15 Scary TV Shows That Won't Leave You Scarred For Life

While there is a lot of blood on Scream Queens, it's the kind that's almost cartoonish in nature. Plus, with all the stylish outfits and abundance of quotable moments, there's more than enough comic relief.

Don't get us wrong: the monster in Stranger Things is terrifying. But given the fact that the show is so embedded in the nostalgia of the 1980s, there's a lot that will warm you up after the moments that freak you out.

There's no shortage of darkness on this show, but there's also an undeniable coolness in all the mythology surrounding the town of Beacon Hills. It's more fascinating than frightening.

Be forewarned: there's a LOT of blood. But, hey, if you could make it through the Scream movie, chances are you'll survive this. The show has all the same goodies as its predecessor: it's tongue-in-cheek, it keeps you guessing, and it's very, very self-aware.

The show is much less about vampires and their thirst for blood — although, that is a huge part of the show, obviously — and more about the history of Mystic Falls. It's fun to watch all the twists and turns of the characters' fateful, intertwining relationships.

"Scary" isn't really a word we'd even use to describe the show. But, you know, the subject matter gives off major spooky and Halloween vibes. If you love the foreboding feeling of the Halloween season and hate all of the terror that comes with it, this one's for you.

There are a lot of chilling moments and monsters in the deep south Louisiana territory of Bon Temps. If anything, though, it's thrilling. True Blood is such a strong allegory for modern politics. Fair warning, though: there's tons of sex, nudity, and blood.

An eerie, off-beat murder mystery is the springboard for this cult classic. Over the course of the series, though, it becomes so much more than that. Don't get us wrong, you might get a bit freaked out at parts, but Twin Peaks is worth it.

You need to watch this bad b*tch kick ass nine ways to Sunday. It's non-negotiable.

If you get sucked into The Vampire Diaries (pun intended), you may as well watch this one too.

We'll admit: some of these stories are pretty scary. But if they've been deemed tame enough to go on a kids' television network, we're pretty sure you can handle them.

If you're a sucker for old monster movies, this is just the TV show for you. It's got exactly the lighthearted, spooky comedy of The Addams Family, so you can watch with reckless abandon.

We know, we know. The X-Files is pretty far on the sci-fi spectrum. Even so, the cases and storylines on the show definitely have a horror quality to them. Plus, this is a part of TV history! It's your duty!

For those of you out there who hold an affinity for fairy tales and the Grimm Brothers, get ready to tune in.

When the main character of a TV show is a zombie, it's a clear veer into horror territory. Luckily, though, iZombie has a very humorous edge and ends up being much more delightful than it is dreary.