Love super creepy TV shows like The Exorcist on FOX? You have to check out these five shows to add to your streaming list! Granted, some of them aren’t quite as “hide under the blanket” scary as the spookiest tale of possession ever to come out of Hollywood, but they’re among my favorites for when I want something spooky! Check them out, then share your favorites with us!
Creepy TV Shows Like the Exorcist
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The Exorcist is a horror drama television series that airs on Fox and debuted on September 23, 2016. It is the sequel to the 1973 movie of the same name and is also based on the 1971 book of the same name by William Peter Blatty. The Exorcist stars Geena Davis as Angela Rance, Alan Ruck as Henry Rance, Hannah Kasulka as Casey Rance, Brianne Howey as Katherine Rance, Alfonso Herrera as Father Thomas Ortega and Ben Daniels as Father Marcus Keane. Here are some great TV shows like The Exorcist.
Damien
Damien is a drama horror television series that aired on A&E for 1 season from March 7, 2016 to May 9, 2016. It was based on the 1976 movie The Omen. The series revolved around the life of Damien Thorn, now an adult and working as a war photographer. Thorn doesn’t remember his Satanic past whatsoever. Damien starred Bradley James as Damien.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuG9Du5quhw
Lucifer
Lucifer is a mystery, horror, fantasy television series that has aired on Fox for 2 seasons, premiering on January 25, 2016. Season 2 premiered on September 19, 2016. The series is based on the character Lucifer Morningstar from DC Comics. The series centers on Lucifer Morningstar, also known as The Devil, who runs a nightclub and helps the Los Angeles Police Department “punish” criminals. Lucifer stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer. This TV show like the Exorcist is a bit more on the comedic side than totally scary, but it’s still a lot of fun to watch!
Bates Motel
Bates Motel is a horror drama television series that has aired on A&E for 4 seasons, premiering on March 18, 2013 and is the prequel to the 1960 movie Psycho. The 5th and final season of the series is set to premiere in the spring of 2017. The series focuses on the lives of Norman Bates, who suffers from mental illness and his mother, Norma Bates, who tries to protect her son from himself as well as others. Bates Motel stars Freddie Highmore as Norman and Vera Farmiga as Norma.
Outcast
Outcast is a horror drama television series that has aired on Cinemax for 1 season, premiering on June 3, 2016. The series is based on the comic book series of the same name. It has been renewed for a 2nd season, with no premiere date released as of yet. The series showcases the life of Kyle Barnes, a man who is possessed by a demon. Outcast stars Patrick Fugit as Kyle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f9flz_HKoU
South of Hell
South of Hell is a supernatural drama horror television series that aired on WE TV for 1 season, premiering on November 27, 2015. The series focused on the life of Maria Abascal and her brother, David Abascal, who are professional demon hunters. South of Hell starred Mena Suvari as Maria and Zachary Booth as David.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uSkDNW_KeE
Honestly, in my opinion, no show like The Exorcist is going to be quite as terrifying. There’s a reason that story has held up through numerous sequels and reboots over the years! Still, some of these are pretty darn scary! Bates Motel completely freaks me out!
I have been watching Lucifer and I love it. I will have to check out these on the weekend. I am always looking for scary shows to watch.
My mother in law loves the show Lucifer. She often talks about it and is always eager to watch new episodes!
Nope! I hate scary, horror, thriller type shows. My mom was a huge fan. When I was a kid we would have to watch them all weekend when Elvira was the host.
OMG! I’m the worst with these scary shows, esp when it comes to zombies and Exorcist stuff… my goodness! I can’t watch scary shows until I live with a man again because I’m a chicken! lol
I hate watching any of these types of shows! I’m sure this is a great list though!
I don’t like watching too many creep tv shows. I do like watching the crime shows.
I love creepy and scary movies, but I haven’t seen the Exorcist TV show! The only one on the list that I have seen is Bates Motel!
I am such a scaredy cat so I never watch this kind of shows. My husband loves them though so he watches horror films himself. 🙂
Ooh. I don’t watch those kind of shows anymore since highschool. LOL! Especially now that we have kids. The ‘Lucifer’ title scares the hell out of me already! I do watch horror films sometimes but with friends so I won’t focus too much on the scary scenes. LOL!
I never watch scary shows, I just have big of an imagination. But my husband loves them. I’ll have to pass this list on to him!
Oh no, I do not like watching horror stories. When I was a kid, I did watch but no longer at the present. My imagination runs wild when watching scary movies. I sleep alone and I cannot sleep well having those creepy creatures inside my mind.
I love watching creepy shows! Totally adding these to the list.
Eeeek I am such a scary cat… I could never watch these! I wont be able to sleep for days. lol.
South of Hell reminds me of an old Slayer song (South of Heaven)- wonder if it’s as good.
The South of Hell sounds good to watch. I love watching this kind of shows. I watched the exorcist few times.