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A History of Horror(2010)
71%
20 Votes
Overview
Mark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries:
United Kingdom
Networks:
Production Companies:
Top 10 Billed 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
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