Anthology Of Television Anthologies
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1. Horror Haiku (2013– )
Horror, Thriller
Viewer-penned horrors come alive in this anthology series where the audience writes the spine-chilling episodes themselves. Dare to craft your nightmares?
Stars: John C. Epperson, Anne Leighton, Tanya Gorlow, Nick Somers
Votes: 53
2. Ultra Q (1965–1967)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The first entry of Tsuburaya Productions' "Ultra Series," in which an aviator/amateur sci-fi writer, his plucky assistant, and a young female newspaper reporter investigate strange phenomena, usually involving aliens and giant monsters.
Stars: Kenji Sahara, Yasuhiko Saijô, Hiroko Sakurai, Yoshifumi Tajima
Votes: 328
3. Mystery and Imagination (1966–1970)
75 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Mystery and Imagination" was a UK hosted horror anthology series running from 1966 until 1970 with host David Buck as "Richard Beckett". who was a romantic young Victorian adventurer always had a tale to tell.
Stars: David Buck, Mark Moss, Freddie Jones, Robert Hunter
Votes: 111
4. 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
5. 13 Demon Street (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
"13 Demon Street" was a horror anthology series, set at decaying 13 Demon Street where the host, an unnerving Lon Chaney Jr., opened and closed each episode.
Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Charles Nolte, Lorri Scott, Alan Blair
Votes: 94
6. Great Ghost Tales (1961)
30 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The last regularly scheduled television series to be broadcast live in the U.S. was hosted by Frank Gallop, and featured dramatizations of ghost stories and other tales of the supernatural,... See full summary »
Stars: Frank Gallop, Robert Duvall, Lee Grant, Walter Matthau
Votes: 54
7. Strange Frequency (2001)
30 min | Drama, Horror
A Rock 'n Roll version of the Twilight Zone.
Stars: Camille Sullivan, John Hawkes, Wendie Malick, Eric Roberts
Votes: 157
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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: 347
11. 'Way Out (1961)
25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"'Way Out" was a drama in the macabre genre was broadcast each week hosted by Roald Dahl.
Stars: Roald Dahl, Paul Tremaine, Richard Morse, George Turner
Votes: 191
12. Suspense (2014– )
30 min | Horror
Revival of the classic 1940s-1950s television and radio anthology series, with different stories of mystery and the macabre every week.
Stars: Daamen J. Krall, Dana Perry-Hayes, Adrienne Wilkinson, Steve Moulton
Votes: 65
13. Out of the Unknown (1965–1971)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A classic anthology science fiction series which features adaptations of stories by famous authors including Isaac Asimov, J.G. Ballard, Frederik Pohl and John Wyndham.
Stars: John Gabriel, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Erik Chitty, Peter Copley
Votes: 175
14. 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
15. Hammer House of Horror (1980)
TV-14 | 54 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
This British anthology series, which was produced by England's leading exporters of horror films, told tales of haunted houses, demons, ghosts, and other supernatural wonders.
Stars: Peter Cushing, Denholm Elliott, Anna Calder-Marshall, Kathryn Leigh Scott
Votes: 2,280
16. Monsters (1988–1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A horror anthology about a family of monsters watching a different horror story every week on their TV. Each tale is separate, often cautionary with occasional dark humor and irony and features various deadly creatures.
Stars: John Bolger, Pamela Dean Kelly, Michael J. Anderson, Carlos Lauchu
Votes: 2,001
17. The Nightmare Room (2001–2002)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
"The Nightmare Room" was a hosted horror anthology series centered on teens facing supernatural threats, many based on the books by R.L. Stine.
Stars: James Avery, Keiko Agena, Kyle Gibson, Michael Galeota
Votes: 579
18. 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: 1,048
19. Deadtime Stories (2012–2014)
30 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
A babysitter tells a different scary and chilling 'Deadtime Story' to the kids she is babysitting.
Stars: Jennifer Stone, Jadon Sand, Grace Kaufman, Piper Reese
Votes: 315
20. 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, Elisabeth Moss, Eric Roberts
Votes: 4,709
21. Freddy's Nightmares (1988–1990)
TV-14 | 45 min | Horror, Thriller
"Freddy's Nightmares" was a 1988 horror anthology series with "Freddy", the dream serial killer, hosting stories set in Springwood, USA.
Stars: Robert Englund, Mary Crosby, Todd Allen, Sandahl Bergman
Votes: 3,464
22. 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: 1,864
23. The Hunger (1997–2000)
R | 24 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"The Hunger" was a horror anthology series where the hosts Terence Stamp (in season 1) and David Bowie (in season 2) eccentrically introduce each of the steamy, erotic and often supernatural tales of power, sex, lust, and driving urges.
Stars: Terence Stamp, David Bowie, Richard Jutras, Kim Feeney
Votes: 1,135
24. 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: 1,660
25. 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: 6,175
26. The Outer Limits (1963–1965)
TV-PG | 51 min | Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
An anthology series of insightful science fiction tales.
Stars: Bob Johnson, Ben Wright, William Douglas, Robert Culp
Votes: 9,299
27. Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
"Tales from the Darkside" was a horror anthology series where the viewer is taken through ghost stories, science fiction adventures, and creepy, unexplained events.
Stars: Paul Sparer, Catherine Battistone, John Marzilli, Karen Shallo
Votes: 6,945
28. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 19,606
29. 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: 6,412
30. The Twilight Zone (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
This second revival of The Twilight Zone (1959) presents tales of suspense, fantasy, science fiction and horror.
Stars: Forest Whitaker, June B. Wilde, Chris Shields, Tangi Miller
Votes: 6,627
31. R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour (2010–2014)
TV-PG | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
R.L. Stine leads young viewers on a creepy tour of tales featuring life-sized dolls, werewolves, and carnival clowns that are stalking children.
Stars: Jeny Cassady, Dan Payne, Emma Grabinsky, Geoff Redknap
Votes: 2,827
32. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.
Stars: John Kassir, Roy Brocksmith, Miguel Ferrer, Cam Clarke
Votes: 27,052
33. 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: 13,275
34. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A modern revival of the classic science fiction horror anthology show The Outer Limits (1963). Episodes often have twist-endings and involve aliens. Sometimes, a story from one episode continues in a later episode.
Stars: Kevin Conway, Alex Diakun, Eric Schneider, Garvin Cross
Votes: 13,762
35. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 93,055
36. Goosebumps (1995–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
"Goosebumps" was a series of scary anthology stories based on the children's books by R.L. Stine. Series one was hosted by R.L. Stine for twelve episodes.
Stars: R.L. Stine, Kathryn Short, Cody Jones, Scott Wickware
Votes: 15,218
37. American Horror Story (2011– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.
Stars: Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson
Votes: 343,265
38. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A group of teenagers meet in the woods, and tell scary stories.
Stars: Ross Hull, Daniel DeSanto, Raine Pare-Coull, Jodie Resther
Votes: 16,169
39. Thriller (1973–1976)
TV-14 | 65 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
"Thriller" was an anthology series of self-contained episodes, with genres ranging from murder mystery to suspense to psychological and supernatural horror.
Stars: Donna Mills, Gary Collins, Derek Francis, Michael Jayston
Votes: 974
40. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 22 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Updated remakes of classic stories from Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962), originally produced by the Master of Suspense. His original opening bits are colorized for re-use here.
Stars: Bernard Behrens, Cynthia Belliveau, David B. Nichols, Kathleen Quinlan
Votes: 3,247
41. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
42. Police Story (1973–1980)
120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Detective Cheng is commissioned by Interpol to destroy the "Empire of Chaiba", a worldwide criminal organization based in Southeast Asia, he initiates an undercover operation to infiltrate the organization.
Stars: Scott Brady, Mel Scott, Don Meredith, Joe Santos
Votes: 1,183
43. Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales' adaptations.
Stars: Shelley Duvall, John Achorn, Patrick DeSantis, David McCharen
Votes: 2,517
44. 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: 1,879
45. 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: 1,704
46. Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958–1961)
60 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
This was a US children's anthology series hosted and narrated by actress Shirley Temple.
Stars: Shirley Temple, Pernell Roberts, Agnes Moorehead, Jonathan Harris
Votes: 231
47. Play of the Week (1959–1961)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.
Stars: Myron McCormick, Cathleen Nesbitt, Frank Conroy, Tim O'Connor
Votes: 80
48. 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
49. Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012–2014)
22 min | Action, Sci-Fi
An anthology series in which each episode is a self-contained story set in a different world, with all stories linked together by an asteroid called the Metal Hurlant, which is passing ... See full summary »
Stars: Scott Adkins, Karl E. Landler, Dominique Pinon, Lygie Duvivier
Votes: 1,831
50. 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: 639,349
51. Science Fiction Theatre (1955–1957)
25 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In this science-fiction anthology series host Truman Bradley introduces stories extrapolated from actual scientific data available in the 1950's, concentrating on such concepts as space flight, UFO's and mental telepathy.
Stars: Truman Bradley, Michael Fox, Marshall Thompson, Peter Hansen
Votes: 444
52. Perversions of Science (1997)
R | 254 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
"Perversions of Science" was an anthology series of science fiction stories in the style of "Tales from the Crypt".
Stars: Maureen Teefy, Keith Carradine, Jason Lee, Heather Langenkamp
Votes: 394
53. 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: 265
54. CBS Summer Playhouse (1987–1989)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Anthology television series that aired unsold television pilots during the summer.
Stars: Tim Reid, Daphne Reid, James Eckhouse, Tom Isbell
Votes: 164
55. Twisted Tales (1996–1998)
Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Bryan Brown introduces stories of the bizarre and the supernatural. Sometimes serious, often comical, but always with a twist at the end of the story.
Stars: Rachel Ward, Geoffrey Rush, Kimberley Davies, Brittany Byrnes
Votes: 96
56. The 5th Quadrant (2002– )
27 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
A spoof which parodies television shows revolving around the strange and paranormal.
Stars: Lee Smart, Paul Bates, Colette Stevenson, Noah Cappe
Votes: 162
57. Out There (1951–1952)
30 min | Sci-Fi
Innovative anthology series was one of the first adult-oriented science fiction series of the early-fifties and probably suffered for it. Teleplays were adapted from the best science ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Webber, Casey Allen, Arthur Batanides, Logan Field
Votes: 31
58. The Next Step Beyond (1978–1979)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"The Next Step Beyond" was a hosted science fiction series hosted by John Newland, airing from the late 1950s until the early 1960s.
Stars: John Newland, Henry Brandon, Craig Littler, Martin Rudy
Votes: 58
59. Svengoolie (1995– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
An anthology of horror movies, named for its host, who introduces each movie, provides background info on the movie, and performs skits and jokes during intermissions.
Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Bill Leff
Votes: 1,035
60. Son of Svengoolie (1978–1986)
120 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
"Son of Svengoolie" was a weekly hosted horror movie show with Rich Koz as "Son of Svengoolie".
Stars: Jim Barton, Rich Koz, Jerry G. Bishop, Doug Scharf
Votes: 192
61. Elvira's Movie Macabre (2010–2012)
120 min | Horror
A revamping, if you will, of the 1980's classic horror movie showcase, hosted by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Stars: Cassandra Peterson, Ted Biaselli, John Paragon, Patrick Bristow
Votes: 490
62. Nightmare Sinema (2006– )
Unrated | Action, Comedy, Drama
"Nightmare Sinema" was a hosted horror movie show with Mac Kelly as "Wolfman Mac", presenting movies on the public access television station in Detroit, Michigan.
Stars: Mac Kelly, Aaron Helferich, Stephen H. Hill, Wally Wojciechowski
Votes: 13
63. Public Domain Theatre (2011– )
120 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
The very best of the very worst.
Stars: Paul Fish, Bryon Kozaczka, Death, Santa Claus
Votes: 6
64. Lee Martin's the Midnight Hour (2008– )
30 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
A half-hour omnibus series of graphic crime stories, morally characters and twisted endings reminiscent of the Italian Giallo thrillers of the 1970s.
Stars: Lee Martin, George Avgoustis, Jerry Hayes, Nikki Bagozzi
Votes: 87
65. Masterpiece Mystery (1980– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An anthology series featuring various predominately British mystery stories.
Stars: Vincent Price, Alan Cumming, Gene Shalit, Diana Rigg
Votes: 903
66. Rheingold Theatre (1953–1957)
23 min | Drama
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. narrated, produced, and frequently starred in this anthology series, which presented everything from drama to mystery to farce.
Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Christopher Lee, Ron Randell, Barbara Mullen
Votes: 75
67. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.
Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson
Votes: 412
68. Gang Busters (1952– )
30 min | Crime, Drama
True crime stories and their investigations are dramatized.
Stars: Robert Bice, Mike Ragan, Myron Healey, Don C. Harvey
Votes: 87
69. Dramarama (1983–1989)
25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
A series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.
Stars: Denyse Alexander, Ian Kirkby, Christopher Biggins, Bill Wallis
Votes: 137
70. Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A group of poltergeist experts locate, retrieve, confiscate, or otherwise do what it takes to fix haunting situations.
Stars: Derek de Lint, Martin Cummins, Robbi Chong, Helen Shaver
Votes: 1,984
71. Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963–1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Kraft Suspense Theater was an anthology series which featured a new cast and stories each week.
Stars: David Lewis, Francis De Sales, Harry Townes, Jack Kelly
Votes: 287
72. The Sixth Sense (1972)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Dr. Michael Rhodes is a college professor with an interest in the paranormal. He and his assistant Nancy spend much of their time researching mysteries.
Stars: Gary Collins, Rod Serling, Catherine Ferrar, Percy Rodrigues
Votes: 571
73. Suspense (1949–1954)
25 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Live plays featuring people who were in dangerous and threatening situations.
Stars: Rex Marshall, Robert Emhardt, Robert H. Harris, John Baragrey
Votes: 357
74. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,320
75. Shadows (1975–1978)
30 min | Family, Horror
Anthology series of scary stories for children.
Stars: Neville Barber, Gwyneth Strong, George Waring, Jenny Agutter
Votes: 121
76. West Country Tales (1982–1983)
25 min | Horror
West Country Tales was an early 1980s supernatural drama series based on real-life experiences sent in by viewers in response to a BBC appeal. Of the hundreds of letters received, 13 stories were selected and turned into TV scripts.
Stars: Keith Barron, Jack Watson, Brian Jennings, Gillian Miles
Votes: 57
77. Worlds Beyond (1986)
25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Worlds Beyond" was a half-hour supernatural anthology series adapted from real cases of the Society for Psychical Research.
Stars: Darren McGavin, Paul Freeman, Nancy Travis, Judi Bowker
Votes: 53
78. Ghost Stories (I) (1997–1998)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Ghost Stories" was a supernatural anthology series, hosted by Rip Torn, with each story featuring a different chilling tale.
Stars: Rip Torn, Emilie Jo Tisdale, Megan Gallacher, John Knox
Votes: 276
79. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997–2024)
TV-PG | 60 min | Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy
Five mysterious stories are shown in which people meet strange or unexplainable events. The viewer is invited to decide if the stories are fact or fiction.
Stars: Jonathan Frakes, Don LaFontaine, Campbell Lane, James Brolin
Votes: 5,438
80. Panic! (1957– )
30 min | Thriller
A short-lived anthology series narrated by Westbrook Van Voorhis. Each episode tells its own thriller story and featured its own unique cast.
Stars: Westbrook Van Voorhis, Bill Erwin, Norman Alden, Robert Anderson
Votes: 61
81. Tales of Mystery (1961–1963)
30 min | Fantasy
Supernatural drama series adapted from the short stories of Algernon Blackwood.
Stars: John Laurie, Ann Castle, Michael Aldridge, John Wood
Votes: 19
82. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, Lew Brown
Votes: 5,151
83. Scene of the Crime (1991–2002)
60 min | Drama, Mystery
An anthology mystery show presenting a stand-alone story each episode. The creative twist: each episode featured a regular cast in varying roles and billing.
Stars: Lisa Houle, Stephen McHattie, Maxine Miller, François Montagut
Votes: 45
84. Leap in the Dark (1973–1980)
45 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Anthology series of supernatural tales.
Stars: Colin Wilson, Linda Blandford, Gordon Snell, Anita Gregory
Votes: 39
85. Shadows of Fear (1970–1973)
60 min | Horror, Thriller
Anthology series in which characters find themselves in weird and scary situations. Not evoked by the supernatural but by other people.
Stars: Ray Smith, Michael Craig, Ian Bannen, Sheila Hancock
Votes: 118
86. Menace (1970–1973)
75 min | Thriller
This is a series of thrillers designed to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
Stars: David Wood, John Wentworth, Sheila Hancock, Anne Kristen
Votes: 23
87. Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
25 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Suspense and mystery-themed anthology series.
Stars: Frank Duncan, James Bolam, Maria Aitken, Zena Walker
Votes: 256
88. Inner Sanctum (1954)
27 min | Horror, Mystery
"Inner Sanctum" was a hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".
Stars: Paul McGrath, House Jameson, Warren Stevens, Edward Binns
Votes: 65
89. In Search of... (1977–1982)
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary
Leonard Nimoy hosts investigations into various mysteries.
Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Hans Holzer, J. Francis Hitching, George O. Abell
Votes: 1,120
90. The Vampira Show (1954– )
Drama, Horror, Mystery
The Vampira Show was a hosted horror movie show, with Vampira played by Maila Nurmi; aired on KABC-TV Channel 7, Los Angeles, California (USA) between 30 April 1954 till 2 April 1955.
Star: Maila Nurmi
Votes: 105
91. Scream Queens (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
A semi-anthology series that centers on characters being terrorized by a serial killer in different locations, including a university and a hospital.
Stars: Emma Roberts, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, Keke Palmer
Votes: 46,452
92. Friday the 13th: The Series (1987–1990)
TV-MA | 45 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Two young antique store owners must recover cursed antiques.
Stars: Louise Robey, Chris Wiggins, John D. LeMay, Steve Monarque
Votes: 4,137
93. Fright Night (1970–1987)
120 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
"Fright Night" was a hosted horror movie show with Larry Vincent as Seymour, also known as Sinister Seymour (1969 - January 1972) and then Lisa Clark as Moona Lisa (January 1972 to Mid 1973), screened on KHJ-TV, Channel 9.
Stars: Larry Vincent, Wayne Thomas, Jean Romer
Votes: 45
94. From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (2014–2016)
TV-MA | 45 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
A Texas Ranger is in hot pursuit of the infamous Gecko brothers and their hostages. They all end up trapped in a desert bar secretly run by vampires and discover a vampire conspiracy.
Stars: D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Jesse Garcia, Eiza González
Votes: 21,516
95. Dark Matters: Twisted But True (2011– )
30 min | Documentary, Horror, Sci-Fi
Delves into the most unusual research ever conducted, including attempts to crossbreed humans and apes, actual zombie investigations and head transplantation studies. Cutting-edge CGI ... See full summary »
Stars: John Noble, Jim Ottaviani, Sean Montgomery, David Maiullo
Votes: 914
96. Bone Chillers (1996)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The spooky, sometimes even funny, misadventures of a gang of schoolchildren who encounter any number of strange happenings in their school and hometown.
Stars: Esteban Powell, Linda Cardellini, Trey Alexander, Saadia Persad
Votes: 196
97. Twisted Tales (2005– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Darkly comic stories with a mysterious twist, the tales set out to spook the brain and tickle the funny bone. A follow-up to the earlier Spine Chillers series.
Stars: Yoel Goldenberg, Margaret Henshaw, Marc Warren, Simon Woods
Votes: 72
98. Chillers (1990)
53 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Chillers" was a 1990 series based on Patricia Highsmith's short stories: displaying a sinister atmosphere, delving in to the darkest depths of human nature.
Stars: Anthony Perkins, Doug Rollins, Assumpta Serna, Stéphane Freiss
Votes: 143
99. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Legendary entertainer Bob Hope hosted, and occasionally starred in, one of the last major anthology series on network television, featuring many of Hollywood's top names, including quite a few who didn't do much television otherwise
Stars: Bob Hope, Jack Weston, Jack Kelly, John Francis
Votes: 238
100. Naked City (1958–1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
Stars: Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon, Paul Burke, Nancy Malone
Votes: 1,431
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