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Screen Rant Picks 10 Body Horror TV Shows That Beat Movies

A new roundup from Screen Rant argues that these series deliver better body horror than any film, with gore, character depth, and staying power.

Dana OkaforPublished · 2 min read

Screen Rant says horror TV is where the genre shines brightest these days, and their list of 10 body horror series backs it up. We think they're onto something. Here's the rundown.

  • The Walking Dead: Screen Rant calls it the best zombie show, with 11 seasons of character attachment and gut-wrenching moments. Watch it.
  • Penny Dreadful: Classic literary monsters meet Eva Green's haunted Vanessa Ives. Screen Rant says it keeps the pace moving.
  • Dead Ringers: The 2023 limited series gender-swaps David Cronenberg's film. Rachel Weisz plays both Mantle twins, and Screen Rant says she makes each distinct.
  • Sweet Home: A Korean post-apocalyptic drama. Screen Rant notes it's more about grief and trust than just monsters, anchored by Song Kang's Cha Hyun-su.
  • Alien: Earth: The Xenomorph is back, but Screen Rant says the series also creates brilliant new extraterrestrials and balances gore with philosophy.
  • Marianne: A Netflix one-season wonder about an author whose witch creation comes to life. Screen Rant calls it dark, violent and thrilling.
  • Midnight Mass: Mike Flanagan's take on faith and hysteria. Screen Rant praises Hamish Linklater's performance as Father Paul Hill.
  • Brand New Cherry Flavor: Eight episodes of feminist revenge horror. Screen Rant says it delivers gore without sacrificing story, led by Rosa Salazar.
  • The Last of Us: Screen Rant says the real monsters are often human, and the show's nuance makes it stand out among video game adaptations.
  • Hannibal: A psychologically thrilling cat-and-mouse game. Screen Rant says it rewards rewatches, with Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy circling each other.

Every one of these is worth your time. Save this list for a rainy Sunday or a weekend marathon.

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  • Hannibal
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  • The Last of Us
  • The Walking Dead
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About Dana Okafor

Dana Okafor is the lead writer for TV & Movies, where she has written Tonight's Pick since the site launched in 2026. She previously spent 11 years on the features desk of a Columbus daily newspaper, covering film, television and local arts, and served two terms on a regional film festival jury. She is a graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and lives in Columbus with her husband and teenage son. Favorites: Heat, Friday Night Lights, Paddington 2. She still has the VHS copy of Heat she rented in 1999.

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