During their childhoods, Todd is institutionalized for a murder while his twin goes free. 10 years later, on Thanksgiving, Todd escapes and a killing spree begins in his neighborhood.
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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!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, May 1, 1987: Creepshow 2 was released in theaters”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!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, May 1, 1987: Psychos in Love was released in theaters”Horror History: Tuesday, April 28, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Best Shot” premiered
Season 4 Episode 11
Cocky and obnoxious defense attorney Steve and his passive law professor buddy Brett decide to let it all hang out and gleefully indulge in irresponsible behavior while embarking on a cross country joyride. The duo film their exploits on a portable video camera. After Steve accidentally runs down a man on the side of the road, he does his best to hide what he’s done from Brett. However, the dire consequences of Steve’s grave actions eventually catch up with him when the pair stop off at a remote redneck bar in the middle of nowhere.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, April 28, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Best Shot” premiered”Horror History: Tuesday, April 21, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Joker” premiered
Season 4 Episode 10
Peter believes that the way to win a girl’s heart is have a good sense of humor. But when he tries to win back the love of his ex-wife using only pranks and elaborate setups, he learns that sometimes laughter doesn’t make everything better.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, April 21, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Joker” premiered”Horror History: Thursday, April 16, 1987: Killer Workout was released in theaters
Two years ago, a young woman named Valerie was burned after entering a tanning salon. Now, her twin sister Rhonda runs a local gym where, all of a sudden, people are being murdered.
Read more “Horror History: Thursday, April 16, 1987: Killer Workout was released in theaters”Horror History: Tuesday, April 14, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Made For Each Other” premiered
Season 4 Episode 9
Two killers briefly become friends.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, April 14, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Made For Each Other” premiered”Horror History: Friday, April 10, 1987: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 was released in theaters
After his parents are murdered, a young tormented teenager goes on a murderous rampage dressed as Santa due to his stay at an orphanage where he was abused by the Mother Superior.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, April 10, 1987: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, April 10, 1987: Gothic was released in US theaters
The story is embellished from events which allegedly took place at the Swiss villa of Lord Byron on the night of June 16, 1816.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, April 10, 1987: Gothic was released in US theaters”Horror History: Tuesday, April 7, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “In the Name of Love” premiered
Season 4 Episode 8
A hitwoman meets up with a handsome stranger in a vacation resort only to have romance lead to betrayal.
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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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, March 31, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “The Legendary Billy B.” premiered”Horror History: Tuesday, March 24, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Doctor’s Orders” premiered
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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, March 24, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Doctor’s Orders” premiered”Horror History: Tuesday, March 17, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Homebodies” premiered
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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, March 17, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Homebodies” premiered”Horror History: Friday, March 13, 1987: Witchboard was released in theaters
A woman (Kitaen) finds an interest in her friend Brandon’s Ouija Board when he brings it by her party.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, March 13, 1987: Witchboard was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, March 13, 1987: Evil Dead II was released in theaters
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.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, March 13, 1987: Evil Dead II was released in theaters”Horror History: Tuesday, March 10, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Why Are You Here?” premiered
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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, March 10, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Why Are You Here?” premiered”Horror History: Sunday, March 8, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Social Climber” premiered
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
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, March 8, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Social Climber” premiered”Horror History: Friday, March 6, 1987: Angel Heart was released in theaters
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.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, March 6, 1987: Angel Heart was released in theaters”Horror History: Tuesday, March 3, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Dead Heat” premiered
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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, March 3, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Dead Heat” premiered”Horror History: Sunday, March 1, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Auld Acquaintances” premiered
Season 3 Episode 18
Two ancient witches fight over an amulet yet again.
Written by Edithe Swensen.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, March 1, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Auld Acquaintances” premiered”Horror History: Friday, February 27, 1987: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was released in theaters
Freddy Krueger invades the minds of a new group of teens — and the nightmares begin again. Local teenagers start dying and only Nancy Thompson knows the truth.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, February 27, 1987: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was released in theaters”Horror History: Tuesday, February 24, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Minuteman” premiered
Season 4 Episode 2
A man obsessed with order encounters trouble on a road trip to Sunnyvale with his wife.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, February 24, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Minuteman” premiered”Horror History: Sunday, February 22, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Everybody Needs a Little Love” premiered
Season 3 Episode 17
A divorced and lonely man talks to and dotes over a mannequin he calls Estelle, while his friend begins to get concerned about his mental stability. Based on the short story by Robert Bloch, adapted and directed by John Harrison (as John Sutherland), and guest-starring Jerry Orbach.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, February 22, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Everybody Needs a Little Love” premiered”Horror History: Friday, February 20, 1987: Return to Horror High was released in theaters
In 1982, Crippen High School was the scene of a series of brutal murders. The killer was never caught. Now, a low-budget film crew that includes an ill-fated leading man (George Clooney), the pretentious director (Scott Jacoby), a lecherous producer (Alex Rocco) and numerous nubile actresses have all returned to Crippen High to film the story of what actually happened.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, February 20, 1987: Return to Horror High was released in theaters”Horror History: Tuesday, February 17, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Perfect Order” premiered
Season 4 Episode 1
Photographer Simon Hopper is considered a genius in the art world, but the demands for his models are always insanely hard to meet. Christina will do anything to be the model in his next project. But when she does get her chance, it turns out that Simon has raised the bar to a new level.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, February 17, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Perfect Order” premiered”Horror History: Sunday, February 15, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Red Leader” was released in theaters
Season 3 Episode 16
A wealthy and unscrupulous businessman strikes a deal with the Devil.
Written by Edithe Swensen.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, February 15, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Red Leader” was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, February 13, 1987: Demons 2 was released in US theaters
There’s a scary movie on television and the residents of a luxury high-rise building have their eyes glued to their sets. Unfortunately for a young birthday girl, an eternal demonic evil is released through her TV and partygoers soon find themselves fighting an army of murderous monsters! Acid blood, demonic dogs, possessed children and rampaging zombies wreak havoc for the trapped tenants!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, February 13, 1987: Demons 2 was released in US theaters”Horror History: Sunday, February 8, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “My Own Place” premiered
Season 3 Episode 15
A yuppie gets his first apartment – with an unexpected roommate.
Written and directed by Ted Gershuny, co-written by and guest-starring Perry Lang.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, February 8, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “My Own Place” premiered”Horror History: Sunday, February 1, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “My Ghostwriter – The Vampire” premiered
Season 3 Episode 14
A horror writer discovers a real vampire in the coffin he bought for inspiration, and makes a deal with him to provide material for his novels.
Story by Scott Edelman, adapted by Peter O’Keefe.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, February 1, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “My Ghostwriter – The Vampire” premiered”Horror History: Friday, January 30, 1987: Monster in the Closet was released in theaters
Paul Dooley, Paul Walker, John Carradine and Henry Gibson head up an all-star cast in this horror-comedy about a murderous but misunderstood monster!
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