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A List of 326 Anthology TV Series of Horror/Mystey/“Monster of the Week"/Sci-Fi/Ghosts/Fantasy/Fairy Tales/Suspense/Murder/Horror Movie Hosts, etc)

by bcsterrett • Created 12 years ago • Modified 6 days ago
TV shows similar/in relation to the original 1959 Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock Presents, where for the most part, each episode is a stand alone story. TV shows are included even if the episodes were actual full-length movies.
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  • Lon Chaney Jr. in 13 Demon Street (1959)

    1. 13 Demon Street

    1959–196013 epsTV Series
    6.1 (105)
    "13 Demon Street" was a horror anthology series, set at decaying 13 Demon Street where the host, an unnerving Lon Chaney Jr., opened and closed each episode.
    StarsLon Chaney Jr.Charles NolteLorri Scott
    Available from Something Weird Video.
  • Neil Gaiman and Malena Teves in 13 Nights of Fright with Neil Gaiman (2004)

    2. 13 Nights of Fright with Neil Gaiman

    2004– TV Series
    7.9 (13)
    Each night, Neil presents a different horror movie classic. In addition the viewing audience who watch each night would discover a secret clue that will unlock a hidden page on the website giving them access to 13 exclusive interviews.
    StarsNeil GaimanMalena Teves
  • Acri Creature Feature (1969)

    4. Acri Creature Feature

    1969–2003487 epsTV Series
    9.1 (17)
    "Acri Creature Feature" was a hosted horror movie show with Chuck Acri, screened on WQAD-TV in the quad cities and syndicated throughout Illinois. It ran from 1969 till 1976, with revival seasons in 1981 and 2003.
    StarsChuck AcriGeorge SedlackKen Gibson
  • Alfred Hitchcock in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)

    5. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

    1962–196593 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (5.6K)
    A continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the master of suspense and mystery, Alfred Hitchcock.
    StarsAlfred HitchcockHinton PopeJimmy Joyce
  • Alfred Hitchcock in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

    6. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    1955–1962268 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (20K)
    Stories of terror, horror and suspense presented by Alfred Hitchcock.
    StarsAlfred HitchcockHarry TylerLillian O'Malley
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)

    7. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    1985–198977 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.7 (3.5K)
    Updated remakes of classic stories from Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962), originally produced by the Master of Suspense. His original opening bits are colorized for re-use here.
    StarsBernard BehrensCynthia BelliveauDavid B. Nichols
  • Kevin Costner, Harvey Keitel, Charlie Sheen, Christopher Lloyd, and John Lithgow in Amazing Stories (1985)

    8. Amazing Stories

    1985–198745 epsPG-13TV Series
    7.4 (6.8K)
    Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
    CreatorsJoshua BrandJohn FalseySteven SpielbergStarsCharles DurningDouglas SealeSharon Spelman
  • Amazing Stories (2020)

    9. Amazing Stories

    20205 epsTV-PGTV Series
    6.3 (7.7K)
    Reimagining the anthology from visionary Steven Spielberg, "Amazing Stories," executive produced by Spielberg, will transport the audience to worlds of wonder through the lens of today's most imaginative filmmakers, directors, and writers.
    CreatorsAdam HorowitzEdward KitsisStarsDylan O'BrienRobert ForsterAustin Stowell
  • Emma Roberts in American Horror Story (2011)

    10. American Horror Story

    2011– 133 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.9 (356K)
    An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.
    CreatorsBrad FalchukRyan MurphyHalley FeifferStarsLady GagaKathy BatesAngela Bassett
  • Jake Johnston in America's Urban Legends (2016)

    11. America's Urban Legends

    2016– 7 epsTV Series
    A series of creepy and bone chilling anthology short films.
    StarsJake JohnstonLuke McCormack
  • Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990)

    12. Are You Afraid of the Dark?

    1990–200091 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.2 (17K)
    A group of teenagers meet in the woods, and tell scary stories.
    CreatorsD.J. MacHaleNed KandelStarsRoss HullDaniel DeSantoRaine Pare-Coull
  • Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960)

    13. Armchair Mystery Theatre

    1960–196534 epsTV Series
    6.9 (26)
    Armchair Mystery Theatre is a 60-minute United Kingdom television anthology mystery series. Thirty-four episodes aired from 1960-65. It was hosted by Donald Pleasence and produced by Leonard White.
    StarsDonald PleasenceIan HendryThomas Heathcote
  • Armchair Thriller (1978)

    14. Armchair Thriller

    1978–198155 epsTV Series
    7.3 (287)
    Suspense and mystery-themed anthology series.
    CreatorAndrew BrownStarsFrank DuncanJames BolamMaria Aitken
  • Roland Barnes in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest (1959)

    15. Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest

    1959– 2 epsTV Series
    "Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest" was a hosted horror movie show with Roland Barnes as "Deadly Earnest" on TVW-7 Perth between 1959 to 1960.
    StarRoland Barnes
  • Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest (1966)

    16. Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest

    1966–1972198 epsTV Series
    5.9 (13)
    "Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest" was a hosted horror movie show with Ian Bannerman as "Deadly Earnest" screened on TEN-10 Sydney between 22 July 1966 until 8 August 1970.
    StarsIan BannermanPhilip PrideauxPeter Sheehan
  • Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest (1967)

    17. Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest

    1967–1978382 epsTV Series
    5.8 (18)
    "Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest" was a hosted horror movie show with Hedley Cullen as Deadly Earnest on SAS-10 Adelaide 1967-1974, and 1975.
    StarsHedley CullenGloria Bretag
  • Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest (1967)

    18. Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest

    1967–1973192 epsTV Series
    6.4 (16)
    "Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest" was a hosted horror movie show with Ralph Baker as "Deadly Earnest" screened on ATV-0 between 20 October 1967 until 2 February 1973.
    StarsRalph BakerConstance TowersSean McClory
  • Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest (1967)

    19. Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest

    1967–196849 epsTV Series
    "Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest" was a hosted horror movie show with Shane Porteous as "Deadly Earnest"; screening on Tuesday nights on TVQ-0 Brisbane between 14 March 1967 until 13 February 1968.
    StarShane Porteous
  • Ayakashi - Samurai Horror Tales (2006)

    20. Ayakashi - Samurai Horror Tales

    200611 epsTV Mini Series
    7.2 (763)
    Made up of three stories: "Yotsuya Ghost Story", an adaptation of the classic Japanese ghost story; "Goddess of the Dark Tower", and Goblin Cat.
    StarsKozue KamadaEiji TakemotoSam Vincent
  • BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)

    21. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre

    1950–1959521 epsTV Series
    7.2 (213)
    Series of television plays performed live.
    StarsRichard CaldicotGeorge WoodbridgeRobert Brown
    Includes stories like the yeti episode "The Creature"
  • Beasts (1976)

    22. Beasts

    19766 epsTV Mini Series
    7.3 (315)
    An anthology series concerning bestial horror, created by Nigel Kneale.
    StarsPamela MoiseiwitschJane WymarkMartin Shaw
  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997)

    23. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

    1997–202463 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.9 (5.8K)
    Five mysterious stories are shown in which people meet strange or unexplainable events. The viewer is invited to decide if the stories are fact or fiction.
    CreatorLynn LehmannStarsJonathan FrakesDon LaFontaineCampbell Lane
  • Black Mirror (2011)

    24. Black Mirror

    2011– 33 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.7 (703K)
    Featuring stand-alone dramas -- sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia -- "Black Mirror" is a contemporary reworking of "The Twilight Zone" with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.
    CreatorCharlie BrookerStarsAnjana VasanCristin MiliotiJimmi Simpson
    Too dark, negative and sharp for my taste. I stopped watching personally.
  • The Black Spider (1951)

    25. The Black Spider

    1951–195429 epsTV Series
    From 2 April 1954 to 29 October 1954 on Channel 7, WXYZ-TV Detroit, Michigan; Edwin Immerman was "The Black Spider" on the series of the same name; presenting hair-raising movies.
    StarErv Immerman
    Evidence shows that this series was on the air at least by 1951. Possibly goes back to 1950. Another pre-Vampira horror movie TV host.
  • Bone Chillers (1996)

    26. Bone Chillers

    199613 epsTV Series
    7.2 (218)
    The spooky, sometimes even funny, misadventures of a gang of schoolchildren who encounter any number of strange happenings in their school and hometown.
    CreatorAdam RifkinStarsEsteban PowellLinda CardelliniTrey Alexander

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