Fall’s Spookiest TV Trend Is Reviving Horror Classics

Horror TV adaptations are making a comeback this fall, with streaming platforms reviving classic horror stories like Stephen King's "Carrie" and the 1980 film "Friday the 13th." These adaptations have proven successful, debuting to ratings success and securing multi-season status. "Carrie" on Prime Video and "Crystal Lake" on Peacock both attracted large audiences, with Nielsen reporting over 1.2 billion total minutes viewed across both series.

The success of these horror revivals is attributed to the familiarity of the source material, which appeals to horror enthusiasts who may be tired of watching the same movies repeatedly. The producers of these adaptations are careful to maintain respect for the original stories, making only necessary adjustments to create multi-season narratives.

Meanwhile, competitors are taking note of this trend and developing their own horror series, such as HBO's limited series adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds."