To his credit, Paul Langton managed to squeeze in a respectable amount of genre appearances within his only sixty-six years of existence; and that's worthy of commendation. Some of the projects he participated in include Tales Of Tomorrow, The Snow Creature (1954), The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), It! The Terror From Beyond Space (1958), The Cosmic Man (1959), One Step Beyond, Invisible Invaders (1959), Men Into Space, The Twilight Zone, and The Immortal. Though he's no longer with us, Langton was born on this day in 1913.
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For whatever the reason, some actors don't just do genre work, and that's largely the case with screen veteran William Holden. Late in his career, he did give Horror a spin with a role aboard Damien: Omen II (1978), but that's really about it. Though he's no longer with us, Holden was born on this day in 1918.
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Among his many performances, Arnold Yarrow enjoyed a visit to the wide, wide world of the BBC's long-running Doctor Who, though I'm not sure audiences would recognize him under all of that get-up. What is that? Clay? Carpet? Yarrow was born on this day in 1920.
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I've read some online commentary that heartily suggests the late Kevin Lindsay was one of the better secondary players to traffic in the greater universe of the long-running Doctor Who. He appeared as three different characters over the course of years between 1973 and 1975 before passing into the beyond at the all-too-soon age of 51, and he's largely creditied with helping to bring the Sontarans to life. Though he's no longer with us, Lindsay was born on this day in 1924.
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Late director and producer Reza Badiyi definitely knew him way around the worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and more as his profile on IMDB.com can attest. Genre rans might recognize his contributions from such projects as Get Smart, Mission: Impossible, The Magician, The Six Million Dollar Man, Matt Helm, Holmes And Yoyo, Man From Atlantis, The Incredible Hulk, The Phoenix, Bring 'Em Back Alive, Superboy, Dinosaurs, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Nowhere Man, Viper, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Mortal Kombat: Conquest, Sliders, and Early Edition. Though he's no longer with us, Badiyi was born on this day in 1929.
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The second season of TV's immortal Star Trek introduced audiences to an immortal of a different sort -- 'Apollo' (above) from the episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?" In it, veteran character actor Michael Forest played the Greek god. With over six decades in the entertainment industry, the man has likely dabbled in just about anything, though his resume as of late looks largely restricted to voice acting. In any event, he checks an awful lot of genre boxes, with work aboard The Deadly Mantis (1957), Beast From Haunted Cave (1959), One Step Beyond, Atlas (1961), The Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Mission:Impossible, Mr. Terrific, Get Smart, King Kong Lives (1986), and much, much more. Forest was born on this day in 1929.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received a promotional copy of Beast From Haunted Cave (1959) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received a promotional copy of Beast From Haunted Cave (1959) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
To his credit, late screenwriter Chuck Menville did his part to see that the human adventure was only just beginning by contributing a few scripts to the early 1970's Star Trek: The Animated Series. A quick rundown of his resume shows that he was a bit of a workhorse in the realms of the Fantastic, contributing tales to such projects as Motormouse And Autocat, Groovie Goolies, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Speed Buggy, Korg: 70,000 B.C., Shazam!, The Secrets Of Isis, Ark II, The New Adventures Of Batman, Space Sentinels, Tarzan - Lord Of The Jungle, Jason Of Star Command, Tarzan And The Super 7, Space Stars, The Smurfs, Condor (1985), The Little Wizards, Slimer And The Real Ghostbusters, Solarman (1989), The Real Ghostbusters, The Little Mermaid, and Batman: The Animated Series. Though he's no longer with us, Menville was born on this day in 1940.
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Every now and then, readers balk at some of what I choose to recognize in my "On This Day In Science Fiction History" columns, and I suspect this item may irk some: actor David Bradley was given the honor of playing actor William Hartnell in the BBC's charming and stellar drama exploring the making of those very few first Doctor Who episodes (the remarkable An Adventure In Time and Space). That may not qualify in some estimations, but it does in mine. And if that isn't good enough? Well, the actor's work was so well receiving he was invited back to play the first Doctor in 2017. Bradley was born on this day in 1942.
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For the record:
At the 2015 Saturn Awards, Bradley received a nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor On Television' for his work aboard FX's Vampire/Drama The Strain.
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For the record:
At the 2015 Saturn Awards, Bradley received a nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor On Television' for his work aboard FX's Vampire/Drama The Strain.
Like so many actors and actresses, L. Scott Caldwell made a splash (after splashing down on a deserted island) as part of ABC TV's popular Lost compliments of director JJ Abrams. Caldwell was born on this day in 1950.
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Accomplished actress Olivia Hussey's real claim to fame is her portrayal of Juliet in 1968's revered adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but she has given SciFi fans something to crow about, too. For starters, she's done voicework on Superman: The Animated Series as well as one of my all-time favorites, Batman Beyond. Not good enough, you say? Then dare I point out she's also done voicework on a handful of Star Wars video games? That's nothing to scoff at. Plus, there's a certain stinker called Turkey Shoot (pictured) in her background. Though she's no longer with us, Hussey was born on this day in 1951.
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Wrestling veteran Roddy Piper tried to take the 'Arnold Schwarzenegger' route into filmdom by securing himself a couple of SciFi flicks as starring vehicles. Unfortunately, They Live! and Hell Comes To Frogtown were too low budget (though interesting ideas) to be much more than cult films. But, as they say in Paris, "We'll always have wrestling." Though he's no longer with us, 'Rowdy' Roddy was born on this day back in 1954.
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Beyond just playing mother to Buffy The Vampire Slayer in the long-running cult hit, the lovely Kristine Sutherland had some screen time aboard Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989). Sutherland was born on this day in 1955.
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Elizabeth Lindsey dabbled in the realm of quality genre projects while in the business. Her slim resume boasts participation aboard Tales of the Gold Monkey, Knight Rider, and Star Trek: The Next Generation ("Home Soil"). Lindsey was born on this day in 1956.
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Early episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation kinda/sorta had a revolving door so far as who was ultimately responible for the starship's engineering (not a great command decision, I might add). Vyto Ruginis even fulfilled those tasks aboard "The Arsenal of Freedom." The actor also booked screen time aboard Phenomenon (1996), The Pretender, Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999), The X-Files, and The Event. Ruginis was born on this day in 1956.
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Oh, Teri Austin, where oh where have you gone? IMDB.com reports she hasn't appeared in anything since 2001 (a forgettable Science Fiction flick called Gangland), and she also enjoyed a visit to the popular Quantum Leap ("Her Charm") for good measure. Other genre employment includes Terminal Choice (1985), The Vindicator (1986), Free Spirit, and Raising Cain (1992). Austin was born on this day in 1957.
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Peter Marx certainly left his imprint on the greater realm of Star Trek. Typically, he appeared under makeup and/or somewhat heavy prosthetics, bringing to life aliens for the small screen audiences. He can be seen in episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager. Marx was born on this day in 1958.
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Imogen Bain leaves behind a resume of under fifty different screen appearances, but -- to our delight -- she managed to squeeze herself into a bit of genre entertainment here and there. Fans might recognize the lady from Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991), Red Dwarf, Bugs, The Calling (2000), The Phantom Of The Opera (2004), and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Though she's no longer with us, Bain was born on this day in 1959.
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Screen veteran Sean Bean -- better known humorously as the guy every franchise loves to kill -- gave the Wachowski siblings a shot at Science Fiction with 2015's Jupiter Ascending. Unfortunately, the film was largely D.O.A. at the box office, but that's likely not owed to Bean's greatness as a Thespian. Bean was born on this day in 1959.
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Carlo Rota is the kind of talent who steals quality scenes in practically everything he appears. Genre fans probably know him best for work in Total Recall 2070, Earth: Final Conflict, Mission To Mars (2000), SGU Stargate Universe, Sanctuary, and Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Rota was born on this day in 1961.
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Don Michael Paul joined no less than B-movie queen Barbara Crampton in delivering up the SciFi stop-motion sleeper Robot Wars back in 1993. The actor also enjoyed a bit of screen time aboard Alien From L.A. (1988), The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr, Dead Above Ground (2002), The Island (2005), and Jet Stream (2013).
Interestingly enough, Paul has also staked out some territory in the realms of the Fantastic as a screenwriter. IMDB.com indicates he's penned such genre projects as Death Race 4: Beyond Anarchy (2018) and Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) for good measure.
Paul was born on this day in 1963.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
Back in 2020, I caught a pay cable airing of Robot Wars on a channel to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Interestingly enough, Paul has also staked out some territory in the realms of the Fantastic as a screenwriter. IMDB.com indicates he's penned such genre projects as Death Race 4: Beyond Anarchy (2018) and Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) for good measure.
Paul was born on this day in 1963.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
Back in 2020, I caught a pay cable airing of Robot Wars on a channel to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
For a time, his was the face of evil for all of the survivors aboard ABC TV's Lost. His name is William Mapother, and he was born on this day in 1965.
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She's not only super-flexible but she can act! The dreamy Leslie Bega has sported appearances aboard such projects as The Twilight Zone, Small Wonder, Freddy's Nightmares, and SeaQuest 2032. Bega was born on this day in 1967.
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Though we haven't seen Kimberly Elise is a great deal of genre projects, I suspect it's always good to keep an eye on the future. In the meantime, we'll have to be satiated with her work aboard The Sentinel, Beloved (1998), The Twilight Zone, Masters Of Science Fiction, Alpha Alert (2013), and Ad Astra (2019). Elise was born on this day in 1967.
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For the record:
In 2020, I caught a cable broadcast of Ad Astra (2019) -- in which Elise played a role -- on a platform to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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For the record:
In 2020, I caught a cable broadcast of Ad Astra (2019) -- in which Elise played a role -- on a platform to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Actor Henry Ian Cusick played 'Desmond' in ABC's Lost, being gifted with perhaps one of the only storylines that writing crew happened to effectively resolve come the program's (bitter) end. He also had a brief appearance in Fox TV's Fringe. More recently, he was found trying to salvage what's left of Earth and our dwindling population in the CW's The 100. Cusick was born on this day in 1967.
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2021's Don't Look Up is one of those award-winning films that our cultural betters tell us is a working example of a Science Fiction film; yet, alas, there's really not all that much SciFi to it in the slightest. It basically uses the backdrop of a SciFi premise -- a global catastrophe -- with which to score some relatively easy social satire. Adam McKay wrote (in part) and directed it. McKay was born on this day in 1968.
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Actress Mary Ann Schmidt built a small career out of stealing scenes in whatever enterprise she could. Watch closely, and you can see the lady doing magic in such endeavors as Space Truckers (1996), Wishmaster (1997), House Of Frankenstein, Starship Troopers (1997), Justice League Of America (1997), Armageddon (1998), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), and Galaxy Hunter (2004). Schmidt was born on this day in 1969.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a cable broadcast of Space Truckers (1996) on a platform to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a cable broadcast of Space Truckers (1996) on a platform to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
The lovely Jennifer Garner brought Elektra to life for the silver screen in 2005 after successfully introducing the character two years previous in Marvel's Daredevil. Plus, she headlined TV's Alias for its five seasons, and that definitely had some SciFi and Fantasy undertones. Garner was born on this day in 1972.
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The actress known only as Maïwenn played the role of the blue-skinned 'Diva Plavalaguna' aboard Luc Besson's The Fifth Element (1997). Maïwenn was born on this day in 1976.
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The lovely Monet Mazur transitioned from modeling to acting with great ease, though I would imagine her good looks certainly have helped the young lady open doors into various film and television projects. Her genre credentials are a bit light, but kudos to appearances in Strange World and Mystery Men (1999) as well as some voicework in the greater Transformers franchise, things fans 'round here tend to appreciate. Mazur was born on this day in 1976.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of Mystery Men (1999) -- in which Mazur played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of Mystery Men (1999) -- in which Mazur played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
The lovely Lindsay Hartley had a point to make aboard the WB's long-running Smallville during its 2010 season. Hartley was born on this day in 1978.
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As an actress, Mylène Dinh-Robic has that 'exotic' and 'brainy' look down pat, which is never a bad thing when directors are casting for 'exotic' and 'brainy.' She's enjoyed appearances in The Listener and Being Human as well as smaller roles on such franchises as Tru Calling, The 4400, Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, and Stargate: Atlantis. Dinh-Robic was born on this day in 1979.
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As I've said before (and pardon me for repeating myself), I totally dug Stargate Universe's vibe. Now, that's probably because I had so much trouble with the other entries into the franchise. There's something far more interesting about characters always at odds with one another until they need to pull together to find a solution. In any event, the lovely Alaina Huffman played 'Lt. Tamara Johansen' to great delight, and she's definitely a character I miss now that the show's little more than a memory. Huffman was born on this day in 1980.
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Quite literally, Nicholas D'Agosto towered over costar Hayden Panettiere when he joined Heroes for several episodes. D'Agosto was born on this day in 1980.
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When the franchise went where no it was inevitably headed with Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016), the talented Joon-Gi Lee signed aboard as 'Commander Chu.' Lee was born on this day in 1982.
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Though it appears Rooney Mara is more comfortable with conventional projects, she did dip into the realm of Fantasy with a role aboard the critically-panned Pan (2015). Mara was born on this day in 1985.
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In the role of 'Lincoln Campbell,' Luke Mitchell charged up Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. for all of twenty-nine episodes. Other appearances of note -- so far as genre material goes -- include stops to Cryptopticon (2010), The Tomorrow People, and Black Water: Abyss (2020). Mitchell was born on this day in 1985.
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As I've mentioned before, it isn't all that uncommon for the producers of adult films to cross over with more mature themed SciFi and Fantasy yarns, if for no other reason than they've already got the costumes! In any event, the delicious Jazy Berlin has captivated viewers with work in such titles as This Ain't Conan The Barbarian XXX (2011), Sexy Warriors (2014), Lust In Space (2015), and Avengers vs. X-Men XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (2015). Check her out in Spandex (or without) if you're so inclined. Berlin was born on this day in 1986.
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The highly photogenic Jacqueline MacInnes Wood showed up for a guest spot aboard The CW's popular Arrow program in 2012. Previous to that, she enjoyed a small part in the Walt Disney SciFi/Telefilm Skyrunners (2009). Anything else? Well, you can add screen time aboard Nightmare At The End Of The Hall (2008) and Final Destination 5 (2011) to her listings. Wood was born on this day in 1987.
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Adult film maiden Veronica Ricci has suited up (and -- ahem -- unsuited) for any number of genre-related projects, many of which I couldn't mention here without blushing. (I kid, I kid ... I rarely blush!) Still, SciFiHistory.Net does love a girl who plays dress-up, and that she does! Plus she enjoyed a role aboard the lesser Interstellar Wars (2016) for Mc'Cohen Films, and that's definitely in our collective wheelhouse. Ricci was born on this day in 1988.
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Fresh-faced Gia Mantegna went Under The Dome for Amblin Television and CBS Television Studios during that program's run. Other adventures in the realms of the Fantastic include Medium, And Soon The Darkness (2010), Apartment 143 (2011), and The Dead Girls Detective Agency. Mantegna was born on this day in 1990.
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Phoebe Dynevor found herself in a dark predicament for her part aboard Thrash (2026) for Sony Pictures Releasing. Dynevor was born on this day in 1995.
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South Korean sensation Ahn Hyo-seop did his part to avert a looming catastrophe with his work aboard Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy (2025). Hyo-seop was born on this day in 1995.
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Neither critics nor audiences warmed up to the zany delight that was Speed Racer (2008), but I've no problem admitting that I had fun with it. Paulie Litt suitably brought the mischievous 'Spritle' to life in the Fantasy/Comedy. His career also boasts appearances aboard Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) and Wizards Of Waverly Place. Litt was born on this day in 1995.
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A star is born!
On this day in 1935 (in the Soviet Union), Loss Of Feeling (aka Gibel sensatsii) enjoyed its time in the theatrical spotlight. Directed by Alexsandr Andriyevsky from a story by Georgiy Grebner and Karel Capek, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sergei Vecheslov, Vladimir Gardin, Mariya Volgina, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In an unnamed English-speaking capitalist land, a young engineer invents inexhaustible giant robots to replace the fragile human workers on high-volume assembly-lines, and soon finds his invention co-opted by the military-industrial complex."
"In an unnamed English-speaking capitalist land, a young engineer invents inexhaustible giant robots to replace the fragile human workers on high-volume assembly-lines, and soon finds his invention co-opted by the military-industrial complex."
A star is born!
On this day in 1959 (in the U.S.), the good people of Brooklyn, New York were treated to an exclusive theatrical premiere of Horrors Of The Black Museum. Directed by Arthur Crabtree from a story by Herman Cohen and Aben Kandel, the film starred Michael Gough, June Cunningham, Graham Curnow, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A frustrated thriller writer wants accurate crimes for his next book so he hypnotizes his assistant to make him commit the required crimes."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new promotional release of Horrors Of The Black Museum from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A frustrated thriller writer wants accurate crimes for his next book so he hypnotizes his assistant to make him commit the required crimes."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new promotional release of Horrors Of The Black Museum from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1962 (in the U.S.), the good people of Biloxi, Mississippi were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Eegah. Written (in part) and directed by Arch Hall Sr., the Fantasy/Comedy starred Richard Kiel, Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Teenagers stumble across a prehistoric caveman who goes on a rampage."
"Teenagers stumble across a prehistoric caveman who goes on a rampage."
On this day in 1964 (in East Germany), the Russian-language SciFi film Mechte Navstrechu played in theaters. Directed by the team of Mikhail Karyukov and Otar Koberidze, the feature starred Larisa Gordeichik, Boris Borisyonok, Peeter Kard, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A rocket from a distant planet approaching Earth must land on Mars due to a technical defect, thus the inhabitants of the Earth rush to their help."
"A rocket from a distant planet approaching Earth must land on Mars due to a technical defect, thus the inhabitants of the Earth rush to their help."
A star is born!
On this day in 1980 (in Italy), Macabre delivered some ghoulish delights to interested audiences. Written (in part) an directed by Lamberto Bava, the film starred Bernice Stegers, Stanko Molnar, Veronica Zinny, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A middle-aged woman, traumatized from the death of her adulterous lover, moves into a room at a New Orleans boarding house where the blind landlord becomes suspicious to her activities of continuing her affair with her dead lover."
"A middle-aged woman, traumatized from the death of her adulterous lover, moves into a room at a New Orleans boarding house where the blind landlord becomes suspicious to her activities of continuing her affair with her dead lover."
On this day in 1980 (in the Netherlands), Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker mesmerized audiences. The feature starred Alisa Freyndlikh and Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A guide leads two men through an area known as the Zone to find a room that grants wishes."
"A guide leads two men through an area known as the Zone to find a room that grants wishes."
On this day in 1981 (in Finland), Roger Corman's Battle Beyond The Stars enjoyed its theatrical release. Emerging from a script by John Sayles, the SciFi/Adventure starred Richard Thomas and George Peppard, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young farmer sets out to recruit mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet, which is under threat of invasion by the evil tyrant Sador and his armada of aggressors."
"A young farmer sets out to recruit mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet, which is under threat of invasion by the evil tyrant Sador and his armada of aggressors."
A star is born!
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), Caveman delivered a bit of laughs and lunacy to the cineplexes. Written (in part) and directed by Carl Gottlieb, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A caveman seeks revenge on a much larger competitor for the hand of a beautiful cavewoman."
"A caveman seeks revenge on a much larger competitor for the hand of a beautiful cavewoman."
A star is born!
A young Matthew Broderick pretty much established himself as the go-to-guy for small yet brainy SciFi flicks in the 1980's first with WarGames and then with Project X. The film opened on this day in 1987, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious "Project X". Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told."
"A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious "Project X". Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told."
A star is born!
On this day in 1991 (in France), audiences were looking for something different on the menu, and Delicatessen certainly proved a worthy meal. Written (in part) and directed by the team of Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the film starred Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Karin Viard, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Post-apocalyptic surrealist black comedy about the landlord of an apartment building who occasionally prepares a delicacy for his odd tenants."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Delicatessen was a bit of a critical sensation when it made the rounds through theaters as well as from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2025, I received an all-new home video release of Delicatessen (1991) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"Post-apocalyptic surrealist black comedy about the landlord of an apartment building who occasionally prepares a delicacy for his odd tenants."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Delicatessen was a bit of a critical sensation when it made the rounds through theaters as well as from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2025, I received an all-new home video release of Delicatessen (1991) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 2001 (in Greece), the 1978 theatrical cut of Battlestar Galactica enjoyed its release on home video. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
On this day in 2003 (in Norway), Descent Into Darkness (aka Dark Descent) enjoyed its premiere on home video. The feature starred Dean Cain and Biliana Petrinska, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth."
"Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth."
A star is born!
On this day in 2006 (in the United Kingdom), Hoboken Hollow came to life (and death!) with its very first home video release. Written and directed by Glen Stephens, the film starred Jason Connery, Lin Shaye, Michael Madsen, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Loosely based on the famous "Texas Slave Ranch" of West Kerr County Texas, in the Mt. Home, Texas area on the Ellebracht Ranch during the late 1970s into the early 1980s."
"Loosely based on the famous "Texas Slave Ranch" of West Kerr County Texas, in the Mt. Home, Texas area on the Ellebracht Ranch during the late 1970s into the early 1980s."
A star is born!
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Houston Film Festival were treated to the theatrical debut of ... Swamp Devil! Directed by David Winning from a script by Gary Dauberman and Ethlie Ann Vare, the SciFi/Horror starred Bruce Dern, Cindy Sampson, and Nicolas Wright. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young girl finds out some disturbing supernatural truths about her father, who has been a suspect to multiple murder cases."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Swamp Devil enjoyed a good amount of praise earned from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A young girl finds out some disturbing supernatural truths about her father, who has been a suspect to multiple murder cases."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Swamp Devil enjoyed a good amount of praise earned from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2011, the good people of Sydney, Australia were treated to the silver screen theatrical premiere of Walt Disney and Marvel's Thor. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, and Natalie Portman; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders."
"The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders."
On this day in 2012, the 1976-produced Logan's Run played for audiences in attendance of the RiverRun International Film Festival held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Directed by Michael Anderson, the SciFi/Drama starred Michael York and Jenny Agutter, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An idyllic science fiction future has one major drawback: life must end at the age of thirty."
"An idyllic science fiction future has one major drawback: life must end at the age of thirty."
A star is born!
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Se7en Below (aka 7 Below) enjoyed its release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Kevin Carraway, the film starred Val Kilmer, Ving Rhames, Luke Goss, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of strangers trapped in a time warp house where a terrible event transpired exactly 100 years prior."
"A group of strangers trapped in a time warp house where a terrible event transpired exactly 100 years prior."
On this day in 2013 (in the Netherlands), The Ghostmaker stirred up what frights in could with its release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Mauro Borrelli, the Horror/Fantasy starred Aaron Dean Eisenberg, Liz Fenning, and J. Walter Holland; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A group of friends use an ancient coffin to experience the world as ghosts. Inspired by true events."
"A group of friends use an ancient coffin to experience the world as ghosts. Inspired by true events."
On this day in 2014 (in France), TerrorVision played for audiences in attendance of the Lyon Festival Hallucinations Collectives. Written and directed by Ted Nicolaou, the SciFi/Horror starred Diane Franklin, Mary Woronov, and Gerrit Graham; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world."
"A family's new satellite TV system starts receiving signals from another planet, and soon it becomes the passageway to an alien world."
On this day in 2015 (in the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Pakistan, and the U.S.), the invisible Mr. X made himself visible (somewhat) for audiences. Written (in part) and directed by Vikram Bhatt, the SciFi/Thriller starred Emraan Hashmi, Amyra Dastur, and Tanmay Bhat; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After gaining the power of invisibility; a man becomes a vigilante, in order to take revenge on those who have wronged him."
"After gaining the power of invisibility; a man becomes a vigilante, in order to take revenge on those who have wronged him."
A star is born!
On this day in 2015 (in Brazil), gaming took on a whole new life when Pixels enjoyed its theatrical debut. Directed by Chris Columbus from a story by Tim Herlihy, Timothy Dowling, and Patrick Jean, the film starred Adam Sandler, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin James, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games."
For the record:
At the 2016 Razzie Awards, Pixels scored an impressive six nominations in the categories of 'Worst Actor' (for Sandler), 'Worst Supporting Actor' (for Kevin James and the universally reviled Josh Gad), 'Worst Supporting Actress' (for Monaghan), 'Worst Screenplay,' and 'Worst Picture.'
"When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games."
For the record:
At the 2016 Razzie Awards, Pixels scored an impressive six nominations in the categories of 'Worst Actor' (for Sandler), 'Worst Supporting Actor' (for Kevin James and the universally reviled Josh Gad), 'Worst Supporting Actress' (for Monaghan), 'Worst Screenplay,' and 'Worst Picture.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Tribeca Film Festival were stung by ... Stung! Directed by Benni Diez from a story by Adam Aresty, the film starred Matt O'Leary, Jessica Cook, Lance Henriksen, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A fancy garden party turns into upper class prey when a colony of killer wasps mutates into seven foot tall predators."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Stung achieved a bit of buzz from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"A fancy garden party turns into upper class prey when a colony of killer wasps mutates into seven foot tall predators."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Stung achieved a bit of buzz from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), audiences were theatrically transported into ... The Shadow Zone! Written by, directed by, and starring James Ian Mair, the film also starred Cassandra Schomer, Deron Morgan, Tara Bixler, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Diane Landry (Cassandra Schomer) creates an alien-human hybrid to fight off a malicious group of invaders from space."
"Dr. Diane Landry (Cassandra Schomer) creates an alien-human hybrid to fight off a malicious group of invaders from space."
A star is born!
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Alien Implant enjoyed its release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Daniel Falicki, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Lisa Mueller, Gil Stansell, and Sadie Rose. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A brilliant female recluse sends a distress signal into outer space from a remote location. When the Aliens arrive, they realize it's not a distress signal, it's an ingenious trap designed to exact revenge on the extraterrestrials who abducted her as a child."
"A brilliant female recluse sends a distress signal into outer space from a remote location. When the Aliens arrive, they realize it's not a distress signal, it's an ingenious trap designed to exact revenge on the extraterrestrials who abducted her as a child."
On this day in 1953 (in the U.S.), Tales Of Tomorrow aired "The Rival." Officially, this served as the thirty-fifth episode in the program's second (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After finding love again at a late age, an old man introduces his new bride to what will become her competition: a cat."
"After finding love again at a late age, an old man introduces his new bride to what will become her competition: a cat."
On this day in 1954 (in the U.S.), Johnny Jupiter aired "Duckweather: TV Repairman." Officially, this served as the thirty-third episode in the program's second (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"At Kathy's urging, Ernest sets out on his own and after consulting with Johnny Jupiter, decides to open a TV repair shop. His first customer is the owner of the local newspaper and Ernest soon has the set repaired thanks to Robbie the Rejects assistance. Unfortunately, Johnny notices that Robbie has tuned it to receive a television program from Jupiter that evening and Ernest must fix the set before the appointed hour."
"At Kathy's urging, Ernest sets out on his own and after consulting with Johnny Jupiter, decides to open a TV repair shop. His first customer is the owner of the local newspaper and Ernest soon has the set repaired thanks to Robbie the Rejects assistance. Unfortunately, Johnny notices that Robbie has tuned it to receive a television program from Jupiter that evening and Ernest must fix the set before the appointed hour."
On this day in 1954 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "Marooned In The Past." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Corry and Happy trace Zarra and Groata, two time-traveling criminals, to 20th Century Earth. While trying to pinpoint their location, the Space Patrol men arouse the suspicions of a police detective who suspects they know more about a series of strange events that have occurred recently in his city than they are letting on. Corry and Buzz trace the two criminals to Zarra's bookstore where, under the influence of Zarra's Z-ray, they are forced to reveal the presence of their scout car - the only way they can return to their spaceship orbiting high above earth. While the crooks make their escape, Corry and Happy fear they are marooned in time."
"Corry and Happy trace Zarra and Groata, two time-traveling criminals, to 20th Century Earth. While trying to pinpoint their location, the Space Patrol men arouse the suspicions of a police detective who suspects they know more about a series of strange events that have occurred recently in his city than they are letting on. Corry and Buzz trace the two criminals to Zarra's bookstore where, under the influence of Zarra's Z-ray, they are forced to reveal the presence of their scout car - the only way they can return to their spaceship orbiting high above earth. While the crooks make their escape, Corry and Happy fear they are marooned in time."
Wow. I'm guessing someone will think twice next time before trying to swipe Martin Landau's Coca-Cola! On this day in 1964 (in the U.S.), Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone aired "The Jeopardy Room." This served as the twenty-ninth episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A defector is trapped in a hotel room and given 3 hours to find a hidden bomb."
"A defector is trapped in a hotel room and given 3 hours to find a hidden bomb."
On this day in 1965 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Warlords" as part of the greater 'The Crusade' serial. Officially, this served as the twenty-fifth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ian sets out with a reluctant accomplice to rescue Barbara from El Akir's palace as the Doctor and Vicki try to evade the suspicions of the Earl of Leicester."
"Ian sets out with a reluctant accomplice to rescue Barbara from El Akir's palace as the Doctor and Vicki try to evade the suspicions of the Earl of Leicester."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), Captain Nice aired "May I Have The Last Dance?" Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Carter and Sergeant Kane are captured by fur thieves."
"Carter and Sergeant Kane are captured by fur thieves."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), Mr. Terrific aired "Stanley The Track Star." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Stanley is assigned to learn the location of a U. S. Track and Field champion who has been abducted by enemy agents."
"Stanley is assigned to learn the location of a U. S. Track and Field champion who has been abducted by enemy agents."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), The Space Giants aired "The Plunge." Officially, this served as the forty-second episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. As I've been unable to locate any specific episode summary, I am listing the show's premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Goldar and his family of robots are sent to earth to stop Rodak the conqueror, in his plans of destroy the earth aided by his giant kaijus and shapeshifting minions: the lugo-men."
"Goldar and his family of robots are sent to earth to stop Rodak the conqueror, in his plans of destroy the earth aided by his giant kaijus and shapeshifting minions: the lugo-men."
On this day in 1971 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Colony In Space: Part 2." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode of the program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor discovers an Interplanetary Mining Corporation ship has landed on the planet in order to mine its duralinium, while Norton begins causing trouble at the colony."
"The Doctor discovers an Interplanetary Mining Corporation ship has landed on the planet in order to mine its duralinium, while Norton begins causing trouble at the colony."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Friday The 13th: The Series aired "A Friend To The End." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Micki's young nephew befriends the reanimated corpse of a boy residing in the local haunted house."
"Micki's young nephew befriends the reanimated corpse of a boy residing in the local haunted house."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), War of the Worlds aired "Vengeance Is Mine." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The aliens organize a series of armored car heists in order to finance the purchase of rubies for their new laser weapons. Meanwhile, Ironhorse is kidnapped by the husband of a woman caught in the crossfire during an alien raid on a research installation."
"The aliens organize a series of armored car heists in order to finance the purchase of rubies for their new laser weapons. Meanwhile, Ironhorse is kidnapped by the husband of a woman caught in the crossfire during an alien raid on a research installation."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "A Hunting Will We Go." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam leaps into a bounty hunter who is handcuffed to a female fugitive who will do anything to escape from him."
"Sam leaps into a bounty hunter who is handcuffed to a female fugitive who will do anything to escape from him."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine traveled "Through The Looking Glass." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sisko is kidnapped to impersonate his deceased, mirror universe self to gain Jennifer Sisko's loyalty in the Rebel Alliance."
"Sisko is kidnapped to impersonate his deceased, mirror universe self to gain Jennifer Sisko's loyalty in the Rebel Alliance."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), The Outer Limits aired "The Joining." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The sole survivor of a disaster on Venus reacts strangely to Earth's environment and when radiation is applied, he begins to manufacture duplicate body parts."
"The sole survivor of a disaster on Venus reacts strangely to Earth's environment and when radiation is applied, he begins to manufacture duplicate body parts."
On this day in 1999 (in Australia), Farscape aired "PK Tech Girl." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"After finding the legendary Peacekeeper battleship, Zelbinion, dead in space and emptied of most of its useful technologies Crichton, Aeryn, and D'Argo find a Peacekeeper tech under Crais's command, Gilina, who survived a raid on the ship. Under threat of another scavenger attack, they work to get the shield generator on board the Zelbinion working. As they share the work, Gilina and Crichton grow much closer."
"After finding the legendary Peacekeeper battleship, Zelbinion, dead in space and emptied of most of its useful technologies Crichton, Aeryn, and D'Argo find a Peacekeeper tech under Crais's command, Gilina, who survived a raid on the ship. Under threat of another scavenger attack, they work to get the shield generator on board the Zelbinion working. As they share the work, Gilina and Crichton grow much closer."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Earth: Final Conflict aired "The Fields." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Liam investigates a mission run by the Church of the Companions when a friend of his disappears. Sandoval and the Taelons are concerned about 'the fields' where something vital to the Taelons' survival is harvested."
"Liam investigates a mission run by the Church of the Companions when a friend of his disappears. Sandoval and the Taelons are concerned about 'the fields' where something vital to the Taelons' survival is harvested."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Dark Angel aired "Shorties In Love." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Original Cindy reunites with her ex-lover, Diamond, who is recently out of prison. Max is suspicious of Diamond which causes her to have a fight with her best friend."
"Original Cindy reunites with her ex-lover, Diamond, who is recently out of prison. Max is suspicious of Diamond which causes her to have a fight with her best friend."
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Descent." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's seventh season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Despite his father's warning, Lex still finds himself in a power struggle from within over the secret to The Traveler...with some deadly results."
"Despite his father's warning, Lex still finds himself in a power struggle from within over the secret to The Traveler...with some deadly results."
On this day in 2008 (in Australia), The 4400 aired "Audrey Parker's Come And Gone." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's fourth (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After taking promicin, an old lady named Audrey Parker develops the ability to astral project from her body. When she's murdered, her spirit tries to reach Tom and Diana to help them find her killer. Shawn decides to re-open the 4400 center and start healing again despite the government's warnings. Ben and Maia come to Seattle to visit Diana. Cassie leads Kyle to some interesting information."
"After taking promicin, an old lady named Audrey Parker develops the ability to astral project from her body. When she's murdered, her spirit tries to reach Tom and Diana to help them find her killer. Shawn decides to re-open the 4400 center and start healing again despite the government's warnings. Ben and Maia come to Seattle to visit Diana. Cassie leads Kyle to some interesting information."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), Doctor Who aired "Victory of the Daleks" as the third episode in the program's fifth rebooted season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The TARDIS takes The Doctor and Amy to war-torn Britain in the middle of World War Two. Not only do they meet Winston Churchill himself, but the Doctor comes face to face once again with his greatest enemy of all."
"The TARDIS takes The Doctor and Amy to war-torn Britain in the middle of World War Two. Not only do they meet Winston Churchill himself, but the Doctor comes face to face once again with his greatest enemy of all."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Mech-X4 aired "Let's Get Our Robot Back!" Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Ryan and the team must rescue Mark and reclaim their robot before it's destroyed."
"Ryan and the team must rescue Mark and reclaim their robot before it's destroyed."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Black Lightning aired "Shadow Of Death: The Book Of War." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling; Tobias gathers his forces."
"The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling; Tobias gathers his forces."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), The Flash aired "Lose Yourself." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's fourth season. Accordnig to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Barry and the team find a way into the Thinker's lair; Ralph considers crossing a dangerous line to defeat him; Joe is concerned by Harry's recent behavior."
"Barry and the team find a way into the Thinker's lair; Ralph considers crossing a dangerous line to defeat him; Joe is concerned by Harry's recent behavior."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Happy! aired "Blitzkrieg!!!" Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Who the hell is Dayglo Doug? Sax, Merry and Happy enter a geriatric death trap. Don't eat the jelly."
"Who the hell is Dayglo Doug? Sax, Merry and Happy enter a geriatric death trap. Don't eat the jelly."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Riverdale aired "Chapter Fifty-Three: Jawbreaker." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Betty dives deeper into Edgar's mysterious power; Archie and Veronica team up for a high-stakes fight; Jughead investigates a gruesome murder."
"Betty dives deeper into Edgar's mysterious power; Archie and Veronica team up for a high-stakes fight; Jughead investigates a gruesome murder."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), The Magicians aired "No Better To Be Safe Than Sorry." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The group's fight to save their friends becomes a battle for magic itself-- and leads to an unthinkable loss that will change them forever."
"The group's fight to save their friends becomes a battle for magic itself-- and leads to an unthinkable loss that will change them forever."
On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), Charmed aired "Don't Look Back In Anger." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An urgent problem leads Mel and Maggie to seek help from their father, while Macy discovers a shocking secret about her past."
"An urgent problem leads Mel and Maggie to seek help from their father, while Macy discovers a shocking secret about her past."
On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "Old Friends Not Forgotten." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's seventh (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Ahsoka contacts Anakin and Obi-Wan, who must decide whether to help her pursue Maul on Mandalore or defend Coruscant."
"Ahsoka contacts Anakin and Obi-Wan, who must decide whether to help her pursue Maul on Mandalore or defend Coruscant."
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), Final Space aired "All The Moments Lost." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's third (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As the crew flees from the Lord Commander, they lighfold into the orbit of a mysterious Black Hole that threatens to crush them into oblivion."
"As the crew flees from the Lord Commander, they lighfold into the orbit of a mysterious Black Hole that threatens to crush them into oblivion."
On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), Riverdale aired "Chapter One Hundred And Five: Folk Heroes." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's sixth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"To get the town of Riverdale out from under Percival's grip, Archie, Jughead and Betty devise a plan to turn Archie into a modern folk hero. Percival takes aim at Veronica, Toni and Tabitha."
"To get the town of Riverdale out from under Percival's grip, Archie, Jughead and Betty devise a plan to turn Archie into a modern folk hero. Percival takes aim at Veronica, Toni and Tabitha."
On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), Shining Vale aired "Chapter Eight - We Are Phelps." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The shocking end of Pat's book is revealed while the Phelps family fights for their souls; individually and as a family."
"The shocking end of Pat's book is revealed while the Phelps family fights for their souls; individually and as a family."
On this day in 2024 (in the U.S.), Chucky aired "Panic Room." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Armed with new weapons, Chucky aims to become the most prolific serial killer in history."
"Armed with new weapons, Chucky aims to become the most prolific serial killer in history."
On this day in 2025 (in the U.S.), SurrealEstate aired "Death Does A Refi." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Luke meets the personification of Death who needs a little help with a former client."
"Luke meets the personification of Death who needs a little help with a former client."
On this day in 2018, Nebula Award winning author Jack McDevitt and his publisher Gallery / Saga Press released The Long Sunset to the consumer marketplace. According to our friends at Amazon.com, here's the plot summary:
"Priscilla 'Hutch' Hutchins discovers an interstellar message from a highly advanced race that could be her last chance for a mission before the program is shut down for good."
"Priscilla 'Hutch' Hutchins discovers an interstellar message from a highly advanced race that could be her last chance for a mission before the program is shut down for good."
