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The Best Episodes of Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror

Every episode of Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror!

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Revisit the shocks and scares from iconic cinematic horror moments from the 1930s to today, featuring insights from some of the most influential filmmakers, producers, and actors working in the genre, as well as experts

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    Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1 Episode 2 - Atomic Nightmares
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Atomic Nightmares

    S1:E2

    Following World War II, Americans' anxieties evolve into fears around unchecked science, nuclear annihilation, and Communism, aka "the Red scare"; horror filmmakers respond with legendary films like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "The Blob."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1 Episode 1 - American Monsters
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #2 - American Monsters

    S1:E1

    In the 1930s, iconic monsters such as Universal's Dracula and Frankenstein launch a horror renaissance when they are reintroduced to moviegoing audiences, offering a shared escape from real-world anxieties.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1 Episode 3 - Unholy Dreams
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Unholy Dreams

    S1:E3

    In the 1960s and '70s, horror films reflect the real and intangible change younger Americans demanded; a new generation of auteur horror filmmakers push the envelope with films like "Halloween," "Carrie," "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Exorcist."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1 Episode 4 - Relentless Evil
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #4 - Relentless Evil

    S1:E4

    In the 1980s, 24-hour cable news dominates the threat of new modern terrors; moviegoers embrace iconic slashers like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees; vampire films see a resurgence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1 Episode 5 - A New Horror
    6.2/10(33 votes)

    #5 - A New Horror

    S1:E5

    The emergence of cellphones and new technology in the 2000s exposes Americans to new and perpetual terrors; horror filmmakers adapt, and seminal films like "The Blair Witch Project" open new doors; Blumhouse reinvents the genre with new nightmares.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Atomic Nightmares" is the best rated episode of "Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror". It scored 7.6/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "American Monsters".