If you’re currently prying your eyes open with the crowbar known as coffee, then it must be Monday. You know what that means… It’s time to meal prep. NO! It’s time to get your learn on with us. Let’s dive into some Horror History. We will conquer Monday’s together, and you can take these nuggets to the water cooler. Do your worst, Monday.

August 22

When an alien brain parasite starts turning their human hosts into zombies, who you gonna call? Apparently, teenagers. Really, though. Night of the creeps has one of my favorite horror esque cliche type trailers. Give this 1986 release a shot, will ya?

Night of the Creeps
released theatrically in 1986

August 23

Back on this date in 2011, we got an awesome addition to horror cinema. You’re Next takes you on a wild ride, where the Davison family become the hunted for a gang of killers. Definitely watch this one. It’s got a killer 2nd half that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

You’re Next
released in 2011

August 24

Born on this day back in 1960, Takashi Miike, has to be one of my favorite Directors. Responsible for 13 Assassins, Ichi the Killer, and one of my all time favorites, Audition. With over 100 director credits to his name, he continues to impress. Thanks for not pulling out, Mr. Miike!

Takashi Miike
born in 1960

August 25

AAAAH! Everyone run! It’s the zombie movie with a thousand names! Zombi 2, aka – Zombie, aka – Zombie Flesh Eaters, aka – Island of the Living Dead, and so on, and so forth. Adapted from an original screenplay by Dardano Sacchetti to serve as a sequel to George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, this violent film took horror audiences by the balls. The film attracted controversy during it’s United Kingdom release, however, later it became a cult classic and even critics came around. The score has also been released independently of the film, as well as performed live on tour by the composer. Pretty cool for a zombie flick.

Zombi 2
released theatrically in 1979

August 26

I really got nothing… I tried to get into this show, but I can’t. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, and smells of expensive detergents. Honestly, I’d rather watch Every Time I Die’s music video for “We’rewolf“, but then again, who wouldn’t.

Dylan O’Brien
star in the MTV show “Teen Wolf” born in 1991

August 27

Now, I’m pretty critical about exorcism movies considering The Exorcist is one of my favorite movies… but I took a small shine to this movie. It’s one of those first person “documentary” type flicks that the Blair Witch made popular. In this movie, an evangelical minister agrees to document his last exorcist and gets more than he bargained for.

The Last Exorcism
released theatrically in 2010

August 28

On this day in Denver, Colorado, David Fincher was born. You may know him for directing Fight Club, Se7en, Gone Girl, Panic Room, etc. But did you know he directed a bunch of music videos? I don’t know if names like Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Madonna, Sting, and The Rolling Stones ring any bells? Well, its rumored that David may helm the announced World War Z 2!

David Fincher
born in 1962

Well everyone, that’s another week in the can for us here at Horror History. Don’t forget to check in with us next Monday for more info to feed your thirst for horror knowledge.