Eli Roth's History of Horror
What screams are made of.
On AMC
A knowledgeable, affectionate documentary survey of horror cinema that balances scholarly analysis with the genre's own darkly playful sensibility.
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Questions people ask
Does Eli Roth's History of Horror leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Eli Roth's History of Horror scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Eli Roth's History of Horror sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Is Eli Roth's History of Horror violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Eli Roth's History of Horror easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Eli Roth's History of Horror
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Eli Roth's History of Horror
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Eli Roth's History of Horror, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Eli Roth's History of Horror, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Eli Roth's History of Horror, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
