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Masters Of Horror
EMAILPRINTSERIES: Showtime, Friday 10:00p (60 minutes)

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 17 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Horror
Created By: Mick Garris
First Air Date: October 28, 2005
Summary
The cable network has enlisted some of the genre's top directors (John Landis, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Joe Dante) for this weekly horror anthology.
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Entertainment WeeklyPaul Katz
Happy Halloween. [28 Oct 2005, p.79]
Hollywood ReporterRay Richmond
It's simply a great idea that, if early indications are accurate, could stand as a horror classic for a television genre that's been inconsistent at best over the years.
Read Full Review >NewsdayDiane Werts
Any doubts the tube can get graphic enough for today's gore-heads disappear almost instantly with tonight's premiere installment.
Read Full Review >People WeeklyTom Gliatto
Horror isn't my thing, but this is pretty good. [7 Nov 2005, p.41]
New York Daily NewsDavid Hinckley
"Masters of Horror," like any anthology, can be judged only after many installments, but it's off to a tantalizingly creepy start.
Read Full Review >Seattle Post-IntelligencerMelanie McFarland
True, it's not quite "Tales From the Crypt" but is better than "Tales From the Darkside."
Read Full Review >New York PostLinda Stasi
And that's the problem. Is it horror or just horrible? Is it scary or just bloody?
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
[It] won't earn many points for subtlety, but for aficionados of the horror genre it's the kind of stylish gorefest that should keep them up nights.
Read Full Review >PopMattersBill Gibron
If the first offering, "Incident On and Off a Mountain Road," is any indication, the hoped-for resurrection of in-your-face frights is still a couple of corpses away.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 6.4 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Chris C gave it an8:
People who complain about this series are not true fans of the horror genre. Episodes like Imprint, Cigarette Burns and The Fair Haired-Child were a fine example in what horror films should be... TERRIFYING. If you are offended by images of nudity, gore, satanism or basically anything else included in the genre we refer to as "HORROR" than I suggest you go rent something like Scream 3 or Jeepers Creepers. *Also, I dont know how people can post negative comments on this series after only watching one episode. I would say that 6 out of the 13 episodes are extremely good, and the rest are just campy generic cheese.*
Ryan M gave it a10:
This series isn't for everyone. For people that know movies and know horror, you won't be dissapointed. (For the most part) I wasn't too thrilled about chocalate, however jenifer, Cigarrette Burns, and one other i cant recall, are just damn good. No if's ands or buts...... well maybe a few butts.
jon ian s gave it a7:
They're a mixed bag. Some episodes are very generic, some are very good. A little too gory.
Tawni gave it a10:
The first thing that pops about this series is the reactions from viewers. If you look below it's predominately extreme, with people either loving it or hating it. Generally a good sign of a series that in my opinion is amazing. Sure some of the scripts many not be the best, but that's what makes this series so awesome. It caters to everything; B movie scream queens, in your face rip-it-all-out action, asylum killers, fights for survival, mental mind-f*** trips, and anything else you'd expect from an Ed Wood and John Carpenter love child creation, who theyaffectionately named Masters of Horror. Every episode is amazing in it's own right, and I know I'm not going to stray from this series for a long time to come.
farkle b gave it a1:
1 for most of them for being generic, non-scary, and pointless. (And really, I know it's horror, but do we HAVE to have so many gratuitous topless shots?) But 10 for tonight's episode, "Homecoming," which blew them all away. Tightly written, angry, funny, and scary...what horror (and, heck, TV in general) should be.
thomas v gave it a5:
I watch shows like this for their escape value. A political agenda posing as entertainmet is a turm off which is what I did midway through your last episode.
Can G gave it a9:
İ've waiting for a show like this since "twilight zone".But this is far more better than twilight zone, not only because of its' directors but also there's much more quality in pictures and there are great effects these days and using these at maximum quality really makes a film to scare people. i have quite a big horror films archieve in my home but this series will be above all... But i wanna warn you that this series are only for horror film fans.i don't think any other people would love this as i do!
