If you're a fan of the eerie and supernatural, you'll love 'Paranormal (2020).' This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same spine-chilling thrills and mysterious encounters. Whether you're looking for ghostly hauntings, unexplained phenomena, or psychological horror, we've got you covered with recommendations that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Twilight Zone (1959)
Description: An anthology series that explores bizarre and often unsettling stories involving supernatural events, psychological twists, and moral dilemmas.
Fact: Rod Serling, the creator, wrote 92 of the 156 episodes himself, often using the show to comment on social issues of the time.


The X-Files (1993)
Description: This series blends investigative procedural elements with supernatural and paranormal phenomena, often delving into unexplained mysteries and government conspiracies.
Fact: The show's iconic theme song was composed by Mark Snow, who created it in just 15 minutes. It was initially intended to be a placeholder.


Supernatural (2005)
Description: Centered around two brothers who hunt supernatural creatures, the show explores folklore, urban legends, and paranormal entities, often with a mix of horror and dark humor.
Fact: The Impala driven by the Winchester brothers is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala, which became so iconic that it was given its own credit in the show.


Fringe (2008)
Description: Combines science fiction with paranormal investigations, focusing on fringe science and alternate realities, often with a dark and mysterious tone.
Fact: The show's opening sequence changes subtly throughout the series to reflect the alternate universes and timelines explored in the plot.


American Horror Story (2011)
Description: An anthology series that explores different horror themes each season, often incorporating paranormal elements, psychological terror, and gothic aesthetics.
Fact: Each season of the show is a self-contained story, but there are subtle connections and recurring actors that link the seasons together.


The Terror (2018)
Description: A historical horror drama that combines real-life events with supernatural elements, creating a tense and atmospheric narrative.
Fact: The first season is based on the real-life Franklin Expedition, which disappeared in the Arctic in the 1840s, but adds a fictional supernatural twist.


Channel Zero (2016)
Description: An anthology horror series that adapts popular creepypasta stories, focusing on psychological terror and unsettling paranormal phenomena.
Fact: Each season is based on a different internet horror story, with the first season inspired by the creepypasta 'Candle Cove.'


The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Description: A horror series that intertwines family drama with supernatural hauntings, using psychological depth and eerie visuals to create a chilling atmosphere.
Fact: The show features several hidden ghosts in the background of scenes, which were intentionally placed to reward attentive viewers.


The Outsider (2020)
Description: A crime thriller with supernatural undertones, focusing on a mysterious entity that blurs the line between reality and the paranormal.
Fact: Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, the series was initially planned as a film before being adapted into a TV show.


Evil (2019)
Description: A psychological horror series that examines the nature of evil, blending supernatural occurrences with scientific skepticism and religious themes.
Fact: The show was created by Robert and Michelle King, who also produced 'The Good Wife,' showcasing their versatility in genre storytelling.
