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Great Terrifyingly Creepy, and Eerie TV Series.

by Tish-The-Scorpion • Created 12 years ago • Modified 8 years ago
I consider myself a supernatural/Horror enthusiast, and over the years i have watched alot of creepy shows that eventually would stay with me years after the fact. Here's a list of the ones that haunts me to this day.
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  • Sightings (1991)

    1. Sightings

    1991–1997107 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.2 (266)
    A paranormal investigation involving extraterrestrial visitors, ghosts, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena. Features interviews with eyewitnesses and alleged abductees.
    StarsDale Timothy WhiteCarla WohlPeter James
    The early FOX seasons was absolutely terrifying! great water cooler conversation in high school. The Syndicated seasons were good as well. cryptids, ghosts, haunted houses, conspiracies, UFO's all done in a documentary news format, which gave it a bone chilling authentic feel.
  • Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone (1959)

    2. The Twilight Zone

    1959–1964156 epsTV-PGTV Series
    9.0 (101K)
    Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
    CreatorRod SerlingStarsRod SerlingRobert McCordJay Overholts
    Episodes are creepy to this very day
  • The Twilight Zone (1985)

    3. The Twilight Zone

    1985–198965 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.7 (13K)
    Tales of science fiction, fantasy and the occult.
    CreatorRod SerlingStarsRobin WardCharles AidmanRichard Mulligan
    a great underrated series that was a reboot of the original show. had some great dark memorable episodes.
  • Tales from the Darkside (1983)

    4. Tales from the Darkside

    1983–198890 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.4 (7.3K)
    "Tales from the Darkside" was a horror anthology series where the viewer is taken through ghost stories, science fiction adventures, and creepy, unexplained events.
    StarsPaul SparerCatherine BattistoneJohn Marzilli
    a great series with a very sinister intro, that people remember to this day. the eps was hit or miss, but when it hit, it hit HARD.
  • Monsters (1988)

    5. Monsters

    1988–199072 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.3 (2.2K)
    A horror anthology about a family of monsters watching a different horror story every week on their TV. Each tale is separate, often cautionary with occasional dark humor and irony and features various deadly creatures.
    CreatorsRichard P. RubinsteinMitchell GalinStarsJohn BolgerPamela Dean KellyMichael J. Anderson
    a show similar to Tales but centered around monsters. some eps was cheesy, others was genuinely scary.
  • Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X-Files (1993)

    6. The X-Files

    1993–2018217 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.6 (263K)
    Two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
    CreatorChris CarterStarsDavid DuchovnyGillian AndersonMitch Pileggi
    everything you could want, conspiracies, ghosts, demons, aliens, killer robots, the kitchen sink etc...the first 2 or 3 seasons was unnervingly eerie. paranoia fuel for days!!
  • Lost Tapes (2008)

    7. Lost Tapes

    2008– 35 epsTV-14TV Series
    6.1 (999)
    Explores the possibility of hidden creatures through "found footage" videos and information provided by experts.
    StarsLoren ColemanDallas SantanaJessica Lynch Alfaro
    this is probably polarizing, but i personally found the series to be a effectively creepy show about cryptids.
  • Haunted History (1998)

    8. Haunted History

    1998–200127 epsTV Series
    7.8 (139)
    Stylized historical hauntings presented by striking narration, and featuring period reenactments, interspersed with interviews of local witnesses and eloquent storytellers.
    StarsJohn GloverRichard Cline CunninghamBrian Linden
    who knew a docu-series about hauntings from history could be terrifying.
  • A Haunting (2005)

    9. A Haunting

    2005–2022116 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.9 (3.6K)
    "A Haunting" was a USA paranormal anthology previewing stories told by the victims. Victims tell their terrifying encounters with the paranormal. This show contains narration, frightening re-enactments, and religious content.
    StarsAnthony D. CallAndrew RaganTerry Jernigan
    a discovery channel show that recounted people's ghost stories with great executed re-enactments. one ep was even turned into a film "a haunting in Connecticut".
  • History's Mysteries (1998)

    10. History's Mysteries

    1998–2011289 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.9 (258)
    Explore the stories, events, legends and myths that have incited debate throughout the ages.
    StarsDavid AckroydArthur KentChristopher Chacon
    creepy look at past mysteries throughout history.
  • Robert Stack in Unsolved Mysteries (1987)

    11. Unsolved Mysteries

    1987–2010608 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.3 (7K)
    Combines dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates, to tell stories of real mysteries, from human to the supernatural.
    CreatorsJohn CosgroveTerry Dunn MeurerStarsRobert StackDennis FarinaKeely Shaye Brosnan
    Robert stack was a cold stoic host of this tv program. if you view america's most wanted as being analogous to a gritty true crime novel than, unsolved mysteries was a creepy neo-noir Gothic crime novel. except there's also reports on the unexplained, ufo's, ghosts etc. the fact that these were based on actual crimes made the show even more disturbing.
  • Masters of Horror (2005)

    12. Masters of Horror

    2005–200726 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.4 (14K)
    Genre veteran Mick Garris has amassed some of the greatest horror film writers and directors to bring to you the anthology series.
    CreatorMick GarrisStarsKaren Elizabeth AustinJ. Winston CarrollMiho Ninagawa
    a great anthology series directed by the genre's top respected directors.
  • The Outer Limits (1995)

    13. The Outer Limits

    1995–2002152 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.7 (14K)
    "The Outer Limits" is a science fiction anthology series, with Kevin Conway providing the voice of "Control Voice".
    CreatorLeslie StevensStarsKevin ConwayAlex DiakunEric Schneider
    a great reboot of the original show, where some episodes had continuity with others.
  • Page Fletcher in The Hitchhiker (1983)

    14. The Hitchhiker

    1983–199185 epsTV-MATV Series
    6.7 (2K)
    A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
    CreatorsLewis CheslerRiff MarkowitzRichard RothsteinStarsPage FletcherNicholas CampbellVincent Grass
    in the style of Rod Serling or Alfred Hitchcock. Occasional stories involved supernatural forces, but most plot twists stemmed only from the dark side of the human spirit.
  • Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)

    15. Friday the 13th: The Series

    1987–199072 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.6 (4.4K)
    Two young antique store owners must recover cursed antiques.
    CreatorsFrank Mancuso Jr.Larry B. WilliamsStarsLouise RobeyChris WigginsJohn D. LeMay
    a great show about cursed antiques..
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989)

    16. Tales from the Crypt

    1989–199693 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.0 (28K)
    "Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.
    CreatorSteven DoddStarsJohn KassirRoy BrocksmithMiguel Ferrer
    hit or miss but there have been some great creepy eps.
  • Andrew Lincoln in The Walking Dead (2010)

    17. The Walking Dead

    2010–2022177 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.1 (1.1M)
    Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.
    CreatorFrank DarabontStarsAndrew LincolnNorman ReedusMelissa McBride
    first and foremost i love the comic series, but the show doesn't quite reach the book's level. especially with the characterization of the female leads. but even so it's still an effective creepy survival horror zombie drama.
  • Lucas Black, Gary Cole, and Paige Turco in American Gothic (1995)

    18. American Gothic

    1995–199826 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.1 (5.1K)
    A quiet, seemingly-quaint small town is ruled over by its charming yet evil sheriff who uses his demonic powers to remove anyone who dares to stand in his way. The only one he fears is a young boy he fathered through rape.
    CreatorShaun CassidyStarsGary ColeLucas BlackPaige Turco
    a good bone chilling southern Gothic series
  • Paranormal Witness (2011)

    19. Paranormal Witness

    2011–201664 epsTV Series
    7.7 (2.9K)
    A true horror documentary series which brings to life the stories of people who have lived through paranormal experiences that defy explanation.
    StarsGillian EnglishFrances TownendDaniel Cannis
    another show where people recounts their scary ghost stories with great well done re-enactments. show turned out to be far better than what i thought it would be.
  • Emma Roberts in American Horror Story (2011)

    20. American Horror Story

    2011– 133 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.9 (355K)
    An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.
    CreatorsBrad FalchukRyan MurphyHalley FeifferStarsLady GagaKathy BatesAngela Bassett
    a disturbing tv show about a family unraveling within a house they don't know is haunted. the show later became an anthology series that centers on different characters and locations starting with it's second season.
  • Freddy's Nightmares (1988)

    21. Freddy's Nightmares

    1988–199044 epsTV-14TV Series
    6.2 (3.7K)
    "Freddy's Nightmares" was a 1988 horror anthology series with "Freddy", the dream serial killer, hosting stories set in Springwood, USA.
    CreatorsWes CravenJeff FreilichStarsRobert EnglundMary CrosbyTodd Allen
    a great underrated series that show that springwood has alot of dark secrets besides Freddy.
  • Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki in Supernatural (2005)

    22. Supernatural

    2005–2020327 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.4 (512K)
    Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.
    CreatorEric KripkeStarsJared PadaleckiJensen AcklesJim Beaver
    a very dark cynically bleak show about 2 brothers traveling the country hunting demons and monsters. the show also shows the strain it puts on them personally. the first 2 seasons are especially good.
  • The River (2012)

    23. The River

    20128 epsTV-14TV Series
    6.8 (17K)
    The crew of a research vessel are on a quest to find a missing TV explorer in the Amazon.
    CreatorsOren PeliMichael R. PerryStarsBruce GreenwoodJoe AndersonLeslie Hope
    a show that proved good even if it's run was tragically short. for one you can't sit there and tell me the doll faced monkey shot wasn't creepy!!
  • Chuck Connors, Lance LeGault, and John J. York in Werewolf (1987)

    24. Werewolf

    1987–198829 epsTV Series
    7.8 (1.2K)
    Grad student Eric Cord becomes infected with lycanthropy after his friend turns into a werewolf and attacks him. Now, Eric and his girlfriend are after the monster that infected his friend, and a tough cowboy bounty hunter pursues Eric.
    CreatorFrank LupoStarsJohn J. YorkLance LeGaultChuck Connors
    Think the incredible hulk tv show meets the howling. Chuck Connors made a GREAT creepy recurring villain.
  • Infested! (2011)

    25. Infested!

    2011– 17 epsTV Series
    7.5 (124)
    The true stories of people whose homes were infested by animals ranging from ants and spiders to raccoons and snakes are told through reenactments, with the victims themselves participating.
    StarsEric MeyersHeath HudsonUga Carlini
    your skin will crawl....

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