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  1. On This Day October 18 1980 - Motel Hell Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 18 1980 - Motel Hell Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 18 1980, the cult horror comedy Motel Hell was released in theaters, blending dark humor with gruesome satire to deliver one of the most bizarre horror films of the decade. The movie followed Farmer Vincent and his sister Ida, who run a motel and use their guests as the...
  2. On This Day October 14 1988 - Pumpkinhead Premiered in Limited Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1988 - Pumpkinhead Premiered in Limited Theaters

    On this day October 14 1988, the horror film Pumpkinhead premiered in limited theaters, bringing a haunting tale of vengeance and folklore to the big screen. Directed by legendary special effects artist Stan Winston, the movie told the story of a grieving father who summons a demon to take...
  3. On This Day October 14 1988 - The Kiss Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1988 - The Kiss Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1988, the supernatural horror film The Kiss premiered in theaters, offering audiences a chilling blend of gothic atmosphere and 80s special effects. The story followed a young girl whose life spirals into terror when her mysterious aunt comes to stay bringing with her an...
  4. On This Day October 13 1989 - Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 13 1989, Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers premiered in theaters, continuing the saga of one of horror’s most enduring villains. Picking up one year after the events of Halloween 4, the film followed the return of Michael Myers as he once again hunted his niece Jamie...
  5. On This Day August 19 1988 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream Master Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 19 1988 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream Master Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 19 1988, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream Master premiered in theaters. The film continued the terrifying saga of Freddy Krueger as he returned to haunt the dreams of a new group of teenagers, with Alice Johnson emerging as an unlikely heroine. Known for its inventive...
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  6. On This Day August 14 1981 – Deadly Blessing Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 14 1981 – Deadly Blessing Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 14 1981, Deadly Blessing premiered in theaters. This horror mystery thriller featured a reclusive religious community dealing with unexplained deaths and sinister secrets. When a young woman moves into the community with her friend, they encounter strange phenomena, escalating...
  7. On This Day August 13 1982 – Friday the 13th Part III Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 13 1982 – Friday the 13th Part III Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 13 1982, Friday the 13th Part III premiered in theaters, delivering a new round of slasher mayhem and a major turning point in horror history. Not only did the film bring Jason Voorhees back to terrorize another group of unsuspecting teens, but it also marked the first time he...
  8. On This Day August 12 1983 – Cujo Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 12 1983 – Cujo Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 12 1983, Cujo premiered in theaters, bringing Stephen King's terrifying vision to the big screen. Based on his 1981 novel, the film told the chilling story of a rabid Saint Bernard that traps a mother and her young son inside their broken down car during a brutal summer...
  9. On This Day August 11 1989 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 11 1989 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 11 1989, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child premiered in theaters nationwide. As the fifth entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, the film brought back Alice Johnson and introduced a darker chapter where Freddy Krueger returned by invading the dreams of her...
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  10. On This Day July 25 1986 – Maximum Overdrive Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 25 1986 – Maximum Overdrive Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 25 1986, Maximum Overdrive premiered in theaters. This chaotic and explosive sci fi horror film marked the first and only time Stephen King stepped behind the camera to direct one of his own stories. Based on his short story Trucks, the film imagined a world where machines...
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