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10 Best Horror Thriller Series You Must Watch

By Anandi Makhija

Updated - May 17, 20246 min read

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Here's a list of the cream of the crop horror thrillers, from English to Hindi to Korean, that will scream their way into your heart (or nightmares). Whether you're into zombies, vampires, or something more eldritch, there's something here for everyone.

So curl up with some popcorn and get ready to be terrified!

 

1. Black summer

In the chaos and uncertainty of the early days of a zombie apocalypse, people from all walks of life are forced to put aside their differences and work together in order to survive. They must learn to trust each other and rely on each other's skills and resources if they want to make it through this ordeal alive.

 

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Cast: Jaime King, Justin Chu Cary, Christine Lee

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, and Horror

Language: English

Episodes: 16 (2 Seasons)

Where to watch: Netflix

 

 

2. The mist

A mysterious mist rolls into a small town, cutting off the residents from the outside world. The mist is filled with dangerous creatures that prey on the people. The residents must band together to fight the creatures and survive. In the process, they must also battle their own fears and doubts, and maintain their sense of morality and sanity.

 

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Cast: Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, Gus Birney

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, and Horror

Language: English

Episodes: 10

Where to watch: Netflix

 

 

3. Haunting at the hill house

A family that has been broken apart by trauma reunites to confront the ghosts of their past. The story flits between the past and present, showing how the events that happened at their old home continue to haunt them. The family must come to terms with the terrifying events that drove them from their home and heal the rifts that have torn them apart.

 

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Cast: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, and Horror

Language: English 

Episodes: 10

Where to watch: Netflix 

 

 

4. Kingdom 

The kingdom is in chaos as rumors spread about the king's illness. The crown prince is the only one who can save the kingdom from a mysterious plague that is spreading rapidly.

 

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Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doona,Kim Sungkyu

Genres: Historic Drama, Horror, Apocalyptic

Language: Korean 

Episodes: 12 (2 Seasons)

Where to watch: Netflix

 

 

5. Typewriter

A family of four moves into a villa that is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a ghost-writer who lived there in the 1980s. A group of children who are obsessed with the writer's stories decide to hunt down the ghost. The story revolves around an old typewriter that holds the key to everything. While the movie might not be for hardcore horror fans, it has an old-fashioned charm that makes it a fun watch.

 

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Cast: Purab Kohli, Samir Kochhar, Aarna Sharma, Aaryansh Malviya, Palash Kamble

Genres: Horror fiction, Thriller

Language: Hindi

Episodes: 5

Where to watch: Netflix 

 

 

6. Ghoul 

The Netflix series Ghoul is a horror show with a deeper political and philosophical meaning. It is set in a dystopian future where a mysterious prisoner is sent to a remote military interrogation center. The prisoner, Ali Saeed Al Yacoub, unleashes a demon that forces the interrogators to confront their own dark secrets. The show explores the themes of good and evil, and asks the question of who is truly the monster.

 

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Cast: Radhika Apte, Manav Kaul, Rohit Pathak

Genres: Horror fiction, Thriller

Language: Hindi

Episodes: 3

Where to watch: Netflix

 

 

7. Betal

A group of bumbling commandos are tasked with evicting the quirky residents of Nilja Village. The villagers, led by a wise old shaman, refuse to leave their ancestral land, even in the face of eviction notices and threats of violence. The commandos are eventually forced to resort to drastic measures, but their actions unleash an ancient curse that turns the villagers into zombies.

The commandos must now find a way to survive the zombie attack and break the curse, all while dealing with the villagers' unique personalities and quirks.

 

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Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh,Aahana Kumra

Genres:Drama, Horror, thriller

Language: Hindi

Episodes: 4

Where to watch:  Netflix

 

 

8. Sweet home 

A troubled teenager with a dark past moves into a new apartment building. Soon after, he discovers that mysteriously humans areb turning into savage monsters. He and his eccentric neighbors must band together to survive the apocalypse and hold onto their humanity, even as the world around them descends into chaos.

 

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Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young 

Genres:Drama, Horror, Apocalyptic

Language: Korean

Episodes: 10

Where to watch: Netflix

 

 

9. Revenant 

The show is a mix of thriller, mystery, and horror, and it does a good job of keeping the viewer guessing. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is engaging and suspenseful. The special effects are also top-notch, and the show does a great job of creating a sense of dread and foreboding.

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Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Hong Kyung, Oh Jung-se 

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, and Horror

Language: Korean

Episodes: 12

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

 

 

10. Hannibal 

Will Graham, a gifted criminal profiler, is struggling to maintain his sanity as he delves into the minds of some of the most twisted killers. The FBI advises him to see Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant forensic psychiatrist who is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer.The two men form an unlikely bond as Lecter helps Will to understand the minds of his killers. However, Lecter is also manipulating Will, using him to get closer to his own victims.

The story is a dark and twisted psychological thriller that explores the nature of good and evil. It is a must-read for fans of the genre. 

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Cast: Hugh Dancy,Mads Mikkelsen, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Abrams, Caroline Dhavernas

Genres: Thriller, Horror and Crime

Language: English

Episodes: 40 (all 3 seasons)

Where to watch: Amazon Prime

 

 

 


Be ready before you start any of these series as they will haunt you for sure!