10 Obscure Horror TV Series You Need to See

1. Black Lake

"Let's buy an abandoned ski resort!" says a group of friends. What could go wrong? Oh, just some old legends, a 20-year-old mystery, and a series of chilling events. Set in Northern Sweden, this one's a slow burner. It turns tension into an art form, teasing you with hints and glimpses. Think of it as a cold, wintry blend of suspense, where every corner holds a frosty surprise.

2. Channel Zero

So, you've delved into the spooky side of the internet, haven't you? Heard of 'creepypastas'? This show transforms those eerie web tales into six spine-chilling episodes per season. Kids in creepy costumes, haunted houses that eat people, a nightmarish children's show – and these are just the appetizers! Quirky? Yes. Unsettling? Absolutely. It's like diving into a haunted Reddit thread – without the ads.

3. Dead Set

Zombies on a reality TV set. You read that right. Now, I'm not saying reality TV sucks the life out of you, but in this British mini-series, the undead do overrun a Big Brother filming. Inside: clueless contestants. Outside: flesh-hungry fiends. Dark humor mixes with terror like peanut butter and jelly. You might cringe, you might laugh, or you might do both. Either way, it's a fresh bite at the zom-com pie.

4. The Third Day

Fancy a trip to a secluded British island? Our man, Sam, does. But instead of a quiet retreat, he's plunged into a whirlpool of pagan practices and unnerving traditions. Time warps, secrets bubble, and the line between reality and delusion blur. It's part drama, part hallucinogenic horror. The constant? An unsettling dread. With every tide that rolls, you're never quite sure what (or who) will wash ashore.

5. Jordskott

Sweden. Home of ABBA, IKEA, and... creepy forest myths? Dive into the dense woods of Jordskott, where detective Eva Thörnblad finds more than she bargains for. Daughter's disappearance, check. Strange illnesses, check. Supernatural entities lurking, triple check! A cocktail of Nordic noir and chilling folklore. Your heartbeat? As erratic as a squirrel on a sugar rush.

6. Requiem

A renowned cellist. A sudden mother's suicide. An old, grim case of a missing girl. Mix these together and you have Requiem. Matilda, our lady of the hour, embarks on a Welsh journey, tracing her mysterious roots. What awaits is a blend of psychological horror and spine-chilling suspense. Does music have the power to open doors to the otherworld? The tune is eerie, the vibe nostalgic, and by the end, you'll question what's real.

7. Les Témoins (The Witnesses)

France. Picturesque countryside. But hold on to your beret! Grisly crime scenes with a twist – freshly dug up bodies positioned in show homes. Detective Sandra Winckler is on the case, but with each new residence, the horror grows. Is it a mere murderer or something more sinister? A delectable dish of European drama sprinkled with genuine dread. Bon Appétit!

8. The Enfield Haunting

Based on real events (cue gasp), this miniseries dives into Britain's infamous haunted house of the '70s. Poltergeists, levitating girls, eerie voices – the whole ghostly shebang. Skeptics and believers clash, but the terror is as palpable as your grandma's fruitcake. The home might look ordinary from outside, but inside? It's a pressure cooker of supernatural chaos. Ready to pay a visit?

9. Fortitude

There's a place, shrouded in ice and snow. It's called Fortitude, a quiet town in the Arctic Circle. Murders? Non-existent. But then, (cue dramatic music), one happens! Bizarre occurrences follow – nature's rebellion, prehistoric woes, and residents acting out of character. It's not your typical slasher but a chilled slow-cooker of mystery and dread. Yes, the cold can indeed play tricks on the mind. Or does it?

10. Riget (The Kingdom)

You know hospitals? Places of healing, right? But in this Danish series by Lars von Trier, the Copenhagen-based Kingdom Hospital holds more secrets than an old diary. Ghostly ambulances, haunted elevators, mysterious pregnancies – a cornucopia of the supernatural. Quirky? Absolutely. Chilling? Beyond measure. Next time you visit a hospital, you might just glance over your shoulder. You know, just in case.