Parents' Guide to

Two Sentence Horror Stories

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Creative anthology series has mature topics, violence.

TV CW Drama 2019
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • Two Sentence Horror Stories TV Series: Protecting a baby from intruders.
  • Two Sentence Horror Stories TV Series: At an office party.
  • Two Sentence Horror Stories TV Series: Traumatized.

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age 12+

Based on 2 parent reviews

bigguy2020
bigguy2020 Adult
August 21, 2019
age 11+

depends on the maturity

ive only seen one episode of this show and i really gotta say that i was very pulled in by the show it keeps your intrest and is really good so far i definetly dont recommend it for the smallest of kids but for teens and adults its good if your not a horror fan steir clear of this show cause there is plenty to go bump in the night here it seems but aside from that i say its really good

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
Savannahsmama06
Savannahsmama06 Adult
August 15, 2019
age 13+
Very interesting
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What's the Story?

TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES is an anthology of short stories inspired by viral fan fiction. From a story about coping with suspected rape, to an anecdote about being haunted by a ghost, each episode features a contemporary narrative that is inspired by a two-sentence horror story. After each installment is over, the two sentences are revealed.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (10 ):

Viewers may be surprised at how a two-sentence viral story as the inspiration for an original, fully developed episode that taps into our most basic human fears. Each story combines eeriness and suspense with elements of psychological horror, and weaves it into emotions society has about contemporary issues like technological connectedness, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. These tales are more creative than completely thought out, and lean towards the bizarre and, at times, grotesque. But it's this absurdity that makes Two Sentence Horror Stories compelling. It's not for everyone, but if you're looking for an interestingly weird entertainment, it will definitely fit the bill.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about some of the themes addressed on Two Sentence Horror Stories. What kinds of fears do these stories explore? A loss of control? Fear of getting hurt or dying? Fear of the unknown?

  • After watching an episode of Two Sentence Horror Stories, are you surprised by the two sentence horror story that inspired it? How can a writer develop an entire story world with just two simple lines? Can you really tell a good story with just two sentences?

TV Details

  • Premiere date: August 8, 2019
  • Network: CW
  • Genre: Drama
  • TV rating: TV-14
  • Last updated: March 2, 2022

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