Today In Horror History - Double Feature!

June 25

On this day in Horror History, the world would see the theatrical release of The Omen (1976) and John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). Both films that debuted on this day would ultimately make a formidable notch in the annals of the horror industry. The Omen would couple some of the most iconic actors of a generation; including Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, only to give life to one of the most terrifying tales placing the innocence of a child at a crossroads with what is undeniable evil. The movie would be a box office success, and would lead to 3 sequels and several TV Movies as well as an ’06 remake.

The Thing which debuted 6 years later was blessed by several cult actors including Kurt Russell and Wilford Brimley. Spawning into a popular video game and another remake in 2011, The Thing (1982) could be argued as one of the most beloved adaptions of the John W. Campbell Jr. Novella ‘Who Goes There?’.

“Look at me, Damien! It's all for you.” –Young Nurse

Today In Horror History

April 15, 1998
On this day in Horror History, John Carpenter’s Vampires made it’s theatrical debut. Proving to be the only box office success of the 90’s by the famed Director, it was this film that reinvigorated Carpenter’s passion for film-making and is credited for changing his mind on retirement. Conceptually a western in the vein of horror, it follows the vengeful plight of the vampire hunter Jack Crow played by veteran actor James Woods. A testament to the brilliance of Carpenter, the ’98 release has thrust itself into infamy in the midst of the vampire genre.

“No... Well first of all, they're not romatic. Its not like they're a bunch of fuckin' fags hoppin' around in rented formal wear and seducing everybody in sight with cheesy Euro-trash accents, all right? Forget whatever you've seen in the movies: they don't turn into bats, crosses don't work. Garlic? You wanna try garlic? You could stand there with garlic around your neck and one of these buggers will bend you fucking over and take a walk up your strada-chocolata WHILE he's suckin' the blood outta your neck, all right? And they don't sleep in coffins lined in taffata. You wanna kill one, you drive a wooden stake right through his fuckin' heart. Sunlight turns 'em into crispy critters.” -Jack Crow

 

 

 

 

Horror on YouTube: Halloween Franchise.

Are you in a nostalgic mood today?

Do you want to watch a good ol' slasher film?

Are you like me and like the timeless franchise of  Halloween?  


Well you are in luck!!!


Here are some links to the Halloween franchise on YouTube.

Sorry some are missing, if you find them on YouTube comment below and i will gladly update this post with the link and give you credit for the find. 

I hope you enjoy!

 Halloween (1978)
Halloween 2 (1981)
Halloween 3: Season of the Witch (1982)

Halloween:The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

Bonus Feature:
 Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest (2003)