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Eli Roth's History of Horror
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
- Cast:
- Eli Roth
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- AMC
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.7Zombies
2018-10-14 · 42mZombies 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 9.0Slashers (1)
2018-10-21 · 42mSlasher 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.
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Episode 3
★ 8.2Slashers (2)
2018-10-22 · 42mSlashers 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.8The Demons Inside
2018-10-28 · 42mThe 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.
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Episode 5
★ 8.8Killer Creatures
2018-11-04 · 42mMonsters 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
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Episode 6
★ 6.0Vampires
2018-11-11 · 42mModern 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.
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Episode 7
★ 7.8Ghost Stories
2018-11-18 · 42mGhost 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.
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Eli Roth
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