For Everyone Who Finds King Too Scary: 5 Horror Shows Even Non-Fans Will Love
Even horror haters might be surprised.
Horror often gets written off as jump scares, fake blood, and nonstop screaming. I get it. But the best horror isn’t about shock — it’s atmosphere, drama, even irony. Stories that stay with you long after the lights come back on.
So, if you’ve always thought horror wasn’t for you, these five shows might just change your mind.
The Terror (2018–2025)
This anthology slips the supernatural into real history. The first season follows Franklin’s Arctic expedition, trapped in ice with no way out. No jump scares here — just hunger, cold, and paranoia tightening like a vice. Honestly, the silence and emptiness are far scarier than any monster.
Evil (2019–2024)
A skeptic, a priest-in-training, and an engineer walk into… well, not a bar, but a string of supposed miracles and demonic possessions. The fun is in the questions: is evil real, or just a reflection of our fears? Clever, witty, and strangely addictive — it’s horror for people who like their brains tickled as much as their nerves.
Midnight Mass (2021)
Mike Flanagan at his most personal. A priest arrives on a tiny island, bringing 'miracles' that soon feel like something darker. This isn’t about jump scares — it’s about faith, guilt, and mortality. To me, it’s one of the most hauntingly thoughtful takes on the vampire myth you’ll ever see.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020)
Forget the goofy ‘90s sitcom — this Sabrina is all sharp edges and gothic flair. Half-teen, half-witch, constantly juggling high school drama and occult rituals. It’s spooky, yes, but with a wink. And if Wednesday had you hooked, this is the next step down the rabbit hole.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Maybe the funniest 'horror' you’ll ever watch. Four vampires share a house in Staten Island and spend more time arguing about chores than drinking blood. It’s basically a mockumentary about roommates — if your roommates happened to be immortal. Proof that horror can be hilarious.
Horror isn’t always about screams and gore. Sometimes it’s history, sometimes philosophy, sometimes just sharp, dark fun. And personally, I think the deeper kind of horror — the one that makes you reflect as much as it chills you — is the best the genre has to offer.
Open the right door, and you might not find a nightmare at all, but a story you’ll be glad you entered.
