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7 Underrated Shows You Could Watch On Halloween
I'm not sure they are actually underrated. Tried to choose titles that I rarely see recommended online.
Ares (Dutch)
Aiming to become part of Amsterdam's elite, an ambitious college student joins an exclusive society, unaware it's hiding a horrifying secret.
Personal opinion: An atmospheric, suspenseful slow-burn. Really enjoyed the cinematography.
Brand New Cherry Flavor
A filmmaker heads to Hollywood in the early '90s to make her movie but tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of sex, magic, revenge — and kittens.
Personal opinion: Strange, freaky, and colorful in the best of ways. Beware of the kittens.
Swarm
Dre is obsessed with a pop star, whose fanbase is known as "The Swarm". The show is a deep dive into Dre's life, her desire, her fandom, and how it takes her to dark, unexpected places.
Personal opinion: Violent and weird. It surprised me many times over. In a good way.
Strangers From Hell (Korean)
Yoon Jong-Woo, an aspiring crime fiction writer in his twenties, moves to Seoul in search of a better life. Cash-strapped, he resorts to living in a tiny communal residence named Eden Studio, alongside some eerie tenants.
Personal opinion: The closest you will ever come to a (less gay) Korean Hannibal. Still, a truly wild ride that is definitely worth a look!
Dead End: Paranormal Park
Meet Barney, his dog Pugsley (who can now walk and talk after an exorcism gone wrong-- it’s a long story!), Norma, and a thousand-year-old sardonic demon named Courtney who must work together to battle paranormal scares, and maybe... just maybe, save the world!
Personal opinion: Super charming, fun show with a trans main character (Barney) and some queer storylines.
Marianne (French)
When a novelist realizes her terrifying stories are coming true, she returns to her hometown to face the demons from her past that inspire her writing.
Personal opinion: I simply loved everything about this show's creepy atmosphere. Haven't seen a lot that hit me hard in a similar manner as this one.
The Horror of Dolores Roach
After an unjust 16-year prison sentence, Dolores Roach returns to a gentrified Washington Heights. There she reunites with an old stoner friend who lets her live and work as a masseuse in the basement under his empanada shop. When the promise of her newfound stability is quickly threatened, “Magic Hands” Dolores is driven to shocking extremes.
Personal opinion: Sweeney Todd, set in Washington Heights. This show was great, ridiculous fun.
What underrated shows would you recommend for Halloween? Non-English shows are (obviously) very welcome as long as there are English subtitles available! This also includes animated shows.
Ares (Dutch)
Aiming to become part of Amsterdam's elite, an ambitious college student joins an exclusive society, unaware it's hiding a horrifying secret.
Personal opinion: An atmospheric, suspenseful slow-burn. Really enjoyed the cinematography.
Brand New Cherry Flavor
A filmmaker heads to Hollywood in the early '90s to make her movie but tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of sex, magic, revenge — and kittens.
Personal opinion: Strange, freaky, and colorful in the best of ways. Beware of the kittens.
Swarm
Dre is obsessed with a pop star, whose fanbase is known as "The Swarm". The show is a deep dive into Dre's life, her desire, her fandom, and how it takes her to dark, unexpected places.
Personal opinion: Violent and weird. It surprised me many times over. In a good way.
Strangers From Hell (Korean)
Yoon Jong-Woo, an aspiring crime fiction writer in his twenties, moves to Seoul in search of a better life. Cash-strapped, he resorts to living in a tiny communal residence named Eden Studio, alongside some eerie tenants.
Personal opinion: The closest you will ever come to a (less gay) Korean Hannibal. Still, a truly wild ride that is definitely worth a look!
Dead End: Paranormal Park
Meet Barney, his dog Pugsley (who can now walk and talk after an exorcism gone wrong-- it’s a long story!), Norma, and a thousand-year-old sardonic demon named Courtney who must work together to battle paranormal scares, and maybe... just maybe, save the world!
Personal opinion: Super charming, fun show with a trans main character (Barney) and some queer storylines.
Marianne (French)
When a novelist realizes her terrifying stories are coming true, she returns to her hometown to face the demons from her past that inspire her writing.
Personal opinion: I simply loved everything about this show's creepy atmosphere. Haven't seen a lot that hit me hard in a similar manner as this one.
The Horror of Dolores Roach
After an unjust 16-year prison sentence, Dolores Roach returns to a gentrified Washington Heights. There she reunites with an old stoner friend who lets her live and work as a masseuse in the basement under his empanada shop. When the promise of her newfound stability is quickly threatened, “Magic Hands” Dolores is driven to shocking extremes.
Personal opinion: Sweeney Todd, set in Washington Heights. This show was great, ridiculous fun.
What underrated shows would you recommend for Halloween? Non-English shows are (obviously) very welcome as long as there are English subtitles available! This also includes animated shows.