Theatre Macabre
Series Overview
Horror legend Christopher Lee hosts this anthology in the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, each half-hour episode adapting a story from a classic author, with tales by Edgar Allen Poe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ambrose Bierce, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Oscar Wilde.
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1 Season • 24 Episodes
610 min per episode
1971 – 1972
Premiered: Fri, Oct 1, 1971
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 24: “Boarded Window”
From Ambrose Bierce's 'The Boarded Window.'
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Kadish
Ron Goodwin
Ben Kadish, Murray B. Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Kadish
Producer
Ron Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Theatre Macabre about?
Horror legend Christopher Lee hosts this anthology in the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, each half-hour episode adapting a story from a classic author, with tales by Edgar Allen Poe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ambrose Bierce, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Oscar Wilde.
How many seasons does Theatre Macabre have?
Theatre Macabre comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Theatre Macabre?
Key cast members in Theatre Macabre include Christopher Lee.
Who created or directed Theatre Macabre?
Theatre Macabre was developed and directed by Ben Kadish.