Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
What screams are made of.
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Overview
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2018-10-14
Runtime: 0h 42m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Eli Roth
Eli Roth
Self - Host
Official Videos
Eli Roth's History of Horror - OFFICIAL TRAILER
Eli Roth's History of Horror - OFFICIAL TRAILER
'Video Games Revived Zombies' ft. Edgar Wright | Eli Roth's History of Horror
'Video Games Revived Zombies' ft. Edgar Wright | Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season Premiere: 'What Scares You?' Official Teaser | NEW Series
Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season Premiere: 'What Scares You?' Official Teaser | NEW Series
Episodes - Season 1
Zombies
Zombies
Episode 1
Zombies 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.
Slashers (1)
Slashers (1)
Episode 2
Slasher 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.
Slashers (2)
Slashers (2)
Episode 3
Slashers 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.
The Demons Inside
The Demons Inside
Episode 4
The 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.
Killer Creatures
Killer Creatures
Episode 5
Monsters 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
Vampires
Vampires
Episode 6
Modern 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.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories
Episode 7
Ghost 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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