ScreenRant on Gravity Falls and Eerie Indiana

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In recent years no other series (animated or live-action) has proudly carried the torch of “creepy” kids' show like Gravity Falls. Similar to the way Eerie, Indiana introduced us to a mysterious fictional small town, The Disney Channel’s Gravity Falls took us to the animated town of Gravity Falls, Oregon where the supernatural lives. The series follows 12-year old twins, Dipper and Mabel Pines, who are sent to live with their uncle Stan Pines in the town of Gravity Falls. A hit with critics and kids alike, this cartoon is loaded with paranormal characters and nightmare images.

For those not old enough to read a Stephen King novel or watch an R-rated movie, this cartoon is an amazing gateway to discovering horror themed content. Light on scares but big on creeps, the show is known for its horror movie references like The Thing, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and some J-Horror films. Even though the series just wrapped up this past February, if you come across a marathon showing this Halloween season, just stay home and enjoy this pop culture hit.