The BEST episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror season 2

Every episode of Eli Roth's History of Horror season 2, 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 2!

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.

Last Updated: 9/27/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Monsters
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7.67
78 votes

#1 - Monsters

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2020

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.

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Body Horror
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7.58
76 votes

#2 - Body Horror

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2020

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.

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Witches
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7.48
77 votes

#3 - Witches

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2020

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.

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Houses of Hell
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7.41
81 votes

#4 - Houses of Hell

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2020

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.

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Nine Nightmares
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7.36
64 votes

#5 - Nine Nightmares

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2020

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.

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Chilling Children
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7.31
70 votes

#6 - Chilling Children

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2020

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.

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