A Universe Of Horrors: Part 5

The Secret History Of Hollywood

Adam Roche

Tv & Film, Film History

4.7 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Especially for Halloween Month... Delving deep into the darkest corners of horror movies this series explores the highs and lows of the blood and gore genre following, in particular, the changing fortunes of Universal Horror. From Dracula and Frankenstein to The Black Cat, a movie that even Universal executives deemed "too vile for public consumption", and beyond to the influences of science fiction and the new breed of horror films... To gain instant access to the entire series, along with twelve more full length multi-hour series' on Hollywood and its history, sign up now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
0:04.6	In the Premier League, everyone pushes their hardest to win.
0:07.7	And now it's your turn.
0:08.7	With their EPL fantasy challenge, Coca-Cola are giving you a chance to win big by beating the best.
0:13.9	All you have to do is build a team based on rules set by an icon.
0:17.5	And to help you on your way, I've got a tip to help you build your team.
0:20.6	Make sure you keep an eye on fixtures. Who are the players up against next? Sometimes it's not
0:25.6	about form. Like, there are some players that, for whatever reason, always play well against
0:30.6	certain teams to do your research. To get involved in the EPL Fantasy Challenge, all you've
0:35.6	got to do is grab a Coke and scan the code on the pack.
0:38.4	Just by playing, you get a chance to win Coke swag or vouchers.
0:42.0	But if you beat the icon who set the rules, you could win vintage Coca-Cola jerseys,
0:47.3	Premier League tickets and more.
0:49.1	So go ahead and get involved.
0:51.2	Grab a Coke, drink it in.
0:53.1	This newly mastered version of a universe of horrors
0:56.5	is one of 12 series of the Secret History of Hollywood. New episodes are being written and created
1:02.8	all the time. If you'd like full access to every drama, every thrill, every story, then sign up
1:09.6	now at patreon.com slash ataboy secret, or follow the link in the show notes of this episode.
1:17.3	And thank you.
1:19.2	After their trio of experiments had received lukewarm responses, Lemley Jr. decided to wheel out the big guns once more.
1:27.2	Since filming had finished on The Invisible Man, James Whale had made no secret. Junior decided to wheel out the big guns once more.
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