Horror was once the domain of movie theaters, where mammoth-sized screens and deafening sound systems could elevate simple scares into bone-chilling frights. As TV took hold, though, it wasn't long before the horrors came home with audiences. To up the ante, networks in the late '90s began infusing the genre with elements from the newly-popular reality television shows, and today, horror-based competitions are their own genre niche.

Since the first horror-themed competition shows popped up on the scene, there have been dozens upon dozens that have tried to make a name for themselves. But not all of them are created equal, and their quality definitely varies. Some dazzle audiences as much as any iconic horror movie, and others go quickly forgotten. So we're here to separate the good from t

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