If you’re on the hunt for something to get you in the mood for spooky season, look no further. Digital Spy has gathered a lineup of must-see television perfect for Halloween — from a brand-new 2025 release to modern classics that never fail to send a chill down your spine. Whether you’re craving a genuine fright or something a little cozier, this list has you covered.
IT: Welcome to Derry
A fresh horror-drama just in time for Halloween 2025, Welcome to Derry takes viewers back to the world of Stephen King’s It. Set in the 1960s, this chilling prequel unfolds in a small town not yet scarred by the horrors of the original story.
Details are still wrapped in mystery, but one thing is certain — Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise the Clown, reprising the terrifying role that made him unforgettable.
Alien: Earth
The Alien universe expands once again with Alien: Earth, a spine-tingling prequel to the iconic sci-fi horror franchise that began in the 1970s. Expect plenty of blood, suspense, and heart-pounding tension — but also a deeper story lurking beneath the surface.
As the synopsis teases: “When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat…”
Channel Zero
Channel Zero is the best horror show you’ve (probably) never seen. Running for four seasons between 2016 and 2018, each installment adapts a different viral creepypasta — internet-born horror stories — and brings them to life with unnerving style.
From its haunting imagery to its bold storytelling, every season of Channel Zero redefines what small-screen horror can be. Few shows in recent memory have been this consistently unsettling — or this creative.
Inside No. 9
If you like your scares with a twist of dark humor, Inside No. 9 is the perfect pick. Created by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, this anthology series delivers a new story with every episode — sometimes eerie, sometimes absurd, but always unpredictable.
For Halloween, start with “The Harrowing” (season 1, episode 6). When a babysitter accepts a job in Hector and Tabitha’s eerie mansion, she soon discovers that not everything is as it seems…
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House isn’t just a great horror series — it’s a masterpiece. Released in 2018, this reimagining of Shirley Jackson’s novel follows a group of siblings who grew up in what would become the most infamous haunted house in the country.
Beyond its jump scares and hidden ghosts, Hill House stands out for its emotional depth — a haunting exploration of grief, trauma, and family that lingers long after the credits roll.
Wednesday
Looking for something spooky yet fun? Wednesday delivers exactly that. This Netflix smash hit, directed by Tim Burton and starring scream queen Jenna Ortega, leans fully into its gothic, tongue-in-cheek charm.
The series’ second season dropped earlier this year, making now the perfect time to catch up — or to rewatch and rediscover why Wednesday Addams has become the new face of Halloween cool.
Marianne
If you don’t mind subtitles and want something genuinely unsettling, the French horror series Marianne is a must. When a successful horror author returns to her hometown, she discovers that the evil spirit haunting her dreams has come to life.
While Marianne uses familiar horror tropes, its execution is spectacular — stylish, creepy, and thoroughly chilling from start to finish. If you came here for scares, this one delivers.
