Today In Horror History

June 22, 1958
On this day in Horror History, Bruce Lorne Campbell was born in Royal Oak Michigan. Coming from humble beginnings, Campbell would find himself amidst the perfect storm in the horror industry at a young age. A close friend of director Sam Raimi with whom he met in high school, their aspirations fueled one another, and helped bring their dream to reality when they filmed Within the Woods (1978). The independent show of Campbell’s acting brilliance and Raimi’s directorial prowess would result in $350,000 raised to film The Evil Dead (1981), and in less than a decade thereafter, Campbell would be one of the most recognizable and beloved faces in cinematic history.

A kind soul who values his fans and the adoration which he’s built in the last thirty years, Campbell’s legacy continues to inspire and captivate all those who’ve had the privilege to indulge upon comedic bravado that comes naturally to the icon.

“It seemed that my lot in life was to either have big parts in small films or small parts in big films.” –Bruce Campbell

This Is My Boomstick! - Army Of Darkness (1992) 

Bruce Campbell Old Spice Commercial 

 

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June 20, 1975
On this day in Horror History, Jaws made its theatrical debut. Opening on 409 Screens across the United States, in a mere 78 days it would become the highest grossing film of all that preceded it. Considered to be one of the most quintessential motion pictures of the last century, Steven Spielberg embedded an ever-present terror into the minds of movie goers worldwide.

“Mr. Vaughn, what we are dealing with here is a perfect engine, an eating machine. It's really a miracle of evolution. All this machine does is swim and eat and make little sharks, and that's all.” –Hooper

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June 19, 1964
On this day in Horror History, The Twilight Zone ended its 5 season run on broadcast television. Perhaps one of the most definitive cult television shows in history, 156 Episodes of Rod Serling’s iconic series would air between 1959 to 1964. Inspiring several modernized reboots of the same name, a 1983 feature film, and countless homages littered through some of popular culture’s most recognizable movies and media, The Twilight Zone made an indelible mark on the history of science fiction and the lives of millions of viewers.

“There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone.” -Rod Serling 

 

The Twilight Zone - "Where Is Everybody" - Full Episode - Original Pilot  

The Twilight Zone - Opening Title Sequence  

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June 12, 1987
On this day in Horror History, Predator debuted in theaters. The cult film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger would inevitably be followed by two sequels, a video game adaption and two more cross over films placing the sport hunting apex predator against the Xenomorph alien.

“You're one ugly motherfucker!” –Dutch

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June 4, 1982

On this day in Horror History, Poltergeist made it’s theatrical debut. One of the most pivotal and memorable horror films to date, it has made history in both infamy and sorrow. Not only did it mark Steven Spielberg’s first feature film as a producer, it would prove the end of a career and stolen youth for several actresses. 5 months to the day after the film’s release, the world would lose Dominique Dunne who played the eldest daughter in the cult film, to a violent strangulation by her boyfriend. Another tragedy in the wake of the box office success of the ’82 blockbuster was the loss of Heather O'Rourke who would pass away 6 years later at the age of 12.

In the midst of the heartbreak and the less profitable sequels that followed, the film that would rightfully contest the “R” Rating which it initially received, would become one of the most terrifying and brilliant PG films of all time. 

Diane: Sweetheart, last night, when you said "They're here.'... 

Carol Anne: Can I take my goldfish to school? 

Diane: Sweetheart, do you remember last night when you woke up, and you said "They're here.'? 

Carol Anne: Uh huh 

Diane: Well, who did you mean? 

Carol Anne: The TV People. 

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April 17, 1951
On this day in Horror History, Olivia Hussey was born. A horror starlet that has lent her beauty and talent to Black Christmas (1974) and Stephen King’s IT (1990), the veteran actress of Argentina descent has stunned audiences for nearly half a century. In her break-out role as Juliet in the classic Franco Zeffirelli film adaption of the Shakespeare play, she would captivate movie goers and spawn an illustrious career. It was after the release of that film, that Hussey would ultimately find herself in one of the most peculiar of circumstances ever experienced by any actress, as she was unable to legally view the premier of Romeo and Juliet (1968) in London because she was under the age of 18 and the film had a nude scene.. Regardless that she was the one nude in the film.

“Have the confidence to be your own person.” - Olivia Hussey

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April 11, 1986
On this day in Horror History, Troma’s classic The Toxic Avenger made it’s American debut. The beloved cult film from the minds of Directors Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman follows the exploits of Melvin Junko who after falling into a vat of toxic waste, exacts revenge on those who tormented him ultimately using his new found strength to fight crime in Tromaville. A testament to the campy infamy that has made Troma horror fan’s wet dream, The Toxic Avenger has spawned a slew of adored sequels, and embedded Toxie in the hearts of film buffs everywhere. 

Evil Dead!!!

ARE YOU EXCITED FOR FRIDAY!!!

I AM!!!!


well kids,there is only 2 days left until "Evil Dead" hits theaters!!

Who has their tickets already?


and to get you in the "Evil Dead" mood and amp up your excitement, i've found some interviews with director Fede Alvarez,  Jane Levy who plays "Mia" (which I believe is the "Ash" of this new franchise) and the man who started it all Sam Raimi!

Links below in orange (both from Bloody Disgusting)


"Evil Dead" opens this Friday April 4th with special advanced screenings Thursday at 10.


[Video Interview] Fede Alvarez And Jane Levy On The Physical Punishment In 'Evil Dead' And What's Ahead In 'Evil Dead 2'!!

New 'Evil Dead' Featurette Offers Interviews With Fede Alvarez And Sam Raimi NO SPOILERS!!

Upcoming Movies: Evil Dead/ Evil Dead Sequel/ Evil Dead 4

I was on bloody disgusting when i saw that there is a clip from the evil dead which you can see here
First 'Evil Dead' Clip Takes A Look In the Mirror 

And Also an announcement/introduction before the trailer  from producers Bruce Campbell and Rob Tapert as well as  director Fede Alvarez about their upcoming appearance at Anaheim Wondercon on March 29-31.
New 'Evil Dead' TV Spot Introduced By Alvarez, Campbell and Tapert

Also on  March 9th 2013 after "Evil Dead" made its world premiere at SXSW director Fede Alvarez announced that he has began working on a sequel to "Evil Dead" 

Read more about that here: Breaking: Fede Alvarez Begins Work On Evil Dead Sequel

Also the mastermind behind the "The Evil Dead" franchise Sam Raimi has said he is working on an "Evil Dead 4" with his brother Ivan

Read more about that here: Sam Raimi Says Something Supper Funny About 'The Evil Dead'

here: Sam Raimi Clarifies His 'Evil Dead 4'comments; Has His Passion Returned?

and here: Sam Raimi Tickles Our 'Evil Dead 4' Funny Bone Again

  "Evil Dead" will be in theaters starting April 5th 2013

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March 10, 1997
On this day in Horror History, Buffy the Vampire Slayer would start it’s 6 year run. Starring the beautiful Sarah Michelle Gellar as the high school girl who hunts vampires opposite of her teenaged social life, the show itself has became a cult icon. Only preceded by a non aired Pilot episode, today marks sixteen years since Buffy would begin it 7 season reign and became one of the highest rated television series of all time.

“In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.” -Rupert Giles

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March 4, 1947
On this day in Horror History Gunnar Hansen was born! As the mind behind the infamous Leatherface, the slow witted and chainsaw infatuated maniac on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Gunnar has become a cult icon who has influenced our nightmares more than we will ever know. Having led an illustrious career in many horror films and even enjoying a stint with writing, it was his role in the Tobe Hooper classic and his free reign to manifest the mannerisms and demeanor of the notorious face wearing antagonist that would forever change the entire franchise and subsequent remakes as well as the many of films inspired by the masterpiece. With nothing more than scripted lines that Leatherface would attempt to say, it was Gunnar who decided that the maniac would be mentally challenged, barely able to speak a word, and gave him most every mannerism that made the film what it became.

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March 2, 1985
On this day in Horror History, Ghoulies made it’s theatrical debut. The cult favorite directed by Luca Bercovici has often been considered to be a knock off of Gremlins (1984), but to any of the film’s undying fans it is a spark of brilliance in the wake of the peculiar monsters to come out of the decade. Followed by several sequels that would never quite hold a candle to the ’85 classic, Ghoulies has become a staple in the horror genre for is strangely superb acting in the midst of such campy comedy.

“They call me Dick, but you can call me... Dick.” –Dick



Part 2:
March 2, 2004
On this day in Horror History, Mercedes McCambridge passed away. A renowned radio personality, she would eventually take cinema by storm with her beauty and domineering voice. Often cast in the role of villainous and cruelly-disposed women, she would inevitably lend her talents to a pivotal moment in horror history as the voice over actress for Regan MacNeil while possessed by the demon in The Exorcist (1973). The foul mouthed and sinister tongues spoken by the actress would aid in the film becoming one of the most terrifying of all time, and would result in the need for an appeal to the Screen Actors Guild in order to see her name credited in the classic horror film which was omitted by director William Friedkin.

“One of the most destructive things in my life was the kind of parts I played in pictures. I studied Shakespeare and the classics, and I end up shooting Joan Crawford and killing a horse that Elizabeth Taylor was in love with. I'm serious. I played the worst harridans, the most hard-bitten women, the absolute heavies, and it just about did me in.” - Mercedes McCambridge