A History of Horror (2010)

2010 · 1 season · Documentary

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

Starring Mark Gatiss, John Carpenter, Roger Corman, Tobe Hooper and George A. Romero.

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