Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror
Season 1
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Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror was a documentary series first broadcast on BBC2 in 1997. It was written and hosted by Clive Barker and explored the history of horror, from the cinema to art. A tie-in book was released featuring art work by Barker and film reviews by Stephen Jones.
Subjects included:
⁕Grand Guignol
⁕Edgar Allan Poe
⁕Tom Savini
⁕George A. Romero
⁕H. P. Lovecraft
⁕Ed Gein
⁕Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
⁕Freddy Krueger
Subjects included:
⁕Grand Guignol
⁕Edgar Allan Poe
⁕Tom Savini
⁕George A. Romero
⁕H. P. Lovecraft
⁕Ed Gein
⁕Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
⁕Freddy Krueger
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
- American PsychoE1
American PsychoClive Barker looks into the story of Ed Gein, a farmer from Wisconsin who turned serial killer and whose story was the inspiration behind three films, PSYCHO, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, and, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Directors and some of the stars of the films talk about the factual basis for events or scenes in the films. - The Devil You KnowE2
The Devil You KnowClive Barker looks at the story of the making of the film THE EXORCIST and the reactions to the film and its subject matter. Includes comments from the actresses Ellen Burstyn and Mercedes McCambridge, and the producer William Friedkin. He also considers some of the low-budget B horror movies and directors John Landis and Joe Dante talk about some of the gimmicks, scenes and absurd titles they worked on and remember. The programme also explores the nimd and madness of 18th century sculptor Franz Xavier Messerschmidt and the 48 busts he sculpted representing his own head in various transformations. Barker also looks at the work of writer Shirley Jackson and the film THE HAUNTING which was based on her novel. - The Kingdom of the DeadE3
The Kingdom of the DeadThe third of Clive Barker's guides through the A-Z of Horror. This edition looks at the cult classic film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, plus a visit to the home of film director Roger Corman, and the connection between English castles and American novelist Edgar Allan Poe. Programme also traces the use of blood to provoke chills and atmosphere. - Broken HomesE4
Broken HomesDocumentary exploration of the macabre and the horrific. Director John Carpenter explains how that night can turn the serenity of suburban streets into a scene of fear and carnage. Plus techno-horror movies in Japan and the subversive power of evil children in horror stories.