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title: "American Scary"
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# American Scary

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- **What is this?** American Scary
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## Description

American Scary is a look at the nation's tradition of horror hosting, from Zacherley to A. Ghastlee Ghoul. Hosts of all kinds were once a staple of television, and especially local television productions. But as production demands and the availability of cheaper syndicated material changed the local TV business model, local hosts were also one of the first things to go, no matter how popular they were with the viewing public. With interviews and footage from major hosts from the 1950s to the present day, such as Zacherley, Vampira, Ghoulardi and others, along with memories from celebrities and fans who were influenced by these hosts, you'll follow this American folk art form from its glamorous beginnings, through repeated waves of popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, to its scrappy resurgence and survival in the current age of cable access and the Internet. American Scary looks to remind people how much fun local TV could be - and maybe could be again. DVD special features include a filmmaker's commentary, original pitch reel, trailers, extended interviews, and more!

Review: Lots of fun - I really enjoyed this DVD, particularly the vintage clips of horror hosts like Vampira and Zacherle. I also liked the way they link the old hosts with the current ones, including the effect of MST3K's success. It isn't perfect, though; the producers were unable to get actual MST3K material and I would've liked even more classic clips. Still, what I got was very enjoyable and, with any luck, we may just get a "special edition" re-release someday. Highly recommended! -30-
Review: so happy to own this - saturday night dead, starring stella, the maneater from manayunk, was a part of my youth. this is a great film for anyone who enjoys old horror movies and the late night hosts that showed them.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | John E. Hudgens, Sandy Clark |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews |
| Format | NTSC |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 32 minutes |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun
*by K***N on April 10, 2009*

I really enjoyed this DVD, particularly the vintage clips of horror hosts like Vampira and Zacherle. I also liked the way they link the old hosts with the current ones, including the effect of MST3K's success. It isn't perfect, though; the producers were unable to get actual MST3K material and I would've liked even more classic clips. Still, what I got was very enjoyable and, with any luck, we may just get a "special edition" re-release someday. Highly recommended! -30-

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ so happy to own this
*by B***R on December 31, 2018*

saturday night dead, starring stella, the maneater from manayunk, was a part of my youth. this is a great film for anyone who enjoys old horror movies and the late night hosts that showed them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it!
*by C***R on September 27, 2020*

I like nothing more than a movie host. I love nothing more than a horror host! They make movies fun and enjoyable. In my area, we have Lord Blood Rah and Svengoolie every Saturday night.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-08*