Introduction
The horror genre has gained remarkable popularity in the past few years. Almost two-thirds of the adults between the ages of 30 and 44 either liked or loved the series and movies from the horror genre. Today we present you the top 10 best horror series of all time which are a must-watch if you are into movies and series. Given the increasing popularity of this genre, there are numerous TV series and Web series but we have handpicked a few for our visitors that are worthy of your screams. We have also provided ratings from IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes for convenience.
Our picks for the top 10 best horror series of all time
1. The Walking Dead
Aired: 2010 to 2022
IMDB: 8.1
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Creator: Frank Árpád Darabont
Brief Overview: Rick Grimes a Sheriff Deputy wakes up from a coma and finds that the world is on the verge of ending with the outbreak of a zombie apocalypse. Watch the series to experience the steps taken by him to survive with other people.
Available: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
2. The Haunting of Hill House
Aired: 2018
IMDB: 8.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Creator: Mike Flanagan
Brief Overview: This mini-series offers a bone-chilling tale of siblings who are forced to confront the horrors of their pasts after visiting their old house. Binge-watch this horror masterpiece to venture into the conflicts of the characters with ghosts creeping in their senses.
Available: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango At Home
3. Hannibal
Aired: 2013 to 2015
IMDB: 8.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Creator: Bryan Fuller
Brief Overview: Inspired by true incidents this horror-thriller series offers the story of Will Graham who can empathize with any person including, even psychopaths and serial killers. Witness how the character reacts after learning the dark secret of his partner, Dr. Hannibal Lector.
Available: Amazon Prime Video
4. Supernatural
Aired: 2005 to 2020
IMDB: 8.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Creator: Eric Kripke
Brief Overview: This haunting series presents us with the tale of the Winchester brothers, following the footsteps of their father to hunt monsters, demons, ghosts and other sinister entities. Enjoy the chilling journeys of the brothers, who have no one to trust but each other among the ominous creators.
Available: TNT, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
5. Stranger Things
Aired: 2016 to 2025 (Ongoing)
IMDB: 8.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Creator: Matt and Ross Duffer
Brief Overview: Set in the 1980s, the horror-thriller series revolves around a girl who is secretly experimented with supernatural forces resulting in demonic outcomes. Disclose the mysteries behind the encounters with menacing creators as the story approaches its climax.
Available: Netflix
6. American Horror Story
Aired: 2011 – (Ongoing)
IMDB: 8.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Creator: Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk
Brief Overview: Uncover different aspects of horror with each series of this fiction offering differentiated storylines. Enjoy the rich dark delights as the ideology of the tale is inspired by true atrocities and murders added with human devouring ghosts and creators.
Available: Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
7. Penny Dreadful
Aired: 2014 to 2016
IMDB: 8.2
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Creator: John Logan
Brief Overview: What happens when Victor Frankenstein, a famous scientist unites with a gunslinger to engage in battle with supernatural entities in London? Explore the dark origins offered by this horror psychological thriller series when a girl goes missing due to wicked creators.
Available: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+
8. Bates Motel
Aired: 2013 to 2017
IMDB: 8.1
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Creator: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano
Brief Overview: If you have watched the classic movie Psycho (1998) you should be familiar with the serial killer Norman Bates. This psychological-horror series presents us with the childhood story of Bates which molded him into the serial killer of an innocent fatherless boy.
Available: Amazon Prime Video
9. The Originals
Aired: 2013 to 2018
IMDB: 8.3
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Creator: Julie Plec
Brief Overview: A spin-off of The Vampire Dairies, this drama series promotes the story of the family of the original vampires. The tale includes vampires, werewolves and witches. Explore the supernatural phenomenon when the vampire-werewolf hybrid, Klaus takes action to reclaim his old city.
Available: Amazon Prime Video
10. The Last of Us
Aired: 2023 – (Ongoing)
IMDB: 8.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Creator: Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann
Brief Overview: In a world extensively destroyed by outbreaks and monsters the hope the humanity lies in just a 14-year-old girl. Watch the series that explores the necessary decisions and sacrifices that are made to protect the girl at all costs.
Available: Amazon Prime Video
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