The Hays Code, B-Movies, and Val Lewton (1922-1948)

This first season of Legacy of Brutality will serve as a brief introductory history of horror films. In this episode, we talk about the Hays Code, the rise of B-horror-movies, and Val Lewton, Head of Horror at RKO.

Next week, we’ll discuss a tradition of female horror antagonists through the 40s and 50s, the decline of the production code, creature features, and more!

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