The lovely Kay Linaker enjoyed a busy career in Hollywood throughout the 1940's -- in mostly mainstream fare -- but where Science Fiction owes the lady a debt is in her alter ego (nom de plume) of screenwriter Kate Phillips. It was under that name that she contributed to the screenplay for 1958's seminal The Blob for Tonylyn Productions, Inc. (Her writing efforts are also credited in the 1988 remake.) In fact, there are rumors out there that it was her use of the term 'the blob' to describe the movie's creature which resulted in the film's name change from The Molten Meteor (a story some claim is untrue). Though she's no longer with us, Linaker was born on this day in 1913.
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The venerable Dal McKennon -- beard and all -- signed aboard CBS's Space Academy for a guest appearance. The man's incredible resume -- much of which involves voice acting in animation, at first glance -- includes a whopping 235 different screen credits. Though he's no longer with us, McKennon was born on this day in 1919.
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For a generation of viewers, screen veteran Pat Hingle is largely known only for serving as 'Police Commissioner James Gordon' in Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Batman Forever (1995), and Batman & Robin (1997). But he's also played roles in such SciFi properties as The Twilight Zone, The Invaders, The Six Million Dollar Man, and Amazing Stories. Though he's no longer with us, Hingle was born on this day in 1924.
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Good Lord: I can't even begin to tell you the number of times I've seen Mysterious Island (1961). When I was a wee one, this was the type of film that I found on the TV dial probably dozens of times, and I probably watched it every chance I got. It's a pretty spiffy adaptation of the Jules Verne novel starring the fetching Beth Rogan as castaway 'Elena Fairchild.' Though she's no longer with us, Rogan was born on this day in 1931.
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The late Peter Birrel helped bring to bold television life one of the nameless Draconian Princes aboard a 1973 serial of the long-running Doctor Who. Though he's no longer with us, Birrel was born on this day in 1935.
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The older I get, the more I realize I have a tremendous fondness for the Science Fiction of the late 60's through much of the late 70's (though there are a few exceptions). One of the flicks I grow fonder of each time I see it is 1976's Logan's Run. One of its stars -- the late Richard Jordan -- dabbled in our genre, appearing in Dune (1984) and the downright awful Solarbabies (1986). He also did fabulous work in 1974's Action/Drama The Yakuza, but that's not a genre release. (I still love him in it!) Though he's no longer with us, Jordan was born on this day in 1937.
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The resume for Priscilla Allen boasts only a scant six entries ... but I'm willing to bet money that genre fans remember her most as Arnold Schwarzenegger's "disguise" aboard Paul Verhoeven's exceptional Total Recall (1990). Though she's no longer with us, Allen was born on this day in 1938.
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Who doesn't love a good Apocalypse? Director Sergio Martino certainly enjoyed his share of it as evidence by his direction of 2019: After The Fall Of New York (1983). He also dipped into genre history with helming such Cult hits as Slave of the Cannibal God (1978), Screamers (1979), and Hands of Steel (1986). Martino was born on this day in 1938.
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Some actors have all the luck! Not only did veteran character actor George Dzundza get a guest star role on Syfy's Stargate: SG-1 but also his appearance even warranted a trading card! Dzundza was born on this day in 1945.
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Though author Stephen Coonts is vastly more well known for his novels of thrills, chills, and suspense, he has dabbled in the realm of Science Fiction with his 'Saucer' series. You can access the writer's website here, and Coonts was born on this day in 1946.
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Rock'n'roll legend Brian May -- one of the creative driving forces behind Queen -- gets a wonderful SciFi shout for his birthday today as he and his mates scored 1980's SciFi/Camp classic Flash Gordon. May was born on this day in 1947.
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Occasionally I suffer a little heat over crediting the greater world of ALF as Science Fiction, but I ask you: why wouldn't I recognize a franchise named after an Alien Life Form? In any event, the popular sitcom also spawned a telefilm, and funnylady Beverly Archer did her part to provide some menace to the singular sentient being. Archer was born on this day in 1948.
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The great Tom McLoughlin has staked out a unique position in the realm of Science Fiction, working as an actor, writer, director, and creator of properties. For instance, he played (under heavy prosthetics and make-up) Captain S.T.A.R. (insert) in Walt Disney's The Black Hole (1979), and then about a decade later created his own SciFi TV comedy, They Came From Outer Space. McLoughlin was born on this day in 1950.
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Acclaimed director Abel Ferrara gave Science Fiction a look from a character-driven perspective with his insightful SciFi/Drama 4:44 Last Day On Earth (2011). Ferrara was born on this day in 1951.
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I have a vague recollection of The Powers Of Matthew Star, and that vague recollection tells me the show is best forgotten. This early 80's Sci-Fi-lite program explored the life of the aforementioned Star, the prince from a distant world who finds himself hiding out on Earth. Star's star -- the tween-heartthrob Peter Barton -- made an impression on all the ladies, not that there's anything wrong with that. Barton was born on this day in 1956.
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Regular readers of SciFiHistory.Net know I have nothing but the fondest love, respect, and admiration for ladies who play dress-up, such is the case for the lovely Terri Treas (above left) who played 'Cathy Frankel' in the Alien Nation TV franchise. Treas was born on this day in 1957.
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Brian Dana Akers pens Science Fiction with a hint toward deeper meanings. Readers can access his website right here, and Akers was born on this day in 1958.
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As slave girls go, Elizabeth Kaitan wasn't your ordinary variety. No, she was just one of the Slave Girls From Beyond Infinity (1987). The lovely lady certainly took a solid swipe at cementing her place in pop culture history by working on such projects as Thunder Run (1986), Necromancer (1988), Dr. Alien (1989), Roller Blade Warriors: Taken By Force (1989), Aftershock (1990), Petticoat Planet (1996), Virtual Encounters (1996), and Veronica 2030 (1999). Kaitan was born on this day in 1960.
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In 2006, veteran actor Campbell Scott starred in the telefilm Final Days of Planet Earth. He's also played a role in the recent Spider-man theatrical movie reboot. Scott was born on this day in 1961.
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I haven't been able to bring myself to watch Thunderbirds (2004). My issue is that I'm a huge fan of the original program complete with the marionettes, and I've been led to understand that the cinematic version directed by Jonathan Frakes doesn't even focus on the Tracy family. Meh. In any event, the casting of Anthony Edwards for the character of 'Brains' is definitely inspired, so I'll probably Bucket List the film for some future weekend. Edwards was born on this day in 1962.
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Aussie author Garth Nix specializes in the realm of SciFi and Fantasy largely for Young Adult novels. You can access his website right here, and Nix was born on this day in 1963.
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Odds are, this is another case wherein you don't know the face but the voice is unmistakable. That lovely lady is Courtenay Taylor, and she's contributed voice performances to animation and video properties than I ever knew were out there. From Star Trek to Star Wars and from Halo to Resident Evil, she's done it all. Taylor was born on this day in 1969.
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Andrew Kavovit joined Cirroc Lofton in a very war-weary episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's fifth season ("...Nor the Battle to the Strong"). Kavovit was born on this day in 1971.
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The great Saïd Taghmaoui was only one of the many solid guest stars who joined ABC TV's long-running Lost during the program's run on the small screen. Taghmaoui was born on this day in 1973.
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Becky Boxer is a voiceover actress who has provided tracks to such projects as The Sims 3, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, and Final Fantasy XV. Boxer was born on this day in 1975.
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Another day, another Power Rangers citation! The heavenly Patricia Ja Lee explored the heavens indeed with her work aboard Power Rangers In Space. She's also sported voicework in such programs as Cowboy Bebop and Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Lee was born on this day in 1975.
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Hollywood actor and stuntman Reuben Langdon has been kicking butt and taking names for awhile in the industry, but SciFi fans might recognize him best from his contribution to the long-running web project, Star Trek Continues (insert). Langdon was born on this day in 1975.
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Let me be clear: I don't dislike the current incarnation of our beloved Star Trek franchise. You know the one I'm talking about? The JJ Abrams' universe? I see them as pretty good popcorn flicks, though I'll admit I do miss some of the preachyness of the original franchise films. British prettyboy Benedict Cumberbatch, however, didn't have "the right stuff" so far as I'm concerned: he appeared as no less than Khan himself in Star Trek Into Darkness, and (sorry, folks) he couldn't hold a candle to Ricardo Montalban's work. Still, I give him props for trying. Cumberbatch was born on this day in 1976.
Erin Cummings is an actress who deserves a franchise. I say this not because she's tough, and I say this not because she's lovely, but I say it because I think she's at that point in her talent that finding a home in a quality genre vehicle would be terrific for her and for fandom. She's had a bit part in Star Trek: Enterprise, as well as one in CBS's underrated Threshold. Her character was the driving emotional force behind the first season of Spartacus: Blood and Sand (a phenomenal program, by the way), but otherwise I'll be waiting for her to captain a starship some day. Cummings was born on this day in 1977.
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The lovely Chiara Zanni has a resume impressive with genre work, including roles aboard NightMan and Stargate: Atlantis as well as a wealth of voice roles SciFi fans can always get excited about. Check out her resume at IMDB.com, and Zanni was born on this day in 1978.
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David McDonald writes and edits in the realms of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Interested readers can access his website right here, and McDonald was born on this day in 1978.
In his youth, the talented R.J. Williams enjoyed a Season Two opening guest spot aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Child," wherein he played an alien-inspired offshoot of ship's counselor Deanna Troi. He's since moved into the realm of Hollywood production to some great success. Williams was born on this day in 1978.
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2015's Uncanny was one of those quieter SciFi films that kinda/sorta gets lost in the shuffle largely because it didn't have any big name presence or slam-bang graphics that large audiences have come to expect/demand from features exploring artificial intelligence. In the film, Mark Webber played inventor 'David Kressen,' a man whose reality is about to be turned on its proverbial A.I. head. Webber was born on this day in 1980.
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The dreamy-eyed Angela Trimbur provided the voice to the character of 'Penny Whitewall' aboard the short-lived SciFi animated project Major Lazer. Trimbur was born on this day in 1981.
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Hunky Jared Padalecki led the forces of good against the forces of evil (well, most of the time, that is) in his role aboard The CW's long-running Supernatural since its beginning and all the way to its bitter gray-haired-wig-wearing finish. (Seriously? No one thought that wig was a bad idea?) Padalecki was born on this day in 1982.
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Yes, I realize Fantasy releases like Dudes & Dragons (2015) isn't Science Fiction, but most insiders within the greater realm of possibility have always considered the two genres kissin' cousins. Plus, would you pass up on the chance to feature a comely young lass like Kaitlin Doubleday if you had the opportunity? I sure wouldn't. Doubleday was born on this day in 1984.
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Sorry, folks, but I don't "anime." If I did, then I'd undoubtedly be familiar with the voice of the lovely Cherami Leigh, shown above as her animated counterpart from Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. She maintains an incredible resume of well over two hundred different screen credits, and Leigh was born on this day in 1988.
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Newcomer Lauren Caster enjoyed a pair of guest appearances aboard ABC TV's Stitchers, a procedural exploring entering the minds of the newly deceased to solve crimes. Caster was born on this day in 1991.
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On this day in 1955 (in Taiwan), Devil Girl From Mars crashed down to Earth cinematically speaking. Directed by David MacDonald, this SciFi/Fantasy starred Hugh McDermott, Hazel Court, and Peter Reynolds; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An uptight, leather-clad female alien, armed with a ray gun and accompanied by a menacing robot, comes to Earth to collect Earth's men as breeding stock."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I had the good fortune of being given exclusive streaming access to Film Movement's online portal so that I could view Devil Girl From Mars in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
"An uptight, leather-clad female alien, armed with a ray gun and accompanied by a menacing robot, comes to Earth to collect Earth's men as breeding stock."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I had the good fortune of being given exclusive streaming access to Film Movement's online portal so that I could view Devil Girl From Mars in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
A star is born! Take that, you Neptunian space bastards! that'll teach you to come to Earth! On this day in 1961 (in Japan), Invasion of the Neptune Men premiered. Directed by Kôji Ohta from a story by Shin Morita and Akihiro Watanabe, the feature starred Shin'ichi Chiba, Ryûko Minakami, and Mitsue Komiya. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Clumsy invaders from Neptune are thwarted by hero Space Chief and a nondescript group of microshort-wearing Japanese kids."
Editor's Note:
Yes, for those of you who like this sort of trivia, 1961's Invasion Of The Neptune Men was deservedly lampooned by those merry yucksters at Mystery Science Theatre 3000.
"Clumsy invaders from Neptune are thwarted by hero Space Chief and a nondescript group of microshort-wearing Japanese kids."
Editor's Note:
Yes, for those of you who like this sort of trivia, 1961's Invasion Of The Neptune Men was deservedly lampooned by those merry yucksters at Mystery Science Theatre 3000.
On this day in 1968 (in Ireland), The 10th Victim began adding to the body count. Directed by Elio Petri and based (in part) on a story from Robert Sheckley, the futuristic Comedy starred Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, and Elsa Martinelli. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a future where a human vs. human "Big Hunt" is used as an alternative to war, a veteran huntress' plan to kill a "victim" for a major TV sponsorship deal is compounded by romance."
"In a future where a human vs. human "Big Hunt" is used as an alternative to war, a veteran huntress' plan to kill a "victim" for a major TV sponsorship deal is compounded by romance."
A star is born! On this day in 1972, The Thing With Two Heads gave audiences something to think about, doubly so. The SciFi/Horror hybrid (I'm told) was intended as a comedy, but I'm not sure everyone saw it that way. Written (in part) and directed by Lee Front, the feature starred Ray Milland, Don Marshall, and Rosie Grier; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Doctors are forced to transplant the head of a dying, racist surgeon onto the body of a black death row inmate."
"Doctors are forced to transplant the head of a dying, racist surgeon onto the body of a black death row inmate."
A star is born! On this day in 1979 (in the United Kingdom), laughs and a bit of space lunacy were delivered with the silver screen premiere of Walt Disney's Unidentified Flying Oddball for the good people of London, England. Directed by Russ Mayberry, the SciFi/Comedy starred Dennis Dugan, Jim Dale, and Ron Moody; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An astronaut and his android double travel back to the time of King Arthur."
"An astronaut and his android double travel back to the time of King Arthur."
A star is born! On this day in 1984 (in Spain), Supergirl lifted up, up, and away ... well, at least, she lifted up to the silver screen, anyway. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc from a story by David Odell, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, and Peter O'Toole. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After losing a powerful orb, Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch."
"After losing a powerful orb, Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch."
A star is born! On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Omega Cop took his campaign of fighting crime to the streets of tomorrow. Written (in part) and directed by Paul Kyriazi, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Ronald L. Marchini, Adam West, and Meg Thayer. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the future, a cop goes after a gang of slave traders."
"In the future, a cop goes after a gang of slave traders."
On this day in 1993 (in Germany), the Science Fiction section of the corner video rental store grew by one more title when Slipstream launched into the consumer marketplace. Directed by Steven Lisberger (the writer/director for the original SciFi/Classic Tron), the feature starred Bob Peck, Mark Hamill, and Bill Paxton, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by natural disasters, and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself. These in turn try to hunt the two men down."
For the record:
Slipstream is one of those B-Films that folks tend to love or hate (there's very little middleground, it would seem). IMDB.com reports that not only did the film essentially bankrupt producer Gary Kurtz but also it was Mark Hamill's first return to the realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy after his (then) swan song of playing 'Luke Skywalker' in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi (1983) for 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm.
ExtraExtra Alert:
"In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by natural disasters, and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself. These in turn try to hunt the two men down."
For the record:
Slipstream is one of those B-Films that folks tend to love or hate (there's very little middleground, it would seem). IMDB.com reports that not only did the film essentially bankrupt producer Gary Kurtz but also it was Mark Hamill's first return to the realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy after his (then) swan song of playing 'Luke Skywalker' in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi (1983) for 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm.
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On this day in 1995 (in France), My Conquest Is A Sea Of Stars (aka Ginga eiyû densetsu: Waga yuku wa hoshi no taikai) enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Directed by Noboru Ishiguro, the animated project featured the voices of Ryo Horikawa, Kei Tomiyama, and Masashi Hironaka. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two interstellar armies continue their 150-year-long war. On both sides, mid-ranking soldiers question the judgment of their superior officers and worry about the future."
"Two interstellar armies continue their 150-year-long war. On both sides, mid-ranking soldiers question the judgment of their superior officers and worry about the future."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.) , The Frighteners scared audiences to death. (Not literally because that would have really hurt the film's repeat business.) Written (in part) and directed by Peter Jackson, the Horror/Thriller starred Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, and Peter Dobson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead, and he uses that gift to con people. However, when a demonic spirit appears, he may be the only one who can stop it from killing the living and the dead."
For the record:
At the 1997 Saturn Awards, The Frighteners earned an impressive eight nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Writer,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Actor,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Horror Film.'
"After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead, and he uses that gift to con people. However, when a demonic spirit appears, he may be the only one who can stop it from killing the living and the dead."
For the record:
At the 1997 Saturn Awards, The Frighteners earned an impressive eight nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Writer,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Actor,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Horror Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 1998, Babylon 5: Thirdspace enjoyed its original presentation on U.S. television sets. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, the SciFi/Telefilm starred Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, and Mira Furlan; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The crew of Babylon 5 discover a mysterious artifact of unknown origin. The artifact influences the minds of people aboard the station and endangers the lives of everyone aboard. Takes place during season 4 of the Babylon 5 TV series."
"The crew of Babylon 5 discover a mysterious artifact of unknown origin. The artifact influences the minds of people aboard the station and endangers the lives of everyone aboard. Takes place during season 4 of the Babylon 5 TV series."
A star is born! On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Alien Hunter enjoyed its first airing on broadcast television. Directed by Ron Krauss from a story by J.S. Cardone and Boaz Davidson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred James Spader, Janine Eser, and John Lynch. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An alien black box is found in the South Pole, where a government agency is conducting botanical experiments."
"An alien black box is found in the South Pole, where a government agency is conducting botanical experiments."
On this day in 2004, the Fantasy-themed Thoughtcrimes first premiered on U.S. home video. The feature starred Navi Rawat and Joe Flanigan, and here's the premise that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"Freya McAllister suddenly starts hearing voices in her head on the night of her High School Prom. From then on her future ends and she is diagnosed as a violent schizophrenic and committed to a mental hospital where she spends the next eight years of her life in mental madness. One night Dr Michael Welles arrives telling Freya that she isn't crazy but that her voices are the thoughts of everyone around her. He teaches her to turn her telepathic powers into a powerful gift. What he doesn't say is that he works for the National Security Agency..."
"Freya McAllister suddenly starts hearing voices in her head on the night of her High School Prom. From then on her future ends and she is diagnosed as a violent schizophrenic and committed to a mental hospital where she spends the next eight years of her life in mental madness. One night Dr Michael Welles arrives telling Freya that she isn't crazy but that her voices are the thoughts of everyone around her. He teaches her to turn her telepathic powers into a powerful gift. What he doesn't say is that he works for the National Security Agency..."
A star is born! On this day in 2005, Exterminator City turned up the heat for fans of SciFi shlock with its release on home video. Written and directed by Clive Cohen, the feature starred Julie Strain, Brinke Stevens, and Teresa May; and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"The Year is 2027. A robot pest controller turned serial killer has embarked on a murderous rampage, carving his way through the population of Atro City. Following in the wake of his destruction are a tough robot homicide detective and a sinister robot psychiatrist. Their investigation will take them on a terrifying journey into a twisted technological nightmare, more terrifying than you can ever imagine."
"The Year is 2027. A robot pest controller turned serial killer has embarked on a murderous rampage, carving his way through the population of Atro City. Following in the wake of his destruction are a tough robot homicide detective and a sinister robot psychiatrist. Their investigation will take them on a terrifying journey into a twisted technological nightmare, more terrifying than you can ever imagine."
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in Japan), Johnny Rico was back in service with the home video release of Starship Troopers 3: Marauder. Written and directed by Edward Neumeier, the SciFi/Thriller starred Casper Van Dien, Jolene Blalock, and Stephen Hogan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Johnny Rico is called back into action to defeat the bugs."
"Johnny Rico is called back into action to defeat the bugs."
A star is born! Bad dog! Bad dog! On this day in 2009, the Fantasy-themed Hellhounds tore the flesh off anyone watching on television. Directed by Ricky Schroder, the Fantasy feature starred Scott Elrod, Amanda Brooks, and Adam Butcher; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A Greek warrior must travel to the Underworld and battle killer hellhounds in order to rescue his murdered bride from the clutches of Hades."
"A Greek warrior must travel to the Underworld and battle killer hellhounds in order to rescue his murdered bride from the clutches of Hades."
A star is born! On this day in 2011, Marvel Studios' Captain America: The First Avenger enjoyed its silver screen debut in no less than Hollywood, California. Directed by Joe Johnston, the Superhero feature starred Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, and Stanley Tucci; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"It is 1942, America has entered World War II, and sickly but determined Steve Rogers is frustrated at being rejected yet again for military service. Everything changes when Dr. Erskine recruits him for the secret Project Rebirth. Proving his extraordinary courage, wits and conscience, Rogers undergoes the experiment and his weak body is suddenly enhanced into the maximum human potential. When Dr. Erskine is then immediately assassinated by an agent of Nazi Germany's secret HYDRA research department (headed by Johann Schmidt, a.k.a. the Red Skull), Rogers is left as a unique man who is initially misused as a propaganda mascot; however, when his comrades need him, Rogers goes on a successful adventure that truly makes him Captain America, and his war against Schmidt begins."
"It is 1942, America has entered World War II, and sickly but determined Steve Rogers is frustrated at being rejected yet again for military service. Everything changes when Dr. Erskine recruits him for the secret Project Rebirth. Proving his extraordinary courage, wits and conscience, Rogers undergoes the experiment and his weak body is suddenly enhanced into the maximum human potential. When Dr. Erskine is then immediately assassinated by an agent of Nazi Germany's secret HYDRA research department (headed by Johann Schmidt, a.k.a. the Red Skull), Rogers is left as a unique man who is initially misused as a propaganda mascot; however, when his comrades need him, Rogers goes on a successful adventure that truly makes him Captain America, and his war against Schmidt begins."
On this day in 2013 (in Poland), 964 Pinocchio (aka Screams Of Blasphemy) played for audiences in attendance of the New Horizons Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Shozin Fukui, the SciFi/Horror starred Haji Suzuki, Onn-chan, and Kôji Ôtsubo; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Pinocchio 964, lobotomised cyborg sex slave, is thrown out onto the street by his owners because of his inability to maintain an erection. He is befriended by a criminally insane, memory-wiped, homeless girl. Meanwhile, the corporate entity who manufactured and sold him plots to kill him because of his malfunction."
"Pinocchio 964, lobotomised cyborg sex slave, is thrown out onto the street by his owners because of his inability to maintain an erection. He is befriended by a criminally insane, memory-wiped, homeless girl. Meanwhile, the corporate entity who manufactured and sold him plots to kill him because of his malfunction."
A star is born! First there was Dracula Vs. Frankenstein ... then there was Godzilla Vs. King Kong .... and on this fateful day in 2015, the inevitable clash finally took place when Sharkopus Vs. Whalewolf aired on television. Written by Kevin Yamashita and directed by Kevin O'Neill, the feature starred Casper Van Dien, Catherine Oxenberg, and Jennifer Wenger; and -- according to our friends at IMDB.com -- here's what you need to know about the showdown:
"When a mad scientist mixes the genes of a killer whale and a wolf, it creates the Whalewolf, and it's up to Sharktopus to stop it."
"When a mad scientist mixes the genes of a killer whale and a wolf, it creates the Whalewolf, and it's up to Sharktopus to stop it."
On this day in 2017 (in the Ukraine), the director's cut of Ridley Scott's Alien played for audiences in attendance of the Odessa International Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in Brazil), Alien Hunger did what it could to whet mankind's appetite for Science Fiction. Written and directed by Edward Conna, the feature starred Krystal Banks, Vernon Wells, and Ted Barba; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Aliens with a ravenous appetite for summertime campers descend upon a campground."
"Aliens with a ravenous appetite for summertime campers descend upon a campground."
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Revolt Of The Empire Of The Apes took a stab at box office glory. Directed by Mark Polonia from a story by Billy D'Amato, the SciFi/Fantasy starred James Carolus, Marie DeLorenzo, and Steve Diasparra. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Earth has become the Apes playground and humans are used for labor and sport. Mankind's last stand will come from Rebel Freedom Fighters. The cage door opens and the revolt begins in this exciting sequel to Empire of the Apes. But, Simians are deadly foes."
"Earth has become the Apes playground and humans are used for labor and sport. Mankind's last stand will come from Rebel Freedom Fighters. The cage door opens and the revolt begins in this exciting sequel to Empire of the Apes. But, Simians are deadly foes."
A star is born! On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Supervised took to the silver screen with a limited theatrical release. Directed by Steve Barron, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Tom Berenger, Elya Baskin, and Hiran Abeysekera. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Four aging superheroes in a retirement home in Ireland come together for one last hurrah."
"Four aging superheroes in a retirement home in Ireland come together for one last hurrah."
On this day in 2021 (in France), Starship Troopers played for audiences in attendance of the Cinémathèque Française. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the SciFi/Thriller starred Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Michael Ironside; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Humans in a fascist, militaristic future wage war with giant alien bugs."
"Humans in a fascist, militaristic future wage war with giant alien bugs."
A star is born! On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), Death Count enjoyed its general release via the internet. Directed by Michael Su from a script by Rolfe Kanefsky and Michael Merino, the Horror/Thriller starred Costas Mandylor, Robert LaSardo, and Michael Madsen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Strangers awaken in individual holding cells with no memory of how they arrived. They realize if they don't acquire enough online "likes" in a timely manner, they'll die horribly at the hands of a sinister executioner."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Death Count enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening of the film festival circuit.
"Strangers awaken in individual holding cells with no memory of how they arrived. They realize if they don't acquire enough online "likes" in a timely manner, they'll die horribly at the hands of a sinister executioner."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Death Count enjoyed a wee bit of praise from a screening of the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1952 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "The Derelict Space Station." Officially, this served as the twenty-ninth episode in the program's second season; and here's the plot summary as provided by Solarguard.com:
"Commander Buzz Corry, Happy, and Tonga become involved in a harrowing adventure when two dangerous criminals overcome the trio in an out of control space ship which is hurtling toward the planet Earth."
"Commander Buzz Corry, Happy, and Tonga become involved in a harrowing adventure when two dangerous criminals overcome the trio in an out of control space ship which is hurtling toward the planet Earth."
On this day in 1960 (in Finland), Captain Midnight aired "Touchdown Terror." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Trakt.TV:
"A group of gamblers try to bribe a star quarterback into throwing an important game. The young player is in need of cash for an operation for his sister, but he refuses to participate in the scheme. In retaliation, both the quarterback and Captain Midnight are kidnapped."
"A group of gamblers try to bribe a star quarterback into throwing an important game. The young player is in need of cash for an operation for his sister, but he refuses to participate in the scheme. In retaliation, both the quarterback and Captain Midnight are kidnapped."
On this day in 1962 (in the United Kingdom), The Andromeda Breakthrough aired "Storm Centres." This served as the fourth episode of the program's second season (as continued from A For Andromeda), and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"The Intel trading consortium has backed a military coup in Azaran. Mlle Gamboule has been drawn to the computer by Andromeda who, apparently dying, is determined to work out the purpose of the message from space."
"The Intel trading consortium has backed a military coup in Azaran. Mlle Gamboule has been drawn to the computer by Andromeda who, apparently dying, is determined to work out the purpose of the message from space."
On this day in 1969 (in the United Kingdom), Star Trek aired "The Naked Time." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The crew is infected with a mysterious disease that removes people's emotional inhibitions to a dangerous degree."
"The crew is infected with a mysterious disease that removes people's emotional inhibitions to a dangerous degree."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4014: The Wild Blue Yonder Incident." This served as the fifth episode of the program's second season (it was played wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary on IMDB.com:
"A female pilot on a training flight faces a board of inquiry after she violates restricted air space trying to chase down a UFO over Colorado Springs, CO. Captain Ryan and S/Sgt. Fritz review the report and decide to investigate."
"A female pilot on a training flight faces a board of inquiry after she violates restricted air space trying to chase down a UFO over Colorado Springs, CO. Captain Ryan and S/Sgt. Fritz review the report and decide to investigate."
On this day in 1997 (in the United Kingdom), Bugs aired "Blaze Of Glory." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's third season; and here's the plot summary as provided by YouTube.com:
"During an investigation at a construction site, the team discover a cache of unstable chemical weapons - with disastrous results."
"During an investigation at a construction site, the team discover a cache of unstable chemical weapons - with disastrous results."
On this day in 2002 (in Australia), Farscape aired "Natural Election." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Crichton correctly predicts a wormhole's appearance near Moya, but simultaneously a giant space plant captures the Leviathan."
"Crichton correctly predicts a wormhole's appearance near Moya, but simultaneously a giant space plant captures the Leviathan."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Odyssey 5 aired "Symbiosis." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's only season of original broadcast existence; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Kurt Mendell marries Karen, a woman who is destined to become a major pop star. Meanwhile the Odyssey crew begin to lose their memories of the future and of each other. Eventually it is up to Kurt to figure out what happened and how to reverse it. The only clue he has is an unintelligible coded message that Chuck wrote in a trance. Kurt desperately tries to decrypt it before he loses his memories as well, which jeopardizes his marriage."
"Kurt Mendell marries Karen, a woman who is destined to become a major pop star. Meanwhile the Odyssey crew begin to lose their memories of the future and of each other. Eventually it is up to Kurt to figure out what happened and how to reverse it. The only clue he has is an unintelligible coded message that Chuck wrote in a trance. Kurt desperately tries to decrypt it before he loses his memories as well, which jeopardizes his marriage."
On this day in 2003, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed aired "Trembling World." This served as the forty-first episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
On this day in 2007 (in the United Kingdom), Hyperdrive aired "Artefact." This served as the second episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Henderson tries to return a mysterious object to its owners, who seem very familiar and appear to have become more technologically advanced."
"Henderson tries to return a mysterious object to its owners, who seem very familiar and appear to have become more technologically advanced."
On this day in 2009, the SciFi/Miniseries Meteor crashed down to Earth with its big finale. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's how it all came to conclusion:
"The military naively thinks it's over after 3 quiet hours with a body count over 22,000 worldwide. Imogen continuous her perilous journey, slowly, and warns them Daniel's calculations were off too in mass, Kassandra broke and the largest part is left. The new debris shower even hits the HQ, all satellite communications go down. The only hope is observing from a space mission, by Morse over ground aerials. The US arsenal being nearly exhausted, the Chinese join, the Russians must be tricked. Vindictive Calvin Stark escapes and gets hold of Jenny, so Jack pursues them all his murderous way to Taft. There his dad the sheriff must control panic after the nuclear power station is hit, and help them face Calvin. Michael gets in even more danger because of ma's foolish instructions, dad and a fireman heroically come to the rescue."
"The military naively thinks it's over after 3 quiet hours with a body count over 22,000 worldwide. Imogen continuous her perilous journey, slowly, and warns them Daniel's calculations were off too in mass, Kassandra broke and the largest part is left. The new debris shower even hits the HQ, all satellite communications go down. The only hope is observing from a space mission, by Morse over ground aerials. The US arsenal being nearly exhausted, the Chinese join, the Russians must be tricked. Vindictive Calvin Stark escapes and gets hold of Jenny, so Jack pursues them all his murderous way to Taft. There his dad the sheriff must control panic after the nuclear power station is hit, and help them face Calvin. Michael gets in even more danger because of ma's foolish instructions, dad and a fireman heroically come to the rescue."
On this day in 2015, Falling Skies aired "Pope Breaks Bad." This served as the fourth episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A mission to procure vehicles and fuel goes awry. Cochise shares troubling news with Anne that will test both her medical and leadership skills. Anthony's mental stability and his loyalties are brought into question. Meanwhile, a desperate Pope takes things into his own hands."
"A mission to procure vehicles and fuel goes awry. Cochise shares troubling news with Anne that will test both her medical and leadership skills. Anthony's mental stability and his loyalties are brought into question. Meanwhile, a desperate Pope takes things into his own hands."
On this day in 2015, AMC's Humans aired the fourth episode of their popular first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Joe gets too close to Anita, and Karen is not what she seems. Meanwhile, Leo gets one step closer to finding Mia, and Niska gets revenge."
"Joe gets too close to Anita, and Karen is not what she seems. Meanwhile, Leo gets one step closer to finding Mia, and Niska gets revenge."
On this day in 2016, Zoo aired "The Moon and The Star." This served as the fifth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary that's listed on IMDB.com:
"Jaime and Logan arrive at Caraquet, but things are not what they seem. The group tries to save Chloe."
"Jaime and Logan arrive at Caraquet, but things are not what they seem. The group tries to save Chloe."
On this day in 2017, Salvation aired "Another Trip Around The Sun." This served as the second episode in the SciFi program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"Darius and Liam work to invent a theoretically impossible piece of technology to divert the asteroid, and Grace risks everything to help Darius. Also, Liam heads home to Boston to track down critical research, but finds something shocking instead."
"Darius and Liam work to invent a theoretically impossible piece of technology to divert the asteroid, and Grace risks everything to help Darius. Also, Liam heads home to Boston to track down critical research, but finds something shocking instead."
