Seven spooky shows for October

Age of the Geek Column: Contrary to the white stuff on the ground, it's still technically Fall and we're in the prime of Halloween season. So here are seven spooky supernatural shows to keep an eye on this month as we roll through October.
Titans
The centerpiece for the newly launched DC Universe streaming service, "Titans" seems to have looked at the grim-and-gritty tone that has hobbled Warner Bros.' movie franchise and said "Let's do that."
It's possible that, like the movies, the show could course correct. But for now I'm struggling to figure out who this show is for. Fans of these characters, at least the ones in my circles, aren't into watching their heroes maim and kill their way through the story. The one guy I know that's halfway positive about the show has said, "I'm treating it as if I have never heard of Teen Titans."
At the same time, if you're part of the general audience but would be interested in watching a show where Starfire melts random Eastern Europeans, are you really going to subscribe to a DC Universe streaming service just for that?
But nevertheless, the show does have a subplot about demonic possession and did premiere in October, so on the list it goes.
The Haunting of Hill House
For other streaming services, Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House" is yet another adaptation of the classic ghost story.
This time around, the story revolves around a family that had previously experienced the horrors of the haunted house and are, decades later, compelled to go back for round two.
I haven't had a chance to binge it yet, but critical chatter has been good, as has anecdotal reviews from some of my friends. Even the ones that hate everything.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Coming to Netflix later this month, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" is a new adaptation of the Archie Comics classic. But if you're expecting a goofy comedy in the style of Melissa Jone Hart's sitcom from years past, I'd advise giving the trailer a look.
The teenage drama is still there, but the supernatural elements look like they've been turned up to eleven as Sabrina's coming of age struggles appear to involve wresting control of her destiny from literal Satan.
Daredevil
I'm cheating.
There's nothing particularly supernatural or horrifying about Netflix's "Daredevil" as it returns for its third season.
But if "Titans" gets to be on the list, so does this. Besides, he's wearing a costume. That's close enough, right?
Castlevania
I promise, this is it for Netflix originals.
The animated "Castlevania" adaption was one of the highlights of last year. Even though it was only four episodes long, it was four episodes of gory demon fighting awesome. The only bad thing I can say about it is that it ended too soon. The second season of the series has been upgraded to eight episodes, hopefully resolving that issue. Though if this set of episodes was as good as the last, I fear even eight episodes won't be enough to sate my hunger.
Legacies
Moving away from streaming services, The CW's unnaturally long-lived vampire franchise returns with "Legacies," a sequel-series to "The Originals," which itself was a spin-off of "The Vampire Diaries."
Aptly named, the show will focus on a new generation of supernatural teenagers and their inherent drama by cramming them all together in a specialized school. "Legacies" is hardly the first to explore the concept of a "school for the supernatural," but the classics are classics for a reason.
After "The Originals" ended, I figured that would be it for this franchise, which has been a guilty pleasure of mine since it began. If "Legacies" can live up to their progenitors, then it'll probably be worth keeping an eye on.
Charmed
Also returning to the CW, "Charmed" reboots the classic witch-centric franchise. Though "reboot" may not be an entirely accurate term. Other than the title and the basic premise of being a show about a trio of magically inclined sisters whose names all start with the same letter, the new "Charmed" doesn't appear to share much in common with its predecessor.
Whether that will prove to be an asset or detriment remains to be seen.
Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and is suddenly glad he keeps forgetting to cancel his Netflix subscription.