A History of Horror

A History of Horror

A History of Horror

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A History of Horror

2010- 2010

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.1(20 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

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

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BBC Productions

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Mark Gatiss

Self - Presenter

Mark Gatiss

Directing

John Carpenter

Self

John Carpenter

Production

Roger Corman

Self

Roger Corman

Directing

Tobe Hooper

Self

Tobe Hooper

Directing

George A. Romero

Self

George A. Romero

Acting

Barbara Steele

Self

Barbara Steele

Writing

Jimmy Sangster

Self

Jimmy Sangster

Acting

David Warner

Self

David Warner

Directing

Roy Ward Baker

Self

Roy Ward Baker

Writing

David Seltzer

Self

David Seltzer

Production

Anthony Hinds

Self

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Directing

Piers Haggard

Self

Piers Haggard

Acting

Sara Karloff

Self

Sara Karloff

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