The Namtut brothers run the most popular restaurant in town, but their delicious meals contain the byproducts of their after-hours sorcery. They are using human sacrifices to resurrect the ancient and deadly Sheeter, the goddess of blood and lust.
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Horror History: Tuesday, June 16, 1987: Bad Taste was released in theaters
The population of a small town disappears and is replaced by aliens that chase human flesh for their intergalactic fast food chain.
Read more “Horror History: Tuesday, June 16, 1987: Bad Taste was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, June 12, 1987: Predator was released in theaters
On a mission in a Central American jungle, a team of commandos find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, June 12, 1987: Predator was released in theaters”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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, January 30, 1987: Monster in the Closet was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, January 23, 1987: The Stepfather was released in theaters
After murdering his entire family, a man remarries a widow with a teenage daughter in another town and prepares to do it all over again.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, January 23, 1987: The Stepfather was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, December 19, 1986: Little Shop of Horrors was released in theaters
A skid-row florist’s “mean green mother” of a monster plant is the center of “the looniest, nuttiest, most outrageous movie musical comedy in years”.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, December 19, 1986: Little Shop of Horrors was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, December 12, 1986: Class of Nuke ‘Em High was released in theaters
Readin’, writin’ and radiation! When the nuclear power plant next door springs a leak, the students of Tromaville High begin mutating into psycho-punk freaks!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, December 12, 1986: Class of Nuke ‘Em High was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, November 28, 1986: Deadtime Stories was released in theaters
A babysitting uncle tells his charges three horror stories–about a killer witch, Little Red Riding Hood and a werewolf, and a story about “Goldi Lox” and the three bears.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, November 28, 1986: Deadtime Stories was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, November 21, 1986: The Wraith was released in theaters
Jake is killed by neighborhood thugs, and returns as a mystical figure (The Wraith) to gain revenge. Starring Charlie Sheen and Randy Quaid.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, November 21, 1986: The Wraith was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, November 14, 1986: Slaughter High was released in theaters
Marty has arranged a special reunion for all his high school “friends.” The prom queen, the jock, the class clown, the rebel, and a few select others have been invited… and it’s going to be a gala of gore!
Read more “Horror History: Friday, November 14, 1986: Slaughter High was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, November 14, 1986: Neon Maniacs was released in theaters
A motley group of comic-book monsters begins attacking and killing some San Francisco teens. One of the teens escapes and recruits her boyfriend, and another student with a video camera, to help her fight the monsters.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, November 14, 1986: Neon Maniacs was released in theaters”Horror History: Sunday, November 2, 1986: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Black Widows” premiered
Season 3 Episode 6
On her wedding night, a young woman discovers the reason for her mother’s mysterious reclusiveness and a dark family secret.
Written by Michael McDowell and guest-starring Theresa Saldana.
Read more “Horror History: Sunday, November 2, 1986: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Black Widows” premiered”Horror History: Friday, October 24, 1986: From Beyond was released in theaters
Scientists create a resonator to stimulate the pineal gland (sixth sense), and open up a door to a parallel (and hostile) universe. Based on a story by H. P. Lovecraft.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, October 24, 1986: From Beyond was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, October 10, 1986: Sorority House Massacre was released in theaters
A night of collegiate fun turns to total terror when an escaped psycho stalks the sisters at a sorority house one by one.
Read more “Horror History: Friday, October 10, 1986: Sorority House Massacre was released in theaters”Horror History: Friday, October 10, 1986: Deadly Friend was released in theaters
Suspense master Wes Craven presents a story about a lonely teenagerwhose overwhelming love for a young girl compels him to use all of hisscientific knowledge and cunning to keep alive.
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