The British horror drama series “Red Rose” was produced by Michael and Paul Clarkson and made available worldwide on Netflix. A gang of smartphone-obsessed youngsters from Bolton, Greater Manchester, are the subjects of the story, which describes how their lives are turned upside down by the titular app. The teenagers are consequently compelled to work together to solve the puzzles surrounding the development of the app. If you liked the show’s perspective on social media and internet-obsessed youth, you probably want to binge on more of the same. If so, we’ve chosen some thrilling teen horror dramas just for you! Most of these programmes, including “Red Rose,” are available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.
Archive 81 (2022)
Rebecca Sonnenshine created the spooky horror series “Archive 81.” It is based on Daniel Powell and Marc Sollinger’s podcast of the same name from 2016. Dan and Melody, played by Mamoudou Athie and Dina Shihabi, are the series’ leads. Dan is given the responsibility of locating film for Melody’s documentary project, which is what the story follows. But it eventually takes him into a dangerous otherworldly world and a secret cult. The protagonist gets drawn into a string of bizarre happenings through technology as he attempts to solve a mystery, which is a close allusion to the plot of “Red Rose.” Additionally, the characters in both episodes engage in some intriguing ways with video footage that puts their psychological fortitude to the test.
Dark Net (2016–2017)
Mati Kochavi is the creator of the documentary television programme “Dark Net.” It looks into the darker, frequently upsetting side of the internet. Both shows explore how people interact with contemporary technology, particularly the internet, even if “Red Rose” has more of a thriller than the series does. The docu-drama brutally and rawly examines serious subjects including biohacking, cyber-kidnapping, digital warfare, online cults, and porn addiction. We heartily recommend “Dark Net” if “Red Rose” aroused your curiosity in the dark web and you’re searching for a more accurate glimpse into the shadowier aspects of the internet.
Gossip Girl (2021-)
For a brief while, horror aficionados may want to turn away as we delve into the extreme teen drama genre with “Gossip Girl.” Cecily von Ziegesar’s book series is a loose inspiration for the 2021 revival of the corresponding The CW series. Joshua Safran is the creator, and it centres on a group of kids attending the Constance Billard St. Jude’s School. However, the return of the anonymous social media blogger known as Gossip Girl has spared the lives of the group. The show investigates teens’ interactions with social media and how their online personas influence their personalities, much like “Red Rose.” Contrastingly, “Gossip Girl” follows some of the wealthiest teenagers from New York City, providing viewers with a novel change of setting and contextualization.
Hemlock Grove (2013–2015)
Brian McGreevy’s horror drama series “Hemlock Grove” is based on his 2012 novel of the same name. Joel de la Fuente, Landon Liboiron, Famke Janssen, and Bill Skarsgrd play the key characters. The show takes place in the titular Pennsylvanian little town, and it follows the strange locals as they learn the area’s darkest and scariest secrets. Similar to “Red Rose,” the series combines elements of horror with youthful drama and insightful societal commentary. Despite being a fictional town, Hemlock Grove resembles Bolton from “Red Rose” in terms of aesthetics and themes, so it’s worth watching “Hemlock Grove.”
Scream (2015-2019)
The anthology slasher series “Scream” was created by Jill Blotevogel, Dan Dworkin, and Jay Beattie for television. It is loosely based on the Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven film series of the same name. The first two seasons revolve on Emma Duval, a young woman who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in the town of Lakewood. The third season centres on Deion Elliot, an Atlanta-based teen football sensation who is being pursued by the evil Ghostface. The series examines youngsters facing potentially fatal situations while playing twisted psychological games with them by mysterious adversaries, much as “Red Rose.” ‘Red Rose’ has been compared to the original film series, earning its television counterpart the #1 rank on this list!
The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
The Haunting of Bly Manor is the second work by Mike Flanagan on our list. The 1898 novella “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James served as the basis for the horror series, which also incorporates aspects from the author’s earlier writings. It follows what happens in the titular rural manor once a young American woman arrives to take care of the two kids that live there. The “Red Rose” founders, the Clarkson twins, served as co-producers and used the series to launch their careers in the horror genre. Fans of the genre will be thoroughly delighted after seeing “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” which is arguably one of the best British horror programmes of the twenty-first century.
The Midnight Club (2022)
Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong are the writers of the horror mystery-thriller television series “The Midnight Club.” It is loosely based on Christopher Pike’s 1994 book “The Midnight Club,” but it also incorporates ideas from some of the author’s other works. Eight close-knit young adults live at Brightcliffe Home are followed in the series. The buddies all have terminal illnesses, and they all enjoy occult and strange things. They come to an agreement that requires the first of them to pass away to communicate with the others from the hereafter. Thematically and in terms of narrative structure, the series significantly departs from “Red Rose.” The young people in both episodes, however, are faced with life-threatening circumstances that are unprecedented. The Midnight Club will appeal to horror aficionados who enjoy societal critique laced with eerie storytelling.
The Pact (2021-)
The British anthology series “The Pact,” created by Pete McTighe, is a thriller. It explores the tales of a collection of individuals who are linked by their secrets. In the first season, four friends struggle with their boss’s death, which is a mystery. The second chapter centres on three siblings whose allegiances are put to the test when a mystery visitor shows up. Similar British sensibilities and aesthetics are followed in this series as in “Red Rose.” It also examines how far a person will go to defend a loved one. Because they experience similar emotional issues, viewers will notice similarities between the characters of the episode and the Dickheads from “Red Rose.”
