Anthology TV Series
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1. True Nightmares (2015– )
History, Horror, Mystery
True stories of murder and mayhem morph into urban legends like the bogeyman or the monster under the bed - haunting our childhoods and scaring us throughout our lives. Investigation ... See full summary »
Stars: Todd Robbins, Andrew Bongiorno, Jeff DuJardin, Paris Bravo
Votes: 336
2. 1000 Ways to Die (2008–2012)
TV-14 | 23 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
Several different deaths based on true stories.
Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Ron Perlman, Khyber Zaffarkhan, Boyd Flinders
Votes: 4,359
3. Thriller (1960–1962)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Experience the complete series of the show that was hailed as the most frightening ever created for television--now available for the first time.
Stars: Boris Karloff, Richard Peel, Henry Daniell, Lillian O'Malley
Votes: 1,661
4. Fear Itself (2008–2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Horror
A television series broken down into 13 separate 60-minute films from premiere horror writers and directors.
Stars: Margherita Donato, Valerie White, Eric Roberts, Elisabeth Moss
Votes: 4,715
5. Darknet (2013–2014)
30 min | Horror, Thriller
A macabre web site called Darknet links the tales in this chilling anthology series whose protagonists face a range of unnamable horrors.
Stars: Michelle Alexander, Carlyn Burchell, Miles Carney, Samantha Weinstein
Votes: 2,414
6. The Hitchhiker (1983–1991)
TV-MA | 26 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
Stars: Page Fletcher, Nicholas Campbell, Vincent Grass, Kirstie Alley
Votes: 1,870
7. Circle of Fear (1972–1973)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
An anthology of suspense dramas concentrating on individuals confronted with supernatural occurrences.
Stars: Sebastian Cabot, Sheila Larken, Meg Foster, Don 'Red' Barry
Votes: 554
8. Night Visions (2001–2002)
TV-14 | 43 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
"Night Visions" was a hosted anthology series similar to "The Twilight Zone" - some tales are supernatural, others are just commentaries on twisted human nature. Each hour show is made up of two half-hour stories aired back-to-back.
Stars: Henry Rollins, Emily Holmes, Dion Luther, Ty Olsson
Votes: 1,050
9. Chiller (1995– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A British horror/fantasy anthology series where each story involves, to some extent, the supernatural and features lead actors from UK television.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, John Simm
Votes: 328
10. The Veil (1958)
25 min | Horror, Mystery
An anthology of horror stories hosted by actor Boris Karloff.
Stars: Boris Karloff, Robert Hardy, Harry Bartell, Ron Hagerthy
Votes: 541
11. Supernatural (1977)
50 min | Horror
Chilling anthology series where membership to the secret society, The Club of the Damned, is granted through telling horror stories.
Stars: Andre Van Gyseghem, Billie Whitelaw, Ian Hendry, Charles Kay
Votes: 169
12. Crooked House (2008)
90 min | Horror, Mystery
A ghost story about a cursed house. The cursed house - Geap Manor - weaves together three ghost stories set during Georgian times, the 1920s and the present day.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Mark Gatiss, Beth Goddard, Derren Brown
Votes: 1,025
13. Beasts (1976)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
An anthology series concerning bestial horror, created by Nigel Kneale.
Stars: Pamela Moiseiwitsch, Jane Wymark, Martin Shaw, Patrick Magee
Votes: 280
14. Darkroom (1981–1982)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Darkroom" was a hosted horror/thriller anthology series hosted by James Coburn.
Stars: James Coburn, Helen Hunt, David Carradine, Billy Crystal
Votes: 348
15. Shades of Darkness (1983–1986)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Shades of Darkness" was an anthology of short mysterious dramas, each with a supernatural twist.
Stars: Norma West, Annette Wilkie-Miller, Francesca Annis, Eileen Atkins
Votes: 332
16. The Evil Touch (1973–1974)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"The Evil Touch" was an anthology horror, science fiction and mystery series hosted by Anthony Quayle between 1973-74..
Stars: Anthony Quayle, Darren McGavin, Jack Thompson, Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 122
17. Masters of Horror (2005–2007)
TV-MA | 1,531 min | Horror
Anchor Bay's collection, which has amassed some of the best horror film anthologies.
Stars: Karen Elizabeth Austin, J. Winston Carroll, Miho Ninagawa, Anthony Harrison
Votes: 13,282
18. Nightmare Cafe (1992)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
"Nightmare Cafe" - Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves in a mysterious all-night café following a brush with death, but they soon learn that they did, in fact, die, and have been brought back to life by the café.
Stars: Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost, Robert Englund, Bobby Slayton
Votes: 517
19. Urban Gothic (2000–2021)
30 min | Horror
Behind the facade of London's shiny dockside developments, its designer boutiques and coffee bars lie forgotten dark corners and darker secrets. It's a city where anything can happen and being young and pretty won't always save you.
Stars: Ania Sowinski, Kelle Spry, William Mannering, Terrence Hardiman
Votes: 212
20. Night Gallery (1969–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Rod Serling presents tales of horror illustrated in various paintings.
Stars: Rod Serling, Larry Watson, Joanna Pettet, Matt Pelto
Votes: 6,185
21. Out of This World (1962)
60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
"Out of This World" was a hosted science fiction anthology television series with Boris Karloff as host, screening on ITV - Independent Television (UK).
Stars: Boris Karloff, Piers Keelan, Raymond Adamson, Bill Mills
Votes: 58
22. Black Mirror (2011– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Featuring stand-alone dramas -- sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia -- "Black Mirror" is a contemporary reworking of "The Twilight Zone" with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.
Stars: Wunmi Mosaku, Monica Dolan, Daniel Lapaine, Hannah John-Kamen
Votes: 640,511
23. Journey to the Unknown (1968– )
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Journey to the Unknown" was a British anthology series about everyday people finding themselves put into unusual circumstances...many of them supernatural in nature.
Stars: Vera Miles, Brandon De Wilde, Carol Lynley, Stefanie Powers
Votes: 266
24. One Step Beyond (1959–1961)
Approved | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"One Step Beyond" was a collection of tales about paranormal events, horrifying folklore, and the world of the unknown.
Stars: John Newland, Robert Douglas, Olan Soule, Will J. White
Votes: 1,880
25. Tales of the Unexpected (1977)
60 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
"Tales of the Unexpected" was an anthology series presenting stories of suspense, mystery and science-fiction, usually with some sort of twist ending.
Stars: William Conrad, Lloyd Bridges, Ronny Cox, Joanna Pettet
Votes: 153
26. The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985–1992)
TV-14 | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"The Ray Bradbury Theater" was a Canadian-produced anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many of the teleplays were based upon Bradbury's novels and short stories.
Stars: Ray Bradbury, Michael Copeman, Frank Whitten, Desmond Kelly
Votes: 1,710
27. Fox Mystery Theater (1984)
70 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Fox Mystery Theater" was an anthology series of chilling tales with a twist.
Stars: David McCallum, David Carradine, Carol Lynley, Dean Stockwell
Votes: 469
28. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,420
29. Welcome to Paradox (1998)
42 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
"Welcome to Paradox" was a science fiction series derived mostly from original stories by top science fiction authors. The unrelated stories are reset in a future Utopia, Betaville, which is being undermined by out-of-control technologies.
Stars: Michael Philip, Leanne Adachi, Conan Graham, Mayim Bialik
Votes: 190
30. Masters of Science Fiction (2007)
42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Masters of Science Fiction" was a 2007 hosted science fiction anthology series, hosted by Stephen Hawking.
Stars: Stephen Hawking, Jason Diablo, Paul Herbert, Malcolm McDowell
Votes: 2,190
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