First the anthology series features shows including Night Gallery, Tales from the Darkside, and Tales from the Crypt, Second the adventure format includes shows like The X-Files, Kolchak: the Night Stalker and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Third the soap opera format includes Twin Peaks, Kindred: the Embraced and American Gothic.
Part 2, "If It Sounds Like Horror..." features series including Amazing Stories, The Munsters Today, Nowhere Man and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
Part 3, "Further Thoughts" compiles lists including the 10 Best and 10 worst terror television shows.
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