Fear Itself 2008
What is Fear Itself?
Fear Itself is a television series that originally aired from 2008 to 2009. Classified within the drama and mystery genres, the television program is a horror and suspense anthology series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 5, 2008
- Last aired
- Jan 31, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Fear Itself is a television series that originally aired from 2008 to 2009. Classified within the drama and mystery genres, the television program is a horror and suspense anthology series. The episodes of the series are directed by some of the biggest horror directors working in feature films. Mick Garris is credited in relation to the series. The show has a television rating of TV-14. Viewers who were fans of series such as Goosebumps or Are You Afraid of the Dark might find the program at least semi-enjoyable, though the series is definitely described as cheesy. The television project is documented across database platforms including The Movie Database and IMDb.
Should you watch it?
“Each episode delivers a fresh, director‑crafted horror tale.”
- Directed by renowned horror film directors
- Anthology format offers varied stories
- Nostalgic tone for fans of classic kids’ horror shows
- Cheesy production values may date the series
- Limited to TV‑14 scares
Watch it if you enjoy bite‑sized horror stories with a nostalgic, slightly campy edge.
The series features horror and suspense themes suitable for a TV‑14 audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Sacrifice Jun 5, 2008
- E2 Spooked Jun 12, 2008
- E3 Family Man Jun 19, 2008
- E4 In Sickness and in Health Jun 26, 2008
- E5 Eater Jul 3, 2008
- E6 New Year's Day Jul 17, 2008
- E7 Community Jul 24, 2008
- E8 Skin & Bones Jul 31, 2008
- E9 Something With Bite Jan 3, 2009
- E10 Chance Jan 10, 2009
- E11 The Spirit Box Jan 17, 2009
- E12 Echoes Jan 24, 2009
- E13 The Circle Jan 31, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What type of series is Fear Itself?
Fear Itself is a horror/suspense anthology television series.
Who directed the episodes?
The episodes were directed by some of the biggest horror directors who work in feature films.
When did the series originally air?
Fear Itself aired from 2008 to 2009.
What is the series’ rating?
The show is rated TV‑14, indicating it contains material suitable for teens and older.
How does the series compare to other shows?
It has been likened to Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark, offering a similarly spooky but cheesy style.