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Although 2020 is quickly passing by, largely due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is still a lot to look forward to in the remaining months of the year, especially when it comes to horror shows. The genre has seen a tremendous boost in recent years, thanks to hit shows such as Hannibal, The Haunting of Hill House, and Stranger Things.

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Even classic anthologies have been given a revamp, such as Jordan Peeles spin on the classic The Twilight Zone. So to check out the best horrors returning this year, weve compiled a list of the 10 best below.

Following up on the hugely successful The Haunting of Hill House, showrunner, Mike Flanagan, is returning this year with a sequel: The Haunting of Bly Manor.

Acting as the second chapter in the newly dubbed The Haunting anthology, the new episodes will, this time, be adapted from Henry James' haunting 1898 horror novella, The Turn of the Screw. Season one stars Victoria Pedretti, Kate Siegel, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Henry Thomas will return. Look for The Haunting of Bly Manor to air on Netflix sometime this October.

When director M. Night Shyamalan decided to take his talents to the small screen, more specifically to Apples newly launched Apple TV+ streaming service, many were wary the show would turn out to be a flunk, going by his recent history of less-than-stellar horror films.

However, Servant manages to keep the audience guessing on what is going to happen next, while being totally entertaining. The new season is expected to land on the streaming site this November, and will hopefully answer all the questions fans have from season one.

Having made its debut on Netflix last March, The Order is set to make its return later this year and will see Jake Manley and Sarah Grey reprising their roles as Jack Morton and Alyssa Drake, respectively.

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The story centers on Jack as he connects with The Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose, and the second season will carry on from the events in the first. Fans can expect new episodes to hit Netflix in mid-2020.

Ryan Murphys high-camp horror anthology American Horror Story will be making its triumphant return closer to Halloween. The series will hit its 10th season this year, following last years theme, 1984.

So far its unclear what theme the new season will center on, however, Murphy has teased in the past that fans can expect witches from Coven and Apocalypse to return. Actors from past seasons are also more than likely to return, including the chameleonic Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts.

Although the hype surrounding AMCs The Walking Dead has died down considerably over the past couple of years, fans are still greatly invested in seeing what happens to their favorite characters from the show.

If this current COVID-19 pandemic settles down soon, the shows 11th season should arrive in October. Lauren Cohan is also slated to return as Maggie.

From the chilling scene of Drew Barrymore seeing her boyfriend murdered on her back porch, to creating the now-iconic "What's your favorite scary movie?" quote, Wes Cravens beloved slasher franchise Scream has now found great success on the small screen.

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The film-turned-TV-series has already aired three seasons, with new episodes of the American analogy expected to release later this year. So far its unknown what the fourth season will center on, but returning cast members could likely return.

Jordan Peeles The Twilight Zone reboot will be back for a second season this year. The anthology series, which greatly inspired Charlie Brookers technophobic horror Black Mirror, (which also made this list), is based on the 1959 television series.

The updated The Twilight Zone adds a bit of dark comedy into each episode, thanks to Peeles knack for the genre. The new episodes will make a startling point about our society and where its heading today, and star some of todays biggest A-list actors.

Stranger Things is hands down one of the most anticipated shows set to return this year. After Netflix dropped a spoiler-filled teaser titled From Russia with Love earlier this February, fans have already started piecing together theories on what the fourth season will offer.

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Additionally, the fate of Jim Hopper has been revealed, and audiences will get to see what happens to Eleven and Will, who moved out of Hawkins, along with what the rest of the gang are up to.

Charlie Brookers Black Mirror instantly became a cult classic when the show made its debut on Channel 4 back in 2011. Having made the jump over to Netflix in 2016, the show quickly amassed fans from all over the world.

Following its three-episode long fifth season, which aired last June, Black Mirror is expected to return for its sixth season by the end of 2020. Expect more technophobic narratives and searing social commentaries that will be hard to swallow.

Penny Dreadful is currently ranked as one of the best horror shows on television. Not surprising considering its elaborate storytelling and stunning performances from the cast, which includes the enticing Eva Green.

When a spin-off was announced, fans were overjoyed to see a new take on their beloved show. Set in 1938 Los Angeles, the new season takes a look into Mexican-American folklore and social tension. Game of Thrones Natalie Dormer stars as Magda, a supernatural demon who can take the form of anyone she chooses.

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