Even though I've done a fair amount of research, I've not found a great deal of data regarding The Hidden Room, another one of those TV anthologies that premiered on this day (in the U.S.) back in 1991 and ran through 1993. For the most part, it gets compared to The Twilight Zone, but I've not seen a great number of plot summaries for the specific episodes available. Here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"A series of vignettes follows a woman's journey through life's ups and downs. Each episode unveils unique experiences, from supernatural encounters to confronting criminals, offering glimpses into her fears, dreams, and relationships."
"A series of vignettes follows a woman's journey through life's ups and downs. Each episode unveils unique experiences, from supernatural encounters to confronting criminals, offering glimpses into her fears, dreams, and relationships."
Ahh, audiences may not have noticed him, but Everett Glass was most definitely there. As a bit player -- sometimes uncredited there -- he worked in the background, adding what measure of depth he could to the scenes he was in. With 100 different screen roles to his name, the man left his mark on some truly inspired genre releases, including Destination Moon (1950), The Thing From Another World (1951), Flight To Mars (1951), Science Fiction Theatre, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1956), World Without End (1956), Adventures Of Superman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and The Twilight Zone. Though he's no longer with us, Glass was born on this day in 1891.
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- In 2021, I received an all-new home video release of Flight To Mars (1951) -- in which Glass appeared -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
- In 2025, I received an all-new home video release of World Without End (956) -- in which Glass appeared -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Richard Gaines went boldly where few men had gone before -- to the Red Planet -- for his work aboard 1951's Flight To Mars for Monogram Pictures. Though he's no longer with us, Gaines was born on this day in 1904.
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In 2021, I received an all-new home video release of Flight To Mars (1951) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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In 2021, I received an all-new home video release of Flight To Mars (1951) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
BAFTA Awarding winning actress Coral Browne set aside all of that BAFTA goodness in order to make an appearance in the realm of Horror with a role oppose no less than Vincent Price in 1973's Theater Of Blood for Cineman Productions. She also lent her voice to an angelic entity aboard 1980's Xanadu. Though she's no longer with us, Browne was born on this day in 1913.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Outside of having a memorable turn as a brief replacement captain of the Starship Enterprise-D on Star Trek: The Next Generation (OMG but Will Riker sure hated that guy!), actor Ronny Cox is known for his star turn fighting crime corporate-style in 1987's epic Sci-Fi actioner, RoboCop. As the ruthless CEO for OCP, he oversaw the entirety of the program that developed the ultimate crime-fighting machine and even its next incarnation. Cox was born on this day in 1938.
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In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of RoboCop (1987) -- in which Cox 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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In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of RoboCop (1987) -- in which Cox played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
For his part aboard 1968's The Blood Of Fu Manchu, Götz George played a rugged adventurer who faced down a jungle filled with snakes and other predators, along with the villainous forces at the command of the dreaded Fu Manchu. Though he's no longer with us, George was born on this day in 1938.
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In 2025, I was provided the all-new home video release from Blue Underground and MVD Visual Entertainment Group of The Blood Of Fu Manchu in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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In 2025, I was provided the all-new home video release from Blue Underground and MVD Visual Entertainment Group of The Blood Of Fu Manchu in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Oh, if only every actor were required to play a Klingon at some point in his professional life, wouldn't the world be a better place? Well, I know my job would be a lot easier! In the very least, the late Ben Slack suited up as a Klingon warriorfor a pair of appearances to TV's Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also made visits to such projects as She-Wolf Of London, Piranha (1995), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman, and Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction during his career. Though he's no longer with us, Slack was born on this day in 1938.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
According to her bio on IMDB.com, the lovely Erika Blanc is revered around Europe for her work in Giallo movies and even some exploitation features. A quick look of her professional profiles shows she committed serious screen time to such projects as The Flying Saucer (1964), Mission Bloody Mary (1965), Operation Atlantis (1965), Lady Morgan's Vengeance (1965), Spies Strike Silently (1966), The Third Eye (1966), Kill Baby Kill (1966), The Night Evelyn Came Out Of The Grave (1971), Devil's Nightmare (1971), The Sensuous Doll (1972), Love And Death In The Garden Of The Gods (1972), Mark Of The Devil Part II (1973), A Dragonfly For Each Corpse (1975), Body Puzzle (1992), and others. Blanc was born on this day in 1942.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Katharyn Powers is one of those talented screenwriters who's toiled behind-the-scenes to bring us some great hours of our favorite genre shows. Fans are encouraged to check out her contributions to such programs as The Fantastic Journey, Logan's Run, Wonder Woman, Airwolf, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Swamp Thing, and Stargate SG-1. Powers was born on this day in 1943.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Edie McClurg is the kind of talent who trafficked in big and small roles but always -- always -- gave whatever role she filled an incredible amount of memorable character. Given that she's done both live action and animated projects, fans don't realize how expansive her resume truly is, but I'll happily mention a few. Look or listen for her talent aboard Carrie (1976), Once Upon A Brothers Grimm (1977), Oh God! Book II (1980), The Incredible Hulk, The Secret Of NIHM (1982), Faerie Tale Theatre, Small Wonder, Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark (1988), The Little Mermaid (1989), Darkwing Duck, Dinosaurs, Stepmonster (1993), The Addams Family (animated), A.J.'s Time Travelers, Circuit Breaker (1996), Bone Chillers, Homeboys In Outer Space, Touched By An Angel, Perversions Of Science, and much, much more. Check out her full resume on IMDB.com. McClurg was born on this day in 1945.
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In 2024, I was provided an all-new home video release of Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark (1988) -- in which McClurg 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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In 2024, I was provided an all-new home video release of Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark (1988) -- in which McClurg played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Actress and model Marianne Gordon not only stole a few movie and TV scenes but also stole the heart of none other than country sensation Kenny Rogers: the two were married from 1977 until 1994. Otherwise, the lady can be seen in such genre entries as The Legend Of Blood Mountain (1965), My Brother The Angel, Mr. Terrific, Tarzan, Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Love Machine (1971), and The Being (1981). Gordon was born on this day in 1946.
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Larry Manetti turned up in a guest spot aboard the late 1970's incarnation of Battlestar Galactica (ABC) before joining the cast of CBS's Magnum, P.I. Manetti was born on this day in 1947.
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Back in 1973, actress Cheryl Hall shone for a few episodes aboard the BBC's long-running Doctor Who serial. The lady also paid acting visits to Survivors, Tales Of The Unexpected, and So Haunt Me. Hall was born on this day in 1950.
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The lovely Belinda Montgomery joined Patrick Duffy in bringing Man From Atlantis swimmingly to life on the small screen. As far as Science Fiction goes, she also enjoyed a small role as 'Grandma Flynn' aboard the underrated TRON: Legacy (2010). Montgomery was born on this day in 1950.
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Director Fritz Kiersch has a few genre credentials under his belt that are deserving on mention in this space. In 1984, he got his start behind-the-camera in bringing Stephen King's Children Of The Corn to life for audiences. In 1987, he sent audiences on a fantastical tour into the distant mythical lands of Gor (1987). IMDB.com also reports that he directed episodes of TV's Swamp Thing (1990) and a 2006 Horror film titled The Hunt. Kiersch was born on this day in 1951.
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- In 2021, I received an all-new home video release of Children Of The Corn (1984) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
- In 2025, I caught a streaming broadcast of Gor (1987) on a platform to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Lydia Cornell is another one of those familiar faces that pops up from time-to-time in the realms of the Fantastic. Genre fans might recognize her for her contributions to such programs as Fantasy Island, Bloodtide (1982), Knight Rider, Quantum Leap, Monsters, and Black Scorpion. Cornell was born on this day in 1953.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
The versatile Diane Robin has well over one hundred screen credits to her resume, and she's definitely amassed a set of skills she can use in any genre. Fans might recognize her from work aboard RoboCop (1987), The Fisher King (1991), The Relic (1997), Brimstone, Honey I Shrunk The Kids: The TV Show, Minority Report (2002), House Of Deadly Secrets (2018), and Spiral (2019). Robin was born on this day in 1956.
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In 2022, I received a complimentary Blu-ray of the RoboCop (1987) release in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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In 2022, I received a complimentary Blu-ray of the RoboCop (1987) release in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Poor, poor, poor Woody Harrelson. It looks like doom follows the poor fellow around on his heels. First, he has to survive an Apocalypse of the undead in Zombieland (2009). And then he plays a conspiracy theorist who sees the end of mankind fastly approaching in Roland Emmerich's 2012 (also in 2009). Then, he's also had a terrific starring turn in the Apocalypse-themed The Hunger Games. Harrelson was born on this day in 1961.
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Rob Stewart plays the formidable 'Khylen' aboard Syfy's signature series Killjoys. He's also made appearances in Highlander, Jake 2.0, Painkiller Jane, Lost Girl, Beauty and the Beast, Dark Matter, and Incorporated. Stewart was born on this day in 1961.
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Aboard 2017's popular Logan, the talented Eriq La Salle (above left) turned in a great supporting performance as a farmer just trying to stay one step ahead of a conglomerate bent on seizing his land. La Salle was born on this day in 1962.
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And speaking about The Hunger Games ...When the word of Philip Seymour Hoffman's death took Hollywood by storm, fans of The Hunger Games were understandably saddened by his passing as well as what it might mean for their beloved franchise. Thankfully, the actor had completed much of his photography already so the production remained untouched. Though he's no longer with us, Hoffman was born on this day in 1967.
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Aside from the film's obvious globalist political posturing, Arrival (2016) was pretty much about as interesting a Science Fiction flick as any other, though producer Shawn Levy buoyed the project up even further with a solid, A-list cast. He's also helped bring such properties to life as Real Steel (2011) and Netflix's uber-popular Stranger Things. Levy was born on this day in 1968.
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After getting a humble start as part of the Josh Kirby: Time Warrior franchise, the lovely Charisma Carpenter has branched out on her own quite nicely. She certainly proved as part of the Angel ensemble that her small screen success was no fluke. Carpenter was born on this day in 1970.
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The lovely Rya Kihlstedt has an exceptional foothold in the realm of genre entertainment. Fans recognize her from work aboard SeaQuest 2032, Brave New World (1998), Deep Impact (1998), Heroes Reborn, Once Upon A Time, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Charmed. Kihlstedt was born on this day in 1970.
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The lovely Stacie Mistysyn is far more well known for her work in a certain tween-set drama, but early in her career she did dabble in Science Fiction and Fantasy with appearances aboard Weird Science and Seven Days. Mistysyn was born on this day in 1971.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Yeah, I'm well aware that the critics largely trashed G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra (2009), but I totally had fun with it. And kudos to Marlon Wayans for taking a swing at the character of 'Ripcord,' as I thought he did a respectable job. Wayans was born on this day in 1972.
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Funny lady Kathryn Hahn turned in a quirky supporting performance in Tomorrowland (2015), the Fantasy-themed flick from Walt Disney. Hahn was born on this day in 1973.
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Ah, God bless the brainy blondes! And is there any brainier than Stephanie March? Alas, she hasn't done much in the way of genre projects, but early in her career she made an appearance to TV's Early Edition. As of late, she enjoyed a recurring role aboard the Fantasy/Comedy Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter ... something for which we can all be thankful. March was born on this day in 1974.
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Meh. Call me old-fashioned, but I think getting turned to the Dark Side of Fantasy might not be all that bad if the vampiress looks anything like Silvia Colloca did in Van Helsing (2004). Colloca was born on this day in 1977.
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As 'Ichabod Crane,' Tom Mison played the heart, soul, and narrative inspiration behind so much of Fox TV's Fantasy yarn Sleepy Hollow. Mison was born on this day in 1982.
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The Vampire Diaries may have ended, but Paul Wesley's work in the Fantasy-themed bloodsucking drama will live on via home video perhaps forever. Wesley was born on this day in 1982.
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In this guise of Harry Potter, young Daniel Radcliffe helped bring the saga of a young wizard to life for a generation of moviegoers. Radcliffe was born on this day in 1989.
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Hunters was one of those single-season programs that really deserved a second, mostly because much of its mythology was just starting to make sense when Syfy up and cancelled it. Britne Oldford was one of the regulars, a character who may've had a closer association with alien DNA than the rest of us. Oldford was born on this day in 1992.
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Sexy, young Lili Simmons will always be 'Rebecca Bowman' aboard Cinemax's epic Banshee crime drama, but thankfully she had a small role in HBO's Westworld adaptation so that I can mention her work here. Simmons was born on this day in 1993.
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Newcomer Masam Holden did his part to patrol the Final Frontier with work aboard Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012). Holden was born on this day in 1993.
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On this day in 1932 (in Uruguay), Frankenstein delivered an all-new style of theatrical Horror to the marketplace. James Whale directed the motion picture from an adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, and the feature starred Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, and Boris Karloff. For those born on an island, here's the plot summary as provided by the folks at IMDB.com:
"Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He succeeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again."
For the record:
In 1991, Frankenstein was inducted into the National Film Registry of the U.S. Library of Congress. The National Film Registry seeks to preserve films based on their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contributions to history.
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In 2023, I purchased a Blu-ray copy of Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection from Amazon.com so that I could enjoy the entire Frankenstein family at my leisure. Interested in knowing what I thought of the first picture? Readers can find my review right here.
"Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He succeeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again."
For the record:
In 1991, Frankenstein was inducted into the National Film Registry of the U.S. Library of Congress. The National Film Registry seeks to preserve films based on their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contributions to history.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I purchased a Blu-ray copy of Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection from Amazon.com so that I could enjoy the entire Frankenstein family at my leisure. Interested in knowing what I thought of the first picture? Readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1936 (in the United Kingdom), the big city of London, England played host for the exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of The Man Who Could Work Miracles. Directed by Lothar Mendes and Alexander Korda from a story by H.G. Wells and Lajos Biró, the film starred Roland Young, Ralph Richardson, Edward Chapman, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An ordinary man suddenly finds that anything he says comes true. Or at least, almost anything."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Man Who Could Work Miracles eeked out a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"An ordinary man suddenly finds that anything he says comes true. Or at least, almost anything."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Man Who Could Work Miracles eeked out a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 1960 (in Yugoslavia), Atomic War Bride (aka Rat) enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever. Directed by Veljko Bulajic from a story by Cesare Zavattini, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Antun Vrdoljiak, Zlatko Madunic, Ljubisa Jovanovic, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"At a church in the country, eternally optimistic John marries Maria, his Atomic War Bride, as a war starts, planes buzz overhead and bombs start dropping. Though John is "mobilized" by the military seconds after the ceremony, he and Maria are reunited just in time for the Big Bang!"
"At a church in the country, eternally optimistic John marries Maria, his Atomic War Bride, as a war starts, planes buzz overhead and bombs start dropping. Though John is "mobilized" by the military seconds after the ceremony, he and Maria are reunited just in time for the Big Bang!"
On this day in 1965 (in Portugal), The Golden Arrow delivered its golden point to the box office. Directed by Antonio Margheriti from a story by Bruno Vailati, Augusto Frassinetti, Filippo Sanjust, Giorgio Prosperi, and Giorgio Arlorio, the film starred Tab Hunter, Rossana Podesta, Umberto Melnati, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Genies help a bandit recover a golden arrow, which will show that he is the heir to the sultan's kingdom."
"Genies help a bandit recover a golden arrow, which will show that he is the heir to the sultan's kingdom."
A star is born!
On this day in 1969 (in Italy), Fangs Of The Living Dead opened up and tried to sink themselves into the box office. Written and directed by Amando de Ossorio, the Horror/Comedy starred Anita Ekberg, Gianni Medici, Diana Lorys, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A beautiful virgin inherits a castle, but when she arrives at it, she finds that the inhabitants include a strange nobleman and a bevy of beautiful women she suspects may be vampires."
"A beautiful virgin inherits a castle, but when she arrives at it, she finds that the inhabitants include a strange nobleman and a bevy of beautiful women she suspects may be vampires."
A star is born!
On this day in 1976 (in South Korea), Ape waggled its big middle finger at audiences. Written (in part) and directed by Paul Leder, the Fantasy/Adventure starred Rod Arrants, Joanna Kerns, Alex Nicol, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul."
"A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul."
On this day in 1981 (in Mexico), the Galactica saga finally reached Earth with the theatrical release of Conquest Of The Earth. Directed by Barry Crane, Sidney Hayers, and Sigmund Neufeld Jr. from a story by Glen A Larson, the film starred Kent McCord, Barry Van Dyke, Robyn Douglass, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Battlestar Galactica and its ragtag fleet of ships finally locate the Earth, only to discover that the planet is not prepared for the inevitable Cylon invasion."
For the record:
Based on my reading of IMDB.com, this does appear to be the very first theatrical engagement, but the site mentions a US airing in 1980. I'm inclined to think that, perhaps, that citation is little more than a reference to the original episodes airing on US television. Since I can't be certain, I'm not advertising it as such in this space.
"The Battlestar Galactica and its ragtag fleet of ships finally locate the Earth, only to discover that the planet is not prepared for the inevitable Cylon invasion."
For the record:
Based on my reading of IMDB.com, this does appear to be the very first theatrical engagement, but the site mentions a US airing in 1980. I'm inclined to think that, perhaps, that citation is little more than a reference to the original episodes airing on US television. Since I can't be certain, I'm not advertising it as such in this space.
A star is born!
On this day in 1983 (in Spain), the mighty Hundra took her Fantasy business to the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Matt Cimber, the film starred Laurene Landon, Maria Casal, Luis Lorenzo, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Born in a tribe of fierce warrior women, the archer and sword fighter, Hundra, has been raised to despise the influence of men. Superior to any male, Hundra takes a vow of revenge until one day she finds love."
"Born in a tribe of fierce warrior women, the archer and sword fighter, Hundra, has been raised to despise the influence of men. Superior to any male, Hundra takes a vow of revenge until one day she finds love."
On this day in 1987 (in West Germany), Programmed To Kill took a shot at screen history. Written (in part) and directed by Robert Short, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sandahl Bergman, Robert Ginty, and James Booth. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A middle eastern female terrorist is captured by the CIA in Greece, after an attack on a marketplace. Transported back to the USA, the terrorist undergoes an operation where she is transformed into a cybernetic killing machine. Now the CIA have a secret weapon to send back to the Middle East, but how long can they control her?"
ExtrExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received an all-new home video release of Programmed To Kill (1987) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A middle eastern female terrorist is captured by the CIA in Greece, after an attack on a marketplace. Transported back to the USA, the terrorist undergoes an operation where she is transformed into a cybernetic killing machine. Now the CIA have a secret weapon to send back to the Middle East, but how long can they control her?"
ExtrExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received an all-new home video release of Programmed To Kill (1987) 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 1987 (in the United Kingdom), Superman IV: The Quest For Peace soared into London for its UK premiere. With a story by leading man Christopher Reeve himself (though I believe that point has been litigated), the film was directed by Sidney J. Furie and starred Christopher Reeve alongside Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mark Pillow, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man."
For the record:
Ouch. History is unkind to Superman IV, and that includes even its star Christopher Reeve who was once remarked to have said it's best to say as few words about the film as possible. On the plus side (ahem), the film did score two 1988 Razzie Awards, one for actress Mariel Hemingway ('Worst Actress') and 'Worst Visual Effects.' Double ouch. Essentially, the poor box office and critical drubbing the film took stalled the entire Superman franchise for years. Triple ouch.
"The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man."
For the record:
Ouch. History is unkind to Superman IV, and that includes even its star Christopher Reeve who was once remarked to have said it's best to say as few words about the film as possible. On the plus side (ahem), the film did score two 1988 Razzie Awards, one for actress Mariel Hemingway ('Worst Actress') and 'Worst Visual Effects.' Double ouch. Essentially, the poor box office and critical drubbing the film took stalled the entire Superman franchise for years. Triple ouch.
A star is born!
On this day in 1988 (in Japan), the SciFi flick Mutant War premiered on the silver screen. Written and directed by Brett Piper, the feature starred Cameron Mitchell, Matt Mitler, Jennifer Cates, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The sequel to 'Galaxy Destroyer' which finds our hero Harry Trent wandering Earth's post-apocalyptic landscape full of mutants, monsters, and fragmented human tribes. Harry's attempt to help a young girl rescue her sisters, leads him to a group of armed mutants led by a human madman attempting to breed them and take over the world."
For the record:
As mentioned above, Mutant War is a sequel to a little something something called Galaxy Destroyer (aka Battle For The Lost Planet), bringing back the character 'Harry Trent' to explore some further adventures on a destroyed Earth. And just what was the setting for this blighted future? Well, it was shot in New Hampshire.
"The sequel to 'Galaxy Destroyer' which finds our hero Harry Trent wandering Earth's post-apocalyptic landscape full of mutants, monsters, and fragmented human tribes. Harry's attempt to help a young girl rescue her sisters, leads him to a group of armed mutants led by a human madman attempting to breed them and take over the world."
For the record:
As mentioned above, Mutant War is a sequel to a little something something called Galaxy Destroyer (aka Battle For The Lost Planet), bringing back the character 'Harry Trent' to explore some further adventures on a destroyed Earth. And just what was the setting for this blighted future? Well, it was shot in New Hampshire.
On this day in 1988 (in Japan), Willow enjoyed its magical and mythical theatrical run. Directed by Ron Howard from a story (in part) from George Lucas, the Fantasy feature starred Val Kilmer, Warwick Davis, and Joanne Whalley; and here's the plot summary that's posted to IMDB.com:
"A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen."
For the record:
I have a vague recollection of dubbing this thing as 'Wallow' with a few of my friends, as we were less than amazed with the effort. Still, Willow has its fans. At the 1989 Academy Awards, the film enjoyed two nominations in technical categories yet failed to take home any trophies. At the 1990 Saturn Awards, the crew did take home top honors in the category of 'Best Costumes' but missed out for 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Also, Willow enjoyed a nomination from the Hugo Awards for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen."
For the record:
I have a vague recollection of dubbing this thing as 'Wallow' with a few of my friends, as we were less than amazed with the effort. Still, Willow has its fans. At the 1989 Academy Awards, the film enjoyed two nominations in technical categories yet failed to take home any trophies. At the 1990 Saturn Awards, the crew did take home top honors in the category of 'Best Costumes' but missed out for 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Also, Willow enjoyed a nomination from the Hugo Awards for 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1993 (in Canada and the U.S.), insanity prevailed as the silver screen was decimated with the release of Coneheads! Directed by Steve Barron with a script from the writing team of Tom Davis, Dan Aykroyd, and Bonnie Turner, the SciFi/Comedy starred Aykroyd himself along with Jane Curtain, Robert Knott, Sinbad, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Aliens with conical crania crash-land on Earth."
"Aliens with conical crania crash-land on Earth."
A star is born!
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), the SciFi/Telefilm Inhumanoid (aka Circuit Breaker) sprang to life. Written and directed by Victoria Muspratt, the feature starred Richard Grieco, Lana Harris, Corbin Bernsen, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A family of three is travelling in space, when they encounter a stranded spaceship. They manage to pull out one survivor (Grieco) who's in shock. However, when the father goes on to investigate the ship, he finds that everyone was murdered. Suddenly, the stranger leaves him on the damaged spaceship and starts to terrorize his wife and daughter, for it turns out that the stranger is really an emotionally unstable android programmed without morals, making him go on a killer rampage. Who will survive?"
Editor's Note:
Writer/director Victoria Muspratt has only a handful of films to her resume, and only two of them are genre entries: this one and 1999's Fantasy/Comedy Teen Sorcery.
"A family of three is travelling in space, when they encounter a stranded spaceship. They manage to pull out one survivor (Grieco) who's in shock. However, when the father goes on to investigate the ship, he finds that everyone was murdered. Suddenly, the stranger leaves him on the damaged spaceship and starts to terrorize his wife and daughter, for it turns out that the stranger is really an emotionally unstable android programmed without morals, making him go on a killer rampage. Who will survive?"
Editor's Note:
Writer/director Victoria Muspratt has only a handful of films to her resume, and only two of them are genre entries: this one and 1999's Fantasy/Comedy Teen Sorcery.
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Proteus enjoyed its brief life with a release on home video. Based on the novel ("Slimer") from John Brosnan, the film was directed by Bob Keen and starred Craig Fairbrass, William Marsh, and Toni Barry. Here's the premise as provided by the folks at IMDB.com:
"Group of heroin smugglers finds shelter on abandoned oil rig after their ship had exploded. Soon they find that the oil rig was just cover for biological experiment. One of the results is Charlie - shape-shifting monster with ability to absorb the memory of its victims. However, even such creatures have their own bad habits."
"Group of heroin smugglers finds shelter on abandoned oil rig after their ship had exploded. Soon they find that the oil rig was just cover for biological experiment. One of the results is Charlie - shape-shifting monster with ability to absorb the memory of its victims. However, even such creatures have their own bad habits."
On this day in 1998 (in Hong Kong and Slovakia), Armageddon was finally raged on the silver screen, only this time it was with deep sea miners and meteors. Directed by Michael Bay from a story by Jonathan Hensleight, J.J. Abrams, Tony Gilroy, Shane Salerno, and Robert Roy Pool, the film starred Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet."
For the record:
Wow. What to say about Armageddon? Well, on April 22, 2013, director Michael Bay finally apologized for loosing the cinematic spectacle upon all of mankind. (Isn't it interesting, though, that one of its principle writers -- JJ Abrams -- remains silent, eh?) To be honest, I didn't think the film was bad enough that we deserved an apology for it: sadly, it was your typical summer blockbuster event, which is to say it was big, loud, dumb, and (mostly) fun. It enjoyed a healthy number of award nominations, and it even won 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1999 Saturn Awards (an honor shared with mildly confusing Dark City). Plus the film featured one of Aerosmith's biggest ballads in years -- "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" -- originally penned by the great Diane Warren. Maybe it's best to think of Armageddon as Hollywood's truest case of buyer beware: you never know what you're going to get.
"After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet."
For the record:
Wow. What to say about Armageddon? Well, on April 22, 2013, director Michael Bay finally apologized for loosing the cinematic spectacle upon all of mankind. (Isn't it interesting, though, that one of its principle writers -- JJ Abrams -- remains silent, eh?) To be honest, I didn't think the film was bad enough that we deserved an apology for it: sadly, it was your typical summer blockbuster event, which is to say it was big, loud, dumb, and (mostly) fun. It enjoyed a healthy number of award nominations, and it even won 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1999 Saturn Awards (an honor shared with mildly confusing Dark City). Plus the film featured one of Aerosmith's biggest ballads in years -- "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" -- originally penned by the great Diane Warren. Maybe it's best to think of Armageddon as Hollywood's truest case of buyer beware: you never know what you're going to get.
On this day in 1999 (in Iceland), Cube presented a mystery in the shape of a cube itself for audiences to solve. Written (in part) and directed by Vincenzo Natali, the film starred Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, and David Hewlett. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Six different people, each from a very different walk of life, awaken to find themselves inside a giant cube with thousands of possible rooms. Each has a skill that becomes clear when they must band together to get out: a cop, a math whiz, a building designer, a doctor, an escape master, and a disabled man. Each plays a part in their thrilling quest to find answers as to why they've been imprisoned."
For the record:
Cube was a bit of a sensation both on the film festival circuit as well as within the general awards arena. In 1999, it enjoyed a nomination from the Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Home Video Release.' At the 1999 Fantasporto Film Festival, the film was awarded the Jury Prize as well as top honors in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Film.' Lastly, the Genie Awards -- which recognizes excellence in Canadian film and TV production -- blessed the flick with an incredible five nominations (but no wins) largely in technical categories.
"Six different people, each from a very different walk of life, awaken to find themselves inside a giant cube with thousands of possible rooms. Each has a skill that becomes clear when they must band together to get out: a cop, a math whiz, a building designer, a doctor, an escape master, and a disabled man. Each plays a part in their thrilling quest to find answers as to why they've been imprisoned."
For the record:
Cube was a bit of a sensation both on the film festival circuit as well as within the general awards arena. In 1999, it enjoyed a nomination from the Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best Home Video Release.' At the 1999 Fantasporto Film Festival, the film was awarded the Jury Prize as well as top honors in the categories of 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Film.' Lastly, the Genie Awards -- which recognizes excellence in Canadian film and TV production -- blessed the flick with an incredible five nominations (but no wins) largely in technical categories.
On this day in 1999 (in Canada and the U.S.), The Haunting delivered an elegant fright to theaters. Directed by Jan de Bont from a story by David Self and Shirley Jackson, the film starred Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr Marrow enlists Theo, Luke and Nell for a study of sleep disorders at the Hill House. As soon as the terrifying truth about the mansion is revealed, everyone is found fighting for their lives."
For the record:
At the 2000 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, The Haunting took home top honors in the category of 'Worst Film.'
"Dr Marrow enlists Theo, Luke and Nell for a study of sleep disorders at the Hill House. As soon as the terrifying truth about the mansion is revealed, everyone is found fighting for their lives."
For the record:
At the 2000 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, The Haunting took home top honors in the category of 'Worst Film.'
A star is born!
The Trancers franchise grew by another one with the home video launch of Trancers 6. Directed by Jay Woelfel from a story by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, C. Courtney Joyner, the SciFi/Thriller starred Zette Sullivan, Jennifer Capo, Robert Donavan, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Trancer hunter Jack Deth travels through time and awakens in the body of his daughter. And now he must save himself (her body) and the world from a new a deadly breed of Trancers."
"Trancer hunter Jack Deth travels through time and awakens in the body of his daughter. And now he must save himself (her body) and the world from a new a deadly breed of Trancers."
On this day in 2003 (in Switzerland and Denmark), the Terminator was back with the big screen launch of Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines. Directed by Jonathan Mostow from a story by John Brancato, Michael Ferris, and Tedi Sarafian, the film starred Arnold 'Screw Your Freedoms' Schwarzenegger, Kristanna Loken, Claire Danes, Nick Stahl, and others. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack."
For the record:
At the 2004 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Terminator 3 enjoyed four nominations (yet no wins) in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack."
For the record:
At the 2004 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Terminator 3 enjoyed four nominations (yet no wins) in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.). the city of Hollywood, California served as host for the big screen premiere of The X-Files: I Want To Believe. Written (in part) and directed by Chris Carter, the film starred David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Billy Connolly, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent."
"Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent."
On this day in 2010 (in Australia), Lost City Raiders brought magic and mystery to the ocean depths by way of its Global Warming storyline. Written (in part) and directed by Jean de Segonzac, the SciFi/Fantasy starred James Brolin, Ian Somerhalder, and Bettina Zimmermann; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The year is 2048, and global warming has flooded much of Earth's land areas. A father and his two sons try to salvage treasures from sunken buildings when they are given an important assignment by the New Vatican."
"The year is 2048, and global warming has flooded much of Earth's land areas. A father and his two sons try to salvage treasures from sunken buildings when they are given an important assignment by the New Vatican."
On this day in 2010 (in Brazil and Latvia), Predators delivered another installment to the popular Science Fiction franchise to the silver screen. Directed by Nimrod Antal from a story by Alex Litvak, Michael Finch, Jim Thomas, and John Thomas, the film starred Adrien Brody, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a group of elite warriors find themselves in a jungle they realize that they are on a completely different planet and it's home to a race of extraterrestrial hunters. The group consists of a mercenary known as Royce, an IDF sniper known as Isabelle, a Russian Spetsnaz known as Nikolai, a drug cartel enforcer known as Cuchillo, an RUF officer known as Mombasa, a death row inmate known as Stans, a Yakuza assassin known as Hanzo, and an American doctor known as Edwin. It's up to these 8 individuals to stop their hunters and get off the planet."
"When a group of elite warriors find themselves in a jungle they realize that they are on a completely different planet and it's home to a race of extraterrestrial hunters. The group consists of a mercenary known as Royce, an IDF sniper known as Isabelle, a Russian Spetsnaz known as Nikolai, a drug cartel enforcer known as Cuchillo, an RUF officer known as Mombasa, a death row inmate known as Stans, a Yakuza assassin known as Hanzo, and an American doctor known as Edwin. It's up to these 8 individuals to stop their hunters and get off the planet."
A star is born!
On this day in 2011 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Fantasia International Film Festival were treated to the big screen premiere of Monster Brawl. Written (in part) and directed by Jesse Thomas Cook, the film starred Dave Foley, Art Hindle, Lance Henriksen, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Eight classic monsters fight to the death in an explosive wrestling tournament set inside an abandoned and cursed graveyard."
For the record:
"Eight classic monsters fight to the death in an explosive wrestling tournament set inside an abandoned and cursed graveyard."
For the record:
- To the film's credit, Monster Brawl eeked out a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
- At the 2013 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Monster Brawl received a nomination in the category of 'Best Makeup / Creature FX.'
On this day in 2011 (in Japan), Yakuza Weapon began firing away ... cinematically, that is. Adapted from the manga for the screen and directed by the team of Tak Sakaguchi and Yudai Yamaguchi, the film starred Sakaguchi along with Akaji Maro and Shingo Tsurumi. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After his father is killed, a young yakuza comes back to Japan for revenge - and a machine gun for an arm."
"After his father is killed, a young yakuza comes back to Japan for revenge - and a machine gun for an arm."
On this day in 2014 (in the Philippines), Survivor survived its run in theaters. Written and directed by John Lyde, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Danielle C. Ryan, Kevin Sorbo, Rocky Myers, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for Fantasy feature:
"During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors."
"During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors."
On this day in 2015, the SciFi/Telefilm Roboshark swam its way into the hearts and minds of viewers everywhere. Written (in part) and directed by Jeffery Scott Lando, the SciFi/Thriller starred Alexis Peterman, Matt Rippy, Nigel Barber, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A great white bites a UFO aircraft in the Pacific and turns into a robo/shark hybrid."
"A great white bites a UFO aircraft in the Pacific and turns into a robo/shark hybrid."
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in Canada), the SciFi/Drama Realive opened for audiences of the Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada. Written and directed by Mateo Gil, the film starred Tom Hughes, Charlotte Le Bon, Oona Chaplin, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Marc (Tom Hughes) is diagnosed with a disease and is given one year left to live. Unable to accept his own end, he decides to freeze his body. Sixty years later, in the year 2084, he becomes the first man to be revived in history. It is then he discovers that the love of his life, Naomi (Oona Chaplin), has accompanied him this entire time in a way that he'd never expected."
For the record:
To its credit, Realive has a handful of trophies attesting to its merit. In 2017, the film captured the 'Best Film' and 'Best Screenplay' awards from the Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Festival. In 2018, it was nominated as 'Best Spanish Film' for the Dias de Cinema Awards. Additionally, it was nominated for 'Best Visual Effects' for the 2018 Gaudi Awards.
"Marc (Tom Hughes) is diagnosed with a disease and is given one year left to live. Unable to accept his own end, he decides to freeze his body. Sixty years later, in the year 2084, he becomes the first man to be revived in history. It is then he discovers that the love of his life, Naomi (Oona Chaplin), has accompanied him this entire time in a way that he'd never expected."
For the record:
To its credit, Realive has a handful of trophies attesting to its merit. In 2017, the film captured the 'Best Film' and 'Best Screenplay' awards from the Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Festival. In 2018, it was nominated as 'Best Spanish Film' for the Dias de Cinema Awards. Additionally, it was nominated for 'Best Visual Effects' for the 2018 Gaudi Awards.
A star is born!
On this day in 2018 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Fantasia Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of The Witch In The Window. Written and directed by Andy Mitton, the film starred Arija Bareikis, Alex Draper, Charlie Tacker, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When Simon brings his twelve-year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make, she's getting stronger."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Witch In The Window earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"When Simon brings his twelve-year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make, she's getting stronger."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Witch In The Window earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2021 (in a whole host of countries around the world), Blood Red Sky delivered a blood-soaked tale of dangers aboard a hijacked plane. Written (in part) and directed by Peter Thorwarth, the film starred Peri Baumeister, Carl Anton Koch, Alexander Scheer, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A woman with a mysterious illness is forced into action when a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a transatlantic overnight flight."
For the record:
At the 2022 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Blood Red Sky received a nomination in the category of 'Best Makeup FX.'
"A woman with a mysterious illness is forced into action when a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a transatlantic overnight flight."
For the record:
At the 2022 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Blood Red Sky received a nomination in the category of 'Best Makeup FX.'
On this day in 2021 (in the US and the United Kingdom), Settlers enjoyed its debut on the silver screen. Written and directed by Wyatt Rockefeller, the SciFi/Drama starred Sofia Boutella, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Brooklyn Prince, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mankind's earliest settlers on the Martian frontier do what they must to survive the cosmic elements and each other."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Settlers enjoyed a bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
"Mankind's earliest settlers on the Martian frontier do what they must to survive the cosmic elements and each other."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Settlers enjoyed a bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2021 (in a whole host of countries around the world), the Cinematic Universe of G.I. Joe. got a little bigger with the theatrical release of Snake Eyes. Directed by Robert Schwentke from a story by Evan Spiliotopoulos, Joe Shrapnel, and Anna Waterhouse, the film starred Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Haruka Abe, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner, is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage, who teach him the ways of the ninja and provide him home. But when secrets from his past are revealed, his honor and allegiance will be tested."
"Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner, is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage, who teach him the ways of the ninja and provide him home. But when secrets from his past are revealed, his honor and allegiance will be tested."
A star is born!
On this day in 2022 (in Canada), audiences of the Fantasia International Film Festival were treated to the theatrical debut of The Artifice Girl. Written and directed by Franklin Ritch, the film starred Tatum Matthews, Lance Henriksen, Sinda Nichols, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program's troubled developer, they soon find that the AI is rapidly advancing beyond its original purpose."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Artifice Girl earned a good deal of recognition from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program's troubled developer, they soon find that the AI is rapidly advancing beyond its original purpose."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Artifice Girl earned a good deal of recognition from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2023 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Fantasia International Film Festival were treated to the silver screen debut of Lovely, Dark, And Deep. Written and directed by Teresa Sutherland, the film starred Georgina Campbell, Nick Blood, Wai Chingo Ho, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Lennon, a new back-country ranger, travels alone through the dangerous wilderness, hoping to uncover the origins of a tragedy that has haunted her since she was a child."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Lovely, Dark, And Deep earned a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"Lennon, a new back-country ranger, travels alone through the dangerous wilderness, hoping to uncover the origins of a tragedy that has haunted her since she was a child."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Lovely, Dark, And Deep earned a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1973 (in the United Kingdom), The Tomorrow People aired "The Vanishing Earth: Part 3." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"John and Carol return to the lab where they find Stephen has been returned safely but no-one has any memory of what has happened. Meanwhile, Steen returns to the pier to continue his investigation into Spidron."
"John and Carol return to the lab where they find Stephen has been returned safely but no-one has any memory of what has happened. Meanwhile, Steen returns to the pier to continue his investigation into Spidron."
On this day in 1979, Battle Of The Planets aired "Peaks Of Planet Odin." This served as the forty-third episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"7-Zark-7 has a hunch that Spectra is about to unleash a scheme on Planet Odin and sends G-Force there. The chief of that planet turns out to be intent on capturing Colonel Chronos and working with Zoltar who will give him a great new weapon."
"7-Zark-7 has a hunch that Spectra is about to unleash a scheme on Planet Odin and sends G-Force there. The chief of that planet turns out to be intent on capturing Colonel Chronos and working with Zoltar who will give him a great new weapon."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), The Hidden Room premiered with the airing of "Dream Child." Officially, this served as the first episode in the first season. As I've been unable to locate a plot summary, I am posting the series' premise until I locate more specific information.
"A series of vignettes follows a woman's journey through life's ups and downs. Each episode unveils unique experiences, from supernatural encounters to confronting criminals, offering glimpses into her fears, dreams, and relationships."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), The Hidden Room premiered with the airing of "Dream Child." Officially, this served as the first episode in the first season. As I've been unable to locate a plot summary, I am posting the series' premise until I locate more specific information.
"A series of vignettes follows a woman's journey through life's ups and downs. Each episode unveils unique experiences, from supernatural encounters to confronting criminals, offering glimpses into her fears, dreams, and relationships."
On this day in 1995, The Outer Limits aired "I, Robot." This served as the eighteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Legendary lawyer Thurman Cutler is hired to defend Adam, a humanoid robot with many human qualities including speech, rational mind and empathy, who's been accused of murdering his creator. Cutler suspects there's more to the story."
"Legendary lawyer Thurman Cutler is hired to defend Adam, a humanoid robot with many human qualities including speech, rational mind and empathy, who's been accused of murdering his creator. Cutler suspects there's more to the story."
On this day in 1999, Syfy's incomparable Sci-Fi classic, Farscape, aired an hour titled "Rhapsody in Blue," the thirteenth episode in its inaugural season. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The crew finds a colony of Delvians. Z'han goes down to be with her own people for a while, but one of them wants something from Z'han and will do almost anything to take it from her."
"The crew finds a colony of Delvians. Z'han goes down to be with her own people for a while, but one of them wants something from Z'han and will do almost anything to take it from her."
On this day in 1999, The Outer Limits aired "Essence of Life." This served as the eighteenth episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"A new designer drug called S is available to those wanting to "reunite" with a deceased loved one. The catch? It's illegal, addictive and can drive the user insane if they take too much too often."
"A new designer drug called S is available to those wanting to "reunite" with a deceased loved one. The catch? It's illegal, addictive and can drive the user insane if they take too much too often."
On this day in 1999 (in Australia), Thunderstone aired "The Hearing." Officially, this served as the twenty-fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Daniels family are blamed for the rabies virus and the North Col community will not listen as Noah tells them the rats weren't real but holograms."
"The Daniels family are blamed for the rabies virus and the North Col community will not listen as Noah tells them the rats weren't real but holograms."
On this day in 1999, Total Recall 2070 aired "Personal Effects." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode in the program's only season of original broadcast existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Olan decides to leave a vial found on a corpse in a crashed shuttle out of her report because of concerns of what it might be. Unfortunately, its real owners, Vari Dyne Incorporated, are willing to go to great length to get it back."
"Olan decides to leave a vial found on a corpse in a crashed shuttle out of her report because of concerns of what it might be. Unfortunately, its real owners, Vari Dyne Incorporated, are willing to go to great length to get it back."
On this day in 2004, Stargate SG-1 aired the third episode of its eighth season. The hour was titled "Lockdown," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"General O'Neill is still in the early days of commanding the SGC and faces a major problem when newly arrived Russian Col. Alexi Vaselov collapses in his quarters. Dr. Brightman's belief that Vaselof may be contagious seems correct when Daniel, who was with the Russian when he collapsed, apparently goes mad and tries to leave the base through the gate. O'Neill locks down the SGC but the problem isn't contagion: the essence of Anubis is alive and well and seeking a new host."
"General O'Neill is still in the early days of commanding the SGC and faces a major problem when newly arrived Russian Col. Alexi Vaselov collapses in his quarters. Dr. Brightman's belief that Vaselof may be contagious seems correct when Daniel, who was with the Russian when he collapsed, apparently goes mad and tries to leave the base through the gate. O'Neill locks down the SGC but the problem isn't contagion: the essence of Anubis is alive and well and seeking a new host."
Also on this day in 2004, Stargate: Atlantis was only just opening its doors for business. The second episode of the program's first season was titled "Hide and Seek," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Rodney can't get rid of a device that makes him invincible, disabling him to drink or eat. Meanwhile power malfunctions and one of the Athosians mentions seeing a shadow."
"Rodney can't get rid of a device that makes him invincible, disabling him to drink or eat. Meanwhile power malfunctions and one of the Athosians mentions seeing a shadow."
On this day in 2004 (in Australia), Wicked Science aired "Russ Rampant." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"TOBY discovers the missing sequence but accidentally turns RUSS into a genius."
"TOBY discovers the missing sequence but accidentally turns RUSS into a genius."
On this day back in 2006 (in the U.S.), The 4400 aired the seventh episode of its third season, an hour which included special guest star Brian Dennehy. It was called "Blink," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Tom and Diana are drugged by a 4400 and are forced to face some unresolved issues from their past. Isabelle decides that Shawn should marry her."
"Tom and Diana are drugged by a 4400 and are forced to face some unresolved issues from their past. Isabelle decides that Shawn should marry her."
On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Kyle XY aired "Free To Be You And Me." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Hillary and Lori dip into social activism when they find they can't buy tickets to go to the dance together, Kyle gets nervous about his first date, and Jessi sparks a reaction."
"Hillary and Lori dip into social activism when they find they can't buy tickets to go to the dance together, Kyle gets nervous about his first date, and Jessi sparks a reaction."
On this day in 2009 (in the US and Canada), Torchwood aired "Children Of Earth: Day 4." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jack is forced to confess how he helped broker a deal in 1965 when the 456 aliens offered an antidote against a deadly universal flu virus in exchange for twelve children who would 'live forever.' Clem and the team watch via Lois's laptop as the aliens tell Frobisher they will 'wipe out the human species' if their request is not met, and a camera reveals the apparently zombic Scots victims, said by the aliens to be unharmed. Frobisher rejects Jack's offer of help in return for Alice and her son's release. He attends a Cabinet meeting which agrees that the Cabinet's children will be spared and that lower-class kids should be sacrificed instead.This is recorded by Lois and sent to safety with Rhys,giving Ianto and Jack leverage to talk to the aliens but the latter's' response is to unleash a virus which kills dozens, including Clem and,seemingly,Ianto. The government feels forced to capitulate."
"Jack is forced to confess how he helped broker a deal in 1965 when the 456 aliens offered an antidote against a deadly universal flu virus in exchange for twelve children who would 'live forever.' Clem and the team watch via Lois's laptop as the aliens tell Frobisher they will 'wipe out the human species' if their request is not met, and a camera reveals the apparently zombic Scots victims, said by the aliens to be unharmed. Frobisher rejects Jack's offer of help in return for Alice and her son's release. He attends a Cabinet meeting which agrees that the Cabinet's children will be spared and that lower-class kids should be sacrificed instead.This is recorded by Lois and sent to safety with Rhys,giving Ianto and Jack leverage to talk to the aliens but the latter's' response is to unleash a virus which kills dozens, including Clem and,seemingly,Ianto. The government feels forced to capitulate."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), A Good Knight's Quest aired the twenty-second episode of its only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dorian must get to the crystal before the dark army crosses over."
"Dorian must get to the crystal before the dark army crosses over."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), Eureka aired "All The Rage." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Wil Wheaton guest stars as Dr. Isaac Parrish, an underappreciated scientist whose hostility appears to have gone viral. Blind rage is infecting everyone at Global Dynamics with potentially catastrophic results -- especially for Fargo."
"Wil Wheaton guest stars as Dr. Isaac Parrish, an underappreciated scientist whose hostility appears to have gone viral. Blind rage is infecting everyone at Global Dynamics with potentially catastrophic results -- especially for Fargo."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), Haven aired "Harmony." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Audrey and Nathan investigate an upheaval at the local psychiatric hospital - where something happened to make the patients normal for a time, but sent their doctor into madness. As they track down the escaped patients, Audrey and Nathan discover that whatever caused the temporary reversal has begun to spill across all of Haven - making normal townspeople go dangerously insane."
"Audrey and Nathan investigate an upheaval at the local psychiatric hospital - where something happened to make the patients normal for a time, but sent their doctor into madness. As they track down the escaped patients, Audrey and Nathan discover that whatever caused the temporary reversal has begun to spill across all of Haven - making normal townspeople go dangerously insane."
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Alphas premiered its second season with the airing of "Wake Up Call." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's what the plot summary details:
"The alphas rescue Dr. Rosen's estranged alpha daughter from an assassin. She carries a carefully coded message stolen from Red Flag. But Dr. Rosen suspects it's a ruse which leads him to take precipitous action."
"The alphas rescue Dr. Rosen's estranged alpha daughter from an assassin. She carries a carefully coded message stolen from Red Flag. But Dr. Rosen suspects it's a ruse which leads him to take precipitous action."
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Warehouse 13 aired "A New Hope." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Warehouse 13 has been destroyed, Pandora's Box has been opened, and quite possibly the only hope left in the world lies in the use of a dangerous, evil artifact with the ability to turn back time."
"Warehouse 13 has been destroyed, Pandora's Box has been opened, and quite possibly the only hope left in the world lies in the use of a dangerous, evil artifact with the ability to turn back time."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Extant aired "Wish You Were Here." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Molly has to decide if she is going to reveal her pregnancy to John after he confronts her about her distant behavior. Meanwhile, John and Molly face parents who are suspicious of Ethan when he goes to school for the first time."
"Molly has to decide if she is going to reveal her pregnancy to John after he confronts her about her distant behavior. Meanwhile, John and Molly face parents who are suspicious of Ethan when he goes to school for the first time."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Beauty And The Beast aired "Both Sides Now." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When an unstoppable assassin hunts down Cat and Vincent, they attempt to lure him out of town and away from their loved ones with the ruse that they plan to elope. Meanwhile, tired of being under police protection, JT asks Tess to help him track down a lead while a distracted Heather attempts to focus at her new job."
"When an unstoppable assassin hunts down Cat and Vincent, they attempt to lure him out of town and away from their loved ones with the ruse that they plan to elope. Meanwhile, tired of being under police protection, JT asks Tess to help him track down a lead while a distracted Heather attempts to focus at her new job."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Under The Dome aired "Caged." 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:
"After being captured by Aktaion, Big Jim is forced to manipulate Christine for information about her agenda. Meanwhile, when Joe and Norrie question the town's new rules, they find themselves in a dangerous face-off with the increasingly unstable residents."
"After being captured by Aktaion, Big Jim is forced to manipulate Christine for information about her agenda. Meanwhile, when Joe and Norrie question the town's new rules, they find themselves in a dangerous face-off with the increasingly unstable residents."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Wayward Pines aired "Cycle." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Citizens of Wayward Pines react to the truth."
"Citizens of Wayward Pines react to the truth."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Game Of Thrones aired "Stormborn." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's seventh season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces resistance. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros. Cersei gathers her allies. Arya has a reunion with old friends. Sam risks his career and life."
"Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces resistance. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros. Cersei gathers her allies. Arya has a reunion with old friends. Sam risks his career and life."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Pandora aired "Chimes Of Freedom." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When Atria Nine learns that Adari leader, Seeker Creston Hubbell, will be speaking on campus, she enlists the help of Jax and the study group to stand up against her former masters to help free her clone sisters and brothers from oppression on her homeworld."
"When Atria Nine learns that Adari leader, Seeker Creston Hubbell, will be speaking on campus, she enlists the help of Jax and the study group to stand up against her former masters to help free her clone sisters and brothers from oppression on her homeworld."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), The 100 aired "Ashes To Ashes." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's sixth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Bellamy and Octavia must put aside any differences and work together to save their friends. Meanwhile, Echo confronts her past."
"Bellamy and Octavia must put aside any differences and work together to save their friends. Meanwhile, Echo confronts her past."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany and the U.S.), Sløborn enjoyed its broadcast television launch in an episode titled "Ankunft." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"The inhabitants of the small North Sea island Sløborn suspect nothing bad when an American sailing yacht capsizes on its shores. On board a dead couple who apparently committed suicide. At least that's how policeman Mikkel Schwarting (Urs Rechn) sees it . Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) has completely different worries at the moment. Her parents (Annika Kuhl, Wotan Wilke Möhring) want to separate. Despite her help, classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) is bullied."
"The inhabitants of the small North Sea island Sløborn suspect nothing bad when an American sailing yacht capsizes on its shores. On board a dead couple who apparently committed suicide. At least that's how policeman Mikkel Schwarting (Urs Rechn) sees it . Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) has completely different worries at the moment. Her parents (Annika Kuhl, Wotan Wilke Möhring) want to separate. Despite her help, classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) is bullied."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), Sløborn aired "Wirt." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) finds out that she is pregnant by her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin). Classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) has meanwhile made an observation. Three of his classmates were on a raid on the capsized yacht . Now he uses his knowledge to blackmail the arrogant Fiete (Tim Bülow), who keeps bullying him. But Herm slowly realizes that the dead on the yacht are keeping a terrible secret."
"Student Evelin (Emily Kusche) finds out that she is pregnant by her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin). Classmate Herm (Adrian Grünewald) has meanwhile made an observation. Three of his classmates were on a raid on the capsized yacht . Now he uses his knowledge to blackmail the arrogant Fiete (Tim Bülow), who keeps bullying him. But Herm slowly realizes that the dead on the yacht are keeping a terrible secret."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), Sløborn aired "Komplizen." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"Evelin's father (Wotan Wilke Möhring) found out that the dead on the yacht died of the dangerous pigeon flu. Policeman Mikkel (Urs Rechn) continues to investigate. He knows that there were three intruders on board that night , who are now spreading the virus on the island. Herm (Adrian Grünewald) realizes that classmate Luis (Paul Michael Stiehler) is ill. Evelin (Emily Kusche) also shows strange symptoms."
"Evelin's father (Wotan Wilke Möhring) found out that the dead on the yacht died of the dangerous pigeon flu. Policeman Mikkel (Urs Rechn) continues to investigate. He knows that there were three intruders on board that night , who are now spreading the virus on the island. Herm (Adrian Grünewald) realizes that classmate Luis (Paul Michael Stiehler) is ill. Evelin (Emily Kusche) also shows strange symptoms."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), Sløborn aired "Wahrscheinlichkeiten." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Fernsehserien.de:
"The terrible thing has become a certainty: the pigeon flu has hit the island in full. Two sick students had to be taken to the mainland. Panic breaks out among the residents. Pregnant Evelin (Emily Kusche) seeks help from her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin), while bookseller Meret (Laura Tonke) takes care of her star guest and author Nikolai Wagner (Alexander Scheer), who is suffering from severe drug withdrawal."
"The terrible thing has become a certainty: the pigeon flu has hit the island in full. Two sick students had to be taken to the mainland. Panic breaks out among the residents. Pregnant Evelin (Emily Kusche) seeks help from her teacher Milan (Marc Benjamin), while bookseller Meret (Laura Tonke) takes care of her star guest and author Nikolai Wagner (Alexander Scheer), who is suffering from severe drug withdrawal."
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), Charmed aired "I Dreamed A Dream ..." 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:
"When an encounter with the Whispering Evil leaves Macy on the brink of death, Mel and Maggie cast an ancient spell sending the Charmed Ones off on a series of epic adventures. Meanwhile, realizing only a Whitelighter can save Macy, Harry asks Jordan and Celeste to help him do the unthinkable."
"When an encounter with the Whispering Evil leaves Macy on the brink of death, Mel and Maggie cast an ancient spell sending the Charmed Ones off on a series of epic adventures. Meanwhile, realizing only a Whitelighter can save Macy, Harry asks Jordan and Celeste to help him do the unthinkable."
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), SurrealEstate aired "The Harvey." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A little boy's "imaginary friend" interferes with his parents' plans to sell their house and move."
"A little boy's "imaginary friend" interferes with his parents' plans to sell their house and move."
On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), The Lazarus Project aired the seventh episode of its first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"George wakes up with everything he wished for - but all is not as it seems. George grapples with his guilt and begins to confront some unpleasant truths - including how his actions may have fundamentally changed him as a person."
"George wakes up with everything he wished for - but all is not as it seems. George grapples with his guilt and begins to confront some unpleasant truths - including how his actions may have fundamentally changed him as a person."
On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), The Walking Dead: Dead City aired "Doma Smo." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Tensions between Maggie and Negan come to a head; Ginny's search continues; questions arise around Armstrong's path forward."
"Tensions between Maggie and Negan come to a head; Ginny's search continues; questions arise around Armstrong's path forward."
