Horror is a genre that was primarily relegated to movies and mini-series, but in recent years, it has made its way onto the small screen in a big way with lots of different shows out there to watch.
In fact, there are probably more horror shows available now than anyone could ever watch. There's even a major streaming service out there called Shudder that is dedicated to horror exclusively.
Sadly, we all only have so much time to watch TV shows, and there's no way to watch everything.
Don't worry! We've sifted through all of the biggest horror TV shows out there to find the best shows that are still actively producing new episodes.
7. Black Summer (2019–2021)
Black Summer was unwilling to let The Walking Dead be the only zombie apocalypse show on the list.
This is another Netflix show, and it's quite different from most zombie shows and movies out there, as it takes place very early in the zombie outbreak.
While most shows tend to focus on a world filled with survivors, Black Summer is all about the characters figuring out what is happening at the same time as the viewer.
6. The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
This Netflix Original might be one of the most intense horror shows out there right now!
The Haunting of Hill House, which is loosely based on the novel of the same name, takes place in two separate timelines, which leads to some interesting flashbacks and storytelling.
The show has received unanimous praise from just about everyone, so it's definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
5. Castle Rock (2018–2019)
Prepare to take a journey to the town of Castle Rock, Maine in this horror anthology series. It's based on the stories of horror mastermind Stephen King, so you know the core of the show is good.
If you're a fan of King's style of story, this show is designed with you in mind. It's only one season in, so there's still time to catch up before the next season!
4. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
If I produced this article a couple of weeks ago, The Walking Dead would probably not have made the cut, as the last season was pretty dreadful.
However, AMC's premiere of the 10th season was actually quite good, and it felt like a return to form for the show.
But even if you only watch the first five or six seasons of the series, it's still worth your time, because the early portion of The Walking Dead are truly great.
3. Creepshow (2019–Present)
Serving as a reboot to the original horror anthology of the same name, Creepshow is still a newcomer to the horror landscape, as only a couple of episodes have released on Shudder so far.
However, if the future episodes are able to achieve the same level of creepiness and campiness as the first two, then it will definitely make grabbing a subscription to Shudder a solid investment!
2. American Horror Story (2011–Present)
Part of what makes FX's American Horror Story so cool is the fact that each season of the show serves as a self-contained story.
So even though the horror show has been on TV since 2011, you could actually start up with the next season and not feel like you missed too much. Add in the fact that the show is genuinely scary, and you have a perfect recipe for horror fans.
1. Stranger Things (2016–Present)
Stranger Things is absolutely beloved by both horror fans and people who aren't particularly enamored by the genre.
This Netflix Original is more or less unanimously well-received, so it's definitely worth sitting down to watch. Three seasons have aired so far, so the commitment required isn't too bad.
Like Horror TV? Try Horror Anime!
Halloween is almost upon us, which means it's the perfect time to kick back and binge-watch something scary! Whether you fancy zombies, ghosts, or something else, there's a show for you.
And if you don't watch anime, you should seriously consider starting. You might think animation couldn't possibly be that scary... but you'd be surprised how terrifying it can be.
Some of the best horror entertainment out right now is in the form of anime. Don't miss out!
