Once upon a time, horror cinema was changed forever by the fiercely inventive imagination of a remarkable man...In Part One of 'Shadows: The Val Lewton Story', hear the curious beginnings of a cinematic legend, whose uniquely terrifying creations were influenced by the dark brand of folklore upon which he was raised...Featuring Mark GatissIf you’ve enjoyed this episode, and would like to aid in its creation, then please consider becoming a patron of the shows! You’ll earn hundreds more hours of bonus content, including ALL complete series’ of The Secret History of Hollywood, as well as bonus documentaries, extra listening, movie commentaries, and much more!Simply go to www.patreon.com/attaboysecret and choose the tier you’d like to access or CLICK HEREShow CreditsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices