Top 25 must-see horror and supernatural series
Whether through mysticism, science fiction, or folklore, they all share the same essence: confronting what we don't want to see. Because in the end, beyond the monsters and shadows, horror stories speak of us… and of what we fear being… discover them in these series.
Midnight Mass (2021, USA)
An isolated village experiences miracles and supernatural events after the arrival of a mysterious priest, where faith and terror intertwine.
30 coins (2020–2023, Spain)
An exorcist and war veteran battles demonic forces while investigating the mystery of 30 coins that possess a dark power.
Marianne (2019, France)
A famous horror writer returns to her hometown and discovers that the monsters in her books are real and threaten everyone around her.
The X-Files (1993–2018, USA)
Agents Mulder and Scully investigate paranormal cases and government conspiracies, where the inexplicable is mixed with terror and mystery.
Sweet Home (2020–2023, South Korea)
In an isolated building, residents are trapped as strange mutations turn people into monsters that reflect their darkest desires.
The Guest (2018, South Korea)
A priest, a detective, and a medium join forces to hunt an ancient demon that possesses people and drives them to murder. Exorcist horror with police procedural elements.
Ju-On: Origins (2020, Japan)
Inspired by The Grudge, this series explores the origins of the vengeful spirit and the tragedies that trigger the curse in different generations.
Ghost (2023, Thailand)
Intertwined urban tales about modern ghosts and curses emerging in Bangkok. Dark humor and supernatural horror combined with social commentary.
Re:Mind (2017, Japan)
Eleven students wake up chained to a banquet table with no idea why. As memories resurface, the psychological terror intensifies.
Goedam (2020, South Korea)
An anthology series of micro-episodes based on Korean urban legends. Short, intense, and full of scares reminiscent of... an eastern Creepypasta or Twilight Zone.
Folklore (2018–2021, Singapore / Multinational Asia)
Each episode, directed by a filmmaker from a different country (Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Singapore), presents a horror story inspired by local myths.
Tales of the Unusual (2012–2016, Japan)
An anthology series of supernatural tales, each with a twist ending. From curses to ghosts, it combines traditional Japanese storytelling with modern psychological horror.
File 81 (2022, USA)
An archivist of old videos finds himself caught up in a supernatural mystery while reconstructing recordings from a cursed building.
Chucky (2019–2025, USA)
The iconic killer doll returns to sow terror, as young people and adults face its ruthless and bloody revenge.
Curon (2020, Italy)
A woman returns to her hometown with her children and discovers dark and supernatural secrets related to her family and the local lake.
Slasher (2016–2023, Canada)
Each season features a different killer who terrorizes a group of people, combining mystery, violence, and unexpected twists.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018, USA)
A family confronts the traumas of their past as the ghosts of their old mansion return to haunt them with psychological and supernatural terror.
Monsters of Krakow (2022, Poland)
A group of researchers confronts supernatural creatures that threaten the city of Krakow, mixing folklore, horror, and modern suspense.
Lovecraft Territory (2020, USA)
In the 1950s, a young African American explores the occult and the supernatural in the United States, facing monsters inspired by the work of HP Lovecraft and the racism of the time.
The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020, USA)
A spiritual sequel to The Haunting of Hill House, centered on a governess who takes care of two children in an English mansion where the ghosts of the past do not rest.
The Outsider (2020, USA)
Based on the novel by Stephen King, it follows the investigation of an inexplicable crime that reveals a supernatural presence impossible to stop.
Penny Dreadful (2014–2016, UK/USA)
It combines classic figures of gothic horror — Dracula, Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, Dr. Jekyll, Witches and Werewolves — in a dark story set in Victorian London.
Evil (2019–2024, USA)
A forensic psychologist, a priest, and a technician investigate miracles, possessions, and crimes that defy logic, blending supernatural horror and science.
From (2022–2025, USA)
The inhabitants of a town from which no one can escape struggle to survive against nocturnal creatures that hunt without mercy.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023, USA)
Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, it tells the story of the decline of a powerful pharmaceutical family, haunted by a spectral figure and their own sins.
The terror that never goes out of style
The rise of horror on modern television proves that fear knows no borders.
European productions explore fanaticism and inner demons; Asian series reinvent the genre with oppressive atmospheres and impossible creatures; while American productions keep the legacy of classic horror alive with a contemporary perspective.
Which ones are your favorites?
Note: This list is based on statistics and opinions found publicly on the web; it is not in any particular order and does not represent a personal opinion.
