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101. The X-Files (1993–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis
Votes: 249,877
102. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1991–1993)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the mysteries of the Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, Thor Bridge, Shoscombe Old Place, The Boscombe Valley Mystery, The Illustrious Client and The Creeping Man.
Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams, Colin Jeavons
Votes: 6,177
103. Sherlock Holmes (1954–1955)
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of master detective Sherlock Holmes as he and his assistant, Dr. Watson--and, somewhat reluctantly, the bumbling Inspector Lestrade--battle criminals in London.
Stars: Ronald Howard, Howard Marion-Crawford, Archie Duncan, Richard Larke
Votes: 1,097
104. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)
Approved | 85 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The master sleuth hunts his archenemy, Professor Moriarty, who is planning the crime of the century.
Director: Alfred L. Werker | Stars: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshal
Votes: 7,468
105. Columbo (1971–2003)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes.
Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan, Bruce Kirby
Votes: 42,005
106. Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973–1974)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
"Orson Welles' Great Mysteries" was a United Kingdom hosted anthology mystery and supernatural series, hosted by Orson Welles.
Stars: Orson Welles, Christopher Lee, Joan Collins, Dean Stockwell
Votes: 233
107. Zodiac (1974)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A police Detective Inspector teams up with an astrologer to solve various crimes.
Stars: Anouska Hempel, Anton Rodgers, John Rhys-Davies, Michael Gambon
Votes: 102
108. The Haunted Museum (2021– )
TV-MA | 35 min | Horror
Follow the frightening and hellish tales behind the spooky relics on display in Zak Bagans' Las Vegas museum, by way of scripted shorts produced by Roth and his accredited team, and with featured commentary from Bagans himself.
Stars: Zak Bagans, Eli Roth, Nicholas Eddie, Roxy Shih
Votes: 448
109. Haunted (2018– )
TV-MA | 24 min | Horror, Reality-TV
A chilling glimpse into the first-person accounts from people who have witnessed horrifying, peculiar, extraordinary supernatural events and other unexplained phenomena that continue to haunt them.
Stars: Vanda Chaloupková, Hana Baronová, Vojtech Hýzdal, Janek Gregor
Votes: 3,549
110. Project Blue Book (2019–2020)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A tough US Air Force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate UFO and alien conspiracies as Cold War paranoia spreads.
Stars: Aidan Gillen, Michael Malarkey, Laura Mennell, Ksenia Solo
Votes: 14,443
111. Theatre Macabre (1971–1972)
Not Rated | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Theatre Macabre" was a horror movie anthology series hosted by Christopher Lee; made in Poland; with stories from various classic authors.
Stars: Christopher Lee, Leon Niemczyk, Magdalena Zawadzka, Bronislaw Pawlik
Votes: 73
112. Cribb (1980–1981)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Victorian era cases of Detective Sergeant Cribb of Scotland Yard's newly formed Criminal Investigation Department.
Stars: Alan Dobie, William Simons, David Waller, Alfie Curtis
Votes: 161
113. Two Twisted (2005–2006)
30 min | Fantasy, Mystery
The worlds of the present, the future and the supernatural are the setting for the mystery series, two Twisted. A 7 x 1 hour anthology, each episode containing two half-hour stories. A follow-up to the 1996 anthology series Twisted Tales
Stars: Waseem Khan, Bryan Brown, Valentino del Toro, Anh Do
Votes: 220
114. Weird City (2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
A Twilight Zone-esque look at the life and people living in a futuristic city where the haves and the have nots are strictly separated by a wall.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Cynthy Wu, Anthony Holiday, Emily Kosloski
Votes: 2,602
115. Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974–1975)
TV-PG | 51 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Carl Kolchak is a reporter for a Chicago newspaper. Through more accident than design he ends up investigating homicides, many of which involve supernatural forces. Ultimately, rather than reporting on the crimes, he solves them.
Stars: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt
Votes: 6,245
116. The Frighteners (1972–1973)
26 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The Frighteners was a British psychological suspense anthology series that ran for 1 series consisting of 13 self contained episodes.
Stars: Ian Holm, Tom Bell, Rudolph Walker, Ian Hendry
Votes: 71
117. Raised by Wolves (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Androids are tasked with raising human children on a mysterious planet.
Stars: Travis Fimmel, Amanda Collin, Abubakar Salim, Winta McGrath
Votes: 86,593
118. All Hallows' Eve 2 (2015)
Unrated | 91 min | Horror
A woman finds a VHS tape on her doorstep that shows a series of gruesome tales that could be real. But the true danger is the pumpkin-faced killer that's using the tape to find his next victim.
Directors: Jesse Baget, Elias Benavidez, Andrés Borghi, Jay Holben, Mike Kochansky, James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik, Bryan Norton, Antonio Padovan, Ryan Patch, Marc Roussel | Stars: Andrea Monier, Damien Monier, Helen Rogers, Tyler Rossell
Votes: 2,883
119. All Hallows' Eve (2013)
Not Rated | 83 min | Horror, Thriller
A babysitter finds a VHS tape which features various sinister murders performed by a psychotic clown.
Director: Damien Leone | Stars: Katie Maguire, Catherine A. Callahan, Marie Maser, Kayla Lian
Votes: 12,372
120. Terrifier (2011)
Not Rated | 20 min | Short, Horror
After witnessing a brutal murder on Halloween night, a young woman becomes the next target of a maniacal entity.
Director: Damien Leone | Stars: Marie Maser, Mike Giannelli, Michael Chmiel, Daniel Rodas
Votes: 2,492
121. Terrifier 2 (2022)
Not Rated | 138 min | Horror
After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to the timid town of Miles County where he targets a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night.
Director: Damien Leone | Stars: Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Elliott Fullam, Sarah Voigt
Votes: 46,790
122. Crimes of the Future (2022)
R | 107 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Humans adapt to a synthetic environment, with new transformations and mutations. With his partner Caprice, Saul Tenser, celebrity performance artist, publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances.
Director: David Cronenberg | Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Scott Speedman
Votes: 40,708
123. Love, Death & Robots (2019– )
TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Short, Action
A collection of animated short stories that span various genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy.
Stars: Fred Tatasciore, Scott Whyte, Joe Manganiello, Rosario Dawson
Votes: 197,132
124. True Detective (2014– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.
Stars: Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch
Votes: 656,619
125. 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
126. 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
127. 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
128. 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
129. Werewolf by Night (2022 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Follows a lycanthrope superhero who fights evil using the abilities given to him by a curse brought on by his bloodline.
Director: Michael Giacchino | Stars: Gael García Bernal, Laura Donnelly, Harriet Sansom Harris, Kirk R. Thatcher
Votes: 70,410
130. 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: 13,779
131. Creepshow (2019– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
The fictional Creepshow comic books come to life in this anthology series of terrifying tales hosted by the silent Creepshow ghoul.
Stars: Carey Jones, Hannah Fierman, Kara Kimmer, David Alexander Kaplan
Votes: 9,257
132. 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: 6,183
133. 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
134. Servant (2019–2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A Philadelphia couple are in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens a door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
Stars: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint
Votes: 47,346
135. Mayfair Witches (2023– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Follows a neurosurgeon who discovers she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. She must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.
Stars: Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin
Votes: 12,061
136. Wolf Pack (2023)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A teenage boy and girl get their lives changed forever when a California wildfire awakens a terrifying supernatural creature. As the full moon rises, all teens come together to unravel the secret that connects them.
Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rodrigo Santoro, Armani Jackson, Bella Shepard
Votes: 9,845
137. Escape Room (I) (2019)
PG-13 | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
Six strangers find themselves in a maze of deadly mystery rooms and must use their wits to survive.
Director: Adam Robitel | Stars: Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine
Votes: 141,908 | Gross: $57.01M
138. Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021)
PG-13 | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
Six people unwillingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive. Joining forces with two of the original survivors, they soon discover they've all played the game before.
Director: Adam Robitel | Stars: Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, Thomas Cocquerel
Votes: 59,534 | Gross: $25.19M
139. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
-Resplendent with authentic 1980s music, fashion, and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami, Florida.
Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Votes: 30,205
140. 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
141. Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.
Stars: Roald Dahl, Andrew Ray, Forbes Collins, Richard Johnson
Votes: 2,500
142. 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: 572
143. The Twilight Zone (2019–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
An updated version of the classic anthology series featuring various tales of science fiction, mystery, and horror.
Stars: Jordan Peele, David Epstein, Kelly Ann Woods, Mark Silverman
Votes: 18,204
144. 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: 6,419
145. The Theatre Bizarre (2011)
Not Rated | 114 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A modern horror omnibus inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. Enola Penny sneaks into an abandoned theater and witnesses six bizarre tales.
Directors: Douglas Buck, Buddy Giovinazzo, David Gregory, Karim Hussain, Jeremy Kasten, Tom Savini, Richard Stanley | Stars: Udo Kier, Virginia Newcomb, Amanda Marquardt, Amelia Gotham
Votes: 4,476
146. 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: 93,171
147. 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: 6,952
148. American Gothic (2016)
TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The members of a prominent Boston family suspect that one of their own is working with an infamous serial killer.
Stars: Juliet Rylance, Antony Starr, Justin Chatwin, Megan Ketch
Votes: 4,725
149. American Gothic (1995–1998)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
A quiet, seemingly-quaint small town is ruled over by its charming yet evil sheriff who uses his demonic powers to remove anyone who dares to stand in his way. The only one he fears is a young boy he fathered through rape.
Stars: Gary Cole, Lucas Black, Paige Turco, Brenda Bakke
Votes: 4,863
150. Strange World (1999–2002)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brilliant, terminally ill, army scientist Paul Turner investigates criminal activities that involve unethical experiments on humans, environmental hazards, biological weapons and a mysterious group with a sinister agenda.
Stars: Tim Guinee, Sandra Quarterman, Vivian Wu, Kristin Lehman
Votes: 162
151. The Visitor (1997–1998)
60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Adam MacArthur, who disappeared 50 years ago in the Bermuda Triangle, has returned to save humanity from destruction. Chased by the government s and aliens who abducted him, he travels across the United States to help people.
Stars: John Corbett, Grand L. Bush, Leon Rippy, John Storey
Votes: 460
152. Earth: Final Conflict (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
When an alien species comes to Earth bearing gifts for humanity, a few suspicious humans seek to discover and resist the newcomers' true designs.
Stars: Von Flores, Leni Parker, Anita La Selva, Richard Chevolleau
Votes: 4,785
153. Feria: The Darkest Light (2022)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Two sisters see their world turned upside down when they discover a horrifying and otherworldly secret involving their parents.
Stars: Carla Campra, Ana Tomeno, Isak Férriz, Marta Nieto
Votes: 3,023
154. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
TV-MA | 62 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built a pharmaceutical company into an empire of wealth, privilege and power; however, secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying.
Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas
Votes: 109,031
155. Return to Horror Hotel (2019)
83 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
Return to Horror Hotel is an anthology feature with 4 segments. One is about giant a bedbugs, one is about a magical charm that turns girls beautiful, one is about a WWII sailor who hasn't aged and one is about a terrorizing severed hand.
Directors: Ricky Hess, Brandon Thaxton | Stars: Baby Norman, J Michael Grey, R.C. Sayyah, Stephanie Stevens
Votes: 607
156. 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
157. Foundation (2021– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
A complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire.
Stars: Jared Harris, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Terrence Mann
Votes: 96,251
158. Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A secret military team, SG-1, is formed to explore other planets through the recently discovered Stargates.
Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 101,404
159. Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy: The Wraith.
Stars: Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, David Hewlett, Jason Momoa
Votes: 71,713
160. Stargate: Continuum (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Ba'al travels back in time and prevents the Stargate program from being started. SG-1 must somehow restore history.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks
Votes: 26,309
161. Hauntings (2022– )
Documentary, Mystery
The most terrifying paranormal cases in Britain and America, combining personal testimony with archive and dramatic reconstruction.
Votes: 57
162. The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A storyteller in a labyrinth tells his dog the stories of Perseus and Medusa, Icarus and Daedalus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Euridyce.
Stars: Michael Gambon, Brian Henson, Steve Varnom, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 1,864
163. The Storyteller (1987–1989)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.
Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway
Votes: 5,004
164. 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
165. Tales of Unease (1970)
30 min | Horror
British series adapted from a trio of horror-story anthologies which were edited by John Burke and published between 1960 and 1969. The television installments used the cream of Burke's crop.
Stars: Roy Dotrice, Jeremy Clyde, Rachel Kempson, Terence Rigby
Votes: 53
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