The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled a barrage of horror-themed series, with Peacock, Netflix, Amazon and AMC all vying for your attention. From the return of Mike Flanagan with 'Carrie' to the mysterious 'Below' and the chilling 'Crystal Lake', October is set to be a month of spine-tingling thrills.

Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie', premiering on October 7th, modernises the Stephen King classic with a cyber-bullying twist, while 'Below', debuting on October 8th, tells the tale of a sea creature terrorising a Canadian fishing village. Both shows promise a mix of psychological tension and horror, making them must-watches for October viewing.

'Crystal Lake', premiering on October 15th, explores the backstory of Jason's mother in a Friday the 13th prequel, delivering a tense and dramatic story that may surprise even fans of the franchise. Finally, 'Yaga', coming to AMC Plus on October 23rd, promises a supernatural detective series with an intriguing cast and trailer.

With horror becoming a big business, these shows are part of a strategy to capitalise on the trend, using TIFF as a showcase. As October approaches, horror fans are set for a month of terror and thrills, with streaming giants competing for your attention.