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  1. Terror in the Aisles (1984)

    Title: Terror in the Aisles Tagline: It's a cut above the rest. Genre: Horror,Documentary Director: Andrew J. Kuehn Cast: Donald Pleasence,Nancy Allen,Fred Asparagus,Lainie Cook,Joel S. Rice,Ángel Salazar,Diane Stilwell,Alfred Hitchcock Status: Released Release: Oct 25, 1984...
  2. Pete

    Dark Night of the Scarecrow Premiered on TV - On This Day, October 24, 1981

    On this day, October 24, 1981, the made-for-TV horror movie Dark Night of the Scarecrow premiered. Directed by Frank De Felitta, the film quickly gained a cult following for its eerie atmosphere and chilling storyline. The movie follows the story of a wrongfully accused man who returns as a...
  3. Pete

    The Sender Premiered in Theaters - On This Day, October 22, 1982

    On this day, October 22, 1982, the psychological horror film The Sender was released in theaters. Directed by Roger Christian and starring Kathryn Harrold, Zeljko Ivanek, and Shirley Knight, the movie tells the eerie story of a suicidal man who has the ability to project his terrifying dreams...
  4. Pete

    Prince of Darkness Premiered in Theaters - October 23, 1987

    On this day, October 23, 1987, Prince of Darkness, directed by John Carpenter, premiered in theaters. Starring Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, and Victor Wong, this horror film blended science and supernatural elements as a group of researchers discovers a mysterious container with an ancient...
  5. Pete

    The Pit Premiered in Canada - October 23, 1981

    On this day, October 23, 1981, the Canadian horror film The Pit, directed by Lew Lehman, premiered. Starring Sammy Snyders and Jeannie Elias, the movie follows a young boy who discovers a mysterious pit filled with strange creatures. Known for its bizarre plot and unsettling tone, The Pit has...
  6. Pete

    Nightmare Premiered in Theaters - On This Day, October 23, 1981

    On this day, October 23, 1981, the horror film Nightmare, directed by Romano Scavolini, premiered in theaters. The movie starred Baird Stafford, Sharon Smith, and C.J. Cooke, and was known for its unsettling atmosphere and graphic violence. Though budget and box office details are unknown...
  7. Pete

    Halloween III: Season of the Witch Premiered in Theaters - Today, October 22, 1982

    On this day, October 22, 1982, Halloween III: Season of the Witch premiered in theaters. Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, and Dan O’Herlihy, the film was a departure from the Michael Myers storyline, opting instead for a standalone story centered on a...
  8. Pete

    Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers Premiered in Theaters - On This Day, October 21, 1988

    On this day, October 21, 1988, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers premiered in theaters. Directed by Dwight H. Little and starring Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, and Michael Pataki, the film marked the return of the iconic masked killer after being absent from Halloween...
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    Re-Animator Released in Theaters Today - October 18, 1985

    On this day, October 18, 1985, the cult classic horror film Re-Animator premiered in theaters. Directed by Stuart Gordon and starring Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale, Robert Sampson, and Jeffrey Combs, the movie was based on H.P. Lovecraft’s story “Herbert West–Reanimator.” With a...
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    Premiered Today Motel Hell - October 18, 1980 - Motel Hell

    On this day, October 18, 1980, the horror-comedy Motel Hell premiered. Directed by Kevin Connor and starring Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, and even Wolfman Jack, the movie became a cult classic for its unique mix of horror and dark humor. The film, with a budget of $3 million, grossed...
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    Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Released Today - October 16, 1987

    On this day October 16, 1987, the supernatural horror film Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II was released. Directed by Bruce Pittman and starring Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, and Lisa Schrage, this cult classic had a budget of $2 million and grossed $2.6 million at the box office.

  12. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

    Title: Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Tagline: You Can't Keep a Bad Girl Down! Genre: Horror,Fantasy,Thriller Director: Bruce Pittman Cast: Lisa Schrage,Michael Ironside,Wendy Lyon,Louis Ferreira,Richard Monette,Terri Hawkes,Brock Simpson,Beth Gondek,Judy Mahbey,Wendell Smith,Beverley...
  13. Pete

    Today October 14, 1988 - Night of the Demons Premiered

    On this day Night of the Demons, a cult classic horror film premiered. Directed by Kevin Tenney, this supernatural horror flick became known for its eerie atmosphere and gruesome special effects, making it a fan favorite in the 80s horror scene. Perfect for a spooky October night!
  14. Pete

    Pumpkinhead Released (Limited Theaters) - October 14, 1988

    On this day, October 14, 1988, Pumpkinhead hit limited theaters. Directed by special effects legend Stan Winston, this horror film starred Lance Henriksen and quickly became a cult favorite among horror fans. With a budget of $3.5 million, Pumpkinhead brought in $4.4 million at the box office...

  15. He Knows You're Alone (1980)

    Title: He Knows You're Alone Tagline: Every girl is frightened the night before her wedding. But this time...there's good reason! Genre: Horror Director: Armand Mastroianni Cast: Caitlin O'Heaney,Elizabeth Kemp,Dana Barron,Don Scardino,Tom Hanks,James Rebhorn,Paul Gleason,Steve...

  16. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

    Title: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan Tagline: New York has a new problem. Genre: Horror,Thriller Director: Rob Hedden Cast: Jensen Daggett,Sharlene Martin,Scott Reeves,Tiffany Paulsen,Alex Diakun,Amber Pawlick,Kane Hodder,Kelly Hu,Todd Caldecott,Peter Mark...

  17. The Island (1980)

    Title: The Island Tagline: For three hundred years a terrifying secret has been kept from the outside world. Genre: Thriller,Horror,Mystery Director: Michael Ritchie Cast: Michael Caine,David Warner,Angela Punch McGregor,Frank Middlemass,Don Henderson,Dudley Sutton,Colin...

  18. The House Where Evil Dwells (1982)

    Title: The House Where Evil Dwells Tagline: An ancient curse has turned their lives into a nightmare of lust and revenge. Genre: Horror Director: Kevin Connor Cast: Edward Albert,Susan George,Doug McClure,Amy Barrett,Mako Hattori,Tsuiyuki Sasaki,Toshiya Maruyama,Tsuyako Okajima,Henry...

  19. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

    Title: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Tagline: Three times before you have felt the terror, known the madness, lived the horror. But this is the one you've been screaming for. Genre: Horror,Thriller Director: Joseph Zito Cast: Judie Aronson,Kimberly Beck,Joan Freeman,Barbara...

  20. Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985)

    Title: Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch Tagline: The rocking, shocking, new wave of horror! Genre: Thriller,Horror,Comedy Director: Philippe Mora Cast: Christopher Lee,Annie McEnroe,Reb Brown,Marsha Hunt,Sybil Danning,Jimmy Nail,Judd Omen,Ferdy Mayne,Patrick Field,Steven...
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