4 Series to Rewatch This Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, if you prefer staying in rather than going out for trick-or-treating or parties, we’ve got you covered! Here are some classic, eerie, and entertaining series to enjoy that will make your Halloween night memorable!
Snuggle up, grab some popcorn, and let these shows deliver the chills and excitement right to your screen!
Series to Rewatch This Halloween
The Haunting of the Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House has captivated countless viewers for good reason. It masterfully blends a haunting atmosphere with a subtle yet impactful sound design, employing non-linear storytelling that consistently keeps audiences on their toes. Instead of relying on jump scares, the series opts for a slow-burn psychological thriller approach, intertwining suspense and emotion in a manner that defines contemporary horror.
It's hauntingly beautiful and undoubtedly stands out as Mike Flanagan's most unforgettable creation—one that will resonate with viewers for years ahead. This is likely why it’s the first series we highlight on this list as well.
Scream Queens
Ryan Murphy and his team of collaborators have certainly made a significant impact on television series over the past few decades. Nevertheless, Scream Queens may very well be their most entertaining endeavor to date.
Running for two seasons in the mid-2010s, this campy mystery serves as both a playful whodunit and a tribute to classic slasher films. Additionally, Scream Queens boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts, Keke Palmer, Lea Michele, Glen Powell, and even brief yet memorable cameos from Ariana Grande and Nick Jonas. It offers the ideal mix of campy fun for any horror enthusiast. With its perfect combination of whodunit horror and chick flick elements, what more could we possibly want?
Wednesday
Even though it's relatively new, Wednesday certainly deserves a place on this list. Think of this as a quick refresher before the upcoming season drops on Netflix. This series offers a modern twist on the classic Addams Family tale that we can't get enough of, brought to life by Jenna Ortega's mesmerizing performance and the mysterious world shaped by Tim Burton's distinctive style. It's still an excellent choice for a cozy Halloween evening.
American Horror Story: Murder House
Indeed, it's another creation from Ryan Murphy—guilty as charged. American Horror Story, or AHS for short, is arguably Murphy's most renowned work following Glee. The inaugural season of this enduring anthology series is still one of its most memorable, chronicling the Harmon family's experiences as they move into a haunted mansion in Los Angeles.
This series also introduced us to some of the most iconic actors in the AHS universe, such as Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and Jessica Lange. However, don’t anticipate conventional scares; it leans more towards campy, unsettling atmospheres, blending elements of sex, serial killers, and surprising supernatural twists. Many characters in this season draw inspiration from real-life crime cases, including the Black Dahlia and infamous mass murderer Richard Speck.
Revisiting this series will definitely take you back to the grunge Tumblr era, and we’re all for it.
So there you have it—four thrilling series to either rewatch or experience for the first time on the darkest and spookiest night of the year. Happy Halloween!
