You can’t do without horror, and you’re on the hunt for a TV series that can satisfy every request, especially during the most terrifying week of the year. Then take note: these three titles target a subcutaneous terror that creeps into the mind in the stillness of night, a psychological horror that generates an inexplicable source of anguish, perfect for the Halloween week.
Psychological horror TV series not to miss: the top 3 spine-tinglers for Halloween
From
Can you imagine living in a remote, solitary town in the United States that transforms into a nighttime prison? This is where From begins, a horror-focused TV series created by John Griffin and streaming on Paramount+, currently comprising four seasons with a fifth on the horizon. It follows a group of residents trapped in a town cut off from the rest of the world. Whoever arrives there can no longer leave, and to survive they must endure harsh conditions, including hallucinations and increasingly frightening threats, such as the one emanating from the forest. At night, terrifying monsters attempt to creep into the residents’ homes, so no one is allowed to step outside. The fear in this scenario is palpable, playing on a sense of entrapment: living constantly with the fear of the dark takes a heavy toll on mental health, and everything pushes toward a claustrophobic feeling that gnaws at the nerves and turns the night’s approach into a true death sentence for the luckiest or most naïve viewers.
Grotesquerie
Ryan Murphy knows horror well. A creator of American Horror Story, via Disney+ he also presents Grotesquerie, a project developed collaboratively with Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Released in 2024, it follows detective Lois Tryon as she investigates violent crimes that have struck her community. Alongside a nun and journalist Megan, they probe the case, piecing together clue after clue until they land in a sinister network that yields only more unanswered questions. This series leans heavily into the darker side of the human psyche, exploring how secrets can consume a person and examining the fine line between faith and madness. The threat is not merely physical, tied to the crime scene, but also mental: Lois gradually sinks into a paranoid web.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Currently made up of a single season, with a second season renewed, IT: Welcome to Derry is a TV series conceived by Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane, born as a prequel to the IT films and IT – Chapter Two. The story draws its strength from Stephen King’s novel and explores the impact that Pennywise has had on the Derry community in the past, depending on the generations involved. The first season, available for streaming on HBO Max, is set in 1962 and follows four kids dealing with the mysterious disappearance of a friend and the appearance of a multi-faced monster who will reveal itself to be Pennywise. The killer clown feeds primarily on fear and toys with children, who tend to be frightened by little things; it is a malevolent entity that feeds on humanity’s deepest phobias and turns those traumas into weapons.
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