The 33 Best British TV Shows to Stream for Halloween
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Last Updated on October 18, 2025 by Stefanie Hutson
Looking for something spooky to watch this Halloween season? Below, we've gathered up 33 creepy, spooky, and generally unsettling British TV shows which are currently available to stream in the US.
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter (2015)
Set in 1920s London, paranormal investigator Harry Price is hired to determine whether a politician’s home is truly haunted or a sophisticated hoax. The inquiry tests early forensic methods and the limits of belief. It stars Rafe Spall (The Big Short), Cara Theobold (Downton Abbey), and Richie Campbell (Grace). Stream it HERE
A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022)
When a historian-witch uncovers a bewitched manuscript in Oxford’s Bodleian Library, she attracts attention from rival magical factions. She forms an uneasy alliance with a centuries-old vampire to decode its secrets. The series stars Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge), Matthew Goode (Downton Abbey), Alex Kingston (ER), and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones). Stream it HERE
Being Human (UK) (2008–2013)
Three housemates—a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost—struggle to maintain ordinary lives as supernatural politics intrude. Their shared home becomes a shifting refuge as threats escalate across the seasons. It stars Aidan Turner (Poldark), Russell Tovey (Years and Years), Lenora Crichlow (Black Mirror), Damien Molony (Brassic), and Michael Socha (This Is England). Stream it HERE
The Enfield Haunting (2015)
This three-part drama follows investigators and the Hodgson family during the 1977–79 disturbances in a North London council house. The story blends domestic strain with the period’s recording techniques and skepticism. It stars Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner), Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Britannia), Juliet Stevenson (Bend It Like Beckham), and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession). Streaming HERE
The Enfield Poltergeist (2023)
Using original audio tapes and staged reconstructions, the docuseries retraces the Enfield case from the investigators’ perspective. Episodes juxtapose archival material with dramatized scenes inside the Hodgson home. Reconstructions feature actors including Christopher Ettridge (Goodnight Sweetheart) and Olivia Booth-Ford, alongside historic recordings of Maurice Grosse and Guy Lyon Playfair. Stream it HERE
Thriller (1973–1976)
Each episode of this anthology presents a self-contained suspense tale that ranges from crime stories to the supernatural. Plots emphasize twist endings and stand-alone casts, and many episodes feature an American in one of the leading roles (particularly in later seasons). I'll warn you up front that it can be a bit cheesy at times, but if you can suspend disbelief and just enjoy it for what it is, they're great fun. Stream it HERE
The Woman in White (2018)
After taking a night-time sketching job near London, Walter Hartright meets a terrified woman in white and stumbles into a conspiracy surrounding heiress Laura Fairlie. Multiple narrators piece together fraud, identity, and confinement. It stars Jessie Buckley (Chernobyl), Ben Hardy (Bohemian Rhapsody), Olivia Vinall (Roadkill), Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible 2), and Charles Dance (Game of Thrones). Stream it HERE
The Secret of Crickley Hall (2012)
A grieving family moves to a Devon house and encounters phenomena tied to its wartime past as an evacuated children’s home. The narrative alternates between the 1940s and the present-day search for answers. It stars Suranne Jones (Gentleman Jack), Tom Ellis (Lucifer), Douglas Henshall (Shetland), and David Warner (Tron). Stream it HERE
Lockwood & Co (2023)
In an alternate modern London, teenage agents operate an independent ghost-hunting firm during a nationwide “Problem” of hauntings. Their cases expose industrial rivalries and the origins of the crisis. It stars Ruby Stokes (Bridgerton), Cameron Chapman, and Ali Hadji-Heshmati (Bad Education). Stream it on Netflix.
Ghosts (UK Original) (2019–2023)
When a young couple inherits a dilapidated manor house, they get a bit more than they bargained for. After a head injury, Alison Cooper is suddenly able to see and hear the ghosts who call her inheritance home. Coexistence requires new house rules, ongoing repairs, and negotiations with the afterlife. It stars Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife) and Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Stath Lets Flats), with an ensemble cast that includes Lolly Adefope (Shrill) and Mathew Baynton (Horrible Histories). Stream it HERE
Marley’s Ghosts (2015–2016)
A magistrate abruptly gains the ability to see three ghosts—her husband, her lover, and the local vicar—who refuse to leave. Their meddling complicates both her caseload and her private life. It stars Sarah Alexander (Coupling), John Hannah (The Mummy), Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley), and Jo Joyner (EastEnders). Stream it HERE
The Sister (2020)
Years after a fatal night, an old acquaintance returns with new information that threatens a carefully built life. The story shifts between timelines as past decisions resurface. It stars Russell Tovey (Years and Years), Bertie Carvel (Doctor Foster), and Amrita Acharia (Game of Thrones). Stream it on Hulu.
The Red King (2024)
Posted to a remote Welsh island, a detective sergeant investigates a missing boy linked to local folklore and uneasy alliances. The case exposes small-town power structures and criminal networks. It stars Anjli Mohindra (Bodyguard), Marc Warren (Hustle), and Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton). Stream it HERE
Chiller (1995)
This five-part anthology presents ordinary people drawn into uncanny events with escalating consequences. Each episode stands alone with a different cast and setting. Notable appearances include Martin Clunes (Doc Martin), John Simm (Life on Mars), Nigel Havers (Chariots of Fire), and Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey). Stream it HERE
Remember Me (2014)
After an elderly man enters a Yorkshire care home, unexplained deaths and sightings prompt a police inquiry. The trail extends beyond the coast as the past returns in unexpected ways. It stars Michael Palin (Monty Python), Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), and Mark Addy (The Full Monty). Stream it HERE
Bedlam (2011–2012)
Residents of luxury flats converted from an asylum encounter hauntings tied to the building’s history. Investigations draw connections between specific apartments and former patients. It stars Theo James (Divergent), Charlotte Salt (Casualty), Lacey Turner (EastEnders), and Will Young (Mrs Henderson Presents). Stream it HERE
The Living and the Dead (2016)
Returning to rural Somerset, a Victorian psychologist faces a surge of disturbances tied to land, memory, and belief. Scientific methods collide with local folklore as he and his wife investigate. It stars Colin Morgan (Merlin) and Charlotte Spencer (The Gold). Stream it HERE
Jekyll & Hyde (2015)
In 1930s London and Ceylon, Robert Jekyll discovers his inherited alter ego while secret organizations compete to control him. Public respectability clashes with violent transformations. It stars Tom Bateman (Da Vinci’s Demons), Richard E. Grant (Withnail & I), and Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street). Stream it HERE
The Devil’s Hour (2022– )
A social worker who always wakes at 3:33 a.m. becomes entangled in a complex police investigation. A cryptic prisoner appears to understand her visions and family. It stars Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife), Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who), and Nikesh Patel (Four Weddings and a Funeral). Stream it HERE
The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015–2017)
On the Thames in the 1820s, a river police inspector discovers a corpse assembled from multiple children. The case leads to medical experimentation and political intrigue. It stars Sean Bean (Game of Thrones), Anna Maxwell Martin (Line of Duty), Tom Ward (Silent Witness), and Richie Campbell (Grace). Stream it HERE
Hammer House of Horror (1980)
Across thirteen modern-set stories, the anthology explores witchcraft, lycanthropy, possession, and other genre staples. Fair warning: They're incredibly cheesy, but in the most delightful way. They offer a glimpse of the Britain that once was, including some of the unsavoury bits (they're not politically correct by modern standards).
Each episode features a fresh cast and a contained plot. Guest stars include Peter Cushing (The Hound of the Baskervilles) and Denholm Elliott (Raiders of the Lost Ark). Stream it HERE
Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988)
This anthology series ran for nine season and 112 episodes, and each one pairs something strange, creepy, or macabre with a real-life setting that makes it all the more unsettling. Though very obviously produced on a low budget, it's great fun because (a) you get that time machine peek back at 1970s-80s Britain, and (b) it's full of guest appearances from actors who were either famous at the time, or who went on to become famous later.
In Early seasons adapt Roald Dahl’s short stories, with later episodes expanding to other writers. Compact twist-ending tales are performed by changing guest casts. British TV fans will recognize actors like Timothy West (Great Canal Journeys), Nigel Havers (Chariots of Fire), Peter Sallis (Last of the Summer Wine), Michael Gambon (Maigret) Joan Collins (Dynasty) and Derek Jacobi (I, Claudius). Stream it HERE
Apparitions (2008)
A Catholic priest investigates alleged miracles while confronting cases of demonic possession. Church politics and questions of evidence intersect with frontline exorcism work. It stars Martin Shaw (Judge John Deed), Siobhán Finneran (Happy Valley), and John Shrapnel (Gladiator). Stream it on Tubi or Pluto TV.
Midwinter of the Spirit (2015)
Newly trained as a Church of England exorcist, a priest becomes involved in a police inquiry after a ritualistic killing. Parish responsibilities and family life strain under the pressure of the case. It stars Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland), David Threlfall (Shameless), and Nicholas Pinnock (For Life). Stream it HERE
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015)
During the Napoleonic era, two English magicians revive practical magic and become uneasy collaborators. Their partnership evolves into rivalry as government service and faerie dealings complicate matters. If you love the city of York, it's also worth mentioning that the opening episode has some great local scenery.
It stars Bertie Carvel (Doctor Foster), Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan), Charlotte Riley (Wuthering Heights), and Marc Warren (Hustle). Stream it HERE
Intruders (2014)
A former LAPD detective in the Pacific Northwest uncovers a secret society that seeks immortality by inhabiting other bodies. The investigation links disappearances to manipulated identities. It stars John Simm (Life on Mars), Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), James Frain (The Tudors), and Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things). Stream it HERE
The Miniaturist (2017–2018)
In 1680s Amsterdam, a young bride receives a dollhouse whose miniature additions foreshadow events in her new household. Secrets in her husband’s business circle come to light. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit), Romola Garai (The Hour), and Alex Hassell (The Tragedy of Macbeth). Stream it HERE
Red Rose (2022)
A group of Bolton teens downloads an app that infiltrates their friendships and safety with escalating demands. Their search for the source exposes digital manipulation and real-world danger. It stars Amelia Clarkson (Poldark), Isis Hainsworth (Catherine Called Birdy), and Ellis Howard (House of the Dragon). Stream it on Netflix
Ghostwatch (1992)
Presented as a live broadcast, a BBC team investigates disturbances in a suburban home on Halloween night, with studio segments and on-site feeds building the case in real time. When it was originally broadcast, many didn't realise it was fictional, and it caused quite a lot of chaos. This led to the series being banned from the air for many years.
It features Michael Parkinson (Parkinson), Sarah Greene (Blue Peter), Mike Smith (Top of the Pops), and Craig Charles (Red Dwarf). Stream it HERE
Penny Dreadful (2014–2016)
Set in Victorian London, the drama intertwines figures and motifs from 19th-century literature into a single narrative. Private investigations intersect with occult threats and personal histories. It stars Eva Green (Casino Royale), Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down), Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights), and Rory Kinnear (Skyfall). Stream it HERE
The Essex Serpent (2022)
A recently widowed amateur naturalist travels to coastal Essex to examine reports of a serpent in the marshes. Her connection with the local vicar complicates village life and expectations. It stars Claire Danes (Homeland) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki). Stream it HERE
In the Flesh (2013–2014)
Following a global “Rising,” medicated and rehabilitated undead return to their communities under a government program. A teenage returnee navigates family tensions, militia activity, and debates over identity. It stars Luke Newberry (From Darkness), Emily Bevan (The Casual Vacancy), and Harriet Cains (Bridgerton). Stream it HERE
The Pale Horse (2020)
After a dead woman is found with a list of names in her shoe, antiques dealer Mark Easterbrook discovers his own name on it and traces the mystery to three reputed witches in the village of Much Deeping. The investigation links a series of deaths to a rumored service that can remove troublesome relatives by occult means. It stars Rufus Sewell (The Man in the High Castle), Kaya Scodelario (Skins), Bertie Carvel (Doctor Foster), Sean Pertwee (Gotham), and Georgina Campbell (Black Mirror). Stream it HERE
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