100 Years of Horror
A multi-volume documentary on the history of horror movies. Hosted by veteran horror star Christopher Lee, this video series brings together footage from many notable (and some less notable) films from the silent era up to the 90's. Also included are interviews with many of the leading horror actors and filmmakers, in which they share their stories, opinions, and techniques on how to make the world scream.
- 1996-1996
- 1 season
- Multicom Entertainment Group
- Documentary, Horror
A multi-volume documentary on the history of horror movies. Hosted by veteran horror star Christopher Lee, this video series brings together footage from many notable (and some less notable) films from the silent era up to the 90's. Also included are interviews with many of the leading horror actors and filmmakers, in which they share their stories, opinions, and techniques on how to make the world scream.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1996
Episode 1
Dracula and His Disciples
Thu, Dec 12, 1996 25 mins
Examines cinematic portrayals of Bram Stoker's Count Dracula including those of Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, and Christopher Lee.
Episode 2
Blood-Drinking Beings
Thu, Dec 19, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at vampires and other blood-sucking creatures.
Episode 3
Frankenstein's Friends
Thu, Dec 26, 1996 25 mins
Examination of the classic films based on Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'. It focuses on portrayals of the monster by Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, and Glenn Strange.
Episode 4
Baron Frankenstein
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 24 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at the Frankenstein franchise after 1950 and focuses on different interpretations of the Baron and his creation.
Episode 5
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
A look at the many film interpretations of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
Episode 6
Werewolves
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 24 mins
100 Years of Horror examines the history of the werewolf film focusing on the work of Long Chaney, Jr. and Michael Landon.
Episode 7
Bela Lugosi
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at the life and career of Bela Lugosi most famous for his performances as Dracula.
Episode 8
Boris Karloff
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at the life and career of Boris Karloff most famous for his performances as Frankenstein.
Episode 9
Ghosts
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 24 mins
100 Years of Horror takes a close look at movies about ghosts, haunted houses, and the paranormal.
Episode 10
Phantoms
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 24 mins
A look at films based on the Phantom of the Opera and the Invisible Man.
Episode 11
Witches
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 23 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at cinematic portrayals of witchcraft and paganism.
Episode 12
Demons
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 24 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at films focusing on the devil and demons.
Episode 13
Mutants
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
A look at horror films based on mutants, such as the Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Abominable Snowman.
Episode 14
Freaks
25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at horror film portrayals of physical deformity including the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Episode 15
Scream Queens
24 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at the female stars of horror cinema including Jamie Lee Curtis and Fay Ray.
Episode 16
Girl Ghouls
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 24 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at female antagonists in horror films.
Episode 17
Maniacs
25 mins
This is about slasher movie genre: Silence of the lambs, peeping tom, etc...
Episode 18
100 Years of Horror: Gory Gimmicks
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror examines the myriad of gimmicks used to enhance terror in horror films including Technicolor, 3-D, insurance, and electrical shocks.
Episode 19
Sorcerers
25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at the portrayal of magicians and Satanism in horror films.
Episode 20
Aliens
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at portrayals of aliens in horror films from the 1950s to the early 1980s.
Episode 21
Mummies
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror examines the portrayal of the mummy in the history of horror film.
Episode 22
Zombies
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror takes a look into history of the undead in cinema.
Episode 23
Mad Doctors
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at horror movie portrayals of mad scientists.
Episode 24
Man-Made Monsters
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 25 mins
100 Years of Horror examines movies featuring man-made monsters like the Fly and the Golem.
Episode 25
Giants
25 mins
100 Years of Horror looks at horror films that focus on size. It looks at films where animals or people grow enormous and also looks at films where people shrink.
Episode 26
Dinosaurs
Thu, Aug 15, 1996 51 mins
A look at dinosaur movies including "The Lost World", "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms", and "Godzilla".