Horror TV Shows on Netflix 2018

25 Horror TV Shows on Netflix That Will Have You Searching For a Night Light

While Halloween is still months away, we figure there's no better time to start preparing our horror watch list (and brainstorming costume ideas). After all, even Jo-Ann's is starting to sell our favourite spooky home goods. The horror genre continues to thrive on Netflix, and that is in large part thanks to the growing number of scary TV shows joining the ranks on the Netflix homepage. There are classics like The Twilight Zone alongside Netflix original series like Stranger Things and Mindhunter to give countless reasons to sleep with a night light, and for that, we are forever thankful. Here are 25 picks that will terrify you for weeks on end.

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1. Stranger Things

Stranger Things has quickly become one of our favourite TV horror shows, even when it manages to scare the living daylights out of us. If you haven't binge-watched this '80s throwback supernatural show, it should be at the top of your list.

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2. Castlevania

It might be an animated series, but Castlevania pulls no punches when it comes to terror. It follows Dracula as he takes revenge on the town that wrongfully killed his wife.

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3. Scream

Nothing will ever top the original Scream film, but this series starring Willa Fitzgerald, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and John Karna will still show you what true fear is. The classic horror film gets the 21st century treatment with a cyberbullying plot line.

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4. Slasher

Netflix original series Slasher stars Katie McGrath and Jay McLaren in a series about serial killers on the hunt for their next victims. It's a horror anthology series that will have you reaching for your favourite teddy bear.

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5. Hemlock Grove

Hemlock Grove is a horror web television series produced by Eli Roth with three series on Netflix so far. It takes place in the small Pennsylvania town of Hemlock Grove where there is no shortage of evil to prey on residents.

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6. The Returned

Directed by Carlton Cuse, this supernatural drama stars Kevin Alejandro, Agnes Bruckner and India Ennega in the American adaptation of the French original. It tells the story of a town whose departed residents return from the dead.

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7. Residue

A massive explosion destroys a bustling city, and leaves eight survivors in its wake. Those that remain grapple with paranormal activity that cannot be explained in Residue.

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8. Crazyhead

Netflix original Crazyhead has been referred to as the British Buffy, thanks to the main character Raquel who is kicking demon ass and taking names. Raquel must defend her hometown while also navigating the trials and tribulations of early '20s life.

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9. The Rain

Post-apocalyptic drama The Rain is the creepy series you need in your life. After a virus wipes out most of Scandinavia's population, two siblings join a group of young survivors as they wrestle to find safety.

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10. The Originals

We're still devastated that The Originals came to an end this year, but that's all the more reason why you should start watching ASAP. It's a Vampire Diaries spinoff that follows the vampire family to New Orleans where they form an alliance with the local witches.

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11. iZombie

iZombie thankfully has four seasons on Netflix to keep us hooked. It's comedy meets drama in a series about a medical student who becomes a zombie and must eat brains to survive. But, she also has a knack for solving tough crimes.

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12. Santa Clarita Diet

While Santa Clarita Diet is also a comedy, the horror series shares plenty of blood and guts sure to make your stomach turn. When a husband and wife start craving human flesh, they must get to the bottom of the transformation and mystery, while trying to seem normal.

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13. Supernatural

We are so beyond thrilled that we can watch Supernatural on Netflix. Starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, this series follows two brothers as they investigate paranormal and evil activity across the country.

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14. Bates Motel

Created as a modern prequel to terrifying film Psycho, Bates Motel follows Norman Bates and his mother as they open a hotel. We can pretty much say the prize for creepiest mother/son team goes to this duo, played by Vera Farming and Freddie Highmore.

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15. Dark

Dark is a German series that tells the story of a missing child who sends four families on a massive hunt. It's been compared to Stranger Things, so get ready for spine-tingling mystery.

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16. American Horror Story

Thankfully, there are six seasons of American Horror Story on Netflix to keep us thoroughly entertained and traumatized. It stars Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and Jessica Lange to name a few.

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17. Ash Vs. Evil Dead

Get ready for some amazing action sequences in Ash vs. Evil Dead. Demon hunter Ash Williams must come out of retirement to battle a new evil.

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18. Dexter

Our favourite murderer can still be found on Netflix. Dexter has all eight seasons on Netflix, so you can watch the terrifying action unfold for yourself from the very beginning.

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19. The Walking Dead

There are hours of entertainment to be had thanks to the seven seasons of The Walking Dead on Netflix. We must warn you, however, that this show is not for the faint of heart. It stars Andrew Lincoln, Steven Yeun, and Norman Reedus in a zombie thriller.

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20. Black Mirror

Prepare to have your mind ruined thanks to Netflix original series Black Mirror. Each episode takes on a different dark theme. Plus, it's so good one episode was even nominated for an Emmy.

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21. Alias Grace

Fans of The Handmaid's Tale will also enjoy this Netflix original adaptation of Margaret Atwood's other novel. Grace finds herself in the middle of a murder case of which she has no memory.

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22. Mindhunter

Netflix original series Mindhunter centres around FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), as they work with psychologist Wendy Carr to interview and understand the most notorious serial killers. It will make the hairs on your neck stand up.

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23. The Twilight Zone

While you might think The Twilight Zone is old enough that it is no longer scary, we can assure you that this series will still leave you terrified. Hosted by Rod Serling, the anthology series focuses on the supernatural in a way that is nothing short of chilling.

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24. Twin Peaks

Nothing will ever dig its way into your brain like David Lynch's Twin Peaks. A small town is shaken when Laura Palmer is killed, but tracking down the killer will be no easy task.

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25. Between

Canadian science fiction drama Between is a unique horror story about a mysterious disease that kills every resident over 21 years old. As the population continues to dwindle, survivors are quarantined and left to defend themselves.

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