Horror History: Tuesday, March 31, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “The Legendary Billy B.” premiered

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Season 4 Episode 7

Jane is a sleazy tabloid reporter willing to dig up anything on someone just to ruin their lives and get her a story. One night, her photographer gets her interested in Billy Baltimore, a musician who supposedly died back in the 70’s but is rumored to be living in their area. But soon Jane realizes that when you enter someone’s life, you should always make sure there’s an exit.

Horror History: Tuesday, March 24, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Doctor’s Orders” premiered

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Season 4 Episode 6

Jake Purly is campaigning on a platform to rid the world of pornography, but after his brother is discovered making a pornographic film, the press is suddenly beating down Jake’s door. To make matters worse, the actress in the film opens a flood gate of memories that Jake would rather not remember.

Horror History: Tuesday, March 17, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Homebodies” premiered

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Season 4 Episode 5

Two escaped convicts hide out in a model home that just happens to be occupied and while the one, a true psychopath, wants to get rid of the inhabitants of the house, the younger one is torn between loyalty toward his ‘brother’ and saving innocent lives.

Horror History: Friday, March 13, 1987: Witchboard was released in theaters

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A woman (Kitaen) finds an interest in her friend Brandon’s Ouija Board when he brings it by her party.

Horror History: Friday, March 13, 1987: Evil Dead II was released in theaters

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Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda take a romantic vacation in an abandoned cabin in the woods. In the cabin, Ash plays a tape of an archeology professor (the cabin’s previous owner), reciting passages from the Book of the Dead. The recorded incantation unleashes an evil force which kills and later possesses the body of Linda. Ash is then forced to decapitate his girlfriend for his own safety.

Horror History: Tuesday, March 10, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Why Are You Here?” premiered

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Season 4 Episode 4

A tabloid reporter hooks up with a hot young woman he meets at a club only to be drawn into a world of drugs and debauchery.

Horror History: Sunday, March 8, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Social Climber” premiered

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Season 3 Episode 19

A young shoemaker’s assistant finds that he can actually live other people’s lives by walking in their shoes.

Written by Ellen Sandhaus

Horror History: Friday, March 6, 1987: Angel Heart was released in theaters

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Harry Angel has a new case, to find a man called Johnny Favourite. Except things aren’t quite that simple, and Johnny doesn’t want to be found. Let’s just say that, amongst the period detail and beautiful scenery, it all gets really, really nasty.

Horror History: Tuesday, March 3, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Dead Heat” premiered

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Season 4 Episode 3

Luther is an eccentric sculptor who has no problem putting his models through the wringer — literally. When Cal breaks into his house one night, Luther sets him up to model with spunky blonde Arielle. When the two try to break free, Luther makes sure they find out that no one ever walks away from him.

Horror History: Sunday, March 1, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Auld Acquaintances” premiered

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Season 3 Episode 18

Two ancient witches fight over an amulet yet again.

Written by Edithe Swensen.