TELEVISION

100 Years of Horror

Series: 100 Years of Horror
4.1
(89)
Episodes
26
Rating
NR
Year
1996
Language
English

About

This frightfully, fascinating series chronicles the history of movie horror from the earliest experimental chillers through the unforgettable "golden age of movie monsters" and on through today's graphic horror films in 26 horrific half-hour shows. Hosted by Christopher Lee, the screen's legendary King of Horror, the series features appearances by Robert De Niro, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hugh Hefner, Charlton Heston, Kenneth Branagh, Joe Dante, and many more.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 26

1. Dracula And His Disciples

25m

There's more to Dracula than just Bela Lugosi, as the cinema's various incarnations of the carnal count are examined.

2. Blood-Drinking Beings

25m

Dracula wasn't the only blood-sucker immortalized on film. Here is some of his "competition."

3. Frankenstein's Friends

25m

Karloff's career was defined by his sympathetic portrayal of "the monster," but others took on this challenging role over the years. This fascinating installment tells the story behind Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's timeless tale.

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