The these horror shows were canceled too soon and missed out on the chance to become a major hit, including Crazyhead and Hysteria!.

Still, these series remain worthy of being watched for their entertaining premises. Other shows like Z Nation and Wellington Paranormal continued for multiple seasons and ended within the last couple of years. Though they gained ionate cult followings, they never caught on in the same way the best horror TV shows of the last decade were able to. Whether the goal is to make audiences laugh or keep them on their toes with an intriguing mystery, great lesser-known horror shows know just the way to have fun.

10 Z Nation (2014-2018)

The Only Survivor Of A Zombie Bite Is Society's Last Hope For A Vaccine

Following the success of The Walking Dead, many more zombie TV shows were made in hopes of receiving a similar response. One of these shows is Z Nation, which puts a humorous twist on the horror subgenre. The series takes place during a zombie apocalypse where former inmate Alvin Bernard Murphy (Keith Allan) is the only person to survive a zombie bite. Therefore, a group of survivors is tasked with transporting Alvin across the country in hopes that his blood can be used for a vaccine.

The series' action and Alvin's supernatural abilities that come as a result of his bite are executed with a sort of campiness that nearly every horror fan can appreciate.

As The Walking Dead continued to be a success, the zombie shows that followed earned inevitable comparisons, with few triumphing the AMC series. However, Z Nation still managed to stand apart, which led to its mixed critical response during its early seasons. Despite the high stakes involved throughout the series, Z Nation never takes itself too seriously. The series' action and Alvin's supernatural abilities that come as a result of his bite are executed with a sort of campiness that nearly every horror fan can appreciate.

9 Crazyhead (2016)

Two Individuals Team Up To Hunt Demons

The fun in Crazyhead only lasts for six episodes as the series was canceled a few months after its premiere, but there's still a great time to be had with the comedy series. Cara Theobold leads the series as Amy, a bowling alley employee gifted with the ability to see demons wandering around society. Though Amy believes she's alone in her ability, she soon meets a woman named Raquel (Susan Wokoma) who is a demon hunter, and together the two work to take the supernatural entities down.

Crazyhead has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

There are plenty of satisfying horror visuals and scares to please audiences, but Crazyhead also touches on some more grounded themes. Integrated with the fun horror mash-up as Amy and Raquel use unconventional methods to knock the demons down are themes about early adulthood and friendships. Both in their early 20s, Amy and Raquel's struggles in life, aside from dealing with hostile demons, are just like anyone else their age.

8 Dead Like Me (2003-2004)

A Woman Becomes A Grim Reaper Following A Deadly Accident

The combination of dark humor and interesting characters makes Dead Like Me a series worth watching. The show begins with the death of its protagonist, George Lass (Ellen Muth). Following her death, George is informed that she's now a grim reaper with the responsibility of removing the souls of those about to die. After gathering a satisfactory number of souls, George will then be able to complete her transition into the afterlife.

Dead Like Me has a unique mythology that is well-crafted and allows audiences to become invested in the journey of George and her fellow grim reapers. Thematically, the show also touches on aspects of loss and the struggle to move on after death. This is seen with George's living family and the series' protagonist herself, who struggles to balance work with her unresolved feelings about her death and the afterlife.

7 Shining Vale (2022-2023)

Ghosts Torment The Matriarch Of A New Family

Canceled after its second season and subsequently removed from the Starz streaming service, Shining Vale was added to Max earlier this year. Audiences who missed out on the horror comedy show before can finally familiarize themselves with the comical world inhabited by supernatural entities. The series centers around famous author Pat Phelps (Courteney Cox) and her family, who have just moved into a new home haunted by ghosts — except it's primarily only Pat who can see them or feel their effects.

In addition to its blend of horror and comedy, Shining Vale also features sharp commentary on mental health. The series emphasizes Pat feeling unfulfilled in numerous areas of her life, which leads her to question whether the ghostly figures she sees are real or just a product of her depression. Still, the show doesn't attempt to take itself too seriously, and there's plenty of fun to be had.

6 Harper's Island (2009)

The Titular Island Is Home To A Mysterious Serial Killer

Devoid of supernatural creatures and fantastical locations, Harper's Island is a plausible horror mystery series that was unfortunately canceled after one season. The CBS slasher series is set in the titular town and sees a large group of people gathering for an wedding. One of these guests is Abby Mills (Elaine Cassidy), whose mother was murdered on the island many years prior by the infamous serial killer, John Wakefield. As another killing spree starts up again during the nuptial celebrations, Abby and the others work to find the perpetrator.

Harper's Island has clever and effective kills and plot twists that audiences won't see coming. What makes Harper's Island a fun horror series is its core mystery surrounding the serial killer's identity and the history of the island, and it's easy for audiences to become involved in solving it all themselves. In the TV show, everyone is a suspect, and the series' rational writing prevents audiences from quickly being able to guess who the culprit is.

5 Wreck (2022)

A Murder Mystery Takes Place On A Cruise Ship

The horror genre and LGBTQ+ culture have long been interconnected, and Wreck is just one of the latest series to combine the two. The British horror comedy show is set on a cruise ship where Jamie Walsh's (Oscar Kennedy) sister had mysteriously disappeared months before his arrival. On the ship, Jamie is determined to get to the bottom of what truly happened to his sister, and he suspects a mysterious serial killer on board may have something to do with it.

As is the case with many great slashers, no character in Wreck is off the hook. Every character appears guilty in one way or another, and audiences will have plenty of fun solving the series' mysteries along with its characters. Wreck is wildly entertaining thanks to its quick pace, healthy dose of humor, and iconic killer dressed in a duck costume that is equal parts campy and terrifying.

4 Hysteria! (2024)

The Satanic Panic Takes Over A Small Town

Known best for his horror work, Bruce Campbell stars in the horror comedy series Hysteria!, which was unfortunately canceled after its first season. Reflecting on the early days of the Satanic panic, Hysteria! sees a group of teens taking advantage of their town's increasing interest in the occult by rebranding their heavy metal band. However, when murders and supernatural activity begin taking over the town, the self-appointed Satanic band becomes the townspeople’s main target.

the ending of Hysteria! is left ambiguous and could have benefited from an additional season, audiences will find joy in the show's charming characters and refreshing take on cult dynamics.

3 Wellington Paranormal (2018-2022)

A Mockumentary Series Follows Two Paranormal Investigating Officers

From the creators of What We Do in the Shadows comes the first series in the horror comedy franchise, Wellington Paranormal. Like Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi's 2014 film, Wellington Paranormal has a mockumentary format and follows the day-to-day lives of two Wellington police officers investigating paranormal occurrences. The characters made their debut in the What We Do in the Shadows film and are wonderfully fleshed out during the series' four seasons.

While the show hasn't had the same success as the What We Do in the Shadows series on FX, there's still lots of fun to be had with Wellington Paranormal's inept protagonists and playful humor.

The series has a monster-of-the-week format, leaving audiences eagerly awaiting what paranormal adventures officers Kyle Minogue (Mike Minogue) and Leary O'Leary (Karen O'Leary) will find themselves in next. Wellington Paranormal has a smaller production, and its humor is toned down compared to Clement and Waititi's other projects in the franchise. While the show hasn't had the same success as the What We Do in the Shadows series on FX, there's still lots of fun to be had with Wellington Paranormal's inept protagonists and playful humor.

2 Stan Against Evil (2016-2018)

Demons Seek Revenge Against A New Hampshire Town

Some of the best horror comedy shows are those made by people with a deep appreciation of the horror genre and Stan Against Evil is one of them. Set in a New Hampshire town established on the grounds of a massive witch burning, Stan Miller (John C. McGinley) is a former sheriff who defends the town from supernatural entities seeking revenge. Stan teams up with the town's new sheriff, Evie Barret (Janet Varney), and audiences are thrown into a fun adventure.

Stan and Evie's goal is simple, yet the variety of supernatural creatures they face makes each episode unpredictable. The designs of Stan Against Evil's various creatures are creative, and the show makes several references to famous horror films throughout its three seasons. With eight short episodes in each season, Stan Against Evil is a series that's easy to binge, and the growing problems for the series' eccentric characters make it so audiences want to.

1 Creepshow (2019-2023)

An Anthology Series That Follows Romero's 1982 Film

Continuing the premise of the Creepshow introduces audiences to a variety of spooky stories. The anthology series sees The Creep presenting comic book-like stories to audiences that cover a range of horror subgenres. Beloved characteristics of the original film, directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, can be found throughout the series, but Creepshow still stands out as something of its own making.

Each episode of Creepshow is about 40 minutes long and typically features two horror stories per episode. As was the case with the 1982 film, the series pulls from a variety of short stories, including those by Stephen King, Dana Gould, John Harrison, and Greg Nicotero. Part of what makes Creepshow such an exciting watch is its varied and unpredictable nature, including the appearance of many famous horror actors such as David Arquette, Barbara Crampton, and Ted Raimi.