Intro: We’ve all been there. You’re home alone on a Friday night, and you don’t know what to do with yourself. You could watch a movie, but you’ve seen them all. You could read a book, but you don’t feel like it. So what do you do? You pull out your Netflix account and start browsing through the horror section. But with so many choices, which series should you watch? That’s why I’ve put together this list of the 10 best horror series to watch when alone. Enjoy!
1. Haunting the hill house:
The Haunting of Hill House was released on October 12th, 2018. This micro-series is a modern adaptation of the 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson. The series follows 5 siblings who grew up in the haunted Hill House and are forced back together to confront their pasts and the ghosts that still haunt them all. With writing from Mike: Michonne – The Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman and director/producer of the original The Haunting film, Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Gerald’s Game and Ouija: Origin of Evil), this series is not to be missed.
Though a bit slow at first, by the end of season 1, there is no doubt you will be on the edge of your seat. This series follows a family that lives in the infamous “Hill House” and their paranormal experiences. The show is based on the novel by Shirley Jackson, but it takes many liberties with the story. The acting is excellent, and it’s been praised for its horror elements. However, it’s more of a psychological thriller that will leave you feeling on edge. You can download this movie from piratebay for a free, easy and quality download.
2. The Haunting of Bly Manor:
Based on the novella “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James, The Haunting of Bly Manor is a ghost story with some genuinely terrifying moments. When a governess is hired to care for two children at Bly Manor, she discovers that the home seems haunted by ghosts. She is convinced that her new home is haunted by ghosts intent on harming her charges. This new addition to the beloved “The Haunting of Hill House” series was just released this year, and it blew everyone away. It’s a companion piece, so if you’ve watched the first one, then you’re set for this one too. If you haven’t seen either, then prepare yourself: they’re bloody scary! The show features the same cast as its predecessor, though they play different characters. If you love haunted houses or old English horror, then this is for you!
3. American Horror Story: Coven:
AHS: Coven is a series in New Orleans and centers around the lives of witches and vampires. This season of AHS is set in modern-day America after all of the previous seasons during the 18th century. It tells the story of how witches came to be and what happens when they run out of magic. If you’re a fan of the first season, then you’ll love this one too! This show has a cult following and for a good reason. It takes place in modern-day New Orleans, a town with a rich history of witches and voodoo practices. This town is rife with magic and dark secrets that quickly come to the surface, thus allowing the show’s writers ample room to explore different genres within horror. The third season is the most frightening because it is inspired by witchcraft and voodoo.
4. The Walking Dead:
Who doesn’t want to be scared while watching a show that is already scary in general? Every episode of The Walking Dead will make you jump out of your seat. It’s like watching a zombie film, but better! This one is a no-brainer. It screams “horror.” The show follows survivors of a zombie apocalypse as they fight for their lives, traveling from one terrifying encounter to the next. While sometimes it feels like the characters are dragging zombies behind them like literal balls and chains, this show has enough scares and gore to impress even the most jaded horror fans.
5. American Horror Story: Murder House
This show’s cast includes Oscar-winner Jessica Lange (Tootsie), Golden Globe winner Sarah Paulson (Game Change), Emmy nominee Evan Peters (Kick-Ass). It was created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (Glee). The pilot episode was directed by stylish horror maestro Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl). All of which is to say: this show has a high pedigree. It follows a family who moves into a haunted Los Angeles mansion. Yes, it’s a haunted house story, but you can expect a lot more than creaking floorboards and flickering lights since this is a horror series.
6. Bates Motel:
Murder, violence, and incest. Need we say more? Bates Motel is a prequel to Psycho, following the formative years of Norman Bates during his life with his mother in the infamous Bates motel. The series tries to humanize one of cinematic history’s most notorious villains by exploring how he was molded into the psychopath that viewers are familiar with while maintaining the dark edginess expected of modern television. This prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho follows the relationship between young Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother Norma (Vera Farmiga). The show is more directly connected with the film than most horror TV shows.
Conclusion:
Whether you’re looking for a new series to watch or just wondering what the best horror series is, we hope this list has been helpful. If you’re looking for something that will keep you on the edge of your seat, these are some great choices. So turn off the lights, get comfortable on your couch, and prepare to be scared!