8 Best Horror TV Shows on Apple TV Plus 2026
Find the creepiest Apple TV Plus series to stream now, from Servant and Calls to The Changeling, with mystery, thriller, drama, and dark comedy picks.
If you want eerie stories, tense mysteries, and smart scares, this roundup pulls together eight strong Apple TV Plus picks worth your time. The mix leans into different moods, from the chilling domestic unease of Servant to the eerie phone-call structure of Calls and the ghostly mystery of The Changeling. You will also find more genre-bending choices such as Lisey's Story, The Enfield Poltergeist, and the animated dark comedy Curses!, plus newer conversation starters like Widow's Bay and Stillwater. Together, these shows cover horror, thriller, mystery, drama, and even a little comedy, so there is something here whether you want slow-burn dread or full-on supernatural weirdness.
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Widow's Bay
comedy · drama · horror
A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island.
Directed by Hiro Murai, Andrew DeYoung, Samuel Donovan, Ti WestCast Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi SouthwickApple TV Plus -
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Servant
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
A Philadelphia couple are in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
Directed by Ishana Shyamalan, Nimród Antal, M. Night Shyamalan, Dylan Holmes Williams, Logan GeorgeCast Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint, James HoogerwerffApple TV Plus -
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Calls
animation · drama · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Interconnected phone conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event.
Directed by Fede AlvarezCast Aubrey Plaza, Clancy Brown, Nika Futterman, Matt Lauria, Salli SaffiotiApple TV Plus -
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Stillwater
horror
Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
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Lisey's Story
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
This terrifying thriller follows widow Lisey Landon as a series of disturbing events revives memories of her marriage to author Scott Landon and the darkness that plagued him.
Directed by Pablo LarraínCast Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Dane DeHaan, Joan AllenApple TV Plus -
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Curses!
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · horror
The Vanderhouvens are a typical family...except a curse recently turned Alex—their loving husband and father—to stone. In order to save him, his wife and kids set out on spine-tingling adventures to return ancient artifacts stolen by an ancestor.
Directed by Daniel Lafrance, George Gipson, Leo RileyCast Gabrielle Nevaeh, Andre Robinson, Lyric Lewis, Rhys Darby, James MarstersApple TV Plus -
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The Enfield Poltergeist
documentary · horror
Experience the chilling true story of the world's most famous poltergeist case through original audio recordings made inside the house as the events unfolded.
Directed by Jerry RothwellCast Olivia Booth-Ford, Christopher Ettridge, Paula Benson, Charlotte Miller, Daniel LeeApple TV Plus -
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The Changeling
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
Apollo and Emma's love story is a fairy tale—until Emma mysteriously vanishes. Bereft, Apollo finds himself on a death-defying odyssey through a New York City he didn't know existed.
Directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, Dana Gonzales, Melina Matsoukas, Solvan Naim, Michael Francis WilliamsCast LaKeith Stanfield, Victor LaValle, Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Elena HurstApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you are after psychological tension, paranormal chills, or a darker comic edge, this list gives you a solid starting point for Apple TV Plus. Servant and The Changeling bring the unsettling atmosphere, while Calls and The Enfield Poltergeist lean harder into documentary-style unease. If you prefer something stranger or more playful, Lisey's Story, Curses!, Widow's Bay, and Stillwater round out the mix nicely. Bookmark this page and check back anytime you want fresh viewing ideas, since it is updated regularly as new series arrive and the lineup changes.
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Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026