October is the spookiest time of the year, and it’s perfect for getting wrapped in a blanket on the sofa, turning off the lights and binge watching a terrifying horror TV series. Here are some truly horrifying TV shows that – if you’re a fan of things that go bump in the night – you need to check out. Get personalised updates on all things Netflix Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. This nightmarish Netflix series is based on Shirley Jackson’s book of the same name and was directed by horror mastermind Mike Flanagan. On Reddit, SMNZ75 wrote he thought they did a fantastic job of ‘taking what was pretty much a sci-fi book and making a great horror series’.