Spooky Media

[Silent Film] "This silent vampire film, a landmark of German Expressionism, is known for its fidelity to its source, Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Made in 1922, it is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential horror movies ever made. Directed by F. W. Murnau. (80 minutes)"

[Documentary] "Enter the dark and foreboding world of Chet Zar, where apocalyptic industrial landscapes are inhabited by disturbing yet beautiful monstrosities. Sometimes gruesome, occasionally funny, but always thought-provoking, Zar's art is as enigmatic as it is frightening. But who is Chet Zar, and why does he like to paint monsters? These are the questions at the heart of this new documentary by Mike Correll. Zar is an influential figure in the Dark Art Movement. Born in 1967 in San Pedro, California, Zar was the family prankster. With a passion for horror films, an innate urge to create bizarre artwork, and a superhuman work ethic, Zar seemed to be made for the special effects industry. During his time in the film industry, he designed and created creatures and make-up effects for such films as Darkman, The Ring, Hellboy I & II, and Planet of the Apes. . . "

[Documentary] "In this program, Ian Nathan, author of “Stephen King at the Movies”; Neil Norman, film critic and writer; Stephen Armstrong, writer and film critic of The Sunday Times; and Bonnie Greer, writer and critic, discuss and review their top 20 horror films of the last 100 years. Films discussed include Nosferatu, Psycho, Night of the Living Dead, The Exorcist, The Omen, Carrie, and more."

[Documentary] ""Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive" draws on the rich palette of Poe's evocative imagery and sharply drawn plots to tell the real story of the notorious author. Featuring Tony Award-winning actor Denis O'Hare, the film explores the misrepresentations of Poe as an alcoholic madman. It reveals the way in which Poe tapped into what it means to be a human in our modern and sometimes frightening world."

[Documentary] "The story of the emergence of vampirism, from its religious beginnings to its personification under various names—none of them as renowned as that of Dracula. In the course of investigating this power from beyond the grave, we look at an event that captures the headlines in the 1990's, where vampire hunters invaded London's most famous graveyard in an endeavor to lay the undead to rest."

[Documentary] "Dark mysterious creatures, tales of vampires are told in many different cultures around the world. This revealing documentary explores the fear and intrigue that these undead beings stir. Origins of the Vampire also presents the surprising truth about real-life cases through history. From Vlad the Impaler’s 16th-century Transylvania to Bram Stoker’s stories of the 19th century to today’s movies and books, the lore of the vampire always thrills. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes) Distributed by A&E Television Networks."

[Documentary] "How do novels featuring our favorite villains and monsters help us understand why people behave badly? We examine the evil characters in our favorite novels to find out why we go to the dark side. We also meet authors who have created some of our best-loved villains."

[Documentary] "Known as the "Master of Horror," Wes Craven had an immense impact on the genre. We have all heard of Scream and A Nightmare on Elm Street, which are his most well-known movies. In this program, Wes Craven lets you enter the house where Scream 4 was filmed, and he talks about his experiences as a director."