Scariest TV series to stream: 10 of the best horror shows on Amazon Prime and Netflix, ranked by jump scares
Here are the top 10 most terrifying television shows, ranked by the number of jump scares.
A jump scare, something that is almost as exciting as it is scary. But which TV series invoke the famous jolt in our bodies that make us go back for more?
Ghosts to ghouls, zombies to exorcisms, body horror to paranormal activity, found footage and every ghoul you can imagine in between, Netflix TV shows are certainly getting scarier by the year, as directors look to satisfy people’s innate desire to be terror-stricken and spooked.
And as the nights grow darker and colder, many of us are hunkering down to binge on the latest, scariest television shows available right now.
However, which shows are likely to make you jump the most?
To get you thrilled – and chilled - to the bone, we’ve found the top 10 TV programmes with the most jumps scares recorded, utilising database Where’s The Jump.
Be afraid, be very afraid.
5. The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House flashes between past and present, as a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home. The terrifying events means a whopping 28 jump scares are included. Photo: Steve Dietl/Netflix
6. The Exorcist The TV series - season 2
Remember Regan and the 1974 film? Course you do. More green vomit, demonic possessions and walking backwards down the stairs are guaranteed in the TV series of the iconic movie, and season two serves up a cracking tally of 21 jump scares. Photo: Contributed
7. The Haunting of Bly Manor
The Haunting of Bly Manor - a sequel to The Haunting of Hill House - has a commendable 15 jump scares in this spooky ghost tale. Photo: EIKE SCHROTER/NETFLIX
8. Castle Rock - season 1
With Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) and Carrie (Sissy Spacek) in the cast, there's no surprise Castle Rock is in this list with a tally of 13 jump scares. Photo: Hulu/YouTube