If you loved the chilling anthology series 'John Carpenter's Suburban Screams' (2023), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same eerie, small-town horror vibes. Whether you're a fan of true crime-inspired scares or supernatural mysteries, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Twilight Zone (1959)
Description: An anthology series that blends horror, science fiction, and psychological thriller elements, often exploring suburban and everyday settings with a dark twist.
Fact: The iconic theme music was composed by Marius Constant, replacing the original score by Bernard Herrmann. The series was known for its twist endings and social commentary.


The X-Files (1993)
Description: A sci-fi horror series that mixes standalone monster-of-the-week episodes with an overarching conspiracy storyline, often set in mundane or suburban locations.
Fact: The show popularized the phrase 'The truth is out there.' It was one of the first series to blend procedural storytelling with long-form narrative arcs.


Fear Itself (2008)
Description: A horror anthology series featuring standalone episodes with terrifying and often gruesome stories, similar in tone to classic horror anthologies.
Fact: The show was created by Mick Garris, who also worked on 'Masters of Horror.' It features episodes directed by notable horror filmmakers.


American Horror Story (2011)
Description: A horror anthology series that delves into different terrifying themes each season, often set in seemingly normal suburban or domestic environments.
Fact: Each season of the show is a self-contained narrative, with recurring actors playing different roles. The series has been praised for its bold storytelling and visual style.


Black Mirror (2011)
Description: A sci-fi anthology series that explores the dark side of technology and modern society, often with unsettling and thought-provoking narratives.
Fact: The title refers to the reflective screens of devices like phones and TVs. The show was inspired by 'The Twilight Zone' and often features dystopian futures.


The Terror (2018)
Description: A historical horror series that blends real events with supernatural elements, creating a chilling and atmospheric narrative.
Fact: The first season is based on the novel by Dan Simmons, which fictionalizes the doomed Franklin Expedition. The show is known for its meticulous period detail.


Channel Zero (2016)
Description: A horror anthology series that adapts popular creepypasta stories, focusing on psychological terror and unsettling urban legends.
Fact: Each season is based on a different internet horror story, such as 'Candle Cove' and 'No-End House.' The show is known for its slow-burn tension.


The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Description: A horror series that combines family drama with supernatural elements, set in a haunted house that affects the lives of its inhabitants.
Fact: The show features hidden ghosts in many scenes, which are not immediately noticeable. It is based on the 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson.


Creepshow (2019)
Description: A horror anthology series that pays homage to classic horror comics, featuring gruesome and darkly humorous tales set in everyday locations.
Fact: The series is based on the 1982 film of the same name, which was a collaboration between Stephen King and George A. Romero. It blends horror with comic book aesthetics.


The Outer Limits (1995)
Description: A science fiction and horror anthology series that presents standalone stories with eerie and often unsettling themes, similar to classic horror anthologies.
Fact: The show was a revival of the 1960s series of the same name. Each episode begins with a narrator setting the stage for the story, much like its predecessor.
