A History of Horror

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A History of Horror

2010- 2010

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.1(20 votes)

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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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Mark Gatiss

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John Carpenter

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Roger Corman

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Tobe Hooper

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George A. Romero

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Barbara Steele

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Jimmy Sangster

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David Warner

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Roy Ward Baker

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David Seltzer

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Anthony Hinds

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Piers Haggard

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Sara Karloff

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