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Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror
★ 6.4/10•2018•42m•TV-MA•Documentary
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What screams are made of.

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

StatusEnded
Runtime42m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 14, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - ZombiesE142m

Zombies

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.

Oct 14, 2018

Episode 2 - Slashers (1)E242m

Slashers (1)

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.

Oct 21, 2018

Episode 3 - Slashers (2)E342m

Slashers (2)

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.

Oct 22, 2018

Episode 4 - The Demons InsideE442m

The Demons Inside

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.

Oct 28, 2018

Episode 5 - Killer CreaturesE542m

Killer Creatures

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 escape

Nov 4, 2018

Episode 6 - VampiresE642m

Vampires

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.

Nov 11, 2018

Episode 7 - Ghost StoriesE742m

Ghost Stories

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.

Nov 18, 2018

Actors

Eli Roth

Eli Roth

Self - Host

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