Lore

Lore

Created by Aaron Mahnke

On Prime Video

2017–20182 seasons12 episodes40 min6.9 / 10

A scholarly horror anthology that excavates the historical and medical roots of folklore, blending reenactment with narration to transform legend into documented dread.

This anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's titular podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawn our darkest nightmares. Blending reenactments, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends – such as vampires, werewolves and body snatchers – are rooted in truth.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Lore one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 97% of series.

  • Does Lore leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.

  • Is Lore scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.

  • Is Lore easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.

  • Is Lore violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.

  • Is Lore sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love38

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Lore, and what each one shares →

Like Lore

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lore

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lore, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lore, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lore, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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