It’s another interesting week in horror history, ladies and gents. Let me tell ya. It’s a veritable cornucopia of releases in our favorite genre. So strap in, sip that first morning’s caffeine, and let’s hop to it, shall we?
May 16
Death by tripod! Let’s see… boy has scientist dad who tortures son in the name of the science of terror, boy grows up to a crazed murderer. The formula never fails. This killer became obsessed with the looks of fear on the faces of his victims in their final moments. Armed with his 16mm camera and a hidden knife in his tripod stand, Mark Lewis, stabbed his way in movie viewers hearts.
Peeping Tom released theatrically – 1960
May 17
Who doesn’t love a Lon Chaney movie? The plot of this is an interesting one. Ramu finds out his new fiance has been kidnapped, so what does he do? He travels to a Pacific isle that is ruled by the Cobra Woman, who also happens to be his wife’s twin sister. What are the chances!?
Cobra Woman released theatrically – 1942
May 18
What’s better than a revenge movie? A revenge movie starting Vincent Price! Mr. Price plays Anton Phibes; an organist who is disfigured in a car accident and presumed dead. Once Phibes learns of his wife’s death during an operation, the madman plots a revenge against the surgeons he holds responsible for her demise.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes released theatrically in 1971
May 19
Vamps, vamps, and more vamps! This movie picks up 3 years after the original. Charley is now in college, and thanks to therapy, doesn’t believe in vampires. This movie SCREAMS the 80’s! Composer, Brad Fiedel, returned to add his signature synthesize score for the flick.
Fright Night II released theatrically in 1989
May 20
I don’t know about you, but I enjoyed this prequel to the Exorcist. This prequel follows the earlier times of father Merrin. The priest has taken a sabbatical from the Church, and ends up excavating an ancient church and an ancient evil. This is the second outing for actor, Stellan John Skarsgård, as father Merrin. He also starred in, Exorcist: The Beginning, just the year before.
Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist released theatrically in 2005
May 21
People giving birth to dinosaurs. No, really. This flick is so all over the place, I can’t even.
The Eunice Corporation is breeding a strain of extra large and fertile chickens by splicing their DNA with reptiles. Dr. Jane Tiptree is also impregnating several of the chickens with Dino DNA, this resulting in the birth of a Deinonychus. Tiptree is also creating a virus which causes women to conceive baby dinosaurs, in order to wipe out humanity and thus allow dinosaurs to reclaim the Earth. No, really.
Carnosaur released theatrically in 1992
May 22
I guess I should get around to watching this remake… Horrible reviews from friends, and critics kept me away, but I love me some Sam Rockwell. I just don’t know how I feel about the absence of the iconic Tangina Barrons character.
Poltergeist released in 2015
That wraps up our list of notable horror moments for the week. #Whatareyouarfraidof? A less than stellar remake of anything. check back with us next week as we continue to archive the remarkable history of horror.
