Eli Roth's History of Horror
“What screams are made of.”
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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1.Zombies
8.714-10-201842mZombies 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 fo...
2.Slashers (1)
9.021-10-201842mSlasher 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 extinct...
3.Slashers (2)
8.322-10-201842mSlashers 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...
4.The Demons Inside
7.828-10-201842mThe 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...
5.Killer Creatures
8.804-11-201842mMonsters 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 fantasti...
6.Vampires
6.011-11-201842mModern 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 Har...
7.Ghost Stories
7.818-11-201842mGhost 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 di...
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