A History of Horror S1E1 — Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood

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A History of Horror•Season 1•Episode 1

Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood

8.2/10 · 110 votesOct 11, 201060 min

Ranked #1 of 3 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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A lifelong fan of the genre, Mark begins by exploring the golden age of Hollywood horror. From the late 1920s until the 1940s, a succession of classic pictures and unforgettable actors defined the horror genre - including The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney,

Directed byJohn Das

Written byMark Gatiss

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Mark Gatiss

Self - Presenter

John Carpenter

Self

Roger Corman

Self

Tobe Hooper

Self

George A. Romero

Self

Barbara Steele

Self

Jimmy Sangster

Self

David Warner

Self

Roy Ward Baker

Self

David Seltzer

Self

Anthony Hinds

Self

Piers Haggard

Self

Crew6

Glenn Rainton

Editor

Mark Gatiss

Writer

John Das

Director

Dan Rack

Director of Photography

Ian Watts

Director of Photography

Mike Robinson

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood" is episode 1 of A History of Horror season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 110 votes, ranking #1 of 3 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by John Das and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on October 11, 2010.

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