Jason Voorhees, living, breathing essence of evil is back for one fierce, final fling! Tracked down & blown to bits by special FBI taskforce everyone now assumes that he’s finally dead.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, August 13, 1993: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday was released in theaters”Category: Horror History
Horror History: Sunday, August 8, 1993: Body Bags premiered
Three short stories in the horror genre. The first about a serial killer. The second about a hair transplant gone wrong. The third about a baseball player.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, August 8, 1993: Body Bags premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, July 7, 1993: Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence was released direct-to-video
The Maniac Cop returns from the dead once again when a female cop is shot down during an attempted hostage rescue.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, July 7, 1993: Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence was released direct-to-video”Horror History: Friday, May 21, 1993: Carnosaur was released in theaters
A brilliant geneticist plans to expose a lethal virus to every human being on the planet. Her objective: to destroy humankind in favor of her new strain of prehistoric dinosaurs.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, May 21, 1993: Carnosaur was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, April 23, 1993: The Dark Half was released in theaters
A precocious writer undergoes a grotesque operation which reveals a twin in his brain. The twin goes on a murderous rampage–leaving all of the evidence pointed at the writer.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, April 23, 1993: The Dark Half was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, February 12, 1993: Dead Alive (Braindead) was released in US theaters
When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove’s mother, she’s transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town while Lionel races to keep things under control.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, February 12, 1993: Dead Alive (Braindead) was released in US theaters”Horror History: Friday, January 29, 1993: Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice was released in theaters
The neighboring town of Hemingford has discovered not only the gruesome massacre of Gatlin’s entire adult population, but also the orphaned children who refuse to participate in the human sacrifices.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, January 29, 1993: Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, January 8, 1993: Leprechaun was released in theaters
A horrific Leprechaun goes on a rampage after his precious bag of gold coins is stolen. He uses all of his magical destructive powers to trick, terrorize and kill anyone who is unlucky enough to hinder his relentless search. In a frantic attempt to survive the wrath of the Leprechaun, Tori and her friends scramble to find the only weapon known to kill this Irish monster…a four-leaf clover.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, January 8, 1993: Leprechaun was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, December 16, 1992: Hellmaster was released in theaters
A mad professor at a rural campus injects students with a drug to make them superhuman mutants.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, December 16, 1992: Hellmaster was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, November 13, 1992: Bram Stoker’s Dracula was released in theaters
Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder star in the tortured tale of a charismatic vampire, based on the tale of the Prince of Darkness.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, November 13, 1992: Bram Stoker’s Dracula was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, October 23, 1992: Dr. Giggles was released in theaters
When the psychopathic son of a mass-murdering doctor escapes from a mental institution, he seeks revenge on the citizens of the town where his father was finally captured.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, October 23, 1992: Dr. Giggles was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, October 16, 1992: Candyman was released in theaters
Student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) learns of the terrifying local legend of The Candyman – a hooked serial killer who appears when you say his name in a mirror, five times.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, October 16, 1992: Candyman was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, September 25, 1992: Innocent Blood was released in theaters
A modern-day vampire tale about a beautiful vampire who only dines on bad guys and an undercover cop who’s infiltrated a vicious mafia family.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, September 25, 1992: Innocent Blood was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, September 16, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Curiosity Killed” premiered
Season 4 Episode 14
An elderly man (Kevin McCarthy) is let in on the secret of a youth potion whilst camping in the woods, and entrusts another couple (J.A. Preston and Madge Sinclair) to keep it from his own bitter, overbearing wife (Margot Kidder).
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, September 16, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Curiosity Killed” premiered”Horror History: Friday, September 11, 1992: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth was released in theaters
Joey Summerskill is an ambitious TV reporter whose life is changed forever when she witnesses the horrific death of a tormented teenage boy, torn apart by bloody chains. Determined to find the truth behind this gruesome vision, she discovers the Lament Configuration Box which opens the door to the Cenobites’ demonic world of pleasure and pain.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, September 11, 1992: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, September 9, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Werewolf Concerto” premiered
Season 4 Episode 13
A group of guests at a hotel suspect that one of them may in fact be a werewolf at the time when the hotel manager (Dennis Farina) has hired a professional werewolf hunter (Timothy Dalton). Also starring Beverly D’Angelo, Reginald Veljohnson, Lela Rochon, Charles Fleischer, Walter Gotell, and Wolfgang Puck as the hotel’s master chef.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, September 9, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Werewolf Concerto” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, September 2, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Strung Along” was released in theaters
Season 4 Episode 12
A game of deception ensues when a golden-age puppeteer (Donald O’Connor), with a young and dominant wife (Patricia Charbonneau), is given a chance to revive his act for a tribute show and takes on an animatronic puppeteer (Zach Galligan) as his new assistant.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, September 2, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Strung Along” was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, August 28, 1992: Pet Sematary II was released in theaters
The zombie-raising cemetary is back to its old tricks, this time, with new inhabitants.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, August 28, 1992: Pet Sematary II was released in theaters”Horror History: Wednesday, August 26, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Split Personality” premiered
Season 4 Episode 11
A con man (Joe Pesci) tricks a pair of reclusive twin sisters (Jacqueline Alexandra Citron and Kristen Amber Citron) into dating him so that he can steal their inheritance. However, he soon gets a nasty surprise when he shockingly discovers that the twins themselves are harboring a dark and dangerous secret.
Featuring brief appearances by Burt Young and Joe Pantoliano.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, August 26, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Split Personality” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, August 19, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Maniac at Large” premiered
Season 4 Episode 10
A librarian (Blythe Danner) becomes obsessed with a serial killer and believes that she is his next victim. Also starring Salome Jens, Clarence Williams III, Adam Ant, and Obba Babatunde.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, August 19, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Maniac at Large” premiered”Horror History: Saturday, August 8, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “King of the Road” premiered
Season 4 Episode 9
A police officer (Raymond J. Barry) revives his past life as a street racer when a cocky young racer (Brad Pitt) kidnaps the officer’s daughter in order to blackmail him into one last street race. Note: The “Two-Fisted Tales” comic book cover shown in the episode is a spoof. This tale came from a script for a planned movie “Two-Fisted Tales” which was based on the comic book series of the same name along with TFTC stories “Yellow” and “Showdown.”
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, August 8, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “King of the Road” premiered”Horror History: Saturday, August 1, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Showdown” premiered
Season 4 Episode 8
After killing a Texas ranger (David Morse), a remorseless gunslinger (Neil Giuntoli) soon gets his comeuppance when all of his past victims come back to haunt him in the ghost town of where he takes residence in.
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, August 1, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Showdown” premiered”Horror History: Saturday, August 1, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Showdown” premiered
Season 4 Episode 8
After killing a Texas ranger (David Morse), a remorseless gunslinger (Neil Giuntoli) soon gets his comeuppance when all of his past victims come back to haunt him in the ghost town of where he takes residence in.
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, August 1, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Showdown” premiered”Horror History: Friday, July 31, 1992: Buffy the Vampire Slayer was released in theaters
A vacuous high school cheerleader learns that she is the “chosen one” — a vampire slayer who is the sole hope of mankind (or at least her high school).
Read more “Horror History: Friday, July 31, 1992: Buffy the Vampire Slayer was released in theaters”Horror History: Saturday, July 25, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The New Arrival” premiered
Season 4 Episode 7
A psychologist (David Warner) attempts to boost his sagging radio show ratings by doing a series of episodes from the home of a strange woman (Zelda Rubenstein) who wants help for her deeply disturbed child. Also starring Joan Severance, Twiggy, and Robert Patrick.
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, July 25, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “The New Arrival” premiered”Horror History: Wednesday, July 22, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “What’s Cookin'” premiered
Season 4 Episode 6
A couple’s (Christopher Reeve and Bess Armstrong) failing restaurant soon gets a huge boost in both sales and popularity when a mysterious drifter (Judd Nelson) gives them a steak recipe that’s made of human flesh. Also starring Meat Loaf.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, July 22, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “What’s Cookin’” premiered”Horror History: Thursday, July 16, 1992: Amityville: It’s About Time was released direct-to-video
Widowed father Jake Sterling returns home from a business trip with an antique clock, intended as a gift to his two teenage children. Having been created by a 15th century French necromancer and belonging to the infamous haunted house in Amityville, sinister incidents begin to transpire around the neighborhood after Jake places the clock on his mantle.
Read more “Horror History: Thursday, July 16, 1992: Amityville: It’s About Time was released direct-to-video”Horror History: Saturday, July 11, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Beauty Rest” premiered
Season 4 Episode 5
An aging model (Mimi Rogers) resorts to murdering her younger rivals (Kathy Ireland and Jennifer Rubin) in order to revive her own modeling career. She soon gets her big break as a contestant in a rather macabre “autopsy” beauty pageant.
Also starring Buck Henry.
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, July 11, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Beauty Rest” premiered”Horror History: Saturday, July 4, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Seance” premiered
Season 4 Episode 4
Two con artists (Ben Cross and Cathy Moriarty) attempt to swindle a rich tycoon (John Vernon), but when they end up accidentally killing him, they turn to tricking his blind wife (Ellen Crawford) by acting as her medium and holding a mock séance.
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, July 4, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “Seance” premiered”Horror History: Saturday, June 27, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “On a Deadman’s Chest” premiered
Season 4 Episode 3
A rock star (Yul Vazquez) gets an unwanted chest tattoo from a mysterious artist (Heavy D) of his guitarist’s wife that he hates (Tia Carrere), which seems to have a life of its own and won’t go away even after he murders the object of his hatred.
Also starring Sherrie Rose as the rock star’s groupie, with special appearances by musicians Gregg Allman(as the club owner), Rudy Sarzo (uncredited as Exorcist’s bass player), and Steve Jones (as Exorcist’s roadie).
Read more “Horror History: Saturday, June 27, 1992: “Tales From The Crypt” episode “On a Deadman’s Chest” premiered”