Molly GanderList RulesVote up the horror series airing new episodes during the 2020 calendar year that favor creeping and creepy horror over jump scares.
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Are you ready for the creepiest horror TV shows in 2020? Do you want to see what's new in creepy horror television in 2020? These are the creepiest horror TV series available to watch in 2020, which are either new or continuing from a previous season. Creepy horror is the stuff that makes your skin crawl more than it makes you jump; creepy horror makes you uncomfortable in that way that's easier to explain with a grossed out face than words. On the surface, horror shows are inherently creepy, but not every horror television show is creepier than the next. What makes a horror show creepy has a lot to do with the level of suspense, shock, and outright horror that unfolds on the scene.
Creepy horror TV series such as Creepshow (it's right in the name!), The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, and Into the Dark are anthologies, meaning that you get a new creepy story with every episode. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina picks up the re-imagined, creepy version of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Supernatural is on its 15th season, meaning that they still haven't exhausted the possible stories in the Supernatural world.
Which of these creepy horror TV series freak you out the most? Which are you most looking forward to creeping you out in 2020? Vote up your favorites and watch as the creepiest horror TV shows rise to the top!
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5217Castle Rock
Melanie Lynskey, Andre HollandGenres (Tv): Anthology, Mystery, Psychological horror
Castle Rock (Hulu, 2018) is an American psychological horror web television series created by... more on Wikipedia2
4715The Outsider
Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia ErivoGenres (Tv): Drama, Crime, Horror
The Outsider (HBO, 2020) is an American miniseries based on the novel of the same name by... more on Wikipedia3
4817The Haunting
Michiel Huisman, Carla GuginoGenres (Tv): Supernatural, Horror, Anthology
The Haunting (Netflix, 2018) is an American television anthology series created by Mike... more on Wikipedia4
5122American Horror Story
Connie Britton, Dylan McDermottGenres (Tv): Anthology, Horror, Supernatural
American Horror Story (FX, 2011) is an American anthology horror television series created by... more on Wikipedia5
3511Creepshow
David Arquette, Adrienne BarbeauGenres (Tv): Horror, Anthology, Black comedy
Creepshow (Shudder, 2019) is an American horror anthology television series and a continuation... more on Wikipedia6
4017Lovecraft Country
Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett-BellGenres (Tv): Horror, Drama
Lovecraft Country (HBO, 2020) is a drama horror television series based on the novel by Matt... more on Wikipedia7
3722Kingdom
Ju Ji-hoon, Bae DoonaGenres (Tv): Historical, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror
Kingdom (Netflix, 2019) is a South Korean historical horror television series based on the... more on Wikipedia8
3015Dark
Louis Hofmann, Oliver MasucciGenres (Tv): Sci-fi, Thriller
Dark (Netflix, 2017) is a German science fiction thriller web television series created by... more on Wikipedia9
3421Supernatural
Jared Padalecki, Jensen AcklesGenres (Tv): Supernatural drama, Black comedy, Drama, Horror Film, Mystery
Supernatural (The CW, 2005) is an American fantasy horror television series created by Eric... more on Wikipedia10
Castlevania (Netflix, 2017) is an American adult animated web television series based on the... more on Wikipedia2411Castlevania
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2110Black Mirror
Daniel Kaluuya, Toby KebbellGenres (Tv): Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Black Mirror (Netflix, 2011) is a British television anthology series created by Charlie... more on Wikipedia12
2112Mr. Mercedes
Brendan Gleeson, Harry TreadawayGenres (Tv): Mystery, Thriller
Mr. Mercedes (Audience, 2017) is an American mystery thriller television series developed by... more on Wikipedia13
3228The Walking Dead
Andrew Lincoln, Jon BernthalGenres (Tv): Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, Suspense, Drama
The Walking Dead (A&E, 2010) is an American post-apocalyptic horror television series... more on Wikipedia14
1814Into the Dark
Tom Bateman, Rebecca RittenhouseGenres (Tv): Horror, Anthology
Into the Dark (Hulu, 2018) is an American horror anthology web television series. Each episode... more on Wikipedia15
2524Fear the Walking Dead
Kim Dickens, Cliff CurtisGenres (Tv): Drama, Horror
Fear of the Walking Dead (AMC, 2015) is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television... more on Wikipedia16
1511The Twilight Zone
Simon Kinberg, Jordan PeeleGenres (Tv): Anthology, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
The Twilight Zone (CBS All Access, 2019) is an American anthology drama web television series... more on Wikipedia17
2021Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Kiernan Shipka, Jaz SinclairGenres (Tv): Drama, Mystery, Supernatural
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix, 2018) is an American supernatural television series... more on Wikipedia18
1718The Purge
Gabriel Chavarria, Lili SimmonsGenres (Tv): Action, Horror, Sci-fi
The Purge (Syfy, 2018) is an American horror television series based on the film franchise.... more on Wikipedia19
87Ju-On: Origins
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Yuina KuroshimaGenres (Tv): Horror
Ju-On: Origins (Netflix, 2020) is a Japanese horror television series and part of the Ju-On... more on Wikipedia20
88Truth Seekers
Nick Frost, Hiten PatelGenres (Tv): Comedy
Truth Seekers (Amazon Video, 2020) is a British paranormal comedy television series. It... more on Wikipedia21
1417Black Summer
Jaime KingGenres (Tv): Drama
Black Summer (Netflix, 2019) is an American television zombie apocalypse drama series, created... more on Wikipedia22
810Swamp Thing
Andy Bean, Derek MearsGenres (Tv): Superhero, Fantasy
Swamp Thing (DC Universe, 2019) is an American superhero horror drama web television series... more on Wikipedia23
44Sweet Home
Dane DiLiegro, Chase YiGenres (Tv): Horror, Thriller, Drama
Sweet Home (Netflix, 2020) is a South Korean horror, thriller drama based on the webtoon of... more on Wikipedia24
24The Stand
Alexander Skarsgård, James MarsdenGenres (Tv): Adventure, Drama, Dark Fantasy, Horror
The Stand (CBS All Access, 2020) is an American apocalyptic horror drama television... more on Wikipedia25
24Paranormal
Ahmed Amin, Ahmed DashGenres (Tv): Drama, Horror, Fantasy
Paranormal (Netflix, 2020) is an Egyptian horror, fantasy drama based on the best-selling... more on Wikipedia
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