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List Of Horror Television Programs
The following is a list of horror television programs. Programs are listed in chronological order. History John Kenneth Muir in his book ''Terror Television'' found that most of the American output of horror television programs were more aligned to science fiction with programs like '' The Outer Limits'', fantasy with ''The Twilight Zone'', and crime melodramas with '' Thriller'' with only Rod Serling's ''Night Gallery'' in the early 1970s being solely horror. Following World War II, television became the new source of entertainment to replace cinema. Early horror related programs were based on well-established radio programs such as '' Lights Out'' and '' Inner Sanctum''. and other popular stories such as ''The Monkey's Paw'' ,'' Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde and'' were adapted to ''Suspense''. ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' was among the most popular stories adapted, being done in ''Climax!'' in 1955 and again in two years by '' NBC Matinee Theater''. Both shows also made adaptations of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Fiction
Horror is a genre of speculative fiction that is intended to disturb, frighten, or scare an audience. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological horror and supernatural horror. Literary historian J. A. Cuddon, in 1984, defined the horror story as "a piece of fiction in prose of variable length... which shocks, or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing". Horror intends to create an eerie and frightening atmosphere for the reader. Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for larger fears of a society. History Before 1000 The horror genre has ancient origins, with roots in folklore and religious traditions focusing on death, the afterlife, evil, the demonic, and the principle of the thing embodied in the person. These manifested in stories of beings such as demons, witches, vampires, werewolves, and ghosts. Some early European horror-fiction were the Ancient Greeks and Ancie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Veil (American TV Series)
''The Veil'' is an American horror/supernatural anthology television series hosted by and starring Boris Karloff and produced in 1958 by Hal Roach Studios, very similar to '' Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond''. The series was created by Frank P. Bibas (1917-1997).Montero, Barbara Bibas. Dedication page and Introduction article "Behind the Veil". ''Scripts from the Crypt: The Veil''. BearManor Media (September 28, 2017). Dedication page. ISBN 9781629331669. Production was abandoned after a pilot and ten episodes had been made, which were never broadcast nor shown in syndication. However the episodes were later compiled into three feature-length films which were broadcast on late night TV in the 1960s and later released to VHS home video. The complete original series has since been released in its original format on DVD from Shout! Factory / Timeless Media retitled ''Tales of the Unexplained''. Production The series was hosted by Karloff, who also acted in every episode but one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Classic Monsters
The Universal Monsters (also known as Universal Classic Monsters and Universal Studios Monsters) is a media franchise comprising various horror film series distributed by Universal Pictures. It consists of different horror creature characters originating from various novels, such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (character), Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, Erik (The Phantom of the Opera), the Phantom of the Opera, Count Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, Imhotep (The Mummy), the Mummy, and Griffin (The Invisible Man), the Invisible Man, as well as original characters Larry Talbot, the Wolf Man and the Gill-man, Creature from the Black Lagoon. The original series began with ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913 film), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'' (1913) and ended with ''The Creature Walks Among Us'' (1956). While the early installments were initially created as stand-alone films based on published novels, their financial and critical success resulted in various cross-over releases between the monsters, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of Mystery
''Tales of Mystery'' was a British supernatural television drama anthology series based on the short stories of Algernon Blackwood. It was broadcast by ITV ( Associated-Rediffusion) and ran over three seasons from 1961 to 1963. Produced by Peter Graham Scott Peter Graham Scott (27 October 1923 – 5 August 2007) was an English television producer, television and film producer, television director, film director, Film editing, film editor and screenwriter. He was one of the producers and directors wh ..., each episode was 25 minutes long and introduced by John Laurie (as the author himself). None of the 29 episodes broadcast survive in any television archive, however.Wheatley, Helen''Gothic Television''(Manchester University Press 2006) pp. 35–36. Episodes Season 1 # The Terror of the Twins # The Promise # The Man Who Was Milligan # The Tradition # The Empty Sleeve # Accessory Before The Fact # The Woman's Ghost Story # Decoy Season 2 # Confession # Chinese Magic # Max ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Ghost Tales
''Great Ghost Tales'' is an American horror television series that aired Live from July 6 until September 21, 1961. The program was the summer replacement for '' The Ford Show''. Premise An anthology of scary stories. Authors whose works were presented included William Fryer Harvey. Cast Actors featured in the series included Judith Evelyn, M. R. Jams, Richard Thomas, Robert Duvall, Joanne Linville, Laurie Main, Lee Grant, Arthur Hill, Lois Nettleton, Salome Jens, Ruth White, Mildred Dunnock, R. G. Armstrong, Janet Ward, Edmon Ryan, David J. Stewart, Collin Wilcox, James Broderick, Vincent Gardenia, Virginia Leith, Herbert Voland, John Abbott Blanche Yurka, Clifford David, Ann Williams, Eric Berry, William Redfield, Diana Van Der Vlis, Walter Matthau, and Kevin McCarthy. Episodes Production The series was broadcast in color, with each episode produced live in New York. It was on Thursday nights from 9:30 to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Directors included Dani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dow Hour Of Great Mysteries
''The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries'', was a series of seven television specials from March to November 1960, hosted by Joseph Nye Welch on NBC Television, and sponsored by Dow Chemical. Welch died on October 6, 1960, bringing the series to an end. Episodes *Episode 1: '' The Bat'' by Mary Roberts Rinehart (31 March 1960) with Helen Hayes, Jason Robards, and Margaret Hamilton *Episode 2: '' The Burning Court'' by John Dickson Carr (24 April 1960) with George C. Scott and Barbara Bel Geddes *Episode 3: '' The Woman in White'' by Wilkie Collins (23 May 1960) with Walter Slezak, Siobhán McKenna and Lois Nettleton *Episode 4: ''The Datchet Diamonds'' by Richard Marsh (20 September 1960) with Rex Harrison and Tammy Grimes *Episode 5: '' The Cat and the Canary'' by John Willard (27 September 1960) with Andrew Duggan, Telly Savalas, and Collin Wilcox (actress) *Episode 6: ''The Inn of the Flying Dragon'' by Sheridan Le Fanu (18 October 1960) with Farley Granger, Barry Morse, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moment Of Fear
''Moment of Fear'' is an American anthology television series. It was broadcast by NBC, depicting people unexpectedly placed in peril. It debuted 1 July 1960 and ran eight new episodes through 9 September. It featured appearances by E. G. Marshall, Robert Redford, Inger Stevens, and Robert Lansing. The show then began recycling programs originally telecast on other anthologies. These shows ran in two bunches: from 19 May through 15 September 1964 and from 25 May through 10 August 1965. It is unrelated to the 1988 pilot An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its Aircraft flight control system, directional flight controls. Some other aircrew, aircrew members, such as navigators or flight engineers, are al ..., which was broadcast as the '' Tales from the Darkside'' episode "Attic Suite".Terrace, p.1022. Notes Sources *Terrace, Vincent. ''Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007''. Jefferson, North Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shock Theatre
''Shock Theater'' (marketed as ''Shock!'') is a package of 52 pre-1948 classic horror films from Universal Studios released for television syndication in October 1957 by Screen Gems, the television subsidiary of Columbia Pictures. The ''Shock Theater'' package included ''Dracula'', ''Frankenstein'', '' The Mummy'', ''The Invisible Man'' and '' The Wolf Man'' as well as a few non-horror spy and mystery films. A second package, Son of Shock, was released for television by Screen Gems in 1958, with 20 horror films from both Universal and Columbia. Horror hosts ''Shock Theater'' usually aired on late night television on weekends, and in many markets was introduced by a costumed horror host; a well-known example was Zacherley (John Zacherle) on Philadelphia's WCAU-TV (as 'Roland') in 1957-58, and New York's WABC-TV in 1958-59. Prior to Zacherely's arrival at WABC-TV, Shock Theater was hosted off-camera by ABC staff announcer Scott Vincent and three other ABC staff announcers who wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottola Nesmith
Ottola Nesmith (December 12, 1889 – February 7, 1972) was an American actress who appeared in more than 100 films and television shows, including ''Cheyenne (TV series)'' and ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents''. She hosted a horror television program on KTLA. Early years Nesmith's father was Otto Nesmith, an officer in the United States Army. She began acting with a stock theater company in San Diego. Personal life Nesmith married screenwriter and director Leon D'Usseau; they had four children, including Arnaud d'Usseau. She died in 1972 at the age of 82 in Hollywood, California and was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale).Wilson, Scott. ''Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons'', 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition. Selected filmography * '' Still Waters'' (1915) - Drasa La Rue * '' Rich Man, Poor Man'' (1918) - Mrs. Wynne * ''Beyond Price'' (1921) - Mrs. Temple * '' Wife Ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Zacherle
John Zacherle ( ; sometimes credited as John Zacherley; September 26, 1918 – October 27, 2016) was an American television host, radio personality, singer, and voice actor. He was best known for his long career as a television horror host, often broadcasting horror films in Philadelphia and New York City in the 1950s and 1960s. Best known for his character of "Roland/Zacherley", he also did voice work for films, and recorded the top ten novelty rock and roll song "Dinner with Drac" in 1958. He also edited two collections of horror stories, ''Zacherley's Vulture Stew'' and ''Zacherley's Midnight Snacks''. Biography Zacherle was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1954, he gained his first television role at WCAU-TV in Philadelphia, where he was hired as an actor playing several roles (one was an undertaker) in ''Action in the Afternoon'', a Western (genre), Western produced by the station and aired in the New York City market. Three years later, he was hired as the host o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Host
A horror host is a person who acts as the host or presenter of a program where horror film Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit physical or psychological fear in its viewers. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with Transgressive art, transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements of the genre include Mo ...s and low-budget B movies are shown on television or the Internet. Usually the host assumes a horror-themed persona, often a campy or humorous one. Generally there are breaks in the film where the host comments on various aspects of the movie. Many horror host shows also include skits involving the hosts themselves, sometimes with a sidekick or other supporting characters. History Early hosts The first (proto) television horror hostess was Vampira (Maila Nurmi). '' The Vampira Show'' featured mostly low budget suspense films, as few horror films had yet been released for television broadcast. It ran from 1954-1955 only in the Los Angeles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strange World Of Planet X
''The Strange World of Planet X'' (1957) is a British science fiction horror novel, written by actress Rene Ray, a novelization of her 1956 TV serial of the same name. It is a cautionary tale about science. Plot The book's plot, like that of the original television serial, is very different from that of the movie adaptation that followed. A pair of scientists experimenting with magnetic field A magnetic field (sometimes called B-field) is a physical field that describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, electric currents, and magnetic materials. A moving charge in a magnetic field experiences a force perpendicular ...s inadvertently open a pathway from our three-dimensional universe into a fourth dimension. One of the two researchers, Gavin Laird, can only visualize the potential for the power that these experiments may bring him, but the other, his longtime friend and colleague David Graham, is deeply concerned with the dangers posed by such linkages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
