100 Years of Horror
A multi-volume documentary on the history of horror movies. Hosted by veteran horror star Christopher Lee, this video series brings together footage from many notable (and some less notable) films from the silent era up to the 90's. Also included are interviews with many of the leading horror actors and filmmakers, in which they share their stories, opinions, and techniques on how to make the world scream.
Cast: Christopher Lee, John Carpenter, Roger Corman
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Season 1
26 episodes
1. Dracula And His DisciplesThere's more to Dracula than just Bela Lugosi, as the cinema's various incarnations of the carnal count are examined.PGCCDec 12, 1996
2. Blood-Drinking BeingsDracula wasn't the only blood-sucker immortalized on film. Here is some of his "competition."PGCCDec 19, 1996
3. Frankenstein And His FriendsKarloff's career was defined by his sympathetic portrayal of "the monster," but others took on this challenging role over the years. This fascinating installment tells the story behind Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's timeless tale.PGCCDec 26, 1996
4. Baron FrankensteinHammer Films "reanimated" the Frankenstein franchise in the 1950s with its terrifying teaming of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee as doctor and "patient." Take a look at how this classic story changed in the '50s, '60s - and beyond.PGCCJan 2, 1997
5. Dr. Jekyll And Mr. HydeRobert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of good and evil has been a film favorite since early silent days. Various portrayals of the dual doctor are examined.PGCCJan 9, 1997
6. WerewolvesOf course there's Lon Chaney Jr. as The Wolf Man, but other films have featured werewolves in surprising ways over the years.PGCCJan 16, 1997
7. Bela LugosiLugosi was much more than Count Dracula, as you'll see in this fascinating salute to this complex Hungarian actor.PGCCJan 23, 1997
8. Boris KarloffPerhaps horror's greatest star, Karloff, of course, played the Frankenstein monster. But there's so much more to tell. Here's an affectionate look at this cultured Englishman.PGCCJan 30, 1997
9. The Evil UnseeableNothing like a good ghost story - except a century's worth of films filled with more ghost stories!PGCCMar 6, 1997
10. PhantomsLon Chaney Sr. was the original Phantom of the Opera, but there have been other notable portrayals - and other notable phantoms!PGCCMar 13, 1997
11. WitchesWitches have been a favorite of fairy tales - and fright films - for centuries. Here's a wicked look at a coven's worth of portrayals.PGCCMar 20, 1997
12. DemonsMore than just the Devil (although The Prince of Darkness has certainly figured into quite a few motion pictures), demons have been a mainstay of horror films since the silent days.PGCCMar 27, 1997
13. MutantsAbominable snowmen, mole people, creatures from black lagoons. All these half-human/half-beast "hybrids" are here - and more!PGCCApr 3, 1997
14. FreaksHorror films have been peppered with people who didn't need makeup and were actually born disfigured, most notably in the film Freaks. Take a look at those who managed to turn their misfortune into something of a career.PGCCApr 10, 1997
15. Scream QueensKing Kong's Fay Wray is probably the most famous scream queen of the horror genre, but you'll be surprised to see who else made the list!PGCCApr 17, 1997
16. Girl GhoulsMen didn't have a lock on the horror movie. There were plenty of frightful females to go around, as you'll see in this salute to demonic dames.PGCCApr 24, 1997
17. ManiacsAx-murderers, chainsaw-wielding madmen, serial killers, cannibals - they're all here - and more!PGCCMay 1, 1997
18. Gory GimmicksAn affectionate salute to the great showmen of yesteryear who figured out all sorts of gory gimmicks to keep audiences glued to their seats - and away from their TV sets!PGCCMay 8, 1997
19. SorcerersA holdover from ancient tales, sorcerers have long fascinated movie audiences with their powerful use of black magic to achieve their evil goals.PGCCMay 15, 1997
20. AliensCreatures from "out there" have captured the imagination of everyone from H.G. Wells to Steven Spielberg. Here's a look at some out-of-this-world intergalactic beings.PGCCMay 22, 1997
21. MummiesKarloff's parchment-skin portrayal of Imhotep set the standard for mummy movies, but many others have gotten "wrapped up" in their work over the years, as you'll see.PGCCMay 29, 1997
22. ZombiesThe walking dead have been a mainstay of horror films for decades. Although usually confined to the West Indies, Hollywood has made sure audiences will fear zombies anywhere and everywhere.PGCCJun 5, 1997
23. Mad DoctorsHow many times did Karloff and Lugosi play mad doctors? (And what were they mad at?) Many horror legends have taken their turn playing sinister scientists and frightful physicians, as you'll see.PGCCJun 12, 1997
24. Man-Made MonstersFrankenstein is probably the most famous example of a man-made monster, but a great many other creepy creations have been fashioned by men, either by accident or on purpose, as this fun-filled episode illustrates.PGCCJun 19, 1997
25. GiantsGiant monster pictures have been thrilling audiences since The Lost World was released in 1925. Since then there have been films such as: The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, King Kong, Godzilla, and Jurassic Park.PGCCJun 26, 1997
26. DinosaursLong before Jurassic Park, dinosaurs roamed thru a variety of horror films, going all the way back to The Lost World in 1925.PGCCJul 3, 1997
100 Years of Horror
★ 7.0/1019961 season26 episodesEnded
A multi-volume documentary on the history of horror movies. Hosted by veteran horror star Christopher Lee, this video series brings together footage from many notable (and some less notable) films from the silent era up to the 90's. Also included are interviews with many of the leading horror actors and filmmakers, in which they share their stories, opinions, and techniques on how to make the world scream.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ted Newsom
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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