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A History of Horror (2010)

TV Series ★ 7.1 60 min

Documentary

Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.

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Released
October 11, 2010
Runtime
60 min
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TV-MA
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BBC Productions

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Cast

Mark Gatiss Mark Gatiss Self - Presenter John Carpenter John Carpenter  Self Roger Corman Roger Corman Self Tobe Hooper Tobe Hooper Self George A. Romero George A. Romero Self Barbara Steele Barbara Steele Self Jimmy Sangster Jimmy Sangster Self David Warner David Warner Self Roy Ward Baker Roy Ward Baker Self David Seltzer David Seltzer Self Anthony Hinds Self Piers Haggard Piers Haggard Self Sara Karloff Sara Karloff Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is A History of Horror about?
Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.
Who stars in A History of Horror?
A History of Horror stars Mark Gatiss, John Carpenter, Roger Corman, Tobe Hooper.
When was A History of Horror released?
A History of Horror is a 2010 documentary series.
Where can I watch A History of Horror?
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