Summary
Finding a great newhorrorseries to get stuck into doesn’t have to be a terrifying experience. It’s a broad genre, fromThe Evil DeadandChucky’sdark comedy to the psychological and far more human creeping horror ofHannibalandThe Last of Us. Fortunately, just as horror has grown and diversified on the big screen, it’s also been thriving on TV.
Horrorserves up shock, terror, and thrillingly unsettling experiences. It also tends to pitch the destiny of its characters from the outset, unlike other genres, as it pits good against evil. In the sprawl of a series, that can take the genre in interesting new directions. The explosion of streaming services has opened up a wealth of older and classic horror shows to watch alongside modern series. With the choices mounting up like a slasher’s body count, fans looking for the right kind of horror experience will find inspiration in the stars.
Aries: Stranger Things (2016 - Present)
A high-energy Arian will find a home in Netflix’s flagship genre show.Stranger Thingshas leaped around horror influences over its four seasons, from H.P. Lovecraft to David Lynch to John Carpenter. But its sci-fi horror has retained a mysterious tinge that any Aries will enjoy sinking their teeth into.
Stranger Thingshas achieved great success with its tale of Hawkins, the small town threatened by the alternative horror dimension of the Upside Down. It’san excellent study of humanity in the face of horror and a perfect place for Arians.
Stream on Netflix
Loyal Taureans will see much of themselves in Ash Williams and his endless war against Deadites. Ash had already rebooted himself and been thrown back in time before he landed a show, and thirty years after he last took on the Evil Dead, he still can’t catch a break.
Like the planet’s biggest heroic horror icon, Taureans are sometimes considered regal. He may have more than a hand or chainsaw in the horror havoc surrounding him, but the star sign will appreciate Ash’s devotion to the cause.
Stream on Prime Video
Gemini: Scream Queens (2015 - 2016)
Gemini is a friendly sign with the flexibility to take on the off-the-wall dark comedy ofScream Queens. The star sign’s ability to adjust to new social situations is crucial in this satirical show, whether set at Wallace University during its first series or in the C.U.R.E Hospital in its second year.
The guest stars, comedy twists, and often surprising slasher violence will appeal to spontaneous Geminis.
Stream on Hulu
Cancer: Interview With The Vampire (2022 - Present)
Cancerians are known for their emotional depths, and they’ll find lots to pour themselves into amid the moody horror of AMC’s freshly mintedImmortal universe. Based on the books of Anne Rice, the first series,Interview with the Vampire, should appeal to the star sign’s nurturing and intuitive traits.
Rice’s famous tale explores the meaning of immortality, played out in the complicated relationships of central characters Lestat, Louis, and Claudia. Their changing connection to humanity should tick all the boxes of this star sign.
Stream on AMC Plus
Leo: Chucky (2021 - Present)
Leo is a confident sign, so those born under it should appreciate the self-assurance of the charismatic doll with the soul of a serial killer who never stops. Chucky has always been driven, but he stepped things up a notch in his “coming of rage” TV show. Building on theChild’s Playfeature films, it pits the diminutive killer against a group of teens in a story where viewers should expect the unexpected.
Chuckyis packed full of twisted but surprisingly emotional themes alongside the dark humor. It’s also peppered with incredible guest stars like John Waters, Kenan Thompson, and Joe Pantoliano.
Stream on Shudder
Virgo: Hannibal (2013 - 2015)
Virgo is the zodiac’s perfectionist, much like horror’s favorite psychiatric serial killer (not that Virgoans should overthink that). Bryan Fuller’sHannibaldug deep around the novels of Thomas Harris to draw out an incredible and complex backstory leading up toRed DragonandHannibal.
It’s the greatest on-screen exploration of the literary cannibal to date. Any horror lover familiar with the books will appreciate this methodological approach to weaving Lecter’s story around Harris’ stories, but diligent Virgoans in particular.
Libra: Attack On Titan(2013 - 2023)
Empathetic Librans will find emotional turmoil to spare in this dark fantasy Manga adaptation.
Attack on Titanhits hard with its deep exploration of the human condition. In a post-apocalyptic world, humans protect themselves from ferocious titans behind giant walls.
For all the devastation, the incredible action and stylized violence emphasize balance and harmony, which should resonate with a star sign keen on the company of others.
Stream on Crunchyroll
Scorpio: The Last Of Us (2023 - Present)
Scorpios hopefully won’t ever need to find out if their strong-willed ambition could help them survive an apocalypse. But that trait is a good fit for the trek across a ravaged world that Joel and Ellie undertake in HBO’s smash hit video game adaptation.
The Last of Uspresents a horrifying vision for our times as a pandemic caused by a mass fungal infection transforms most of humanity into zombies. Scorpios appreciate a challenging watch, and this show’slingering mysteries are a good fit.
Stream on MAX
Sagittarius: The Terror (2018 - 2019)
Those born under the Sagittarius sign have a well-known love of exploration, so this exquisitely produced serialized anthology should appeal. The first season of the supernatural show found a horrifying explanation for the real-life loss of all hands from Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition to the Arctic in the 1840s. The second season transferred the horror to a Japanese internment camp during World War II.
The Sagittarian gift for fair-mindedness and a healthy need to stretch the rules should find a good home in these historical horrors.
Capricorn: Penny Dreadful (2014 - 2016)
A modern twist on familiar horror icons is an excellent fit for persistent Capricorns. John Logan’s clever and poetic series spun a whole new interconnected universe around classics likeFrankensteinandDracula, with plenty of other references to gothic horror packed in for good measure.
It is a classic struggle against good and evil that puts stunning and bleak horror alongside action adventure and packs in a lot for persistent Capricorns to enjoy.
