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21. Crazyhead
(5/10 stars)Amy and Raquel attempt to navigate their way through the choppy waters of their early twenties whilst simultaneously kicking the ass of some seriously gnarly demons. What could possibly go wrong? more
Top 40 Horror TV Shows on Netflix 2026
Discover the best Horror TV Shows on Netflix, ranked by real community votes. Netflix has established itself as a strong home for atmospheric and high-quality horror series.
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Rankings are based on real user ratings. The more votes a show receives, the more stable its chart position. When you rate shows yourself, your personal recommendations improve too.
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Series Charts: Top 40
(5/10 stars)22. Nightflyers
(9/10 stars)With humankind's future at stake, a group of scientists and a powerful telepath venture into the void aboard a spaceship full of secrets. more
23. Gantz
(7/10 stars)Kurono Kei, a high school freshman, put on airs and thought only about girls. One day, on his way home, he comes across a man who accidentally fell from the train platform. He didn't care for other people, and at first he enjoyed watching this man that was about to die. However, Katou Masaru, w... more
24. House of Anubis
(7/10 stars)The hit series known around the world comes to US television. At an exclusive boarding school in England a girl named Joy goes missing. And taking her place is American named Nina. Patricia, who now has to share a room with Nina thinks Nina has something to do with it. But, there are more secrets to... more
25. Love, Death & Robots
(10/10 stars)A collection of animated short stories that span various genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy. more
26. Paranormal
(0/10 stars)Set in the 1960s, the series, packed with mystery and suspense, depicts the adventures of PARANORMAL leading character Dr. Refaat Ismail, a single hematologist who finds himself faced with a series of supernatural events. more
27. Sterbliche
(0/10 stars)After making a deal with a supernatural figure, two high schoolers emerge with extraordinary powers and join forces to solve a murder. more
28. Zombieverse
(0/10 stars)In Seoul, where a zombie virus outbreak has run amok, who will outwit the undead in the face of challenging quests and come out alive? more
29. Locke & Key
(0/10 stars)After their father's death, three siblings move into a house filled with reality-bending keys that may in fact be connected to their father's murder. more
30. High-Rise Invasion
(0/10 stars)Young Yuri finds herself on top of a skyscraper in a strange world, where she must survive the attacks of masked attackers who seek to kill their prey. more
31. Parasyte: The Grey
(0/10 stars)When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat. more
32. The Grimm Variations
(0/10 stars)Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm stories, this anthology features six fairy tales with a dark twist, exposing the shadowy side of human desire. more
33. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness
(0/10 stars)Years after the horrors Raccoon City, Leon and Claire find themselves consumed by a dark conspiracy when a viral attack ravages the White House. more
34. The Uncanny Counter
(0/10 stars)Noodle shop employees by day and demon hunters by night, the Counters use special abilities to chase down malevolent spirits that prey on humans. more
35. Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
(0/10 stars)Compilation of 20 Junji Ito's famous horror stories. more
36. The Innocents
(0/10 stars)The Innocents is a teenage supernatural love story, which revolves around two teenagers, Harry and June, who run away from their repressive family to be together. After this, they are thrown into a journey of self-discovery, due to the secrets kept by their parents, which test their love. Besides th... more
37. The Promised Neverland
(0/10 stars)A group of the smartest kids at a seemingly perfect orphanage uncover its dark truth when they break a rule to never leave the orphanage grounds. Once the truth is discovered, they begin to plan an escape to save all of the children. more
38. Red Rose
(0/10 stars)It's not just your battery that could die... In a long, hot, post-exam summer, friends are seduced by the dark power of the sinister Red Rose app. more
39. Chambers
(0/10 stars)A woman survives a heart transplant and begins to develop different personality traits. more
40. Castlevania: Nocturne
(0/10 stars)The new series shifts the action from 15th century Wallachia to 18th century France during the revolution. more
Why these charts are worth it
Horror TV shows work differently from horror films. The longer runtime forces the genre to deliver more than shock moments – they must sustain atmosphere, character and threat across multiple episodes. The strongest horror series treat that as an advantage: they build slowly, let the danger grow and give characters time before putting them at risk. That is the difference between cheap fright entertainment and series that actually stay with you.
The genre is broader than its reputation: supernatural horror, psychological horror, creature feature series, gothic drama, folk horror and socially critical horror series that use their monsters as metaphor all fall under the label. What tends to rank highest in the community are series with more than one layer. Use the runtime filter to find horror series with short episodes – a format that works particularly well for late-night viewing.
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Beyond horror TV shows, fans of the genre often appreciate thriller or mystery series for their similarly dark and tense atmosphere.
FAQ
What are the best Horror TV Shows?
The top Horror TV Shows are ranked by real community votes. The more ratings a show has, the more stable its position.
Where can I stream Horror TV Shows?
Use the streaming filter to see which Horror TV Shows are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max and more.
How are the Horror TV Shows rankings created?
Rankings are based on real user ratings. The more votes a series receives, the more stable its chart position.