Eli Roth's History of Horror

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A chilling exploration of how horror has evolved through the eras and impacted society as well as why such a loyal fan base continues to be addicted to fear.

Sequels That Don't Suck

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Fans of horror films, like "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3," "Psycho II," "The First Purge," "Bride of Chucky," "Scream 2" and "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," sometimes say sequels are as good or even better than the originals.

Infections

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Horror has warned about pandemics for years, in films that mirror reality, such as "Outbreak," "Contagion," "12 Monkeys," surreal plagues "Shivers," "Rabid," zombie outbreaks "REC," "Pontypool" and pathogens from space "The Andromeda Strain."

Psychics

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In films like "The Dead Zone," "Scanners," "Doctor Sleep" and "Beetlejuice," horror superstars Stephen King, David Cronenberg, Mike Flanagan, Brian DePalma, Sam Raimi, Peter Jackson and Tim Burton bring psychic powers to the screen in thrilling ways.

Apocalyptic Horror

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The apocalyptic visions of "World War Z," "Train to Busan," "Zombieland," "War of the Worlds," "I Am Legend," "The Omega Man," "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Night of the Comet" and "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers."

Holiday Horror

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Holiday mayhem, including "Black Christmas," "Krampus," "Silent Night Deadly Night," "Terror Train," "My Bloody Valentine," "Mother's Day," "April Fool's Day," "Happy Death Day" and the 2018 "Halloween," featuring returning guest Jamie Lee Curtis.

Mad Scientist

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From Frankenstein to Frank N. Furter, mad scientists smash the barriers of polite society; featuring "Frankenstein," "Ex Machina," "The Invisible Man," "The Fly," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Altered States" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

Houses of Hell

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Home is where the heart is, unless one lives in a house of hell; whether they're filled with specters or psychos, every house of hell pokes at illusions of comfort and safety.

Monsters

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The history of monster movies is also the history of the evolution of special effects technology; whatever their size or shape and whatever they represent, for many horror fans monsters are the best part of the genre.

Body Horror

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Sometimes disgusting, body horror films make audience members question their prejudices against physical difference, their attitudes about sex and gender, their fear of disease and contamination, and how much appearance determines destiny.

Witches

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The witch is a towering figure in the history of horror; the archetypical evil witch is everything mainstream religion tells believers a woman should not be -- and that unapologetic, very female power frightens men and fascinates women.

Chilling Children

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Parents are supposed to love their children, no matter how awful their kids may be; the films highlighted in this episode may not solve the mystery of where evil comes from, but they have a terrifically terrifying time raising the question.

Nine Nightmares

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A deep dive into nine films that defy categorization and push the boundaries of horror; great films that entertain and provoke audiences; films that put society under a microscope, making people question not just what they fear, but why they fear it.

Zombies

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Zombies are the monsters of the 21st century, and America's major contribution to horror; a look at what set off zombie fever leads to George Romero, who made zombies a metaphor for social ills.

Slashers, Part 1

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Slasher films make a killing in the '80s, but their violence, perceived misogyny and endless sequels almost end the genre; supernatural killers Chucky and Freddy save them from extinction.

Slashers, Part 2

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The evolution of slashers, from Freddy Krueger to Candyman to the terrifying Hannibal Lecter in the '90s, to torture porn in the 2000s as a response to post-9/11 panic.

The Demons Inside

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The fear that demons will enter one's body and make one do terrible things inspires some of the most frightening films ever made, including the masterpieces "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Exorcist."

Killer Creatures

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Monsters hold a special place in the history of horror as the killer predators in nature; the nightmare creatures of the fantastic are waiting to escape.

Vampires

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Modern vampires come in many guises, but they all address a fascination with sex and death; from the ghastly Count Orlok to the glam vampires of "True Blood," thirsty fiends are endlessly appealing.

Ghost Stories

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Ghost movies have been with movie viewers since the dawn of cinema; some ghosts are benevolent, some ghosts are malicious, but they all represent the mystery of what happens to people after death.