Top Horror Themed T.V. Shows

[ARIES666]

I have seen very little "horror-themed" television in the past 10-15 years. So, I guees it has to be the original Twilight Zone, the original Outer Limits and a show hosted by Boris Karloff in the 60's "Thriller" which is long-forgotten it seems. Twilight Zone and Outer Limits ar on my sci-fi lists as well.

[violet lightning]

I sure haven't seen anything very memorable, thats for sure. Some of the "X-Files" episodes had really good horror plots, but "Twilight Zone" is my all-time favorite, and IMO one of the best shows of all-time.
Alot was horror of the mind too, not just some monster. (remember the ones with paranoid neighbors, or when the little boy controls everyone and everything?)
Very imaginative. ...Alot of delving into human nature.
I don't remember "Thriller", but do remember "Creature Feature"!

[ARIES666]

Agreed, VioletLightning, your observations about T.Z. are apropo. I think if I had to pick just one TV show, it has to be The Twilight Zone. Rod Serling was able to tell, in 30 minutes btw, what other shows since have tried, come close...but never equalled.

[rockabilly]

Do you guys remember a show called "Monsters"? It was a knockoff of Tales from the darkside. How about " Amazing Stories" ?

[violet lightning]

My memory is somewhat dim on this, but I do remember Fantasy Island starting off originally as a TV movie or perhaps it was an extended pilot, where there is a mysterious host and his assistant, and guests from all walks of life visit the island...But, as time passes, each person begins to recall memories that suggest that each one has died. (natural causes, car wreck, murder), and the guests begin to wonder just where they really are. At the same time, guests are trying to contact the mainland and get off the island, but somehow they never succeed. (is it Hell?)
When it became a series, they kept the name, the island resort part, the guests and the host/assistant roles, but left out all the darker aspects.

(Maybe it wasn't called Fantasy Island",but it was the basis for the show, since the show followed soon after.)

[transjen]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

Do you guys remember a show called "Monsters"? It was a knockoff of Tales from the darkside. How about " Amazing Stories" ?

I believe CHILLER airs that show but i don't think it's aired on a reg bases Jennifer