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An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Genre:Documentary
Network:AMC
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Season 1

  • Zombies
    8.0/10343 votes
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    Zombies

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2018

    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.

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  • Slashers (1)
    8.2/10313 votes
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    Slashers (1)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2018

    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.

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  • Slashers (2)
    8.0/10298 votes
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    Slashers (2)

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2018

    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.

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  • The Demons Inside
    8.0/10253 votes
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    The Demons Inside

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2018

    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.

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  • Killer Creatures
    7.9/10246 votes
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    Killer Creatures

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2018

    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

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  • Vampires
    7.7/10242 votes
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    Vampires

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2018

    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.

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  • Ghost Stories
    8.1/10220 votes
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    Ghost Stories

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2018

    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.

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