Into the Dark

10 Best Episodes of Into the Dark

A horror anthology series from Blumhouse Productions, where each episode is inspired by a holiday from the month of its release.

Written by Sophie and last updated on aug 12, 2022.

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#15 - Blood Moon (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Esme and her 10-year-old son, Luna, move to a small desert town looking for a fresh start, but soon attract all the wrong kinds of attention. As the locals begin to probe, Esme must battle to protect her son and a terrifying secret before the next full moon threatens their very existence. (Holiday Theme: Spring Full Moon)

The episode was rated 6.44 from 80 votes.

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#14 - Pure (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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Several teen girls at a Purity Retreat participate in a secret ritual, and they start to see a supernatural entity. The girls need to focus on the demon that they have unleashed, as well as their fathers' expectations. (Holiday Theme: Father-Daughter Day)

The episode was rated 6.46 from 183 votes.

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#13 - Pooka Lives (Season 2 - Episode 7)

It follows a group of thirty-something friends from high school who create their own creepypasta about Pooka for laughs, but are shocked when it becomes so viral on the internet that it manifests more murderous versions of the creature. (Holiday Theme: Easter Pooka Day)

The episode was rated 6.56 from 118 votes.

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#12 - They Come Knocking (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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After losing his wife to cancer, a father takes his two daughters on a road trip where he finds his family in the crosshairs of terrifying supernatural entities. (Holiday Theme: Father's Day)

The episode was rated 6.57 from 220 votes.

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#11 - School Spirit (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Arthur, a socially malformed outcast, has secretly lived inside the walls of the local high school since his Freshman year spending his days spying and obsessing over his former classmates…and one girl in particular – Wendy. When Wendy gets her heartbroken by the high school hotshot, Arthur sees his chance to swoop in and enact revenge on his enemies. Erica and Brett. (Holiday Theme: First day of School)

The episode was rated 6.62 from 176 votes.

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#10 - Culture Shock (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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On Independence Day, a young Mexican woman in pursuit of the American Dream, who crosses illegally into the United States, only to find herself in an American nightmare. (Holiday Theme: Independence Day)

The episode was rated 6.64 from 202 votes.

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#9 - Pilgrim (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Pilgrim is inspired by true events and follows Ms Anna Barker, who invites Pilgrim re-enactors to her family's Thanksgiving in an effort to remind them of their privilege and help them bond. When the "actors" refuse to break character, the Barker family learns that there is such a thing as too much gratitude. (Holiday Theme: Thanksgiving)

The episode was rated 6.75 from 160 votes.

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#8 - All That We Destroy (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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A geneticist who fears that her son may be becoming a serial killer and creates a group of clones in an attempt to cure him of his psychopathic tendencies. Therefore allowing him to relive the murder of his first victim. (Holiday Theme: Mother's Day)

The episode was rated 6.76 from 218 votes.

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#7 - I'm Just F*cking with You (Season 1 - Episode 7)

A man and his sister on the way to a family wedding, who endure a night of increasingly frightening practical jokes during a one-night stay at a secluded motel. (Holiday Theme: April Fool's Day)

The episode was rated 6.80 from 230 votes.

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#6 - Good Boy (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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Maggie, a woman who gets an emotional support dog to help quell some of her anxiety. Only, she finds him to be even more effective than she could have imagined because, unbeknownst to her, he kills anyone who adds stress to her life. (Holiday Theme: Pet Appreciation Week)

The episode was rated 6.83 from 111 votes.

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#5 - Uncanny Annie (Season 2 - Episode 1)

On Halloween night a group of college students get trapped in a mysterious board game that brings their darkest secrets and fears to life, where they must play to escape…and win to survive. (Holiday Theme: Halloween)

The episode was rated 6.90 from 181 votes.

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#4 - Flesh & Blood (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Kimberly, a teenager suffering from agoraphobia, has not left the house since her mother’s unsolved murder. On the eve of Thanksgiving, the anniversary of the murder, Kimberly begins to suspect that she is in danger in the home, but she can’t leave and doesn’t know who she can trust. (Holiday Theme: Thanksgiving)

The episode was rated 6.96 from 444 votes.

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#3 - The Body (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Set in “the selfie culture of Los Angeles on Halloween night,” a sophisticated hitman with a cynical view on modern society finds his work made more difficult when he has to transport a body on Halloween night, but everyone is enamoured by what they think is his killer costume. (Holiday Theme: Halloween)

The episode was rated 7.20 from 567 votes.

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#2 - Down (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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A pair of office workers get trapped in an elevator over a long Valentine's Day weekend, but what at first promises to be a romantic connection turns dangerous and horrifying. (Holiday Theme: Valentine's Day)

The episode was rated 7.21 from 300 votes.

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#1 - A Nasty Piece of Work (Season 2 - Episode 3)

A mid-level employee at a large company finds out he's not getting the Christmas bonus or promotion he was expecting. But then his boss invites him over for dinner with a proposal for how he can climb the corporate ladder... by beating his professional rival in violent competition. (Holiday Theme: Christmas)

The episode was rated 7.41 from 164 votes.

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