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Jujutsu Kaisen (2020)
Plot Summary:
With his days numbered, high schooler Yuji decides to hunt down and consume the remaining 19 fingers of a deadly curse so it can die with him
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 8.6/10
IMDB Votes: 97000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Japan
Plot tags: supernatural, spirit, magic, curse, student, demon, society, exorcism, secret organization, teamwork, rivalry, friendship, fight, violence, entity, danger, high school life, murder, paranormal, death, brutality, tragedy, youkai, possession, cursed object
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Plot Summary:
The Crains, a fractured family, confront haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it
Duration: 572 min
IMDB Rating: 8.6/10
IMDB Votes: 279000
Genere: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: ghost, haunted house, supernatural, supernatural horror, mysterious past, family relations, addiction, sibling relationship, lesbian, spirit, life is a bitch, past coming back to haunt, sister sister relationship, family in danger, paranormal, brother sister relationship, supernatural ability, old dark house, haunted, supernatural power, mysticism, haunted castle, vengeful ghost, dysfunctional family, haunted by the past
The Originals (2013)
Plot Summary:
A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. As Klaus has returned after many years, his ego has provoked him to become the king of the city. "Every King needs an heir" says Klaus, accepting the unborn child. The child is a first to be born to a hybrid and a werewolf
Duration: 45 min
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
IMDB Votes: 145000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA
Plot tags: vampire, supernatural, witch, werewolf, rivalry, power struggle, immortality, supernatural romance, siblings relations, love and romance, dangerous attraction, magical, uninhibited rivalry, family relations, couples, leadership, imaginary, secret, king, vampire human love, brother brother relationship, surprising revelation, young woman, brother sister relationship, witchcraft
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
Plot Summary:
Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer
Duration: 44 min
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
IMDB Votes: 157000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Plot tags: vampire, high school, supernatural, supernatural ability, chosen one, female protagonist, vampire slayer, good versus evil, coming of age, vampire human love, teenager, girl power, double life, teamwork, impossible love, monster, save the world, witch, supernatural romance, love and romance, superhuman powers, teenage girl, bisexual, magic, small town
Penny Dreadful (2014)
Plot Summary:
Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
IMDB Votes: 129000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: supernatural, witch, vampire, werewolf, deadly creature, mysterious character, psychotherapy, fear, imaginary, supernatural ability, lycanthropy, frankenstein's monster, victorian england, black magic, sex scene, scientist, secret, haunted by the past, dracula, danger, hunt down, mental illness, assistant, mind game, gay
Lucifer (2016)
Plot Summary:
Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's away from the underworld, the greater the threat that the worst of humanity could escape
Duration: 42 min
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
IMDB Votes: 348000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Plot tags: devil, supernatural, lucifer, demon, immortality, hell, immortal, fallen angel, homicide detective, murder investigation, female detective, police detective, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, psychologist, lapd, good versus evil, supernatural power, brother brother relationship, police, witch, super powers, nightclub owner, female police detective, superhero, child
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Plot Summary:
Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth
Duration: 493 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 85000
Genere: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA
Plot tags: supernatural power, mansion, female nudity, supernatural, haunting, ghost, male nudity, insanity, supernatural horror, mysterious death, madness, lesbian, gay, lgbt, twins, house, tragedy, bisexual, childhood, bisexuality, secret, lesbian couple, sister, friend, terror
Good Omens (2019)
Plot Summary:
In 2019 the world is on the brink of an apocalypse as humanity prepares for a final judgment. But follies ensue — Aziraphale, a somewhat fussy angel, and Crowley, a demon aren’t enthusiastic about the end of the world, and can’t seem to find the Antichrist
Duration: 55 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 109000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: angel, armageddon, devil, demon, prophecy, foe turned friend, satan, supernatural, heaven and hell, witchcraft, fallen angel, good versus evil, antichrist, heaven, end of the world, friendship between men, hell, peril, apocalypse, satanist, convent, witch, unlikely friendships, gay, gay love
Angel (1999)
Plot Summary:
Angel is an American television series, a spin-off from the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Angel, a 240-year old vampire cursed with a conscience, haunts the dark streets of Los Angeles alone. But after he meets a half-demon with mysterious visions, Angel realizes his true purpose: to help those in danger with the hope that he may have a chance to redeem himself and save his own soul. With Cordelia and Doyle at his side, he forms Angel Investigations. He is soon joined by Wesley, Gunn, Lorne and Fred, and he will need all their expertise to fight the growing forces of evil, and the supernatural law firm of Wolfram and Hart
Duration: 44 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
IMDB Votes: 75000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: vampire, supernatural ability, vampire human love, supernatural, monster, investigator, imaginary, heroes, good versus evil, hopes, righting the wronged, double life, vampire slayer, superhero, werewolf, kickass women, vampire hunter, occult, superpower, vampire vs vampire, afterlife, crime and punishment, amateur detective, love, witch
True Blood (2008)
Plot Summary:
True Blood is an American television drama series created and produced by Alan Ball. It is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, detailing the co-existence of vampires and humans in Bon Temps, a fictional, small town in northwestern Louisiana. The series centers on the adventures of Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress with an otherworldly quality
Duration: 55 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
IMDB Votes: 257000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: vampire, supernatural, couple relations, couples, dangerous attraction, vampire human love, danger, undead, sex, supernatural ability, forbidden love, love affair, immortality, unlikely couple, desire, seduction, young woman, witch, love and romance, beast, lovers, bare breasts, small town life, death, interspecies romance
iZombie (2015)
Plot Summary:
A medical student who becomes a zombie joins a Coroner's Office in order to gain access to the brains she must reluctantly eat so that she can maintain her humanity. But every brain she eats, she also inherits their memories and must now solve their deaths with help from the Medical examiner and a police detective
Duration: 42 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 73000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror
Country: USA
Plot tags: zombie, supernatural, female protagonist, supernatural ability, murder, law enforcement, police detective, police investigation, morgue, hidden identity, fighting crime, partners against crime, friendship, murder mystery, couple relations, crime investigation, gory, coroner, exodus, strong female lead, investigation, murder investigation, female detective, memories, college student
The Sandman (2022)
Plot Summary:
A wizard attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. Fearful for his safety, the wizard kept him imprisoned in a glass bottle for decades. After his escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power
Duration: 45 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 165000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: nightmare, villain, dreaming, dream, librarian, spell, secret, kingdom, heroes, mythology, escape, death, lucifer, supernatural, serial killer, virus, psychopath, mythical creature, ancient, justice league, raven, terror, buddy, drug, witchery
Teen Wolf (2011)
Plot Summary:
Scott McCall, a high school student living in the town of Beacon Hills has his life drastically changed when he's bitten by a werewolf, becoming one himself. He must henceforth learn to balance his problematic new identity with his day-to-day teenage life. The following characters are instrumental to his struggle: Stiles, his best friend; Allison, his love interest who comes from a family of werewolf hunters; and Derek, a mysterious werewolf with a dark past. Throughout the series, he strives to keep his loved ones safe while maintaining normal relationships with them
Duration: 41 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 160000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: werewolf, supernatural, supernatural ability, high school, lycanthropy, youth, high school life, peril, team, friends, life turned upside down, characters in danger, transformation, danger, teenage love, supernatural power, friendship, teenage life, school, high school student, buddies, coming of age, lacrosse, friendship between boys, beast
Bewitched (1964)
Plot Summary:
Bewitched is an American fantasy situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. It was created by Sol Saks under executive director Harry Ackerman, and stars Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Dick Sargent, Agnes Moorehead, and David White. The show is about a witch who marries an ordinary mortal man and tries to lead the life of a typical suburban housewife. Bewitched enjoyed great popularity, finishing as the number two show in America during its debut season, and becoming the longest-running supernatural-themed sitcom of the 1960s–1970s. The show continues to be seen throughout the world in syndication and on recorded media. In 2002, Bewitched was ranked #50 on "TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time". In 1997, the same magazine ranked the season 2 episode "Divided He Falls" #48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Episodes of All Time"
Duration: 25 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Plot tags: magic, witchcraft, supernatural, time travel, temptation, love and romance, supernatural ability, family life, imaginary, eccentric family, couple relations, curses spells and rituals, advertising, family relations, mother daughter relationship, transformation, housewife, women, sorcerer, warlock, suburban life, witch, love, magical, strong female lead
Warehouse 13 (2009)
Plot Summary:
After saving the life of the President, two secret service agents - Myka Bering and Pete Lattimer - find themselves assigned to the top secret Warehouse 13. The Warehouse is a massive, top secret facility that houses dangerous and fantastical objects. Together, Pete and Myka along with fellow agents Claudia, Steve Jinks and Warehouse caretaker Artie, must recover artifacts from around the globe before they can cause catastrophic damage
Duration: 43 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 57000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: supernatural, artifact, secret place, ancient mystery, riddles and clues, top secret, investigation, legends and myths, undercover, agent, paranormal activity, magical object, secret service, danger, curses spells and rituals, escapades, treasure hunt, government agency, imaginary, supernatural power, government facility, steampunk, secret government organization, paranormal, partner
Lost Girl (2010)
Plot Summary:
Lost Girl focuses on the gorgeous and charismatic Bo, a supernatural being called a succubus who feeds on the energy of humans, sometimes with fatal results. Refusing to embrace her supernatural clan and its rigid hierarchy, Bo is a renegade who takes up the fight for the underdog while searching for the truth about her own mysterious origins
Duration: 44 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 33000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Country: Canada
Plot tags: supernatural, lgbt, female protagonist, succubus, supernatural ability, werewolf, lesbian, victim, danger, seduction, imaginary, private detective, evil force, love triangle, femme fatale, uncover truth, escapades, supernatural power, curses spells and rituals, temptation, friendship, lesbianism, bisexuality, interspecies romance, doctor
American Gods (2017)
Plot Summary:
Based on Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel about an ex-con who becomes the traveling partner of a conman who turns out to be one of the older gods trying to recruit troops to battle the upstart deities
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 91000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: USA
Plot tags: supernatural ability, supernatural, legends and myths, mysterious character, road trip, danger, deity, ex convict, mythology, travel, heroes, folklore, death, deception, dark secret, human sacrifice, mysterious man, rebirth, dead wife, black, conspiracy, con man, supernatural power, viking, religion
Haven (2010)
Plot Summary:
FBI agent Audrey Parker arrives in the small town of Haven, Maine to solve a murder and soon discovers the town's many secrets—which also hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of her lost past
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 41000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: supernatural, supernatural ability, female protagonist, investigation, surprising revelation, small town, danger, fbi, paranormal activity, small town life, social relations, mysterious place, death, intelligence, law enforcement, paranormal, stephen king, love triangle, supernatural power, stranger, occult, time travel, love, magic, beast
The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself (2022)
Plot Summary:
Caught between two warring clans, the son of a notorious witch responsible for a deadly massacre tries to find his place in the world — and his powers
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: UK
Plot tags: homoerotic friendship, witchcraft, witch, bisexuality, spell, gay couple, gay, magic, male male relationship, young adult, bare chested male, coming of age, gore, polyamory, violence, sex scene, male nudity, power, friendship between men, brother sister relationship, blood, supernatural power, teenage protagonist, male protagonist, son
Castle Rock (2018)
Plot Summary:
Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 50000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: murder, danger, investigation, violence, paranormal phenomena, small town, stephen king, death, blood, interracial adoption, supernatural, mysticism, lawyer, forest, supernatural horror, superhero, travel, virus, lgbt, writers, religion, lucifer, house, occult, forensic
Constantine (2014)
Plot Summary:
A man struggling with his faith is haunted by the sins of his past but is suddenly thrust into the role of defending humanity from the gathering forces of darkness
Duration: 43 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: supernatural, angel, supernatural power, possession, supernatural ability, curses spells and rituals, demon, superhero, save the world, rescue, danger, good versus evil, psychic, demonic possession, exorcism, investigation, heroes, escapades, anti hero, magic, occult, multiverse, rivalry, super powers, fantasy world
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
Plot Summary:
I Dream of Jeannie is an American sitcom with a fantasy premise. The show starred Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie, and Larry Hagman as an astronaut who becomes her master, with whom she falls in love and eventually marries. Produced by Screen Gems, the show originally aired from September 1965 to May 1970 with new episodes, and through September 1970 with season repeats, on NBC. The show ran for five seasons and produced 139 episodes. The first season consisted of 30 episodes filmed in black and white
Duration: 25 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Plot tags: genie, magic, astronaut, time travel, supernatural, jealousy, women, immortal, love, strong female lead, military, desire, subculture, djinn, humour, light comedy, manic pixie dream girl, nasa, psychiatrist, wish fulfillment, shrinking, friends, birthday, love and romance, fall in love
Swamp Thing (2019)
Plot Summary:
CDC researcher Abby Arcane returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus. There, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 27000
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: monster, swamp, superhero, villain, cold blooded murder, danger, supernatural, multiverse, family secret, female sheriff, female scientist, love interest, virus, creature, body horror, transformation, creature feature, mad scientist, vengeance, teenager, demon, epidemic, forest, justice league, woman with a gun
Wynonna Earp (2016)
Plot Summary:
Based on the IDW Comic, Wynonna Earp follows Wyatt Earp's great granddaughter as she battles demons and other creatures. With her unique abilities, and a posse of dysfunctional allies, she's the only thing that can bring the paranormal to justice
Duration: 43 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Western
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: lgbt, supernatural, lesbian, paranormal, family relations, save the world, lesbian relationship, gunslinger, demon, sibling relationship, sister sister relationship, blood, saving a life, sapphic, justice, lgbtq, battles, women, supernatural ability, pop culture, legend, superhero, gay, strong female lead, multiverse
Sweet Home (2020)
Plot Summary:
Cha Hyun-Soo is a high school student. He is also a recluse and rarely leaves his room. He refuses to talk to his father, mother and younger sister. One day, his whole family, except for him, dies in a car accident. Cha Hyun-Soo is left all alone. He moves into a small apartment. At this time, a mysterious phenomenon of humans turning into monster occur all around the world. The residents of Cha Hyun-Soo's apartment building, including Pyeon Sang-Wook, fight against these monsters and try to survive
Duration: 52 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 29000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Plot tags: virus, monster, society, murder, danger, high school student, criminal, self harm, survival, suicide, supernatural, creature, friendship, rebellion, conspiracy, fighting the system, male protagonist, sabotage, zombie, apocalypse, distopia, group of criminals, bandit, superhero, demon
Locke & Key (2020)
Plot Summary:
Three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their father's gruesome murder discover their new home's magical keys, which must be used in their stand against an evil creature who wants the keys and their powers
Duration: 48 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 95000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: supernatural, magic, puzzle, siblings, family bonds, supernatural power, small town, demon, father, good versus evil, murder, love, loss, superhero, villainess, supernatural horror, treasure hunt, autistic, kidnapping, old dark house, stephen king, psychopath, lgbt, ancient, paranormal
Motherland: Fort Salem (2020)
Plot Summary:
Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment
Duration: 42 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: witch, lesbian, lgbt, sorceress, magic, military service, female protagonist, public service, female soldier, supernatural, girlfriend girlfriend relationship, witchcraft, investigation, protection, boot camp, alternate reality, supernatural being, magical, army, military, wizards and magicians, soldier, girlfriend, fight, woman
The Strain (2014)
Plot Summary:
A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself
Duration: 43 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 86000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA, Mexico
Plot tags: vampire, infected, epidemic, supernatural, virus, chaos, good versus evil, survival, disaster, deadly virus, save the world, fate of humanity, plague, chaos and mayhem, public health, protective parent, vampire slayer, disease, danger, human existence, characters in danger, adaptation, scientist, gory, silver
The Secret Circle (2011)
Plot Summary:
After her mother dies in a fire, Cassie Blake moves in with her grandmother in the beautiful small town of Chance Harbor, Washington. As Cassie gets to know her high school classmates, including sweet-natured Diana and her boyfriend Adam, brooding loner Nick, mean-girl Faye and her sidekick Melissa, strange and frightening things begin to happen. They are all descended from powerful witches, and they've been waiting for Cassie to join them and complete a new generation of the Secret Circle. What Cassie and the others don't yet know is that darker powers are at play, powers that might be linked to the adults in the town - and that Cassie's mother's death might not have been an accident
Duration: 45 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 48000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: supernatural, witch, witchcraft, high school, female protagonist, teenage life, teenage love, supernatural ability, youth, teenage girl, curses spells and rituals, small town, magic, classmate, twists and turns, small town life, high school life, imaginary, supernatural power, young heroes, student, orphan, teenage protagonist, leader, teenager
Highlander (1992)
Plot Summary:
Highlander: The Series is a fantasy science fiction action-adventure television series featuring Duncan MacLeod of the Scottish Clan MacLeod, as the Highlander. It was an offshoot and another alternate sequel of the 1986 feature film with a twist: Connor MacLeod did not win the prize and Immortals still exist post-1985. In fact, original Highlander star Christopher Lambert appeared in the Pilot episode so as to pass the torch to Adrian Paul. The series was an international hit and was nominated three times for the Gemini Awards and once for a Saturn Award in 1998
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada, France
Plot tags: immortality, healing power, immortal, duel, good versus evil, warrior, escapades, danger, medieval, rivalry, loss of loved one, supernatural, heroes, tough guy, violence, sword fight, brawl, training, myth, sword, superhero, world war two, time travel, mutant, mythology