THE IMPORTANT CINEMA CLUB’S SUPER SCARY MOVIE CHALLENGE DAY 9: Cross of the Devil (1975)
October 9. A Horror Film Directed by John Gilling John Gilling’s first film since leaving Hammer Films in 1967, La Cruz del Diablo was written by Paul Naschy and based on three short stories by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. He gave the project to writer Juan Jose Porto, who cut him out, as did Gilling, who didn’t […]
2025 Scarecrow Psychotronic Challenge Day 9: Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)
9. MASTER OF DISASTER: Watch any Irwin Allen offering. The crew of the tugboat Jenny — Captain Mike Turner (Michael Caine), First Mate Wilbur Hubbard (Walter Matthau) and passenger Celeste Whitman (Sally Field) — spot the rescue helicopter saving the Poseidon passengers from the first movie, just in time to claim salvage rights. They’re soon […]
UNSUNG HORRORS HORROR GIVES BACK 2025: Face of Evil (1996)
Each October, the Unsung Horrors podcast does a month of themed movies. This year, they will once again be setting up a fundraiser to benefit Best Friends, which works to save the lives of cats and dogs across America, giving pets second chances and providing them with happy homes. Today’s theme: Made for TV Movie Ah man, Tracy […]
CHILLER THEATER MONTH: The Zombies of Mora Tau (1957)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Zombies of Mora Tau was on Chiller Theater on Saturday, August 26, 1967 at 11:20 p.m. and Saturday, August 8, 1970 at 11:30 p.m. You have to feel for the deep-sea divers in this movie. Sure, they have to deal with their boss, wealthy businessman George Harrison, but now to get the […]
UNSUNG HORRORS HORROR GIVES BACK 2025: When a Stranger Calls Back (1993)
Each October, the Unsung Horrors podcast does a month of themed movies. This year, they will once again be setting up a fundraiser to benefit Best Friends, which works to save the lives of cats and dogs across America, giving pets second chances and providing them with happy homes. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Adam Hursey is a pharmacist specializing […]
CHILLER THEATER MONTH: X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes (1963)
EDITOR’S NOTE: X: The Man With the X-Ray Eyes was on Chiller Theater on Saturday, February 28 at 1:00 a.m. and October 31, 1970 at 11:30 p.m. Roger Corman originally made this movie about a scientist, but that was “too obvious” so he changed the lead to be “a jazz musician who had taken too […]
UNSUNG HORRORS HORROR GIVES BACK 2025: Blue Sunshine (1977)
Each October, the Unsung Horrors podcast does a month of themed movies. This year, they will once again be setting up a fundraiser to benefit Best Friends, which works to save the lives of cats and dogs across America, giving pets second chances and providing them with happy homes. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Adam Hursey is a pharmacist specializing […]
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