Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth’s History of Horror premieres tonight on AMC and right out the gate, he is taking on zombies.

Roth will speak with horror film directors, writers, producers, and actors to “take viewers on a chilling exploration of how horror has evolved through the eras and impacted society, as well as why loyal fans remain addicted to fear.”

The History of Horror commentators include Stephen King, John Landis, Edgar Wright, Jason Blum, Robert Englund, Jordan Peele, Jamie Lee Curtis, Linda Blair, Tippi Hedren, Rob Zombie, Tony Todd, Haley Joel Osment, Jack Black, Greg Nicotero, Diablo Cody, and Quentin Tarantino.

Don’t miss Eli Roth’s History of Horror tonight, October 14th, at midnight (12pm ET).

Town of the Living Dead Premieres Tonight!

It may take a village to raise a child but it takes a town to make a zombie movie.  And that is exactly what the residents of Jasper, Alabama are going to do in Syfy's new docuseries Town of the Living Dead.

"Town of the Living Dead is an unscripted series which follows a small Alabama town trying to complete their own independent zombie movie, Thr33 Days Dead – which has been six years in the making. Based on a town urban legend, their film centers on a group of friends trying to survive a zombie apocalypse in rural Alabama.

The intrepid and motley crew of amateur filmmakers now has a deadline to hit - if they finish their film in time, Syfy will air it as an original movie. Given it's taken six years to make it, will getting it done in just a few weeks be achievable?"

Town of the Living Dead premieres tonight on Syfy at 10pm ET.

New On DVD: Zombie Apocalypse

New this week from the Discovery Channel is Zombie Apocalypse.

"Staggering out of fiction and into a frightening new reality are the living dead zombies. Join scientists and self-styled zombie preppers as they explore the probability and impact a zombie plague would have in the real world. Plus, Apocalypse How will explore the many other ways in which the human race could meet its end. Four different episodes and four different perspectives explore the fact and fiction of flesh-eating monsters and what it would take to prepare for them. In this almost three-hour collection, we ll venture to edge of reality and back to be sure we re ready for the unthinkable. Are you?"

Zombie Apocalypse is available now on DVD.

Tonight on EPIX: Doc Of The Dead

Premiering tonight on EPIX is Doc of the Dead, the new zombie documentary written by Chad Herschberger and Alexandre O. Philippe, directed by Philippe, and featuring George Romero, Simon Pegg, Bruce Campbell, Tom Savini, Max Brooks, Greg Nicotero, Robert Kirkman, and many others.

"An EPIX Original Documentary from the makers of The People vs. George Lucas that delves deep into the evolution of the zombie genre in Film, Television and Literature, as well as its impact and influence on pop culture. Featuring George Romero, Simon Pegg, Bruce Campbell, Max Brooks and many others."

Doc of The Dead airs tonight on EPIX at 8pm ET.

New On DVD: Birth Of The Living Dead

New this week from First Run Features is Birth of the Living Dead, a documentary directed by Robert Kuhns, about the making of Night of the Living Dead.

"In 1968 a young college drop-out named George A. Romero directed Night of the Living Dead, a low budget horror film that shocked the world, became an icon of the counterculture, and spawned a zombie industry worth billions of dollars that continues to this day.

Birth of the Living Dead shows how Romero gathered an unlikely team of Pittsburghers policemen, iron workers, teachers, ad-men, housewives and a roller-rink owner to shoot a revolutionary guerrilla style film that went on to become a cinematic landmark, offering a profound insight into how our society worked in a singular time in American history."

Birth of the Living Dead is available now on DVD and Amazon Instant Video.

New On DVD: The Definitive Document of the Dead

New on DVD this week from Synapse Films is The Definitive Document of the Dead, a revamped and expanded version of this aply named definitive George Romero documentary.

"George A. Romero, director of the original Night Of The Living Dead, is one of the horror genres most celebrated filmmakers. Roy Frumkes' amazing 1978 documentary Document Of The Dead was an intimate look at Romero's creative process, with an outstanding collection of interviews, effects demonstrations (courtesy of make-up artist, Tom Savini) and behind-the-scenes footage from the classic horror film, Dawn Of The Dead. 

This newly re-edited and re-mastered 2012 version of the award-winning documentary contains all-new exclusive material including additional interviews with Romero's family and friends, candid on-set footage from Two Evil Eyes, Land Of The Dead, Diary Of The Dead, Survival Of The Dead and many more surprises! The Definitive Document Of The Dead is a loving portrait of a horror legend, and a must-see for any hardcore horror fan!"

In addition to all the new content added to the re-mastered and re-edited Document of the Dead, the DVD also features an all new commentary by writer/director/producer Roy Frumkes.