Action horror shows are an absolute blast, melding the high-octane excitement of action-packed series with the bone-chilling scares of horror. These top-notch action horror series on TV will keep you glued to the screen, daring you to even blink during those heart-pounding moments. If you’re on the hunt for some exhilarating action horror to spice up your TV nights, this list of the most epic action horror series of all time is your ultimate companion.
The cream of the crop strike the perfect balance between pulse-pounding action and hair-raising horror. Prepare to be gripped by spine-tingling jump scares and creeping terror that will haunt your dreams, while also being on the edge of your seat until the very last second of each episode. Action horror series are truly some of the most electrifying and captivating horror series ever created. While newer action-horror shows like Z Nation and The Passage have brought their A-game, timeless classics like Buffy and Blade infuse a touch of eternal elegance with their vampire themes.
Which shows masterfully blend horror and action? Share your favorites, and let us know which ones failed to deliver the thrills and adrenaline rush. And don’t hesitate to suggest any spine-chilling action series that are missing from the list.
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1. Z Nation
Actors: DJ Qualls, Keith Allan, Russell Hodgkinson, Kellita Smith, Nat Zang
Premiered: September 12, 2014
2. The Purge
Actors: Max Martini, Derek Luke, Charlotte Schweiger, Connor Trinneer, Rochelle Aytes
Premiered: September 4, 2018
3. Devilman Crybaby
Actors: Kouki Uchiyama, Ayumu Murase, Megumi Han, Ami Koshimizu, Atsuko Tanaka
Premiered: January 5, 2018
4. Ash vs Evil Dead
Actors: Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Jill Marie Jones
Premiered: October 31, 2015
5. Todd McFarlane’s Spawn
Actors: Keith David, Dominique Jennings, Victor Love, Richard Dysart, Michael Nicolosi
Premiered: May 16, 1997
6. Black Summer
Actors: Jaime King, Justin Chu Cary, Kelsey Flower, Christine Lee, Zoe Marlett
Premiered: April 11, 2019
7. Kingdom
Actors: Bae Doona, Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Sang-ho, Heo Joon-ho
Premiered: January 25, 2019
8. Supernatural
Starring: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Alexander Calvert, and Mark A. Sheppard.
Premiered: September 13, 2005
9. Van Helsing
Cast:
– Kelly Overton
– Jonathan Scarfe
– Christopher Heyerdahl
– Paul Johansson
– Vincent Gale
Premiered: July 31, 2016
10. From Dusk till Dawn: The Series
Actors: D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Eiza González, Jesse Garcia, Madison Davenport
Premiered: March 11, 2014
11. Diablero
Starring:
– Christopher von Uckermann
– Horacio Garcia Rojas
– Giselle Kuri
– Fátima Molina
– Dolores Heredia
Premiered: December 21, 2018
