Magic at the Movies

78: The History of Movie Trailers

Classic Cinemas Season 1 Episode 78

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Mark and Randy take over the mic for a deep dive into the evolution of movie trailers — from the shocking suspense of Psycho to the blockbuster buzz of Jaws and Alien. They rewind all the way to Citizen Kane and Invasion of the Body Snatchers, celebrate the charm of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and even trace the birth of the post-credit teaser. It’s a fun, fast-paced trip through decades of hype, horror, and Hollywood history.