Proving that it's a great time to be a genre fan, September is just jam packed with theatrical horror releases like Whiteout, Sorority Row, Jennifer's Body, Pandorum and 9...just wait till we get to October (Zombieland or SAW VI anyone?). But how could we forget about our old glowing friend the TV? We know you’re probably getting tired of watching American Idol: Rewind and while we’re sorry to report that we won't be seeing the return of Freddy's Nightmares or Tales from the Darkside, the Fall lineup still has a hell of a lot to offer horror fans on TV with the likes of Dexter, V, Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Fringe, Lost and more. So dig into FEARnet's Fall TV Preview and when you’re done, be sure to let us know if you think we missed anything and what YOU'RE looking forward to watching most.

Now in its fourth season, Dexter promises to deliver more meditations on the blurry lines between wrong and right through the eyes of serial killer Dexter Morgan. Based on the novels by Jeff Lindsay, the series has managed to stay fresh by reveling in America’s fascination with serial killers. So what can we look forward to in season four?

After marrying his pregnant girlfriend, Rita, Dexter will face the challenge of staying true to his vows while caring for his new son. In other words, Dexter will attempt to live his own American dream. The show continues to draw top talent, snagging John Lithgow to play a new serial killer that moves into the neighborhood. Dubbed the 'trinity killer' because he kills in threes, he leads a double life similar to Dexter. You can expect to see the return of Detective Lundy (Keith Carradine), possibly complicating the life of Dexter’s sister, Deb, who had a relationship with Lundy in season two.

The blood lust doesn’t stop there this fall. New series, The Vampire Diaries, promises to capitalize on the recent obsession with vampires. Based on a series of books by L.J. Smith, this show is aimed at teens hankering for a healthy dose of romance and danger. The plot centers on siblings Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), both trying to cope after the tragic death of their parents. The appearance of a new mysterious stranger in town, Steffan (Paul Wesley), captivates Elena. But he has a secret to hide: He’s a vampire. Elena soon finds herself in the middle of a battle between Steffan and his evil vampire brother, Damon (Ian Somerhalder).

The cast stars two CW alums, McQueen from Everwood, and Sara Canning from Smallville, playing Elena and Jeremy’s Aunt Jenna, with other cast members from  Degrassi: The Next Generation, Juno, Friday Night Lights and 17 Again. The fact that executive producer Kevin Williamson (Dawson’s Creek and Scream) is helming this ship is another promising sign.

The Vampire Diaries isn’t the only place you’ll likely see Ian Somerhalder. Look for him to guest on the final season of Lost, set to return early in 2010 on ABC. The show about castaways stranded on an island has developed a rabid fan base, drawing on elements of physics as well as pure science fiction. The mysteries which keep unfolding, such as the smoke monster and the four toed statue, have kept viewers hungry for each small piece of the puzzle since 2004. Series producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof promise this last season will be a return to more linear plotlines, unlike their foray into time travel during season five. Jeremy Davies is set to make a cameo as Daniel Farraday and Lindelof teased that some popular past characters may get a 'curtain call' this season. What does that mean? According to Cuse 'anything goes,' which means we'll just have to watch and find out.

Also from the mind of J.J. Abrams comes Fringe. Taking a cue from shows like the X-Files, the series follows a 'fringe' division of the FBI stationed in Boston, MA. They are chasing after 'The Pattern,' which consists of the unexplained phenomenon occurring all over the world. Agents Olivia (Anna Torv), Peter (Joshua Jackson) and Walter (John Noble) are charged with investigating all theses bizarre occurrences, all of which are mysteriously tied to Massive Dynamic, a global technology corporation run by William Bell (Leonard Nimoy).

Last season left off with the discovery of a parallel universe where, among other things, the World Trade Center towers are still standing. This season you can expect more mind bending mysteries and a big revelation about Walter’s past. Joshua Jackson tells BuzzSugar, '...It's not incidental that Walter has knowledge about each one of the cases that we've investigated so far.'

The past is a popular place to mine for material, which brings us to V. This remake of the 1984 series centers on an alien invasion of Earth by 'The Visitors.' They claim to be peaceful, but are they?

Lost alumnus Elizabeth Mitchell stars as Homeland Security Agent, Erica Evans, who discovers that 'The Visitors' aren’t all they seem. She becomes entangled with Anna, (Morenna Baccarin), the leader of The Visitors, who can be both kind and giving yet also wildly manipulative. Scott Wolf (Party of Five) also shows up as a reporter who feeds Americans Anna’s propaganda. V references current hot button political issues, such as healthcare, through a science fiction lens.

Also looking to spin gold from the 80s is new series Eastwick. Full of TV veterans, this series stars Lindsay Price (Beverly Hills 90210), Rebecca Romijn (Ugly Betty) and Jaime Ray Newman (Veronica Mars), as three magical sisters living in the fictional town of Eastwick. When a mysterious and charming new stranger moves in and touches the lives of all three ladies, they discover their new powers and cause a stir in this previously sleepy hollow. 

The story is a small screen adaptation of the movie The Witches of Eastwick (1987), starring Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon, Cher and Michelle Pfieffer.

The sibling storylines don't stop here with the CW offering up a new season of Supernatural. Now in its fifth season, Supernatural follows the Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, as they do battle with evil, paranormal forces all across America. Having lost their mother to a demon, Sam and Dean have spent four seasons hunting down demons and other evil forces, such as witches, vampires and ghosts.

The season five premiere picks up with Lucifer newly released from hell and running free. Executive producer Eric Kripke says his devil will have 'a point of view,' and that they will slowly bring the brothers back together after being torn apart last season. Focusing on the rise of the devil means season five can let loose an even larger torrent of evil creations, raising the stakes on both the drama and horror of the series.

For more ghoulish fun, you can catch the fifth season of The Ghost Whisperer, inspired by real life work of medium James Van Praagh. Jennifer Love Hewitt continues to charm as Melinda Gordon, a medium who can communicate with ghosts. Working as an investigator of the paranormal, she helps spirits pass over to the other side.

The premiere opens with a woman who died in childbirth haunting Melinda and her new son.

Sometimes speaking with ghosts is less about offering help and more about the hunt, as is the case with Medium. Starring Patricia Arquette as Allison Dubois, Medium draws on the experiences of real life Allison Dubois, who claims to have worked with law enforcement to round up criminals. Arquette's character has the ability to see cryptic visions of the past and future in her dreams. A wife and mother, she has three daughters who have all inherited her gift.

At the end of season five Allison discovers she has a brain tumor, which needs immediate attention. She makes the difficult decision to delay her operation in order to save her family from future harm. The operation is a success, but leaves Allison in a coma, fighting for life. Season six will no doubt deal with Allison's fate and may create an interesting twist with how this experience of being so close to death affects her abilities.

Overall it's a season full of supernatural, horrifying and (dare we say?) heartfelt stories on television this fall. But what do you think, what will you be watching?