Eli Roth’s History of Horror: Master Class

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John Landis Extended Interview

The An American Werewolf in London director discusses why horror films aren't respected by the Oscars, why no one wanted to make his werewolf movie, and why fantasy and horror films will never fall out of popularity.

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Stephen King Extended Interview

The iconic horror author tells Eli Roth how he generates new ideas, which adaptations of his work he likes best and why he’s OK with horror movies not getting critical respect.

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Quentin Tarantino Extended Interview

The Pulp Fiction filmmaker discusses why The Exorcist is the greatest horror film ever made, why Get Out caught fire with audiences, and how Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma influenced his work.

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Diablo Cody Extended Interview

The writer discusses her childhood obsession with Freddy Krueger, the inspiration behind her film Jennifer’s Body, and the problematic reception that movie received.

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Joe Dante Extended Interview

The Howling filmmaker discusses his surprise at the success of his film Piranha, why he created a website for horror film buffs and the story behind Phoebe Cates’s Christmas-hating speech in Gremlins.

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Edgar Wright Extended Interview

The Shaun of the Dead filmmaker discusses why horror movies are so cathartic, his love of George Romero’s zombie films, and the influence of Wes Craven’s decade-spanning career.

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John Landis Extended Interview

The An American Werewolf in London director discusses why horror films aren't respected by the Oscars, why no one wanted to make his werewolf movie, and why fantasy and horror films will never fall out of popularity.

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Roger Corman Extended Interview

The prolific filmmaker discusses why he prefers small-budget independent films, why it’s always better to hide the monster as long as possible, and why Psycho was a game-changer for the horror genre.

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