Hot horror show Hannibal cancelled after three seasons

Sorry, horror fans - Hannibal has been axed.

The show, which screened on TV3 in New Zealand, has been cancelled after three seasons, reports Variety.

"We have been tremendously proud of Hannibal over its three seasons," a statement from NBC said.

"Bryan and his team of writers and producers, as well as our incredible actors, have brought a visual palette of storytelling that has been second to none in all of television - broadcast or cable."

The show was based on serial killer Dr Hannibal Lecter, and his appearance in Thomas Harris' novel Red Dragon.

It received positive reviews over its three seasons.

However, ratings for the most recent seasons declined, Variety reported.

- nzherald.co.nz