Copyright sportskeeda
The first episode of the Stephen King TV adaptation IT: Welcome to Derry premiered recently on HBO. It movie fans have been particularly looking forward to this horror show starring Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Bill Skarsgård, and others, because its exciting premise promises to trace the origins of Pennywise the Clown. IT: Welcome to Derry contains a total of eight episodes.The narrative of IT: Welcome to Derry focuses on a couple who move to Derry, Maine, in 1962, along with their son. But right after their arrival, strange events start to unfold in the town. Even though only one episode has been released so far, IT: Welcome to Derry has earned points among viewers for its creepy aesthetics and memorable characters.While fans wait for the other episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry, which are scheduled to release every week until December 14, 2025, they can indulge in the shows mentioned on this list that are spooky and entertaining.Disclaimer: This list contains information from various sources. Them, Red Rose and five other shows like IT: Welcome to Derry that boast riveting horror-themed plots1) Chucky (2021)Chucky, like IT: Welcome To Derry, has several creepy moments (Image via Facebook/@ChuckyFilm)Like IT: Welcome to Derry, Chucky brings a beloved horror icon to the small screen. Containing three seasons and 24 episodes, the show captures the horrific murders that start taking place in a town after the discovery of an old Chucky doll. Fans of the Child's Play franchise will be delighted to learn that several beloved original cast members reprise their roles in this horror comedy show.One of the main draws of narratives featuring Chucky has to be the dark humor, which is also present in the show. Keeping in tune with the other titles in the franchise, the mood oscillates from violent and shocking to cheesy and humorous in the episodes. Instead of continuing the same plotline, the decision to focus on different story angles each season helped avoid possible monotony.Where to watch: Chucky can be streamed on Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video. 2) Them (2021)Like IT: Welcome To Derry, Them gives viewers on the edge of their seats (Image via Prime Video)Containing two seasons and 18 episodes, Them boasts an ensemble cast that includes Deborah Ayorinde, Ashley Thomas, Pam Grier, Luke James, and others. The show's first season, titled Them: Covenant, is centered around a family who are forced to face evil and supernatural forces after moving to a new neighborhood, similar to the Hanlon family in IT: Welcome to Derry. While the prime objective of the narrative is to give viewers a good scare, the writers also infuse elements of mental health, discrimination, prejudice and more, to give viewers some much-needed food for thought. It is important to note that Them isn't for everyone as it features extremely graphic scenes. Even those who are used to violence and gore may find it hard to stomach some of the scenes.Where to watch: Them is available on Prime Video and Apple TV+. 3) Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)Readers who enjoy short stories wouldn't want to miss this show (Image via Netflix)While the narrative of IT: Welcome to Derry will develop over episodes, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities is an anthology series, which means that every episode has a different storyline. But like the new Stephen King adaptation, this horror miniseries also boasts atmospheric tension, intriguing characters and high-quality production design.All eight episodes are based on stories curated by Guillermo del Toro himself. Bookworms who have read works by horror icons like E. M. Carroll, H. P. Lovecraft and Henry Kuttner will find them familiar.While it is true that some episodes have better endings than others, all of them boast good build-ups. The Mexican filmmaker has always had a tendency to fuse dreamlike elements with gothic and horror influences, and this unique style certainly adds to the charm of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. Where to watch: Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities can be viewed on Netflix. 4) Feria: The Darkest Light (2022)The cult-themed premise will appeal to fans of the genre (Image via Netflix)Feria: The Darkest Light uses the period angle to add yet another layer to the storytelling in the same way as IT: Welcome to Derry. This Spanish thriller starring Ana Tomeno and Carla Campra in the lead contains a total of eight episodes.Set in 1990s Andalusia, it follows the lives of two sisters who come to the realization that their parents participated in a dangerous cult ritual, which led to 23 deaths. When one of them goes looking for her mother, things take a dark turn.Similar to IT: Welcome to Derry, Feria: The Darkest Light has a sinister vibe, and the viewer doesn't really know what to expect next, which helps build tension. It is a bit melodramatic at times, but the insight it provides into cult practices and tactics is noteworthy.Where to watch: Feria: The Darkest Light is available for streaming on Netflix 5) Red Rose (2022)The cast has good chemistry which adds to the narrative (Image via Netflix/BBC)In IT: Welcome to Derry, it is the young children who are most at risk. Similarly, Red Rose, containing eight episodes, also pits young characters against a formidable evil force.Starring Isis Hainsworth, Amelia Clarkson, Natalie Blair, and more, the show focuses on a group of teens who want to spend a fun summer before joining university. However, when an app named "Red Rose" is downloaded on their phones, they are forced to act as per its instructions or face deadly consequences.Red Rose, like IT: Welcome to Derry, captures the viewer's attention because the characters on screen seem relatable and believable. Teen angst and other aspects of growing up find a place in the plot, but it still doesn't feel like a clichéd teen drama.Where to watch: Red Rose can be streamed on Netflix. 6) Goosebumps (2023)Fans of the books will find plenty of love in this show (Image via Facebook/@OfficialGoosebumps)Goosebumps, like IT: Welcome to Derry, also takes inspiration from a famous author's writing. R. L. Stine's book series has found many takers around the world over the years, and this adaptation presents his stories in a serialized style. Containing a total of two seasons and 18 episodes, it stars Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Miles McKenna, David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, and many others.Both seasons have a different storyline. The first season focuses on five high school teens who investigate an old case involving the unfortunate murder of a teenage boy named Harold Biddle.Bookworms tend to have high expectations from adaptations like IT: Welcome to Derry and Goosebumps because they want the live-action version to have the same impact as the written stories. As Goosebumps draws from multiple books, viewers get to experience the magic of R. L. Stine's creations in a whole new way.Where to watch: Goosebumps is available on Disney+ and Prime Video. 7) Hysteria! (2024)This show, like IT: Welcome to Derry, boasts well-written lines (Image via Instagram/@ucp)The small town vibe that is part of IT: Welcome to Derry's narrative is also present in Hysteria!. Spanning a total of eight episodes, this horror thriller stars Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Bruce Campbell, Julie Bowen, and many more. During the Satanic panic in 1989, the members of a heavy metal band are targeted by the townspeople when a series of gruesome murders starts taking place.Unlike IT: Welcome to Derry, Hysteria! does have a humorous vein, but it doesn't overshadow the suspense and supernatural vibe. As compared to some of the other titles on this list, this show has limited jump scares and not a whole lot of violence, but the writing is still on point. The soundtrack features a lot of classics from well-known rock and heavy metal bands that were famous in the 80s.Where to watch: Hysteria! is available for streaming on Peacock and Prime Video. Between weekly releases of new IT: Welcome to Derry episodes, viewers can get their fill of horror-themed plots by binging on these engaging shows.
