He’s back! The Leprechaun is on the loose again, this time trying his luck in Las Vegas. The terror begins when a young, college student (Scott) gives a beautiful magician’s assistant a lift into town. Once in Vegas, Scott can’t resist taking a turn at the roulette wheel. He has a run of bad luck and loses all his money. To win it back he decides to pawn his Rolex watch.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, June 27, 1995: Leprechaun 3 was released direct-to-video”Category: Horror History
Horror History: Wednesday, May 24, 1995: Tales from the Hood was released in theaters
Horror meets the hood in this tale of three young street thugs who visit the mortuary in search of a lost drug stash and end up hearing four terrifying stories from the creepy mortician, intent on deterring them from a life of crime.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, May 24, 1995: Tales from the Hood was released in theaters”Horror History: Saturday, May 20, 1995: Mosquito was released direct-to-video
An alien starship crashes in a swamp in a U.S. national park. Some mosquitoes begin to feed off the alien corpses, causing the insects to grow to the size of vultures. These mutant insects become very aggressive, killing every human being they find. Will a few survivors fight successfully against this nightmare?
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, May 20, 1995: Mosquito was released direct-to-video”Horror History: Tuesday, May 9, 1995: Ice Cream Man was released direct-to-video
The kids in this sleepy little town are concerned their ice cream man might be a murderer who puts human parts in his ice cream, which is fair because he basically tells everyone he meets that he is a murderer who puts human parts in his ice cream.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, May 9, 1995: Ice Cream Man was released direct-to-video”Horror History: Friday, April 28, 1995: Village of the Damned was released in theaters
Ten women become pregnant at the same time, giving birth to a supernatural brood of children with the ability to control the minds of the population!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, April 28, 1995: Village of the Damned was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, March 17, 1995: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was released in theaters
His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back…with a vengeance!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, March 17, 1995: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, March 3, 1995: The Mangler was released in theaters
After a series of grisly accidents at an old laundry factory, an officer investigates the mysterious owner and discovers a deadly town secret that threatens everyone.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, March 3, 1995: The Mangler was released in theaters”Horror History: Thursday, February 23, 1995: Carnosaur 2 was released direct-to-video
Trapped in a government nuclear facility deep underground, would be rescuers become bloody prey for genetically altered dinosaurs, stalking the innermost depths of the facility’s dark tunnels. The mutant predators wreak havoc on their human counterparts and prove once and for all that extinction is a thing of the past.
Read more “Horror History: Thursday, February 23, 1995: Carnosaur 2 was released direct-to-video”Horror History: Friday, February 3, 1995: In the Mouth of Madness was released in theaters
Imagine a novel so tremendously horrifying that it paralyzes its audience with fear. When the author disappears, an investigator hired to find writer discovers far more than imagined!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, February 3, 1995: In the Mouth of Madness was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, January 25, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “You, Murderer” premiered
Season 6 Episode 15
Lou Spinelli, a corpse who bears a striking resemblance to Humphrey Bogart (portrayed by him through archive footage and voiced by Robert Sacchi), tells a tale of deception, lust, and murder in a morbid homage to film noir.
Also stars John Lithgow as Dr. Oscar Charles, Isabella Rossellini as Lou’s ex-wife Betty, and Sherilyn Fennas his lover Erica.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, January 25, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “You, Murderer” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, January 18, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “99 & 44/100 Pure Horror” premiered
Season 6 Episode 14
A narcissistic young artist (Cristi Conaway) with a penchant for gore goes on a psychotic rampage when her husband (Bruce Davison), a soap company magnate fires her.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, January 18, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “99 & 44/100 Pure Horror” premiered”Horror History: Friday, January 13, 1995: Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight was released in theaters
Jada Pinkett-Smith and William Sadler star in this thriller about an odd drifter who possesses the last of seven ancient keys that hold the power to protect humanity from the ultimate evil.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, January 13, 1995: Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, January 11, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Comes the Dawn” was released in theaters
Season 6 Episode 13
While on a trip in Alaska hunting a grizzly bear, two cheating U.S. Army poachers consisting of the Colonel (Michael Ironside) and the Sergeant (Bruce Payne) find themselves becoming the hunted when they are stalked by the local vampires. Also stars Vivian Wu and Susan Tyrrell.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, January 11, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Comes the Dawn” was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, January 4, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Doctor of Horror” premiered
Season 6 Episode 12
Two bumbling security guards named Richard (Hank Azaria) and Charlie (Travis Tritt) help aid a mad doctor (Austin Pendleton) in his quest to steal the souls from recently dead corpses.
Also stars Ben Stein.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, January 4, 1995: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Doctor of Horror” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, December 28, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Surprise Party” premiered
Season 6 Episode 11
A man (Adam Storke) murders his father (Rance Howard) in order to inherit a house that had burned down years ago, but he soon gets a nasty surprise when he learns that the house itself harbors a horrible legacy. Also stars Jake Busey.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, December 28, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Surprise Party” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, December 21, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “In the Groove” premiered
Season 6 Episode 10
After being demoted to the graveyard shift by his sister (Wendie Malick) who owns the radio station, a talk radio show host (Miguel Ferrer) finally becomes successful and resorts to murder in order to keep himself on top. Also starring Slash and Linda Doucett.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, December 21, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “In the Groove” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, December 14, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Staired in Horror” premiered
Season 6 Episode 9
A man (D. B. Sweeney) on the run from a sheriff (R. Lee Ermey) finds refuge in a house owned by a woman (Rachel Ticotin), whose house and stairway are cursed.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, December 14, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Staired in Horror” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, December 7, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The Assassin” premiered
Season 6 Episode 8
A group of operatives (Chelsea Field, Jonathan Banks, and Corey Feldman) invade the home of a housewife (Shelley Hack) in search of her husband (Marshall Teague) whom they believe is an AWOL CIA assassin (voiced by an uncredited Cam Clarke). William Sadler appears in the Crypt Keeper’s scenes as the Grim Reaper partaking in a winner take all game that is encored with Sadler as a different character in Bordello of Blood.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, December 7, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The Assassin” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, November 30, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The Pit” premiered
Season 6 Episode 7
Two martial artists (Mark Dacascos and Stoney Jackson) are forced to fight to the death by their domineering wives (Debbe Dunning and Marjean Holden). Also stars Wayne Newton.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, November 30, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The Pit” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, November 23, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The Bribe” premiered
Season 6 Episode 6
A fire inspector (Terry O’Quinn) gets more than he bargained for when a sleazy strip club owner (Esai Morales) bribes him with a dangerous offer. Kimberly Williams-Paisley plays his daughter and Benicio del Toro plays Bill, a security guard at the strip club.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, November 23, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The Bribe” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, November 16, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Revenge is the Nuts” premiered
Season 6 Episode 5
A sadistic caregiver (Anthony Zerbe) at a home for the blind gets his comeuppance by the many victims (Issac Hayes, Bibi Besch, Tim Sampson, and Teri Polo) he abused and his brother (John Savage). Note: This episode’s plot is adapted from Blind Alleys which was told in Tales From The Crypt #46 while using the title of the Vault of Horror story listed above.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, November 16, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Revenge is the Nuts” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, November 9, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Operation Friendship” premiered
Season 6 Episode 4
A computer nerd (Tate Donovan) is tormented by his imaginary friend (Peter Dobson) after ignoring him for years. Featuring Ethan Suplee.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, November 9, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Operation Friendship” premiered”Horror History: Friday, November 4, 1994: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was released in theaters
Robert De Niro heads a stellar cast in this electrifying re-creation of the story of a young doctorwhose obsession with death leads him to create a new life.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, November 4, 1994: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was released in theaters”Horror History: Monday, October 31, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Whirlpool” premiered
Season 6 Episode 3
A struggling comic book artist (Rita Rudner) finds herself in a time warp where her day is in an endless loop with a different tragic outcome. Also starring Richard Lewis and Blake Clark.
Read more “Horror History: Monday, October 31, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Whirlpool” premiered”Horror History: Monday, October 31, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Only Skin Deep” premiered
Season 6 Episode 2
Coming off of a bad relationship, a man with a history of violent behavior (Peter Onorati) picks up a mysterious masked woman (Sherrie Rose) at a Halloween party, who is even more unstable than he is.
Read more “Horror History: Monday, October 31, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Only Skin Deep” premiered”Horror History: Monday, October 31, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Let the Punishment Fit the Crime” premiered
Season 6 Episode 1
Busted for a moving violation in the remote town of Stuecksville, a predatory and shameless ambulance-chasing lawyer (Catherine O’Hara) finds herself being sent to a nightmarish court for petty crimes that is presided over by three judges (Joseph Maher in a triple role) as her appointed lawyer (Peter MacNicol) tries to get one of the judges of each trial to get her to do a public service to Stuecksville.
Read more “Horror History: Monday, October 31, 1994: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Let the Punishment Fit the Crime” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, October 19, 1994: Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings was released direct-to-video
By accident, modern teens unleash the vengeful spirit of a disfigured boy who was murdered by teens in 1958.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, October 19, 1994: Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings was released direct-to-video”Horror History: Friday, October 14, 1994: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare was released in theaters
This time staying awake won’t save you… The horrifying child killer returns, stepping out of his celluloid world to haunt the life of the actress who first defeated him on film.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, October 14, 1994: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, October 7, 1994: Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation was released in theaters
Jenny (Renee Zellweger) and her date take a wrong turn to terror where they encounter sadistic Vilmer (Matthew McConaughey). A hilarious, bone-chilling remake of the horror classic.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, October 7, 1994: Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, September 21, 1994: Puppet Master 5 was released direct-to-video
The puppets return, this time they hunt some Paranormal Researchers in order to take their brain fluid for the dead/living puppet master, Andre Toulon.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, September 21, 1994: Puppet Master 5 was released direct-to-video”