Janelle Monáe to host AMC's FearFest ahead of Halloween

Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Janelle Monáe is hosting AMC's FearFest, the network announced Monday.

FearFest is a celebration of horror that spotlights creepy classics and spooky new series that totals some 700 hours of content.

"Behind this door is a month-long bash of your favorite fears... " said Monáe in a preview . "FearFest is a celebration of all the tingles and the screams. Immerse yourself in the horror and bask in the mayhem."

In addition to Halloween staples like A Nightmare on Elm Street and Poltergeist , AMC will also release Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon , starring Norman Reed as Daryl Dixon and Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier.

And two news series will drop in October.

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned details the fallout after an entire community blacks out.

Horror's Greatest examines the genre from the perspective of movie creators.

Monáe, who starred in Knives Out , has also gathered her film recommendations into a list, which is available to watch on AMC+.

"I hope you enjoy my handpicked collection of thrills, screams and eerie delights," she said.