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An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

First Aired

2018-10-14
Last Aired

2021-11-05
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

3
Episodes

19
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

AMC

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1. Zombies

Zombies are the monsters of the 21st century, and America's major contribution to horror. What set off...More

Zombies are the monsters of the 21st century, and America's major contribution to horror. What set off zombie fever? All roads lead to George Romero, who made zombies a metaphor for social ills.Less

42mins 2018-10-14

2. Slashers (1)

Slasher films killed in the ’80s, but their violence, perceived misogyny, and endless sequels almost e...More

Slasher films killed in the ’80s, but their violence, perceived misogyny, and endless sequels almost ended the genre. Supernatural killers Chucky and Freddy saved them from extinction.Less

42mins 2018-10-21

3. Slashers (2)

Slashers got sophisticated in the '90s, evolving from Freddy Krueger to Candyman to the terrifying Han...More

Slashers got sophisticated in the '90s, evolving from Freddy Krueger to Candyman to the terrifying Hannibal Lector. The 2000s brought "torture porn" – a response to post-9/11 panic.Less

42mins 2018-10-22

4. The Demons Inside

The fear that demons will enter our bodies and make us do terrible things has inspired some of the mos...More

The fear that demons will enter our bodies and make us do terrible things has inspired some of the most frightening films ever made, including the masterpieces Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist.Less

42mins 2018-10-28

5. Killer Creatures

Monsters hold a special place in the history of horror. Stephen King, Tippi Hedren and Joe Dante weigh...More

Monsters hold a special place in the history of horror. Stephen King, Tippi Hedren and Joe Dante weigh in on the killer predators in nature, the nightmare creatures of the fantastic, and the monsters inside us, waiting to escapeLess

42mins 2018-11-04

6. Vampires

Modern vampires come in many guises, but they all address our fascination with sex and death. From the...More

Modern vampires come in many guises, but they all address our fascination with sex and death. From the ghastly Count Orlok to the glam vampires of True Blood, John Landis, Josh Hartnett, Mick Garris and others take a look at why thirsty fiends are endlessly appealing.Less

42mins 2018-11-11

7. Ghost Stories

Ghost movies have been with us since the dawn of cinema. Some ghosts are benevolent, some ghosts are m...More

Ghost movies have been with us since the dawn of cinema. Some ghosts are benevolent, some ghosts are malicious, but they all represent the mystery of what happens to us after we die. Stephen King, Haley Joel Osment and others break down the appeal of spooky spirits.Less

42mins 2018-11-18

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Eli Roth

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A Review by repojack 8

Written by repojack on 2020-11-01

Your mileage may vary between episodes, but for a horror fan, this series is outstanding. And if you are not a horror fan, it is suggested s... read more

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A Review by Repo Jack

Your mileage may vary between episodes, but for a horror fan, this series is outstanding. And if you are not a horror fan, it is suggested strongly that you stop reading or watch and turn to something else. Each episode, Eli Roth focuses...