2023

Often mixing shocking cases with drama sensibilities, the best new true crime shows of 2023 turn the spotlight to yet more unsolved murders and big time heists. From the tragic to the oddly funny, many of these true crime shows will have you glued to your seat until the end.The 2023 crime shows on this list tell real stories through fictionalized adaptations. Often using high profile stars, these shows are able to tell stories that may be otherwise forgotten. Often, they do add a little bit more pizzazz, though, so don't be surprised when you look up the story and see things may have happened a little differently. Either way, these series blend true events with striking filmmaking to make some incredible TV .Vote up your favorite true crime shows and make sure to check back for new additions!

The Best New True Crime Shows Of 2023

TV Program

Akansha Kakkad

Architecture

A spite house is built by its owners for one deliciously frustrating reason: to get their way. Spite (in less costly ways) is obviously a universally recognizable act, but the people who built these&nbsp;homes are masters in their chosen path of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/petty-revenge-stories/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">venomous retaliation</a>&nbsp;against&nbsp;laws, planned roads, or even just passersby.&nbsp;Each of these homes has a local legend detailing why it&#39;s so strange, whether it&#39;s&nbsp;built practically on top of&nbsp;the neighbors&#39; home or it&#39;s the skinniest house in Boston.

The&nbsp;reasoning behind these strange homes&nbsp;is enough to impress even the most casual spite enthusiast. The only trouble is choosing the most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historic-acts-of-revenge/will-morgan-1" target="_blank">malicious and spiteful</a> of the homeowners below.

The Most Fantastically Petty Houses Built Out Of Pure, Malicious Spite

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The Most Fantastically Petty Houses Built Out Of Pure Malicious Spite 

Jodi Smith

Are you the "horror person" on your virtual trivia team? Meet your new secret weapon: lists about everything even you don't know about movies scarier than the sound of a child's laughter in a cemetery after dark.

Horror Buff Stuff

Horror

Here's something to keep in mind about <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-weird-horror-movies/david-de-la-riva?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">weird horror movies</a>: They don't have to make sense to be scary. In fact, the right dose of dream logic, surreal weirdness, or just outright nonsense can actually make for even more disturbing movies when deployed effectively.From the eerie to the absurd, these unsettling or just outright weird horror flicks often polarize audiences and may be as likely to leave you puzzled as petrified, but when you get on their wavelength, they can get under your skin like nothing else.Vote up the movies that left you shivering, even when you weren't exactly sure what the hell you just watched.

Weird Horror Films That Are Mind-Bogglingly Disturbing

Film

Weird And Disturbing Horror Movies

Orrin Grey

Horror fans are always on the hunt for their next scare. Sifting through the seemingly endless supply of horror movies - without knowing which are actually worth the time - can certainly be a daunting task.These are a few of the films - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-movies-2022/orrin-grey">some new</a>, and some old - that we loved discovering in 2022.

Underrated Horror Movies We Fell In Love With In 2022

Brendan Kelly

Lists of fascinating and bizarre real cases that continue to stump detectives and amateur sleuths.

Unsolved Mysteries

Unspeakable Times

Some of the most famous true crime cases may never be solved. Even with advancements in DNA testing and forensic technology, we're still faced with seemingly unanswerable questions. Who was <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crimes-overshadowed-by-jack-the-ripper/aspen-stevens">Jack the Ripper</a>? Who <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/elizabeth-short-black-dahlia/patrick-thornton">killed the Black Dahlia</a>? How did <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/flannan-isles-disappearance-facts/quinn-armstrong">three lighthouse keepers</a> vanish off an island?&nbsp;In the list below, we'll look at a few unsolved cases that occurred between the late 1800s and mid-20th century. Although theories abound in each of these cases, an air of mystery hangs around all of them.

Unsolved True Crime Cases That May Never Be Solved

Unsolved Cases That May Never Be Solved

Patrick Thornton

Graveyard Shift

We are living in a golden age of thrillers, chillers, and everything horror as the long-forgotten genre finally gets it just due. As a result, dark shows are popping up all over the small screen. But even though they feature vampires, zombies, and things that go bump in the night, that doesn't mean it's all blood and guts. Sometimes it has a bit of heart…&nbsp;Here is a look at a few tender moments from shows that usually feature monsters, murder, and mayhem. Please vote up your favorite heartwarming moments.&nbsp;

Heartwarming Moments From Horror TV Shows That Took Us By Surprise (And Made Us Ugly-Cry)

Erin Maxwell

Strange True Stories

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/10evafo/whats_the_most_mysterious_thing_happened_in_your/">A question on AskReddit</a> prompted users to share the most unexplainable encounters they've had in their lives. The answers ranged from wholesome to horrifying, and we're here to show you 23 of the best. Vote up stories of the most mind-boggling encounters below.All stories have been edited for clarity and length.

23 People Share The Most Mysterious Encounters They've Ever Had

Alyssa Mariano

As great as every member of mystery gang is, it's hard not to pick favorites, and Velma is that for many a fan of the Scooby-Doo franchise.&nbsp;Of course, the property has been around for so long, she's had plenty of incarnations, with some TV shows and movies completely revamping her look. So, which do you think did it best? Velma fans vote to let us know! As for you Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, Scooby, or, God forbid, Scrappy people looking for something else - try heading on over to these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-scooby-doo-facts/melissa-sartore">fun facts</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-scooby-doo-fan-theories/mariel-loveland">dark fan theories</a> for more Scooby-Doo rankings.Note: This list includes versions of Velma only from major TV series and theatrical films, as they showcase Velma's most drastic changes and are the pieces of media that had the largest audiences.&nbsp;

What Has Scooby Doo's Velma Dinkley Looked Like Through The Years?

Linda Meyers

Let's look closely at the all spooky scary franchises, sequels, prequels, reboots, remakes, and etc. we're watching in the dark with no lights on.

Horror Marathon, Anyone?

Entertainment Franchises

There&#39;s never been a better time to be a horror fan. The great horror movies just keep coming, like&nbsp;Titane, Last Night in Soho, Malignant, The Invisible Man, and so many more. And with so many streaming services available, there&rsquo;s no excuse to not check out classics&nbsp;like The Ring, Carrie, and The Thing.

While there are plenty of amazing horror movies to check out, there are also so many forgettable ones that most people don&rsquo;t even know about. These sequels to great horror movies failed to leave a lasting impact on audiences and were swiftly swept under the rug. There are also plenty of lazy cash grabs that bear the names of famous horror films, only to be quietly dumped onto video or TV.

Here are some horror movie&nbsp;sequels that you (probably) never knew existed until now. Vote up the sequels that surprised you with their very existence.

16 Horror Movie Sequels You (Maybe) Never Knew Existed

Leo Reyna

Weapons

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-adventure-movie-small-details/tpetersccc" target="_blank">Action-adventure movie</a>s offer some of the most exciting thrills, set pieces, and storylines of any genre on screen, but those aren&#39;t the only things that make us love them. Fans online have pointed out some incredible small details about the weapons and combat in these movies that make them even more spectacular than we already thought. For example, in 2021&#39;s Godzilla vs. Kong, the two titans pay homage to 1962&#39;s&nbsp;King Kong vs. Godzilla&nbsp;during their epic final battle. In another callback, fans have noticed that in Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic taps his foot just like in the video games while facing a rocket attack. Some weapons details really tie a whole franchise together!&nbsp;In&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pirates-of-the-caribbean-timeline/griffin-peters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Pirates of the Caribbean</a>: At World&#39;s End, Will&#39;s fateful end by the hands of Davy Jones comes from the very sword he gifted Governor Swann in the first movie.

Check out this list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/continuity-details-in-action-adventure-movies/tpetersccc" target="_blank">small details</a> from our favorite action-adventure movies, and don&#39;t forget to vote up your favorites!

Weapon and Combat Details Fans Noticed In Action-Adventure Movies

Weapons and Combat Details Fans Noticed In Action-Adventure Movies

T.J. Peters

A closer look at mysterious disappearances that continue to baffle detectives.

Gone Missing

Bethany Anne Decker was a 21-year-old college senior studying global and economic change when she went missing in early 2011.Decker was also the wife of an Army National Guard private, the mother to a 17-month-old son, and was about three months pregnant with a second child; however, there was tension in Decker's life - her marriage was struggling, and she began an affair with a man named Ronald Roldan, whom she said was abusive. Then one day in late January, Decker seemingly disappeared <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-cast-of-without-a-trace-cast-list-for-the-show-without-a-trace/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">without a trace</a>.Decker's case was seemingly cold until Roldan was charged in the attempted murder of another woman. In 2020, new evidence led to Roldan's arrest in Decker's disappearance, with a trial scheduled for 2023.

Bethany Decker Was Three Months Pregnant When She Vanished, And Her Whereabouts Are Still A Mystery

Bethany Decker Was Three Months Pregnant When She Vanished Without A Trace

Lists about phobias: the things we're scared of and why we are afraid of them.

What Are You So Afraid Of?

Film has a unique power to arouse powerful, primal emotions in its viewers. Due to its visual nature, it seems to have a unique relationship with the most basic of impulses. This, in turn, makes it particularly well-suited to tapping into and expressing some of humanity’s deep <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/left-for-dead-revenge-movies/gil-macias">collective fears</a>, and few phobias are as ubiquitous as claustrophobia.The best of such films can make a person feel as if they, like the characters, are enmeshed in a situation from which they <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/villains-trapped-for-eternity/tyler-mitchell">cannot escape</a>, which makes the almost inevitable release much more satisfying. In the world of film, few things are as satisfying as a timely escape.&nbsp;

15 Times Characters Were Trapped And Made Us Feel Claustrophobic

Times Characters Were Trapped And Made Us Feel Claustrophobic

Thomas West

Welcome to the post-apocalyptic world of 'The Last of Us' in games and on HBO.

The Lists of Us

The Last of Us

When HBO's adaptation of the award-winning video game The Last of Us premiered, fans of the games had high hopes it wouldn't stray too far from its excellent source material. Of course, some changes had made to keep the story fresh and make a smooth transition to the TV show format. But overall, the first episode remained incredibly faithful, including shot-for-shot moments from the game!Here are some of our favorite moments from the game HBO recreated for the show. Vote up your favorites, and for more The Last of Us show content, be sure to also check out these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pedro-pascal-bella-ramsey-interview-moments-the-last-of-us-hbo/linda-meyers">hilarious interviews</a> with co-stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal (Ellie and Joel) as well as the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-last-of-us-hbo-cast-funny-interview-moments/linda-meyers">rest of the cast!</a>

'The Last Of Us' Episode 1: Game VS Show Moments

Lists for fans addicted to horror films (and shows) and all the jump-scarin', blood-splatterin', "b*tch, get out the house!" adrenaline that goes with them.

Do You Like Scary Movies?

When it comes to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror TV shows</a>, they aren't worth much if they don't creep you out just from watching them. 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. Where <a href="/list/most-exciting-horror-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">exciting horror series</a> tend to trigger the &quot;fight&quot; side of the fight-or-flight response, creepy horror is all about &quot;flight.&quot; Or just hiding.Anthology series like HBO's Tales from the Crypt did a great job of scaring the crap out of the audience in some episodes, while others were creepy just for the sake of being creepy. On the other side, you have series like Hannibal, which features a villain whose creepiness makes him too scary not to love, so there is a wide range of horror series to choose from when looking for the right kind of creep factor.Which of these creepy, horror television shows freak you out the most? Vote up your favorites and watch as the creepiest shows rise to the top!

The Creepy-Crawliest Horror TV Shows Ever Made

The Creepiest Horror TV Shows Ever Made, Ranked By Fans

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Entertainment

2022 was a stellar year for horror as critics, fans, and moviegoers rallied around the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movies-2022-twitter-reactions/mrennie">large selection of choices</a>. From artistic outings from A24 to fantastic slashers from streaming services, the year had a lot to offer. But not everyone was on board with many of the movies. Here are a few scalding hot takes and unpopular opinions about this year's releases that might just leave a mark.&nbsp;

Blistering Hot Takes About 2022 Horror Movies That Will Probably Leave A Mark

Damon Davis

If you think about it objectively, the concept of Santa Claus is absolutely terrifying. He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, so <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/christmas-movie-controversies/josh-buono">be good for goodness' sake</a>! Who is this stranger, and why is he so comfortable stalking and threatening little kids? If you ask us, not enough movies lean into Santa's true horrifying essence. Luckily, for fans of all things spooky, there are tons of movies that give Christmas time a darker twist.&nbsp;We asked Graveyard Shift fans to share their favorite <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-christmas-horror-movies/ranker-film">Christmas horror movies</a>, and they delivered them straight to our stockings. Which of these movies can you also count on for a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-christmas-movies/anncasano">bit of holiday fright</a>?Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Graveyard Shift Fans Are Sharing Their Favorite Christmas Horror Movies

Best Christmas Horror Movies

August Alva

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The worst year in history? Maybe. Some interesting things happened, though.

2016: The Year in Review

Celebrity death pool 2016: Here's a large <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/longest-hollywood-marriages/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> we think just might die this year. The only certainties in life are death and taxes, and even the second one is iffy if you're already rich. This celebrity death watch list is where you make your predictions about which stars will die in 2016 and who will live on to make <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2017/ranker-death-lists">the 2017 celebrity death pool</a>.Yeah, it's a little morbid, but laughing at death is one of the top things people like to do, right? It's either that or cry about it, and who wants to do that? Every year we lose people to that big stage in the sky, and the celebrity dead pool is where you predict when it's going to happen for some! With 2016 <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-open-casket-funerals/mel-judson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dead celebrities</a>, there's not only those who've had a long life and are nearing the end of it, there are also a lot of people who are not <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2015/celebrity-events?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities near death</a>, but appear to be wanting to drive to it a little earlier than usual.&nbsp;So take a look at this death pool game and vote up the famous people, notable political figures, and big Hollywood names you think are most likely to die in 2016. Or, add any other famous folks you think might be close to a celeb death.