TV ShowEndedBBC FourDocumentary

A History of Horror

Name: A History of Horror
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-10-11
Duration: 45 min

2010 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

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

7.1(36 reviews)

2.3801% popularity

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Details

First air date: Oct 11, 2010
Last air date: Oct 25, 2010
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Four
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: BBC Productions

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Keywords

miniserieshistoryhorror

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

2010 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Mark Gatiss

Self - Presenter

John Carpenter

Self

Roger Corman

Self

Tobe Hooper

Self

George A. Romero

Self

Barbara Steele

Self

Jimmy Sangster

Self

David Warner

Self

Roy Ward Baker

Self

David Seltzer

Self

Anthony Hinds

Self

Piers Haggard

Self

Sara Karloff

Self

Barbara Shelley

Self

Media

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Reviews & ratings

7.1

36 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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