I loved "Freaks" from the first time I watched it as a young pre-teen It run late at night in TV and I _(more or less 'accidentally')_ stumbled over it, while zapping through the _(then five or six)_ channels. Was captivated from the first second, and had to watch it to the end. Years later, I bought the DVD. Showed it to a few people over the years, who didn't know it before...well, it sure is not for everyone.

thanks for posting these.

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Here's an interesting fact, Peter Cushing did his own stunt in the finale scene where he was running across the table to open the blinds. No Stunt double on that one, that is Peter Cushing himself.

Anyone else noticed the violin theme to Young Frankensein at the end?

i think the omen is scarier than the exorcist and Rosemary's baby.

I love this documentary. I found it while researching my MA in Literary amd cultural studies studies and was an invaluable source for my final thesis on Horror fiction. ❤

Barbara Steele was superb in Black Sunday. She still looks like a star too! With Hammer Films, Mr. Gatiss hit upon my 2 favorite Hammer stars in Cusing and Lee. Christopher Lee is hero of mine, his service to the Crown and the world in the Second World War gave me a commonality because I served my country in combat as well, though my work cannot compare to Mr. Lee's in any way at all. Christopher Lee will live forever in my memory as a grand hero and a fine man. Requiescat in pace, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Blessings to you all, and many thanks to Mr. Mark Gatiss for creating this brilliant documentary.

Boris Karloff, or William Henry Pratt, was a brilliant actor and an extremely kind man. When the script called for him to throw the little girl into the pond, Karloff did not want to do it, he thought it cruel. Boris did a fantastic job in the film Frankenstein. He had a great sense of humor too. The story about him that I love the most concerns Bela Lugosi's funeral. Bela was buried in his Dracula costume, and Karloff bent over and said, "Bela, Bela, of you're putting me on ,,," Now, tell me that's not funny. Mark Gatiss is an extraordinary writer and filmmaker. This is THE definitive documentary regarding HORROR FILMS. Perhaps, some day, in the future, another person will attempt to out this one, but I doubt they will succeed. Since Mr. Gatiss was able to interview Ms. Stuart and Ms. Lammerle with their memories of filmmaking in the 1930s represents his crowing achievement. It's great stuff and I cannot see it being succeeded. Well done, Mr. Gatiss, very well done indeed. 👍🏻 Cat People, by Val Lewton is a favorite of mine too. He's not overrated, he had a very low budget to work with and made the best films he could within them.

He's probably right Rosemary's Baby, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Night of the Living Dead, The Exorcist took horror to new levels. Where do you go from there?

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell was really dated when it came out in 1973. The wig looked awful, the monster looks funny and it's just the same tired formula. Corrupt villains, a keen young student apprentice, a pretty young woman and the mad scientist. To the Devil a Daughter is much better, contemporary, shocking, great cast. Christopher Lee is magnificent.

Karate vampires....🤦‍♂️

I agree Plague of the Zombies is a fun one, the cast felt fresh, I liked the quaint 19th century Cornish village setting and production values were great. Sympathetic young characters and a great finale. I wasn't a fan of Dr Terror's House of Horrors. Cushing is wasted I thought, Christipher Lee isn't well used either, the plant one was interesting but not really the others.

The Curse of Frankenstein is one of my top 20 horror movies. The budget is probably small as most of it is set just inside the masion, there's also not many characters. Peter Cushing though is just excellent, the cinematography is gorgeous and there's a real ghoulish macarbe feel to it.

If cinema is escapism then horror is one of the most exciting kinds.

Sounds great. If you don't want that bass let me get it

I loved Ms. Steele. I loved her work. To me though, Vincent Price is the king.

I had a crush on both Sir Christopher Lee and Mr. Peter Cushing. I absolutely loved their films.

Don’t forget Mr. Vincent Price not only played the role in the movie The Wax Museum, but he also made it a classic.

Wrong colour of blood has ruined many a horror film.

Enchantingly raw

He really managed to forget to talk about Nosferatu? What? How? Isn’t it like the biggest horror movie ever? lol what 😂

I’m watching in 2024

Mark knows his horror

Well done with the prologue, Mr. Gatiss & co! I was lucky to watch the censored cut of "Frankenstein" on cable in 1974 and remember every moment. Thank you for this excellent docu

I wish Mark would do more stuff like this. I LOVED horror Europa and this. He's so wonderful!

I can't believe he never mentioned A Nightmare On Elm Street.

45:49 best scene ever

This is one of the finest documentaries I've ever seen on ANY subject...greatly benefits from Mark's obvious personal Love and appreciation for the genre

Anyone besides me watching in 2025?

Just rewatched this.Although I think Gatiss gets ALL the BBC horror gigs,(rather unfairly in my view),this is superb,and the man's finest work by far.

Where's part 2?

I hope I’m as awesome and spunky as these ladies when I’m their age!

You forgot Lugosi's true downfall with Plan 9 from Outer Space

So True!

This is great. I must have seen it about ten times.

Us 70s kids loved the horror and the boobs 😁

I was terrified at an early age seeing the Gorgon. Still don’t really want to watch it, for more than one reason.

Scariest films hammer made were the on the buses trio

If you're a horror nerd like me, this series is basically a Dummy's Guide To Horror by someone who sounds like he's only just discovered the genre

Thank you Mark for an awesome series, think I have watched all parts a few times now lol. But tonight is a very cold dark night and felt right to watch all 3 parts again 1 after the other. Love this..thanks for sharing this ❤

I thought that was actually Laemmle at the beginning until he mentioned Mark Gatiss! Love the 30's horror films. Today's efforts sacrifice story and good acting for gore and spectacle. I can't watch them, and I was brought up helping in the family butcher's shop 😂

Yoyure two British!!!

And where is 'The Shinning', which has been described as the greatest horror ever made? There's also a great movie like 'Misery' with its gender role reversals.

This is a disappointing close. And where's Jaws, Alien and John Carpenter's The Thing?

When you're trying to sound like Edward Van Sloan and end up sounding like Rene Artois.

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The Young Frankenstein music is wonderful, but distracting, discordant.

Seen Frankenstein around 14 years old and i was shocked at how awesome it was.