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March 23, 2007
On this day in Horror History, The Hills Have Eyes 2 made it’s American theatrical debut. The second of the popular remakes of the cult Wes Craven films, it was yet another perfect ode to the franchise. Completely contrasting the vulnerability of the stranded family in the 2006 remake, a group of National Guard trainees are picked off one by one by the depraved mutants in Sector 16 of the New Mexico Desert.

“Do you like fucking with me, Napoleon? I think you do. You know what? You're officially in charge of guarding the latrine. Not using it, but guarding it. I want you to stand with one leg and hold your rifle over your fucking head and make sure that no one steals or molests that port-a-potty, or I will have your Gomer Pyle ass court-martialed immediately.” –Sarge

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March 22,1996
On this day in Horror History, Resident Evil made its initial release on Playstation in Japan. Arguably one of the most influential games ever, it coined the term “Survival Horror” and spawned an entire franchise released on most every console, PC, and even resulted in a popular film remake. Released in Japan as バイオ ハザード which translates to “Bio-Hazard”, it has been thrust into horror and video game infamy and has received the Guinness World Record for the "Worst Game Dialogue Ever" as well as being listed as one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 greatest video games of all time. The legacy that has followed in the wake of the S.T.A.R.S elite’s struggle to survive in a zombie filled mansion, has stolen the hearts and free time of legions of video game and horror buffs for more than a decade, hell-bent on continuing that tradition as one of the most lucrative and beloved game franchises to date.

“Alpha Team is flying around the forest zone situated in North-west Raccoon City, where we are searching for the helicopter of our compatriots, Bravo Team, who disappeared during the middle of our mission. Bizarre murder cases have recently occurred in Raccoon City. There are outlandish reports of families being attacked by a group of about ten people. Victims... were apparently eaten. Bravo Team went to the hideout of the group, and disappeared. “ – Chris Redfield 

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March 21
On this day in Horror History, Shutter (2008) and Chopping Mall (1986) both debuted theatrically. The cult 80’s film from exploitation director Jim Wynorski endured considerable financial turmoil from its initial release as “Killbots” becoming not only a classic slapstick horror film, but a chapter in the perils to be learned by future film makers as the name and marketing proved to damage its initial release. In the film Shutter ‘08 the world saw yet another fruitless one off remake of an Asian film, hitting theatres only a mere 4 years after the Thailand’s original. The movie itself would never be screened for critics, and understandably so.

“It's not you, Ferdy. I'm just not used to be chased around a mall in the middle of the night by killer robots.” –Lisa (Chopping Mall)

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March 20, 1964
On this day in Horror History, Two Thousand Maniacs made it’s theatrical debut. One of the many cult films done by the infamous Herschell Gordon Lewis who would later go on to give the world The Wizard of Gore (1970), the film has stood the test of time to those who have dug into the inner bowels of the beloved genre. With Playboy Playmate Connie Mason, a group of deranged townspeople hell-bent on revenge, and the directorial mastermind to feed his vision, Two Thousand Maniacs would go on to inspire a new crop of demented film-makers and even spawn a celebrated sequel in 2005 starring Robert Englund.

“It means this centennial is a centennial of blood vengeance! It means... It means we're here to be killed!” –Tom White

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March 19, 2004
On this day in Horror History, the Dawn of the Dead remake marked it's theatrical debut. In the midst of the remakes to come in the new millennium, it was this directorial debut from Zack Snyder that would be a celebrated homage to the classic Romero film. Groundbreaking in it's own right, Dawn of the Dead (2004) changed much of the way that films following it were marketed, being the first to air the first ten minutes uncut on network television a mere five days before its nationwide release. The brilliant merchandising tactics and film-making perfection would compel a new generation of horror aficionados, and would ultimately catch the eye of Romero himself who was quite fond of the remake from the young director. In the film's wake, Zack Snyder would go on to direct such films as 300 (2006), Watchmen (2009), Sucker Punch (2011), and most recently Man of Steel (2013).

Steve: [playing "Hollywood Squares" with Andy] Oh, oh. Rosie O'Donnell. Tell him to get Rosie.

Kenneth: Oh, yeah. Rosie.

Tucker: No, too easy. Give him something hard.

Ana: You guys had really rough childhoods, didn't you? Little bit rocky?

Steve: Hey, sweetheart. Let me tell you something. You, uh, you have my permission. I ever turn into one of those things? Do me a favor, blow my fucking head off.

Ana: [nods] Oh, yeah, you can count on that.

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March 18, 1950
On this day in Horror History, Brad Dourif was born. A face and voice that has inexplicably found its way into the core of horror’s greatest franchises, Dourifs most notable is that of his role as Chucky the homicidal doll. Star of countless genre films and popular televisions shows, Brad Dourif’s humble beginnings as the boy from West Virginia who lost his dad at age three, has become one of the most definitive cult actors of a generation. With just a chuckle, he can take us back to the moment when the possessed doll invaded our nightmares.

“There is nothing wrong with horror films. Their existence has definitely had an impact on me. It is important to have scary demons in our world on film. We have them in the world. That is why we are afraid, it is nice to have a visual and to have a confrontation with it.” –Brad Dourif

Upcoming TV: American Horror Story Season 3.

Announced by Ryan Murphy yesterday at Paleyfest "American Horror Story" season 3 will be called "American Horror Story: Coven"!

It is unknown of the time period in which this season will take place.

But we do know that "American Horror Story: Coven" will be more "female centric " than the previous seasons.

Also Kathy Bates will star in season 3 as a character that is more evil than her classic role of Annie Wilkese in "Misery" alongside Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy, Lilly Rabe, Sarah Paulson,Evan Petters and Taissa Farmiga.

It will be shot in New Orleans

Not date has been set for release yet.

Read more here: It's official! Expect Plenty Of Witchy WTF Moments From "American Horror Story: Coven"!