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: 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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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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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