10 Anime Series All Horror Fans Need To Watch
7. Shiki
If you love vampires, you'll love this series.
Produced in 2010, Shiki centers on the small village of Sotoba. Surrounded by mountains and massive fir trees, the secluded village is home to a relatively tight-knit community. However, their quiet tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of strange new neighbours during the night and the beginning of a series of mysterious deaths.
As the death toll rises, the village doctor, a priest and a teenager discover the terrifying truth.
From the beginning, the atmosphere isn't peaceful and there's an overwhelming sense of foreboding beneath the surface of gossiping old ladies and amusing teenage encounters, especially after the first major death. As the series progresses, several characters go through dark or troubling psychological changes that lead to unpredictable or irrational behavior.
This behavior is made worse by the fact that the Shiki (aka the vampires) are one step ahead for most of the series, and more than one enjoys playing with their victims. Plus, this series raises an uncomfortable question towards the end: who are the real monsters?