The BEST episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror season 3

Every episode of Eli Roth's History of Horror season 3, 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 3!

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: 4/3/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Holiday Horror
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7.65
54 votes

#1 - Holiday Horror

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2021

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.

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Apocalyptic Horror
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7.49
51 votes

#2 - Apocalyptic Horror

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2021

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."

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Infections
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7.48
56 votes

#3 - Infections

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2021

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").

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Mad Scientists
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7.44
52 votes

#4 - Mad Scientists

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2021

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."

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Sequels That Don't Suck
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7.32
62 votes

#5 - Sequels That Don't Suck

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2021

Sometimes horror sequels fall far short of the originals, and sometimes they are even better.

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Psychics
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7.17
58 votes

#6 - Psychics

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2021

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.

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