Amazon has today announced a premiere date for its new original anthology series Lore based on the horror podcast of the same name.
The six-episode season will drop on the streaming service on Friday, October 13.
The series combines documentary footage, narration, historical mixed media and cinematic scenes to explore the real-life tales behind pop culture's most legendary horror myths, such as vampires. changelings, werewolves, séances and possessed dolls. It will feature fan-favorite episodes from the podcast, including the tale of a boy given a doll that seems to have a sinister life of its own; a family whose home appears to be inhabited by a spirit from the other side; and a German village that hunts for a murderous creature.
The cast includes Robert Patrick, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Adam Goldberg, Holland Roden, Colm Feore and Campbell Scott.
The series is executive produced by Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Gale Anne Hurd, Brett-Patrick Jenkins, Glen Morgan, Jon Halperin and Mark Mannucci. Propagate Content and Valhalla Entertainment produce.
