10 Chilling Films Similar to Dead of Night

Description: A supernatural anthology series presenting supposedly true stories of paranormal events, with a documentary-like approach and eerie reenactments.

Fact: The show was hosted by John Newland, who also directed many episodes. Unlike other anthologies, it claimed all stories were based on real accounts.

Description: An anthology series blending horror, science fiction, and psychological thriller elements, often featuring twist endings and eerie atmospheres.

Fact: Rod Serling wrote 92 of the 156 episodes and served as the show's narrator. The iconic theme music was composed by Marius Constant.

Description: A science fiction-horror anthology series known for its eerie storytelling, often exploring themes of paranoia and the unknown.

Fact: The famous opening narration includes the line: 'There is nothing wrong with your television set.' The show was revived in 1995 with a similar format.

Description: A gothic horror soap opera blending supernatural elements with melodrama, featuring vampires, ghosts, and other classic horror tropes.

Fact: The show was originally a low-rated daytime drama until the introduction of vampire Barnabas Collins, which skyrocketed its popularity.

Description: A horror anthology film featuring interconnected stories set in a cursed house, with a mix of psychological terror and gothic atmosphere.

Fact: The film was produced by Amicus Productions, known for their anthology horror films. It stars Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in separate segments.

Description: A horror anthology film with a framing story set in a mental institution, featuring twisted tales of madness and the supernatural.

Fact: Like 'The House That Dripped Blood,' it was produced by Amicus Productions. The script was written by Robert Bloch, author of 'Psycho.'

Description: A horror anthology series with a focus on macabre and supernatural tales, often featuring darkly poetic storytelling and unsettling visuals.

Fact: Steven Spielberg directed one of the segments in the first season, marking his early directorial work. Rod Serling hosted but had less creative control than in The Twilight Zone.

Description: An anthology series featuring suspenseful and often macabre stories, with a signature darkly humorous tone and twist endings.

Fact: Alfred Hitchcock directed 18 episodes himself. The show's iconic theme is 'Funeral March of a Marionette,' which became synonymous with Hitchcock.

Description: A supernatural investigative series blending horror and mystery, following a reporter who uncovers bizarre and terrifying cases.

Fact: The series was inspired by two popular TV movies, 'The Night Stalker' and 'The Night Strangler.' It later influenced shows like 'The X-Files.'

Description: A horror anthology series with a gothic and often gruesome tone, featuring standalone stories of terror and the macabre.

Fact: Produced by Hammer Film Productions, known for their classic horror films. The series was intended to revive the studio's television presence.