A History of Horror

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A History of Horror

2010- 2010

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.2(19 votes)

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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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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Mark Gatiss

Self - Presenter

Directing

John Carpenter

Self

Production

Roger Corman

Self

Directing

Tobe Hooper

Self

Directing

George A. Romero

Self

Acting

Barbara Steele

Self

Writing

Jimmy Sangster

Self

Acting

David Warner

Self

Directing

Roy Ward Baker

Self

Acting

Barbara Shelley

Helen

Acting

Gloria Stuart

Margaret Waverton

Writing

David Seltzer

Self

Production

Anthony Hinds

Self

No Image

Directing

Piers Haggard

Self

Acting

Donnie Dunagan

Peter von Frankenstein

Acting

Carla Laemmle

Coach Passenger

Acting

Sara Karloff

Self

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