MASTERS OF HORROR was a horror anthology series like none before, making its small-screen bow on the cable channel Showtime in October 2005.

Created by Mick Garris, the show brought together some of the most renowned names in horror filmmaking to direct hour-long episodes that showcased their unique visions. Predating the wave of multi-voiced anthology films like V/H/S and ABCs of Death, each episode was a self-contained story, with genre icons such as John Carpenter, Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, Stuart Gordon, John Landis, Joe Dante, and Don Coscarelli, alongside newer voices such as Lucky McKee and Takashi Miike, exploring different themes and scenarios ranging from supernatural terror to the murderer next door.

The idea behind the series emerged from informal dinners hosted by Garris, with established horror directors sharing ideas and mutual admiration for one another, as well as discussing the genre’s rich history and diversity.

The first season, featuring 13 episodes from 13 directors, received praise for its bold storytelling and atmospheric tension, pushing the boundaries of cable television, delivering graphic content that rivaled R-rated horror films and giving these horror auteurs a creative freedom rarely found, especially on television.

20 years later, Masters of Horror remains a cult favorite, ripe for rediscovery by a new generation. A bold artistic experiment that ended up being a cultural, critical, and commercial success for Mick Garris and his merry band nightmare makers. Join AC and his intrepid panel of anthology fans (Jay Kay, Eli LaChance, Tim Palace) as we celebrate two decades of MASTERS OF HORROR!
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ELI LACHANCE is a horror writer, chemist, and paleontology enthusiast. He is currently starting his last year in UMSL’s MFA in creative writing program. He resides in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife, dog, and two cats, one of which may be the living dead. Some of his writing can be found in Medium Chill and on Channel-31.com. When he’s not writing, he loves walking with his dog, bird watching, and hunting fossils. https://channel-31.com/

JAY KAY is the creator of the Rondo-nominated horror podcast, Horror Happens, where he has conducted hundreds upon hundreds of interviews with genre celebrities. He is also a staff writer with HorrorHound Magazine.

TIM PALACE is a lifelong Chicago-based genre fan with a particular devotion to the horrific. A committed collector of physical media, Tim has amassed close to 13,000 titles he's excited to share with his new terror tyke Oliver.
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