Horror History: Sunday, May 17, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Enormous Radio” premiered

Season 3 Episode 22

A couple purchases a new radio which transmits their neighbor’s private discussions.

Written by Guy Gallo, story by John Cheever, and guest-starring Christine Estabrook.

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Horror History: Friday, May 15, 1987: The Gate was released in theaters

When best friends Glen and Terry stumble across a mysterious crystalline rock in Glen’s backyard, they quickly dig up the newly sodden lawn searching for more precious stones. Instead, they unearth The Gate – an underground chamber of terrifying demonic evil. The teenagers soon understand what they’ve released as they are overcome with an assortment of horrific experiences.

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Horror History: Tuesday, May 12, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Cabin Fever” premiered

Season 4 Episode 13

A mysterious man hooks up with a husband and wife and he and the wife cook up a scheme to teach her husband a lesson until things backfire.

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Horror History: Sunday, May 10, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Let the Games Begin” premiered

Season 3 Episode 21

An angel and a devil fight over a dead man’s soul.

Written by Peter O’Keefe

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Horror History: Tuesday, May 5, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Secret Ingredient” premiered

Season 4 Episode 12

Chris can sell anything to anyone, but when he meets Belinda he soon realises he has met his match.

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Horror History: Sunday, May 3, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Swap” premiered

Season 3 Episode 20

A woman decides to murder her wealthy husband for his money but her plans go horribly awry.

Written by Dick Benner.

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Horror History: Friday, May 1, 1987: Psychos in Love was released in theaters

Joe runs a strip club and Kate is an attractive young manicurist. After bonding over their mutual dislike of grapes, they discover another commonality: both of them are bloodthirsty serial killers. As they begin to balance their obsession with murder and each other, they meet Herman, a cannibal who attempts to lure them into killing as a means to satisfy his craving for human flesh!

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Horror History: Friday, May 1, 1987: Creepshow 2 was released in theaters

The rotting Creep himself is back with three new gruesome tales of horror that will make your skin crawl: a cigar store wooden Indian comes to life to avenge the store owner’s brutal murder at the hands of three punks in “Ol’ Chief Woodenhead.” Prepare for a terrifying roller coaster ride from the masters of horror!

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