Christopher Lee
Self - Host
Series
Watch 100 Years of Horror (1996) Online
7.04 votes1996EndedDocumentary
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. Dracula And His DisciplesNow viewing1996-12-12There's more to Dracula than just Bela Lugosi, as the cinema's various incarnations of the carnal count are examined.
2. Blood-Drinking Beings1996-12-19Dracula wasn't the only blood-sucker immortalized on film. Here is some of his "competition."
3. Frankenstein And His Friends1996-12-26Karloff's career was defined by his sympathetic portrayal of "the monster," but others took on this challenging role over the years. This fascinating installment tells the story behind Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's timeless tale.
4. Baron Frankenstein1997-01-02Hammer Films "reanimated" the Frankenstein franchise in the 1950s with its terrifying teaming of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee as doctor and "patient." Take a look at how this classic story changed in the '50s, '60s - and beyond.
5. Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde1997-01-09Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of good and evil has been a film favorite since early silent days. Various portrayals of the dual doctor are examined.
6. Werewolves1997-01-16Of course there's Lon Chaney Jr. as The Wolf Man, but other films have featured werewolves in surprising ways over the years.
7. Bela Lugosi1997-01-23Lugosi was much more than Count Dracula, as you'll see in this fascinating salute to this complex Hungarian actor.
8. Boris Karloff1997-01-30Perhaps horror's greatest star, Karloff, of course, played the Frankenstein monster. But there's so much more to tell. Here's an affectionate look at this cultured Englishman.
9. The Evil Unseeable1997-03-06Nothing like a good ghost story - except a century's worth of films filled with more ghost stories!
10. Phantoms1997-03-13Lon Chaney Sr. was the original Phantom of the Opera, but there have been other notable portrayals - and other notable phantoms!
11. Witches1997-03-20Witches have been a favorite of fairy tales - and fright films - for centuries. Here's a wicked look at a coven's worth of portrayals.
12. Demons1997-03-27More than just the Devil (although The Prince of Darkness has certainly figured into quite a few motion pictures), demons have been a mainstay of horror films since the silent days.
13. Mutants1997-04-03Abominable snowmen, mole people, creatures from black lagoons. All these half-human/half-beast "hybrids" are here - and more!
14. Freaks1997-04-10Horror films have been peppered with people who didn't need makeup and were actually born disfigured, most notably in the film Freaks. Take a look at those who managed to turn their misfortune into something of a career.
15. Scream Queens1997-04-17King Kong's Fay Wray is probably the most famous scream queen of the horror genre, but you'll be surprised to see who else made the list!
16. Girl Ghouls1997-04-24Men didn't have a lock on the horror movie. There were plenty of frightful females to go around, as you'll see in this salute to demonic dames.
17. Maniacs1997-05-01Ax-murderers, chainsaw-wielding madmen, serial killers, cannibals - they're all here - and more!
18. Gory Gimmicks1997-05-08An affectionate salute to the great showmen of yesteryear who figured out all sorts of gory gimmicks to keep audiences glued to their seats - and away from their TV sets!
19. Sorcerers1997-05-15A holdover from ancient tales, sorcerers have long fascinated movie audiences with their powerful use of black magic to achieve their evil goals.
20. Aliens1997-05-22Creatures from "out there" have captured the imagination of everyone from H.G. Wells to Steven Spielberg. Here's a look at some out-of-this-world intergalactic beings.
21. Mummies1997-05-29Karloff's parchment-skin portrayal of Imhotep set the standard for mummy movies, but many others have gotten "wrapped up" in their work over the years, as you'll see.
22. Zombies1997-06-05The walking dead have been a mainstay of horror films for decades. Although usually confined to the West Indies, Hollywood has made sure audiences will fear zombies anywhere and everywhere.
23. Mad Doctors1997-06-12How many times did Karloff and Lugosi play mad doctors? (And what were they mad at?) Many horror legends have taken their turn playing sinister scientists and frightful physicians, as you'll see.
24. Man-Made Monsters1997-06-19Frankenstein is probably the most famous example of a man-made monster, but a great many other creepy creations have been fashioned by men, either by accident or on purpose, as this fun-filled episode illustrates.
25. Giants1997-06-26Giant monster pictures have been thrilling audiences since The Lost World was released in 1925. Since then there have been films such as: The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, King Kong, Godzilla, and Jurassic Park.
26. Dinosaurs1997-07-03Long before Jurassic Park, dinosaurs roamed thru a variety of horror films, going all the way back to The Lost World in 1925.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
John Carpenter
Self - Interview
Roger Corman
Self - Interview
Hugh Hefner
Self - Interview
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How many seasons does 100 Years of Horror have?
100 Years of Horror has 1 season and 26 episodes.
When did 100 Years of Horror first air?
100 Years of Horror first aired in 1996.
Is 100 Years of Horror still running?
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100 Years of Horror is classified as Documentary.