If you are looking for something scary to binge, the Into the Dark horror anthology is a perfect choice. Each episode is a full-length film inspired by different holidays throughout the year, not just the major ones. Even minor holidays like April Fools Day get a spot.
Blumhouse Television, who is responsible for a long list of great horror films and shows that include Paranormal Activity, insidious, Wolf Man, and many others, produced the Hulu series, and the choice to base the episodes on holidays makes it fun to binge the episodes then revisit them on their intended holidays.
Each episode tells a self-contained story, allowing viewers to jump in at any point without having to follow a season-long narrative. The series keeps things extra interesting by switching up horror subgenres, ranging from psychological thrillers to slasher flicks, creature features, and even dark comedies.
If you enjoy anthology horror like Black Mirror, American Horror Story, or The Twilight Zone, Into the Dark offers a binge-worthy alternative with its own distinctive twist.
Some of the best episodes
The Body (Halloween)
In The Body, a professional hitman uses Halloween to transport a dead body, believing that it will go unnoticed. However, things continue to go wrong, and it turns out to be more trouble than expected.
Pookah (Christmas)
A struggling actor takes a job as a school mascot for a trending Christmas toy, only to spiral into madness as the toy begins to take over his personality. This episode also has a sequel in Pookah Lives!
I’m Just F*cking with You (April Fool’s Day)
I’m Just F*cking with You is one of the more unsettling episodes of Into the Dark. It’s an April Fool’s Day-themed psychological horror-thriller that takes pranks to a new height from Chester, the eccentric and overly friendly motel clerk. At first, the pranks seem annoying but harmless, only to turn more sinister later.
Midnight Kiss (New Year’s Eve)
Midnight Iss is one of Into the Dark’s most stylish and suspenseful episodes. It takes the New Year’s Eve holiday and turns it into a chilling, slasher-filled nightmare, all while incorporating LGBTQ+ themes, toxic friendships, and a masked killer who turns a seemingly fun tradition into a deadly game.
With 24 episodes spanning two seasons, Into the Dark is the ultimate binge-watch for horror lovers. All episodes offer unique stories, and several have received critical acclaim for their exceptional storytelling and outstanding effects.
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