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Horror TV shows are extremely popular, and with as many releases that come out every year, fans of the genre are inevitably bound to miss a few series, especially those from other parts of the world. The best horror series in general are most appreciated when there are well-crafted scares and gradual amounts of suspension built throughout episodes. Bonus points are awarded by fans of twisted horror tales when shows are intense with their violence and gore.

Part of what makes horror such a beloved genre is the universal feeling of fear. This is why international horror shows are able to garner worldwide success, because no matter the language, all that matters is that audiences are effectively scared. Though horror TV shows can be enjoyed all year round, the approaching end of "spooky season" is the perfect time to binge a horror series from another part of the world, from Mexico to South Korea.

Netflix’s next Italian originals will be pairs of series and feature films from the likes of Stefano Mordini, Alessandro Genovesi and Cristina Comencini.

The projects were unveiled at a See What’s Next event in Rome today, in front of several stars, directors and stars.

Tinny Andreatta, Vice President of Italian Content at Netflix, said the orders showed the streamer remains “committed to our investment in Italy and Italian stories with conviction, continuing our long-term commitment to the country and its creative community.” Netflix opened an Italian office in May last year.

Namely, pics are Cristina Comencini’s Il Treno dei Bambini and Fabbricante di Lacrime from director Alessandro Genovesi. TV shows comprise Storia della mia Famiglia and Adorazione.

Il Treno dei Bambini is based on Viola Ardone’s bestselling novel pf the same name and is billed as as an “epic and poignant film” set in post-war Italy...

Entirely self-produced by the couple through their own company Freeres, this is an intriguing first film, both for the themes it explores and for the rigorous stylistic decision to shoot in 4:3. Ernesto, by the couple composed of Alice De Luca and Giacomo Raffaelli who have just finished post-production on the title in question, might turn out to be next season’s surprise film, after a potential debut at the Venice Film Festival. Entirely self-produced by the two directors via their outfit Freeres, this is an intriguing first work, both for the themes it explores and the uncompromising stylistic choice to shoot in 4:3, in order to “offer up a few fragments of Ernesto’s life, as if the film were a lengthy reworking of the protagonist’s memory”, as the directors explain in their notes. Ernesto (Federico Russo) is an adolescent who wanders through the streets of Rome in search of himself.