10 Shows & Movies Like Bedlam (2011)

Description: This iconic series blends paranormal investigations with government conspiracy theories, creating a perfect mix of standalone monster stories and ongoing mythology about hidden truths and unexplained phenomena.

Fact: The famous theme song was composed by Mark Snow in about 3 hours. The series popularized the phrase

Description: While more action-oriented, this series balances supernatural elements with deep character development and psychological themes, particularly around power, responsibility, and personal demons (both literal and metaphorical).

Fact: The show's writing was so influential that several academic papers and university courses have analyzed its themes. It pioneered the

Description: A long-running series that combines monster-of-the-week episodes with deeper mythology arcs, featuring brothers dealing with supernatural threats while exploring themes of family, sacrifice, and the nature of evil.

Fact: The show holds the record for most consecutive seasons filmed in Vancouver (15 seasons). It was originally planned to end after season 5, but its popularity led to 10 more seasons.

Description: A supernatural drama that combines teen angst with Gothic horror elements, exploring themes of immortality, morality, and the darkness within human (and vampire) nature through its complex character relationships.

Fact: The show's success helped launch the careers of several young actors and spawned two spin-off series. It was based on a book series but significantly deviated from the source material.

Description: This anthology series shares a dark, psychological horror tone, often exploring themes of madness, supernatural elements, and twisted human behavior. Each season presents a self-contained narrative with eerie atmospheres and unsettling character dynamics.

Fact: The series was originally pitched as a documentary-style show about real haunted houses, but evolved into its current anthology format. Each season features many of the same actors playing different roles, creating a unique repertory feel.

Description: This Gothic horror series weaves together classic literary monsters with psychological depth and Victorian-era aesthetics. It explores themes of identity, madness, and the supernatural through rich character studies.

Fact: The series title refers to penny dreadfuls - cheap 19th century British publications that featured sensational stories. Many characters are drawn from classic literature including Dracula, Frankenstein, and Dorian Gray.

Description: This vampire drama focuses on complex family dynamics amidst supernatural power struggles, blending Gothic horror elements with intense emotional conflicts and moral ambiguity.

Fact: The series is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries but set in New Orleans, allowing exploration of that city's rich supernatural folklore. It features the first vampire family ever created.

Description: A masterful blend of psychological horror and family drama, this series delves into trauma, grief, and the supernatural. Its atmospheric tension and exploration of fractured psyches create a deeply unsettling experience.

Fact: The show contains numerous hidden ghosts in the background of scenes that aren't immediately noticeable. The famous

Description: This dark coming-of-age story mixes witchcraft with psychological horror, exploring themes of identity, evil, and the struggle between light and dark forces both supernatural and within oneself.

Fact: The series was originally developed for The CW but moved to Netflix for a darker tone. It's based on the Archie Horror comic series of the same name, which is much darker than the original Sabrina comics.

Description: A crime thriller with supernatural horror elements that slowly builds psychological tension, exploring grief, doubt, and the nature of evil through its investigation of seemingly impossible events.

Fact: Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, the series was originally planned as a film adaptation. It features one of the longest single-take sequences in television history during its first episode.