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A History of Horror

A History of Horror

A History of Horror

2010 1 Seasons 3 Episodes ⭐ 7.1 Documentary

Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.

Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood

A lifelong fan of the genre, Mark begins by exploring the golden age of Hollywood horror. From the late 1920s until the

EP 2

Home Counties Horror

Mark uncovers stories behind the films of his favourite period - the 1950s and 60s - which fired his lifelong enthusiasm

EP 3

The American Scream

Mark explores the explosion of American films of the late 1960s and 70s which dragged horror kicking and screaming into

Popular Cast

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Self - Presenter

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Self

Roger Corman

Roger Corman

Self

Tobe Hooper

Tobe Hooper

Self

George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Self

Barbara Steele

Barbara Steele

Self

Jimmy Sangster

Jimmy Sangster

Self

David Warner

David Warner

Self

Roy Ward Baker

Roy Ward Baker

Self

David Seltzer

David Seltzer

Self

Piers Haggard

Piers Haggard

Self