On a mission in a Central American jungle, a team of commandos find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior.
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Horror History: Wednesday, June 10, 1987: The Believers was released in theaters
Recovering from the death of his wife in a freak accident, a psychologist and his son move to New York City where he takes a job with the NYPD.
Read more “Horror History: Wednesday, June 10, 1987: The Believers was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, May 22, 1987: Dolls was released in theaters
The Hartwicke’s vast collection of dolls is fun to play with and nice to look at, but beneath the painted faces of their lifelike dolls lie murderous creatures with a vengeance for blood!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, May 22, 1987: Dolls was released in theaters”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.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, May 17, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Enormous Radio” premiered”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.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, May 15, 1987: The Gate was released in theaters”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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, May 12, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Cabin Fever” premiered”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
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, May 10, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Let the Games Begin” premiered”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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, May 5, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Secret Ingredient” premiered”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.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, May 3, 1987: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “The Swap” premiered”Horror History: Friday, May 1, 1987: Blood Rage was released in theaters
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.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, May 1, 1987: Blood Rage was released in theaters”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.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, April 7, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “In the Name of Love” premiered”Horror History: Tuesday, March 31, 1987: “The Hitchhiker” episode “The Legendary Billy B.” premiered
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”