A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss

A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss (2010)

EndedDocumentary showFantasy, Horror

A documentary mini-series that aired in 2010, written and presented by actor, writer and horror enthusiast Mark Gatiss. The series explores horror films in the Golden Age of Hollywood, the British Hammer Horror tradition, and American horror movie classics. A one-off special, Horror Europa, followed in 2012.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03The American ScreamOct 25, 2010
S01E02Home Counties HorrorOct 18, 2010
S01E01Frankenstein Goes to HollywoodOct 11, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What is A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss about?

It is a documentary series that explores the history of horror movies and their influence on popular culture.

Who is the host of A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss?

The show is hosted by British writer and actor Mark Gatiss.

When was the first episode of A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss aired?

The show premiered in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2010.

What famous horror movie director does Mark Gatiss interview on the show?

Mark Gatiss interviews horror movie director John Carpenter in one of the episodes.

In which episode does Mark Gatiss talk about the horror movies of the 1950s?

Mark Gatiss talks about the horror movies of the 1950s in the first episode of the show.

Who is the actor that plays the lead role in the horror movie Psycho?

Anthony Perkins plays the lead role in the horror movie Psycho.

Which movie marked the directorial debut of George A. Romero?

Night of the Living Dead marked the directorial debut of George A. Romero.

In which episode does Mark Gatiss discuss the horror movies of the 1960s?

Mark Gatiss discusses the horror movies of the 1960s in the second episode of the show.

Which actor plays the man who eventually becomes a werewolf in the horror movie An American Werewolf in London?

David Naughton plays the man who eventually becomes a werewolf in the horror movie An American Werewolf in London.

Who plays the lead role in the horror movie Nosferatu?

Max Schreck plays the lead role in the horror movie Nosferatu.

In what decade did the horror subgenre of the "slasher" movie gain popularity?

The horror subgenre of the "slasher" movie gained popularity in the 1970s.

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  • A History of Horror (United Kingdom)

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