The BEST episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror season 1
Every episode of Eli Roth's History of Horror season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror season 1!
The series brings together the masters of horror — icons and stars who define the genre — to explore its biggest themes and reveal the inspirations and struggles behind its past and present. Each episode takes viewers on a chilling exploration of how horror has evolved through the eras and impacted society, as well as why loyal fans remain addicted to fear. The series features A-list storytellers including Stephen King, Quentin Tarantino, Jordan Peele, Jason Blum, Robert Englund, Linda Blair, Tippi Hedren, Rob Zombie, Haley Joel Osment, Jack Black, John Landis and Jamie Lee Curtis, among many others.
#1 - Slashers, Part 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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#2 - Zombies
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2018
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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#3 - Slashers, Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2018
Slashers got sophisticated in the '90s, evolving from Freddy Kreuger to Candyman to the terrifying Hannibal Lecter. The 2000s brought "torture porn" - a response to post-9/11 panic.
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#4 - Killer Creatures
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2018
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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#5 - The Demons Inside
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2018
The fear that demons will enter our bodies and make us do terrible things has inspired some of the most frightening films ever made. Jordan Peele, Linda Blair and Diablo Cody discuss masterpieces such as Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist.
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#6 - Ghost Stories
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2018
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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#7 - Vampires
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2018
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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