TV series
A History of Horror
2010, English, on BBC Four.
Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2010
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Latest episode
S1 E3: The American Scream
Aired 25 October 2010
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mark GatissSelf - Presenter · 3 ep
- John Carpenter Self · 3 ep
- Roger CormanSelf · 3 ep
- Tobe HooperSelf · 3 ep
- George A. RomeroSelf · 3 ep
- Barbara SteeleSelf · 3 ep
- Jimmy SangsterSelf · 3 ep
- David WarnerSelf · 3 ep
- Roy Ward BakerSelf · 3 ep
- David SeltzerSelf · 3 ep
- Anthony HindsSelf · 3 ep
- Piers HaggardSelf · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 October 2010
- Last aired
- 25 October 2010
- Network
- BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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A History of Horror: quick answers
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How many seasons of A History of Horror are there?
A History of Horror has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is A History of Horror finished?
Yes. A History of Horror ended in 2010, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A History of Horror on?
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A History of Horror parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A History of Horror is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like A History of Horror?
If you liked A History of Horror, try Pee-wee as Himself, George Carlin's American Dream, Eli Roth's History of Horror.