When author Clive Barker's Books of Blood short story collections were published in the mid-1980s, Stephen King said, "I have seen the future of horror and his name is Clive Barker." Barker went on to prove King right with his work in both the literary world and in film. His stories have served as the basis of movies like CANDYMAN, THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, and the recently released BOOKS OF BLOOD, and Barker has brought some of his stories to the screen himself, directing NIGHTBREED, LORD OF ILLUSIONS, and the massive franchise starter HELLRAISER.
Barker has brought so much to the genre over the decades, it was only a matter of time before we inducted him into our HORROR HALL OF FAME – and now it has happened! In the video embedded above, we honor Barker for his contributions to horror.
What does it take to become a Horror icon? Whether it be the Filmmakers orchestrating the frights, the Artists crafting the gore, or the Actors engineering the scares, this series takes an in-depth look at the men and women who paved the way for an entire generation of horror fans, and made the genre what it is today.
This episode was written and narrated by Benjamin Skinner, edited by Lance Vlcek, Produced by John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
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