Each of these horror TV shows is imaginative and does an incredible jobof immersing audiences in their eerie worlds.
The series features adaptations of published novels and stories, incorporating elements of suspense and the supernatural.
Episodes were typically broadcast twice weekly, contributing to the show’s engaging serialized format.
The format of the show sees a number of unrelated serials presented in a 25-minute episode.
Each story seen in the show is adapted from a variety of novels, mostly in the horror genre.
The 1970s were an amazing decade for horror.
The horror story was the only one of the three to conclude beforeCliffhangers' cancelation.
Produced by ATV for ITV, the anthology aired in the United Kingdom beginning in October 1976.
Consisting of six self-contained episodes,Beastshas a recurring theme of bestial horror throughout its run.
The beloved monsters are paired against exaggerated villains, which makesMonster Squadan extremely lighthearted show and easy to watch.
Known for its sinister and comedic undertones, the show featured stories with unexpected twists.
Early episodes were written and presented by Roald Dahl, and the series attracted numerous big-name guest stars.
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Airing for nearly a decade, many episodes ofTales of the UnexpectedadaptedRoald Dahl’s darker short stories.
Dahl introduced many of these episodes by sharing with audiences what inspired him to write them.
Differing from most other anthology series at the time,Night Gallerywasn’t as concerned with sci-fi stories.
Armchair Thriller is a British television programme produced by Thames Television, aired in 1978 and 1980 on ITV. The series features adaptations of published novels and stories, incorporating elements of suspense and the supernatural. Episodes were typically broadcast twice weekly, contributing to the show’s engaging serialized format.
The series showcased a variety of characters and narrative styles.
His project is interrupted, however, when he discovers that someone has bought the long-empty property.
The two-part miniseries adapts King’s novel of the same name and makes a handful of appreciated revisions.
Cliffhangers is an American drama series that premiered on NBC on February 27, 1979. The show is structured into three segments: Stop Susan Williams, The Secret Empire, and The Curse of Dracula, each presenting serialized stories with chapters beginning at different points to enhance suspense and intrigue.
Beasts is a series of six television plays by writer Nigel Kneale, each exploring a distinct narrative intertwined with bestial horror. Produced by ATV for ITV, the anthology aired in the United Kingdom beginning in October 1976.
Supernatural (1977) is an anthology series where aspiring members of the “Club of the Damned” must recount a horror story as part of their application, judged on its fright factor.
Monster Squad is a television series that aired on NBC from 1976-1977, featuring Fred Grandy as Walt, a criminology student. The show follows Walt and reanimated wax statues of Dracula, the Wolfman, and Frankenstein’s Monster, who become superhero crimefighters tackling various villains.
Tales of the Unexpected is a British television anthology series released in 1979. Known for its sinister and comedic undertones, the show featured stories with unexpected twists. Early episodes were written and presented by Roald Dahl, and the series attracted numerous big-name guest stars.
Night Gallery is an anthology series released in 1970, featuring Rod Serling as the narrator. It presents a collection of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi tales, all connected by a sinister art gallery setting with each chilling story represented by a haunting piece of artwork.
The Evil Touch is an Australian anthology television series that premiered in 1973. Each episode presents a self-contained thriller or horror story, with themes ranging from the occult to science fiction, featuring different guest actors and twist endings. The series showcased a variety of characters and narrative styles.
Ben returns to his hometown of Salem’s Lot to write a book about the supposedly haunted Marsten House, which sits on a hill. His project is interrupted, however, when he discovers that someone has bought the long-empty property. When people around Marsten House start dying mysteriously, Ben discovers that the owner of the mansion is actually a vampire.
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is a 1974 television series following a Chicago newspaper reporter who probes into mysterious crimes overlooked by law enforcement. Set in a world where supernatural and science fiction elements prevail, the series explores themes of unorthodox investigations and encounters with fantastical creatures.
