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Best Episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror
Slashers (1)
S1 Ep2
7.7
21st Oct 2018
Slasher films killed in the ’80s, but their violence, perceived misogyny, and endless sequels almost ended the genre. Supernatural killers Chucky and Freddy saved them from extinction.
Holiday Horror
S3 Ep5
7.7
29th Oct 2021
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.
Zombies
S1 Ep1
7.7
14th Oct 2018
Zombies are the monsters of the 21st century, and America's major contribution to horror. What set off zombie fever? All roads lead to George Romero, who made zombies a metaphor for social ills.
Slashers (2)
S1 Ep3
7.7
22nd Oct 2018
Slashers got sophisticated in the '90s, evolving from Freddy Krueger to Candyman to the terrifying Hannibal Lector. The 2000s brought "torture porn" – a response to post-9/11 panic.
Monsters
S2 Ep2
7.6
17th Oct 2020
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.
Apocalyptic Horror
S3 Ep4
7.6
22nd Oct 2021
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."
Worst Episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror
Psychics
S3 Ep3
7.2
15th Oct 2021
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.
Chilling Children
S2 Ep5
7.3
7th Nov 2020
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
S2 Ep6
7.3
14th Nov 2020
Nine Nightmares is a deep dive into nine uncategorizable films that push the boundaries of horror. Great films that entertain us and provoke us. Films that put society under a microscope, making us question not just what we fear, but why we fear it.
Sequels That Don't Suck
S3 Ep1
7.4
1st Oct 2021
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," say sometimes sequels are as good or even better than the originals.
Houses of Hell
S2 Ep1
7.4
10th Oct 2020
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.
Witches
S2 Ep4
7.5
31st Oct 2020
The witch is a towering figure in the history of horror. The archetypical evil witch is everything mainstream religion tells us a woman should not be - and that unapologetic, very female power frightens men and fascinates women.
Eli Roth's History of Horror Episode Guide
Zombies
S1 Ep1
7.7
14th Oct 2018
Zombies are the monsters of the 21st century, and America's major contribution to horror. What set off zombie fever? All roads lead to George Romero, who made zombies a metaphor for social ills.
Slashers (1)
S1 Ep2
7.7
21st Oct 2018
Slasher films killed in the ’80s, but their violence, perceived misogyny, and endless sequels almost ended the genre. Supernatural killers Chucky and Freddy saved them from extinction.
Slashers (2)
S1 Ep3
7.7
22nd Oct 2018
Slashers got sophisticated in the '90s, evolving from Freddy Krueger to Candyman to the terrifying Hannibal Lector. The 2000s brought "torture porn" – a response to post-9/11 panic.
The Demons Inside
S1 Ep4
7.5
28th Oct 2018
The fear that demons will enter our bodies and make us do terrible things has inspired some of the most frightening films ever made, including the masterpieces Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist.
Killer Creatures
S1 Ep5
7.5
4th Nov 2018
Monsters hold a special place in the history of horror. Stephen King, Tippi Hedren and Joe Dante weigh in on the killer predators in nature, the nightmare creatures of the fantastic, and the monsters inside us, waiting to escape
Vampires
S1 Ep6
7.5
11th Nov 2018
Modern vampires come in many guises, but they all address our fascination with sex and death. From the ghastly Count Orlok to the glam vampires of True Blood, John Landis, Josh Hartnett, Mick Garris and others take a look at why thirsty fiends are endlessly appealing.
Ghost Stories
S1 Ep7
7.5
18th Nov 2018
Ghost movies have been with us since the dawn of cinema. Some ghosts are benevolent, some ghosts are malicious, but they all represent the mystery of what happens to us after we die. Stephen King, Haley Joel Osment and others break down the appeal of spooky spirits.
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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The best rated episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror are:
Slashers (1) S1E2 rated 7.7
Holiday Horror S3E5 rated 7.7
Zombies S1E1 rated 7.7
Slashers (2) S1E3 rated 7.7
Monsters S2E2 rated 7.6
Apocalyptic Horror S3E4 rated 7.6
The lowest rated episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror are:
Psychics S3E3 rated 7.2
Chilling Children S2E5 rated 7.3
Nine Nightmares S2E6 rated 7.3
Sequels That Don't Suck S3E1 rated 7.4
Houses of Hell S2E1 rated 7.4
Witches S2E4 rated 7.5
The first episode of Eli Roth's History of Horror aired on October 14, 2018.
The last episode of Eli Roth's History of Horror aired on November 05, 2021.
There are 19 episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror.
There are 3 seasons of Eli Roth's History of Horror.
