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The Best Episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1 Episode 2 - Slashers (1)
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Slashers (1)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1 Episode 5 - Killer Creatures
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Killer Creatures

    S1:E5

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1 Episode 1 - Zombies
    8.7/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Zombies

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1 Episode 3 - Slashers (2)
    8.3/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Slashers (2)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 2 Episode 2 - Monsters
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Monsters

    S2:E2

    The history of monster movies is also the history of the evolution of special effects technology; whatever their size or shape and whatever they represent, for many horror fans monsters are the best part of the genre.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1 Episode 4 - The Demons Inside
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - The Demons Inside

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1 Episode 7 - Ghost Stories
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Ghost Stories

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 2 Episode 1 - Houses of Hell
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Houses of Hell

    S2:E1

    Home is where the heart is, unless one lives in a house of hell. Whether they're filled with specters or psychos, every house of hell pokes at illusions of comfort and safety.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 2 Episode 5 - Chilling Children
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Chilling Children

    S2:E5

    Parents are supposed to love their children, no matter how awful their kids may be. The films highlighted in this episode may not solve the mystery of where evil comes from, but they have a terrifically terrifying time raising the question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 3 Episode 1 - Sequels That Don't Suck
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Sequels That Don't Suck

    S3:E1

    Fans of horror films, like "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3," "Psycho II," "The First Purge," "Bride of Chucky," "Scream 2" and "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," say sometimes sequels are as good or even better than the originals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 3 Episode 4 - Apocalyptic Horror
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Apocalyptic Horror

    S3:E4

    The apocalyptic visions of "World War Z," "Train to Busan," "Zombieland," "War of the Worlds," "I Am Legend," "The Omega Man," "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Night of the Comet" and "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 3 Episode 5 - Holiday Horror
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Holiday Horror

    S3:E5

    Holiday mayhem, including "Black Christmas," "Krampus," "Silent Night Deadly Night," "Terror Train," "My Bloody Valentine," "Mother's Day," "April Fool's Day," "Happy Death Day" and the 2018 "Halloween," featuring returning guest Jamie Lee Curtis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 2 Episode 6 - Nine Nightmares
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Nine Nightmares

    S2:E6

    Nine Nightmares is a deep dive into nine uncategorizable films that push the boundaries of horror. Great films that entertain us and provoke us. Films that put society under a microscope, making us question not just what we fear, but why we fear it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 2 Episode 4 - Witches
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Witches

    S2:E4

    The witch is a towering figure in the history of horror. The archetypical evil witch is everything mainstream religion tells us a woman should not be - and that unapologetic, very female power frightens men and fascinates women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 3 Episode 3 - Psychics
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Psychics

    S3:E3

    In films like "The Dead Zone," "Scanners," "Doctor Sleep" and "Beetlejuice," horror superstars Stephen King, David Cronenberg, Mike Flanagan, Brian DePalma, Sam Raimi, Peter Jackson and Tim Burton bring psychic powers to the screen in thrilling ways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1 Episode 6 - Vampires
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Vampires

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 2 Episode 3 - Body Horror
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Body Horror

    S2:E3

    Sometimes disgusting, body horror films makes audience members question their prejudices against physical difference, their attitudes about sex and gender, their fear of disease and contamination, and how much appearance determines destiny.

    Director:Kurt Sayenga
    Writer:Kurt Sayenga

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  18. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 3 Episode 6 - Mad Scientists
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Mad Scientists

    S3:E6

    From Frankenstein to Frank N. Furter, mad scientists smash the barriers of polite society; featuring "Frankenstein," "Ex Machina," "The Invisible Man," "The Fly," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Altered States" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 3 Episode 2 - Infections
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Infections

    S3:E2

    Horror has warned about pandemics for years, in films that mirror reality ("Outbreak," "Contagion," "12 Monkeys"), surreal plagues ("Shivers," "Rabid"), zombie outbreaks ("REC," "Pontypool") and pathogens from space ("The Andromeda Strain").

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Slashers (1)" is the best rated episode of "Eli Roth's History of Horror". It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Killer Creatures".