Synopsis: Donald Pleasence and Nancy Allen narrate this collection of snippets from landmark horror, crime and science-fiction films from the 1930s to the 1980s. Classic movies such as "The Exorcist" and "Friday the 13th" are featured, accompanied by Allen and Pleasence's explanations of different concepts in the genre. Alfred Hitchcock, whose films "Psycho" and "The Birds" are featured, also makes an appearance, using his expertise to deconstruct the means by which to build tension.