We're big American Horror Story fans here at 1428 Elm, and we know we're not alone. There's a reason why this horror anthology series keeps getting season after season. It continues to thrive because each installment brings something fresh to the table. The show excels at keeping audiences captivated with chilling plotlines, unexpected twists, unforgettable performances, and its ability to tap into our deepest fears and push boundaries.
With every new season, American Horror Story always manages to deliver something uniquely unsettling. But this list is for those who crave even more thrills. Oh, you thought AHS was intense and scary? These five horror shows we provided below will take your fear to a whole new level!
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
- Cast: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Kate Siegel, Victoria Pedretti - Where to watch: Netflix
The Haunting of Hill House is hands down the best horror series Mike Flanagan made out of his previous deal with Netflix. It's a show taking place in two timelines. In the past, we follow the Crain family as they move into the infamous Hill House to renovate it, only to encounter chilling supernatural occurrences that endanger their lives and mental stability. In the present day, the now-adult Crain children, still tormented by the trauma of their past, are forced to confront the dark secrets of Hill House that continue to haunt them.
Castle Rock (2018-2019)
- Cast: André Holland, Melanie Lynskey, Bill Skarsgård, Jane Levy, Sissy Spacek, Lizzy Caplan
- Where to watch: Hulu
Castle Rock is a supernatural horror series based on the works of horror legend Stephen King. There are only two seasons, so it's a fairly easy show to binge-watch. The first season follows a criminal attorney, Henry Deaver, who returns to the eerie town of Castle Rock to investigate the mysterious appearance of a man known only as "The Kid," who is found locked in a hidden cell at the long-abandoned Shawshank prison. The second season takes on a new storyline and sees a mentally ill nurse named Annie Wilkes arrive in Castle Rock, where she becomes involved in a feud between two warring families.
Evil (2019-2024)
- Cast: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Kurt Fuller
- Where to watch: Paramount+
This critically acclaimed horror series revolves around three very different individuals who form an unlikely team to investigate and unravel supernatural events for the Catholic Church. The team is made up of a forensic psychologist, a priest-in-training, and a tech contractor. There are four seasons of this show, so there's plenty to watch and enjoy.
Channel Zero (2016-2018)
- Cast: Paul Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Luisa D'Oliveira, Natalie Brown, Shaun Benson
- Where to watch: AMC+
Like AHS, Channel Zero is a horror anthology series. It's based on popular creepypasta horror stories, with each season adapting a different eerie tale into a chilling narrative. The first season, Candle Cove, centers around a child psychologist who returns to his hometown to investigate the mysterious connection between a children’s TV show from the '80s and a series of disturbing events tied to his childhood. The second season follows a group of friends who find themselves forced to confront their worst fears while visiting a sinister haunted house attraction.
Season 3 revolves around two sisters who, after relocating to a new city, become involved in a series of horrific disappearances. Lastly, the fourth season follows a newly married couple whose relationship and understanding of reality are thrown into turmoil after they discover a strange door in their basement.
Servant (2019-2023)
- Cast: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint
- Where to watch: Apple TV+
Dorothy and Sean Turner are still reeling from the loss of their baby. To help them cope with their grief, they hire a nanny to care for a lifelike reborn doll that they treat as their child. However, after the nanny arrives, strange events start to occur, causing the Turners to grow increasingly suspicious of her.