TV series
What screams are made of.
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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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.
Guest stars Greg Nicotero, Chris Hardwick, Tananarive Due, John Landis, Josh Hartnett, Norman Reedus, Jack Black, Ernest R. Dickerson
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.
Guest stars Greg Nicotero, Tom Holland, Dean Cundey, Mick Garris, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Black, Bryan Fuller, Bruce Campbell
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.
Guest stars Greg Nicotero, Heather Langenkamp, Tananarive Due, Mick Garris, Ernest R. Dickerson, Max Brooks, Bryan Fuller, Joe Hill
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.
Guest stars Greg Nicotero, Joe Dante, Jason Blum, Tananarive Due, Mick Garris, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Black, Ernest R. Dickerson
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
Guest stars Greg Nicotero, Joe Dante, Tippi Hedren, John Landis, Mick Garris, Ernest R. Dickerson, Joe Hill, Victor LaValle
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.
Guest stars John Landis, Josh Hartnett, Mick Garris, Bryan Fuller, Joe Hill, Lina Leandersson, Kristin Bauer, Catherine Hardwicke
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.
Guest stars John Landis, Mick Garris, Haley Joel Osment, Ernest R. Dickerson, Bryan Fuller, Marcus Henderson, Joe Hill, Doug Jones
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Eli RothSelf - Host
Joe DanteSelf
Chris HardwickSelf
Tananarive DueSelf
Dean CundeySelf
John LandisSelf
Mick GarrisSelf
AMCUnited States
Asylum EntertainmentUnited States
Marwar Junction ProductionsUnited StatesMore shows like Eli Roth's History of Horror.
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