AMC's Shudder streaming service, known for horror and thriller content, features a variety of TV series that cater to genre fans. Paste Magazine has curated a list of the 10 best shows currently available, spanning originals and acquired titles from networks like FX and AMC. The ranking emphasizes ambitious narratives, charismatic casts, and innovative takes on horror tropes.
Shudder has built a reputation for niche genre programming, including reboots like the Creepshow anthology and specials hosted by Joe Bob Briggs. Paste Magazine's latest roundup spotlights series that blend scares, satire, and supernatural elements, drawing from both classic influences and modern storytelling.
At number 10, The Strain depicts a vampiric plague in New York, created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, with standout performances from Kevin Durand as an exterminator and David Bradley as an occultist. The ninth spot goes to the 2022 Shudder original The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, featuring commentary from directors like Fede Alvarez and Mike Flanagan on unconventional horror selections.
Cursed Films, ranked eighth, explores troubled productions behind iconic horror movies, such as Poltergeist tragedies, without delving into supernatural claims. Preacher, seventh on the list, adapts a Vertigo comic with leads Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun, and Ruth Negga navigating violent, profane takes on faith.
Sixth is A Discovery of Witches, a romantic fantasy about a witch and vampire defying ancient rules, starring Teresa Palmer and Matthew Goode. Eli Roth’s History of Horror, fifth, offers primers on subgenres with guests like Jamie Lee Curtis.
The Chucky series, fourth, delivers campy kills via the killer doll in a New Jersey suburb, created by Don Mancini. Creepshow, third, revives the anthology format under Greg Nicotero, mixing nostalgia with fresh tales.
Channel Zero, second, adapts creepypasta legends into unsettling miniseries with strong performances. Topping the list is The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, a revival that crashed servers with its popularity, providing trivia-rich hosting for vintage horrors.
This selection underscores Shudder's role in sustaining horror TV, appealing to fans seeking both thrills and depth.