If you’re looking for something scary to watch this Halloween, we’ve got you covered. While the genre is always reliable, 2026 has been a banner year for true crime.

From feature-length films to multi-part series, we’ve seen a steady stream of compelling documentaries on cults, abductions, fake pregnancies, shocking murders, and more. Some explore well-known cases, like the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart , while others shine a light on small-town murders that never gained national media attention. Either way, there’s truly something for everyone.

Here are some of the best true crime documentaries and docuseries of the year (so far).

The Investigation of Lucy Letby

British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants in her care and attempting to kill eight others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.…