Horror History: Friday, February 21, 1992: Basket Case 3: The Progeny was released in theaters

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

He’s back. He’s bad. And he’s a dad! Belial, everyone’s favorite beast-in-a-basket, is back in this sensational third film in the wildly macabre horror series. After being separated again from his conjoined twin brother Duane (Kevin Van Hentenryck), Belial finds out he’s going to be a deformed daddy! Mrs. Belial (Eve, played by Denise Coop) delivers a litter of bouncing baby monsters, but the blessed event turns into a nightmarish ordeal when the police kidnap the little critters. They should know it’s not safe to anger Belial! Attacking the cops in a climactic, gory rampage, everyone’s favorite mutant mauler stops at nothing to get his newborns back!

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Horror History: Sunday, February 21, 1988: “Tales From The Darkside” episode “Love Hungry” premiered

Season 4 Episode 11

An overweight woman goes to drastic measures to lose weight, but finds herself even more attached to her food than ever before.

Based on the short story “Food for Thought” by Roberts Gannaway. Written and directed by John Strysik, co-written by Jule Selbo.

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Horror History: Sunday, February 21, 1932: Murders in the Rue Morgue was released in theaters

Dr. Mirakle, a deranged scientist in Paris, kidnaps a beautiful young woman as a “prospective bride” for his pet gorilla. Her fiancé must race against time to save her life.

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