16 Best Horror TV Shows on Paramount Plus 2026
Find eerie dramas, supernatural mysteries, and sci-fi scares with this guide to Paramount Plus horror favorites, from classics to newer picks and hidden gems.
If you want a smart scare, a supernatural mystery, or a sci-fi twist with your chills, this roundup is built for you. We’ve pulled together a mix of eerie classics and newer standouts, including The Twilight Zone (1959), Evil (2019), Penny Dreadful (2014), The Stand (2020), and the darker corners of Invader ZIM (2001). You’ll also find genre-bending picks like Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996), Danny Phantom (2003), and the upcoming Among Us (2026), which add fantasy, mystery, and animated creepiness to the lineup. With 16 titles on the page, it’s a strong starting point whether you want prestige drama, cult horror, or something weirdly fun.
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The Twilight Zone
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.
Directed by John Brahm, Douglas Heyes, Buzz Kulik, Lamont Johnson, Richard L. BareCast Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley, Vaughn TaylorParamount Plus -
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Evil
crime · drama · horror · mystery · thriller
Skeptical forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard joins priest-in-training David Acosta and technology expert Ben Shakir as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and other extraordinary occurrences to assess for a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
Directed by John Dahl, Robert King, Peter Sollett, Nelson McCormick, Fong-Yee YapCast Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Maddy CroccoParamount Plus -
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · mystery · romance · sci-fi
On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts.
Directed by Gary Halvorson, Kenneth R. Koch, Brian K. Roberts, Linda Day, Peter BaldwinCast Melissa Joan Hart, Nick Bakay, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick, Nate RichertHuluParamount Plus -
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Penny Dreadful
drama · fantasy · horror
Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.
Directed by Damon Thomas, James Hawes, Brian Kirk, Paco Cabezas, J.A. BayonaCast Reeve Carney, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Rory Kinnear, Billie PiperParamount Plus -
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Among Us
animation · adventure · comedy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Members of your crew have been replaced by an alien shapeshifter intent on causing confusion, sabotaging the ship, and killing everyone. Root out the ‘Impostor’ or fall victim to its murderous designs.
Directed by Madeline QueripelCast Ashley Johnson, Randall Park, Elijah Wood, Liv Hewson, Phil LaMarrAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Invader ZIM
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · horror · sci-fi
Zim dreams of greatness. Unfortunately, though, he's hopelessly inept as a space invader. Desperate to be rid of the annoying Zim, his planet's leaders send him on a mission to infiltrate Earth, providing him with leftover, cobbled-together equipment. To their consternation, Zim succeeds in setting up a base on Earth and infiltrating human culture, posing as a human child as he plots the planet's downfall. Only Zim's archnemesis, Dib, recognizes that Zim is an alien, and of course, nobody believes Dib's claims.
Directed by Steve Ressel, Jordan ReichekCast Richard Steven Horvitz, Andy Berman, Rikki Simons, Melissa Fahn, Jhonen VasquezParamount Plus -
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The Stand
adventure · drama · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Directed by Josh Boone, Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy, Chris Fisher, Vincenzo NataliCast James Marsden, Odessa Young, Alexander Skarsgård, Whoopi Goldberg, Gordon CormierParamount Plus -
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Danny Phantom
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · horror · sci-fi
Danny Fenton was once your typical kid until he accidentally blew up his parents' laboratory and became ghost-hunting superhero Danny Phantom. Now half-ghost, Danny's picked up paranormal powers, but only his sister, Jazz, and best friends, Samantha and Tucker, know his secret. Danny's busy fighting ghosts, saving Casper High and hiding his new identity all while trying to graduate.
Directed by Butch Hartman, Wincat Alcala, Gary Conrad, Kevin Petrilak, Juli MurphyCast David Kaufman, Grey DeLisle, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Rob Paulsen, Kath SoucieParamount Plus -
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Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
animation · comedy · family · fantasy · horror
Three young monsters — Ickis, Oblina and Krumm — attends an institute for monsters under a city dump and learn to frighten humans.
Directed by Jim Duffy, Igor Kovalyov, Andrei Svislotski, Rick Bugental, Zhenia DelioussineCast Charlie Adler, Christine Cavanaugh, David Eccles, Gregg Berger, Tim CurryParamount Plus -
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Ark: The Animated Series
animation · action · adventure · drama · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
Follow Survivor and protagonist Helena Walker after her initial awakening on The Island.
Directed by David Hartman, Chase Conley, Jay Oliva, Sebastian Montes, Jeremy StieglitzCast Madeleine Madden, Michelle Yeoh, Devery Jacobs, Dee Bradley Baker, Zahn McClarnonParamount Plus -
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Ugly Americans
animation · comedy · fantasy · horror
Social worker Mark Lilly helps new citizens—both human and "other"—begin the process of adapting to life in the Big Apple, but his coworkers, demonic bureaucrat Twayne, drunken wizard Leonard Powers, surly law enforcement head Frank Grimes & his girlfriend, Callie, don't make it easy.
Directed by Devin Clark, Lucy Snyder, Rodrigo Amador, Richard Ferguson-Hull, Les SolisCast Matt Oberg, Natasha Leggero, Kurt Metzger, Randy Pearlstein, Julie KlausnerParamount Plus -
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Every Witch Way
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · mystery · romance · thriller
The series follows 14-year-old Emma Alonso, as she moves to Miami and her life turns upside-down. Not only does she discover that she is a witch, she also has a crush on the boy next door, Daniel. But Daniel’s ex-girlfriend Maddie, who is an 'evil witch' and leader of the school clique the 'Panthers', is still willing to fight for the boy she loves.
Directed by Clayton Boen, Leonardo Galavis, Arturo ManuittCast Nick Merico, Daniela Nieves, Tyler Alvarez, Paola Andino, Paris SmithParamount Plus -
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Freakish
science-fiction · mystery & thriller · action & adventure · drama · horror
A group of students trapped in a high school must fight for survival when predatory mutant freaks take over after a meltdown at the local chemical plant.
Directed by Chris Grismer, Michael A. Allowitz, Tony Solomons, Craig Wallace, Heather CappielloCast Leo Howard, Liza Koshy, Adam Hicks, Meghan Rienks, Tyler ChaseHuluParamount Plus -
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Cursed Friends
comedy · fantasy · horror
Four friends wake on Halloween and realize the predict-your-future game they played in 2002 is coming true in disturbing ways. They must band together to help each other escape the wild fates that have turned their lives upside down.
Directed by Laura MurphyCast Jessica Lowe, Nicole Byer, Harvey Guillén, Andrew Lewis Caldwell, James Austin JohnsonParamount Plus -
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A Really Haunted Loud House
action · comedy · family · horror · thriller
Lincoln and his best friend, Clyde, struggle to decide whether to participate in the Loud family Spooktacular, attend their friend, Xander's, party, or go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
Directed by Jonathan JudgeCast Wolfgang Schaeffer, Jahzir Bruno, Brian Stepanek, Jolie Jenkins, Eva CarltonParamount Plus -
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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror
A Californian family inherits a castle in Romania. This is especially exciting to the son, who is obsessed with monsters. And he is not disappointed.
Directed by Eric BrossCast Victoria Justice, Chase Ellison, Anna Galvin, Matt Winston, Jillian MarieParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you like psychological dread, monster stories, haunted mysteries, or offbeat sci-fi, this list gives you plenty of options to explore on Paramount Plus. From The Twilight Zone (1959) to Evil (2019) and Penny Dreadful (2014), the lineup balances classics with newer favorites and a few surprising curveballs. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh pick, because it is updated regularly as the service’s library changes. If you are narrowing down what to stream next, this guide makes it easier to choose a show that matches your mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Paramount Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Paramount Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these horror shows ranked?
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Last updated: September 4, 2026