A History of Horror
Series Overview
Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2010 – 2010
Premiered: Mon, Oct 11, 2010
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The American Scream”
Mark explores the explosion of American films of the late 1960s and 70s which dragged horror kicking and screaming into the present day. With their contemporary settings and uncompromising content, films like Night of the Living Dead and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre remain controversial. But Mark argues that these films - often regarded as only being for hardcore fans with strong stomachs - have much to offer. Made by pioneering independent filmmakers, they reflected the social upheavals of American society and brought fresh energy and imagination to the genre. Mark gets the inside story from a roster of leading horror directors, including George A Romero, whose Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead turned zombies into A-list monsters; Tobe Hooper, director of the notorious Texas Chain Saw Massacre; and John Carpenter, whose smash hit Halloween triggered the slasher movie boom. Mark also celebrates the other great horror trend of the era - a string of satanically-themed Hollywood blockbusters, including Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist and The Omen. Along the way Mark visits the Bates Motel, gets mobbed by zombies and finds out what happened to Omen star David Warner's decapitated head.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natasha Martin
Michael Poole, Rachel Jardine, John Das
Department Leadership Roster
Natasha Martin
Editor
Rachel Jardine
Producer
John Das
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is A History of Horror about?
Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.
How many seasons does A History of Horror have?
A History of Horror comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A History of Horror?
Key cast members in A History of Horror include Mark Gatiss, John Carpenter, Roger Corman, Tobe Hooper, George A. Romero.
Who created or directed A History of Horror?
A History of Horror was developed and directed by Not specified.