7 Scary Animated Series That Scream Halloween (You Will Scream, Too)
The most unsettling part about animated shows is how they can give you a good scare when you least expect it.
Halloween's right around the corner, and you know what that means? It’s time to set up your Halloween must-watches. But forget horror movies for a moment because animated series can be just as chilling, if not more.
1. Tales From The Cryptkeeper
This classic series is a cartoon adaptation of the gritty live-action Tales from the Crypt TV show. With the iconic cackling Cryptkeeper guiding us through each tale, it's a delicious serving of animated horror. It would be a great addition to your Halloween.
2. Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Spawn isn’t your sunshine-and-rainbows kind of superhero animation. Spawn submerses us into a world filled with angels, demons, and anti-heroes. This series is about revenge and redemption. Definitely on the darker side, so maybe not a family viewing.
3. Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage, our beloved pink dog, always finds himself facing bizarre creatures and eerie situations. Set in the eerily quiet town of Nowhere, it's a mix of humor and horror that's strangely addictive.
4. Parasyte: The Maxim
Venturing into anime territory, Parasyte takes us on a thrilling ride where alien parasites take control of humans, leading to some truly skin-crawling scenarios. It's tense, it's thrilling, and it's perfect for a creepy night in.
5. Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
This quirky animated series follows monsters that are learning the art of scare, but their antics will make you laugh and sometimes scream. Hidden in the sewers, Ickis, Oblina, and Krumm give us a behind-the-scenes look at monster life. It’s light-hearted but still retains that Halloween charm.
6. Castlevania
Vampires, demon hunters, epic battles and dark lore, — Castlevania has it all. Inspired by the classic video game series, Castlevania gives a mature and dark narrative about the fight against Dracula and his army. The gothic artwork is just chef's kiss for the Halloween spirit.
7. Invader Zim
Zim, a little alien with massive world domination plans, is on a mission to conquer Earth, with his hilariously inept robot, GIR, by his side. Their adventures are as zany as they are dark, making for a truly unique Halloween watch.