10 Underrated Horror TV Shows From The '90s You Totally Forgot About

Ghostwatch was a gem amongst other British horror shows during the 1990s. Produced as a film for TV, Ghostwatch aired on BBC1 during Halloween 1992. It caught a lot of attention because, instead of following a traditional formula, the show presented itself as a legitimate live documentary focused on "real-life" hauntings.

The design of Ghostwatch made the show unique, but it also caused quite a bit of commotion. BBC received around one million calls from viewers, and not everyone was pleased.

While many applauded the show's creative approach, there was also a long line of unamused parents who felt it was far too realistic and gruesome for their children. Those concerns weren't unwarranted. Ghostwatch aired shortly after 9PM, which made it available to some younger audiences.

Later on, the makers of Ghostwatch were sued for ostensibly traumatizing younger minds with its graphic depictions involving children. Most of the cases were dismissed, but there was no denying the constant shrieking of child actors left the viewer's blood curling.

The controversy itself spoke volumes for Ghostwatch. It was a piece of fiction that convinced many people it was real, and it inspired numerous future works, such as Séance. The makers of The Blair Witch Project were also said to be fans of Ghostwatch, but conveniently, they never saw the TV film until after they had released their own pseudo-documentary.