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Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror

Series Overview

Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror was a documentary series first broadcast on BBC2 in 1997. It was written and hosted by Clive Barker and explored the history of horror, from the cinema to art. A tie-in book was released featuring art work by Barker and film reviews by Stephen Jones.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

1997 – 1998

Premiered: Sat, Oct 4, 1997

Created By
Clive BarkerClive Barker

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Jan 3, 1998

Season 1, Episode 6: “Beyond Good and Evil”

Clive Barker concludes the series by profiling horror-actress Barbara Steele. He also investigates the world of Ira Levin's 1967 novel Rosemary's Baby and Roman Polanski's 1968 film adaptation, and the links between novelist H. P. Lovecraft and a small town in New England.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ursula Macfarlane

Department Leadership Roster

Ursula Macfarlane

Ursula Macfarlane

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror about?

Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror was a documentary series first broadcast on BBC2 in 1997. It was written and hosted by Clive Barker and explored the history of horror, from the cinema to art. A tie-in book was released featuring art work by Barker and film reviews by Stephen Jones.

How many seasons does Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror have?

Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror?

Key cast members in Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror include Clive Barker.

Who created or directed Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror?

Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror was developed and directed by Ursula Macfarlane.