, on Netflix.
2. The Twilight Zone
Streaming on: CBS All Access and Netflix
The classic horror anthology is back with new episodes on CBS All Access. However, if it’s the original series you want to watch, that’s all available online, as well. You can view the original five seasons on CBS All Access, while Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 5 are on Netflix.
3. Supernatural
Streaming on: Netflix
The longest-running series on The CW–so long that it’s actually older than the network itself–is close to wrapping up its final season. However, the tale of the Winchester brothers taking on all kinds of evil, from demons to ghosts to vampires, and beyond is ready to be streamed on Netflix. The first 14 seasons are available.
4. Ash vs. Evil Dead
Streaming on: Netflix
After his final big screen turn as Ash in 1992’s Army of Darkness, Bruce Campbell returned to the character for three seasons of the hilariously gory and scary Ash vs. Evil Dead. You can watch every episode on Netflix.
5. October Faction
Streaming on: Netflix
Though it was canceled after only one season, if you love monster-hunting, then October Faction is worth checking out. It follows a married couple who chase down and kill a variety of monsters, while also raising a pair of teenage twins in a creepy town. The entire series is available on Netflix.
6. V Wars
Streaming on: Netflix
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill vampire show. V Wars treats vampirism as a viral outbreak and explores how it breaks down society. Sure, The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder is the lead, but this is far from a CW-style vampire show. You can watch it on Netflix.
7. The Strain
Streaming on: Hulu
Speaking of non-traditional vampire shows, FX’s The Strain is one of the best you’ll find. Based on the novels by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the series frames the rise of vampirism as a biological threat and follows a group of survivors as they fight to save some piece of humanity. All seasons are available on Hulu.
8. Castlevania
Streaming on: Netflix
Sure, you know Castlevania as the video game franchise about hunting and killing vampires. However, it’s also one of the goriest and most vicious anime titles you’ll ever watch. All episodes are on Netflix.
9. Santa Clarita Diet
Streaming on: Netflix
Yes, you’ve seen way too many zombie shows, even if you’ve only watched The Walking Dead. Thankfully, Netflix has some options that are outside of the norm in that subgenre. The Santa Clarita Diet, which is about a suburban mom (Drew Barrymore) becoming a zombie is equal parts horrifying and hilarious. All seasons are on Netflix.
10. iZombie
Streaming on: Netflix
There’s also iZombie, which is one of the most clever approaches to the zombie sub-genre on TV. This is a series about finding a way for zombies and the living to coexist peacefully, as the afflicted humans struggle to not only survive, but attain equality. Of course, there’s also plenty of murder, intrigue, and humor. The entire series is on Netflix.
11. Stranger Things
Streaming on: Netflix
Honestly, we don’t need to tell you what Stranger Things is. The 1980s-soaked horror series is one of the biggest TV shows on the planet and all three seasons–thus far– are on Netflix.
12. Scream
Streaming on: Netflix
Yeah, you know the Scream movies. What about the TV show, though? Scream ran for three seasons on MTV and included none of the characters–or even the traditional ghost face mask–from the movie. However, if you’re a slasher fan, this show is worth your time and waiting on Netflix.
13. The Mist
Streaming on: Netflix
Chances are you never watched the one-season adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist that aired on Spike TV. You’re in luck, because it’s on Netflix and is actually a pretty good and spooky show.
14. Daybreak
Streaming on: Netflix
Yet another horror TV show canceled after a single season, Daybreak is a post-apocalyptic comedic drama that follows a Canadian teenager and his ragtag group of friends, including a young pyromaniac, as they try to survive in a world filled with zombies, Amazonian warrior cheerleaders, and jocks. Daybreak might not be the most terrifying show on the list, but it’s certainly entertaining and available on Netflix.
15. Dracula
Streaming on: Netflix
What would a vampire show from the co-creators of BBC’s Sherlock look like? Dracula on Netflix, that’s what. This telling of the classic Dracula story, which hails from Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, features the vampire’s origin and his battles with Van Helsing, among other moments from the character’s lore. The first season is available on Netflix now, with more hopefully coming in the future.
16. Haunted
Streaming on: Netflix
This 12-episode series plays like something of a successor to the spookiest episodes of Unsolved Mysteries. In it, people tell their loved ones about haunted experiences they claim to have witnessed, while dramatic reenactments are shown. How much of it is real? The show will never outright tell you, which is part of the fun. Both seasons are currently on Netflix.
17. Goosebumps
Streaming on: Netflix
If you’re a child of the 1990s, you already know this show. This horror anthology for kids is based on the books by RL Stein and range from silly to surprisingly creepy for the audience it’s aimed at. All episodes are on Netflix.
18. Cursed Films
Streaming on: Shudder
Have you ever heard of the Poltergeist curse? Did you ever read about the horrifying events that unfolded on the set of the Twilight Zone movie? Cursed Films examines the myths, facts, and lore behind several iconic films that have been touched by tragedy. You can watch the first season on Shudder.
19. NOS4A2
Streaming on: Shudder
If you’re looking for yet another kind of vampire show, NOS4A2 is certainly a strange one. In it, a supernaturally gifted woman hunts down a man known as Charlie Manx, who just so happens to feed on the souls of children. This show, based on the novel from Locke & Key co-creator Joe Hill, aired on AMC, but episodes are available to stream on Shudder.
20. Creepshow
Streaming on: Shudder
The horror anthology series is a continuation of the two 1980s films. Each episode contains two mini horror stories, giving you plenty to be creeped out by. Creepshow is a Shudder exclusive.
21. The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs
Streaming on: Shudder
If you love old horror movies and stayed up late watching them on TV when you were younger, chances are you know Joe Bob Briggs. The former host of MonsterVision on TNT brought his love of horror to Shudder, where he presents old scary movies under the banner of The Last Drive-In. Each episode is, essentially, a movie that includes breaks for segments with Briggs and any number of guests he manages to get into his studio. Since its launch, Shudder has also presented a number of specials and continues to host weekly horror movie double features on the service.
22. Channel Zero
Streaming on: Shudder
Channel Zero ran four seasons on Syfy before it was canceled. Each season of the anthology followed a different set of characters in a new story, all of which were absolutely disturbing. All four seasons are on Shudder.
23. American Horror Story
Streaming on: Hulu
Speaking of terrifying horror anthologies, how can we not bring up American Horror Story? The iconic FX series is still going strong, but you can watch all previous seasons–from Murder House to 1984–on Hulu.
24. Todd and the Book of Pure Evil
Streaming on: Shudder
Sometimes you have to laugh, even when you’re scared. That’s where Todd and the Book of Pure Evil comes in. The titular Todd, a high schooler, lives in a small town founded by Satanists and bands together with a group of friends to destroy a dastardly and magical book that grants the wishes of whoever holds it in the worst possible ways. Naturally, that means Todd and his crew have to face off against whoever is wielding it during any given episode. It’s a very scary and very funny show and you can find it on Shudder.
25. The Walking Dead
Streaming on: Netflix
Lastly, there’s the most popular horror show of all time. The Walking Dead has been going on for over a decade and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. If you somehow haven’t seen it yet, strap in for weeks of watching on Netflix.
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