Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror

S01E02 Atomic Nightmares

In the aftermath of World War II, the concerns of Americans shift towards the dangers of unrestrained scientific advancements, the threat of nuclear destruction, and the rise of Communism, commonly referred to as the "Red scare." In response to these mounting fears, horror filmmakers create iconic movies such as "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "The Blob."