Good horror, like any genre, doesn’t include screen size. The unexpected shock, the loud cry or the impulse of goosebumps are situations that can occur both in a cinema and in the darkness of a room prepared in great detail for the situation. And these ten (brilliant) series released in recent years are a clear example of this.
10 great horror series of recent years
1 ‘midnight snack’
A series that is as demanding as it is stimulating. As challenging as it is terrifying. As surprising as it is smart. As risky and complex in the background as it is dazzling in form. Collection of memorable characters and dialogues. Between the scream and the anguish. Between the cold and crying. Brutal on the “Midnight Mass”, masterpiece which reminds us once again that Mike Flanagan has been in an overwhelming state of grace for an almost scandalous time now.
Midnight Mass at eCartelera
Two ‘American horror story’
Not all seasons shone at the same height, far from it, but when ‘American Horror Story’ was successful, go, it completely did. Unforgettable in its first few seasons and much more erratic in the last few that we have been able to see, Ryan Murphy’s proposal is delusional, sumptuous, grandiloquent and monstrous terror in the same doses, generating fear and laughter with the same effectiveness, even if we do not know if with the same will. Imperfect, yes, but indisputable in a special of this type.
American horror story on eCartelera
3 ‘servants’
For those of us who have spent our entire lives defending the good (excellent) M. Night Shyamalan, save in some impossible-to-debate cases like ‘After Earth’, the news of his leap to television with a series of intrigue and terror is it was a moment of complete ecstasy. And the truth is, despite its small dips in pace, his ‘Servant’ is one of the most elegant, unpredictable, and mesmerizing propositions the genre has had in recent years. In the absence of seeing the outcome of him in the next season, officially announced as the last, the series has already left us with a good handful of disturbing scenes that will cost us to erase from our memory. A jewel.
Servant in eCartelera
4 ‘The terror’
Five-star cast dedicated to the cause. A script of steel. A lot of hats on stage. Scenes capable of freezing our skin. Characters presented and developed in a brilliant way. She surprised with her mouth open. Perfect environment. Total ability to immerse yourself in its history and its settings. Result up to expectations. Yes ‘The terror’ It is not perfect, there is no doubt, there is little left.
Terror in eCartelera
5 “The Hill House Infestation”
Small-screen adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel, Mike Flanagan’s exceptionally-directed series turned out to be in the crowd last 2018 not just as ‘that series you should watch’, but as one of the most rounded, intense, memorable and inspired in recent years.
A story full of terrifying and dramatic potential that exploded in front of the viewer in a very special way, penetrating the heart and infiltrating the head with the same force. Flanagan and his team have built a fundamental piece of television that could be enjoyed in small sips or in a marathon key, resulting equally satisfying in both cases, guaranteeing future reviews and, above all, scoring all those who approach it. In short, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ was born as a contemporary classic. And on that ground it remains.
The Hill House Curse on eCartelera
6 “The Curse of Bly Manor”
Expectations after the phenomenon of critics and audiences that “The Haunting of Hill House” rightly supposed ended up marking the reception of this magnificent “The Haunting of Bly Manor”. It is the danger of lazy comparisons and bows, which on many occasions do not allow you to fully enjoy balanced, inspired and extraordinary proposals such as the one we are dealing with, a story of terror and, above all, of love, capable of combining the scared with the most sincere tear. And his final shot remains, to this day, one of the most beautiful images that television has left us so far in the 21st century.
7 ‘Les Revenants’
After an absolutely memorable first chapter, one of those who instantly fall in love, the proposal created by Fabrice Gobert reaches heights of heartbreaking emotion, total tension, hypnotic intrigue and even first-rate terror in 16 episodes that contain no hint of filler. Two seasons to frame. ‘Les Revenants’: a diamond in all respects.
Les Revenants in eCartelera
8 “The Cabinet of Curiosities of Guillermo del Toro”
Only for the brief initial appearances of Guillermo del Toro it is already worthwhile to approach this newly released cabinet of curiosities. As with this type of proposition, not all stories are on the same level, but none of them fall below the mark, which perfectly reflects the wonderful gift that the Mexican director gave us to all lovers of terror and the fantastic. A set of simple and careful stories whose “only” intent is to surprise you, scare you and have fun. And they do it one hundred percent.
9 “The Midnight Club”
Unfortunately ‘The Midnight Club’ did not get the desired favor from the public, which seriously complicates our ability to enjoy the second season of a series which, since its first and excellent chapter, is directed by that omnipresent figure in this series. special called Mike Flanagan. , he succeeded in an admirable balance between melodrama and terror. A song of love for life, friendship and imagination, as well as a shocking reflection on death and its aftermath, this beautiful series deserved more luck. In any case, We will always have this first season to come back and get excited and scared with the same force. Cult jewel from now on.
The Midnight Club of eCartelera
10 ’30 coins’
The Spanish representative in this special comes with the unmistakable signature of Álex de la Iglesia and is called ’30 coins’. And it is absolute madness. Terror, fantasy, costume humor, crime movies … it all fits a hilarious series whose pace can only be compared to that of a train in love with the speed at which nothing and no one can stop. Of course, there are several occasions when excess almost collapses the entire castle, but De la Iglesia and his team, experts on the subject, always manage to save the furniture thanks to a story full of surprises and of their own mythology, without forgetting a magnificent cast where the immense interpretation of the great Eduard Fernández stands out.
30 coins in eCartelera
We are faced with a series of television proposals at the height of the best cinematic horror, surpassing even that admirable joke on many occasions. Small great classics of the small screen whose talent is so great as to facilitate the marriage between the most devoted lovers of the genre and the most reluctant sector of the public. How did they get it? Featuring great characters, stories with as much depth as sensitivity, technical skill and a good dose of plot surprises.
In short, we are talking about ten main series in which each of the elements works to its maximum potential, thus offering a visual and emotional experience that is as intense as it is memorable. If you are keen on terror, no doubt, you have a complete set of festivals here. And if you’ve never been too interested in the genre, here are a good handful of topics to get you started.
Source: E Cartelera
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
