7.4/1032 votes#1 - American Monsters
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2022
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.
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7.9/1022 votes#2 - Atomic Nightmares
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2022
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."
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7.7/1024 votes#3 - Unholy Dreams
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2022
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."
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7.6/1020 votes#4 - Relentless Evil
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2022
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.
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6.2/1024 votes#5 - A New Horror
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2022
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.
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The Best Episodes of Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1
Every episode of Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror Season 1!
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,...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Epix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"American Monsters" is the best rated episode of "Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Atomic Nightmares".