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  1. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

    Title: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers Tagline: Ten years ago he changed the face of Halloween. Tonight, HE'S BACK. Genre: Horror,Thriller Director: Dwight H. Little Cast: Donald Pleasence,Danielle Harris,Ellie Cornell,George P. Wilbur,Michael Pataki,Beau Starr,Kathleen...

  2. Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)

    Title: Hellbound: Hellraiser II Tagline: Time to play. Genre: Horror,Thriller,Fantasy Director: Tony Randel Cast: Ashley Laurence,Clare Higgins,Kenneth Cranham,Imogen Boorman,William Hope,Sean Chapman,Doug Bradley,Barbie Wilde,Simon Bamford,Nicholas Vince,Oliver Smith,Angus...

  3. Hellraiser (1987)

    Title: Hellraiser Tagline: He'll tear your soul apart. Genre: Horror,Thriller,Fantasy Director: Clive Barker Cast: Clare Higgins,Ashley Laurence,Sean Chapman,Oliver Smith,Andrew Robinson,Robert Hines,Doug Bradley,Grace Kirby,Nicholas Vince,Simon Bamford,Anthony Allen,Leon...

  4. Roadgames (1981)

    Title: Roadgames Tagline: The truck driver plays games. The hitchhiker plays games. And the killer is playing the deadliest game of all! Genre: Mystery,Thriller,Horror Director: Richard Franklin Cast: Stacy Keach,Jamie Lee Curtis,Marion Edward,Grant Page,Thaddeus Smith,Steve...

  5. Body Bags (1993)

    Title: Body Bags Tagline: Zip yourself in tight! Genre: Horror,Comedy,TV Movie Director: John Carpenter,Tobe Hooper Cast: John Carpenter,Tom Arnold,Tobe Hooper,Robert Carradine,Alex Datcher,Peter Jason,Molly Cheek,Wes Craven,Sam Raimi,David Naughton,George Buck Flower,Lucy...
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    Cult Horror Film “C.H.U.D.” Premiered Today August, 31, 1984

    On August 31, 1984, the cult horror film “C.H.U.D.” (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers) made its debut, directed by Douglas Cheek and featuring a cast that included John Heard, Daniel Stern, Christopher Curry, and a young John Goodman. With a modest budget of $1.2 million, the film...

  7. Microwave Massacre (1983)

    Title: Microwave Massacre Tagline: They Came For Dinner... To Find They Were It!! Genre: Comedy,Horror Director: Wayne Berwick Cast: Jackie Vernon,Loren Schein,Al Troupe,Marla Simon,Claire Ginsberg,Lou Ann Webber,Anna Marlowe,Phil De Carlo,Alex Mann,Robert A. Burns,Wayne Berwick,John...
  8. Pete

    House II: The Second Story Premiered in Theaters August 28, 1987

    On this day August 28, 1987 the quirky horror-comedy House II: The Second Story hit theaters. Directed by Ethan Wiley, the film featured an ensemble cast including Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Lar Park Lincoln, Amy Yasbeck, Bill Maher, and John Ratzenberger. Despite its modest budget...
  9. Pete

    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Hits Theaters - August 22, 1986

    On this day August 22, 1986, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, directed by Tobe Hooper, slashed its way into theaters. Starring Dennis Hopper, Caroline Williams, Bill Johnson, Bill Moseley, and Jim Siedow, the film offered a twisted mix of horror and dark humor, gaining a dedicated cult following...
  10. Pete

    Today August 19, 1988 - “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” Premieres

    On August 19, 1988, “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master,” directed by Renny Harlin, premiered in theaters. Starring Robert Englund as the iconic Freddy Krueger, the film had a budget of $13 million and became a box office hit, grossing $49.4 million. The movie continued the successful...
  11. Pete

    Today August 16, 1985: The Return of the Living Dead Hits Theaters

    On this day August 16, 1985, the horror-comedy film The Return of the Living Dead was released, quickly becoming a cult classic. Directed by Dan O’Bannon and starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Thom Mathews, and Don Calfa, the film brought a fresh and irreverent twist to the zombie genre...
  12. Pete

    Friday the 13th Part III (3D) Premiered Today August 13, 1982

    On August 13, 1982, Friday the 13th Part III (3D) hit theaters, directed by Steve Miner and starring Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, and Richard Brooker. This installment of the iconic horror franchise introduced the 3D experience to audiences, adding an extra layer of thrill to the scares. With a...
  13. Pete

    Today August 11, 1989 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Premieres

    On this day August 11, 1989, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child premiered in theaters, continuing the chilling saga of Freddy Krueger. Directed by Stephen Hopkins, the film starred Robert Englund as the infamous Freddy and Lisa Wilcox as Alice, his determined adversary. With a budget...

  14. Burial Ground (1981)

    Title: Burial Ground Tagline: The gates of hell have opened. Genre: Horror Director: Andrea Bianchi Cast: Karin Well,Gianluigi Chirizzi,Mariangela Giordano,Antonella Antinori,Simone Mattioli,Peter Bark,Roberto Caporali,Claudio Zucchet,Anna Valente,Benito Barbieri Status: Released...
  15. Pete

    “Fright Night” Premiered in Theaters, August 2, 1985

    On August 2, 1985, the horror film “Fright Night” premiered in theaters. Directed by Tom Holland, the movie stars Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Stephen Geoffreys, and Roddy McDowall. With a budget of $8 million, “Fright Night” was a box office success, grossing $24.9 million...
  16. Pete

    Premiered Today August 1, 1986 “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”

    On August 1, 1986, horror fans were treated to the release of “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.” Directed by Tom McLoughlin, this installment of the iconic horror franchise starred Thom Mathews, Jennifer Cooke, David Kagen, and featured C. J. Graham and Dan Bradley as the infamous Jason...

  17. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

    Title: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood Tagline: On Friday the 13th, Jason is back. But this time someone's waiting. Genre: Horror,Science Fiction,Thriller Director: John Carl Buechler Cast: Lar Park Lincoln,Kane Hodder,Terry Kiser,Kevin Spirtas,Susan Jennifer Sullivan,Debora...

  18. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

    Title: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives Tagline: Kill or be killed. Genre: Horror,Thriller Director: Tom McLoughlin Cast: Thom Mathews,Jennifer Cooke,Darcy DeMoss,Ann Ryerson,Renée Jones,Temi Epstein,Michael Swan,David Kagen,Kerry Noonan,Cynthia Kania,C.J. Graham,Tony...

  19. Fright Night Part 2 (1988)

    Title: Fright Night Part 2 Tagline: Do you have a taste for terror? The suckers are back. Genre: Horror,Comedy Director: Tommy Lee Wallace Cast: Roddy McDowall,William Ragsdale,Traci Lind,Julie Carmen,Jon Gries,Russell Clark,Brian Thompson,Merritt Butrick,Ernie Sabella,Alexander...

  20. Graduation Day (1981)

    Title: Graduation Day Tagline: The Class of ‘81 is running out of time! Genre: Horror Director: Herb Freed Cast: Christopher George,Patch Mackenzie,E. Danny Murphy,E.J. Peaker,Michael Pataki,Richard Balin,Carmen Argenziano,Linnea Quigley,Billy Hufsey,Virgil Frye,Denise Cheshire,Vanna...
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