On this day in 1973, the Battle for the Planet of the Apes took a huge step forward as lines were drawn and plans were made. Here's the film's plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the ruling apes and enslaved humans to live in peace. But warring factions of apes led by a militant gorilla general as well as various human groups threaten the stability."
For the record:
Directed by J. Lee Thompson, this particular journey into the wider Apes mythology didn't fare as well with audiences as some others, but the feature did score a nomination for 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1975 Saturn Awards. Alas, it lost the honor to Soylent Green that year.
"Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the ruling apes and enslaved humans to live in peace. But warring factions of apes led by a militant gorilla general as well as various human groups threaten the stability."
For the record:
Directed by J. Lee Thompson, this particular journey into the wider Apes mythology didn't fare as well with audiences as some others, but the feature did score a nomination for 'Best Science Fiction Film' at the 1975 Saturn Awards. Alas, it lost the honor to Soylent Green that year.
In Star Trek's original series, Richard Derr had the chance to appear not only once but twice as a celebrated fleet officer for the Federation. The actor also logged guest roles aboard When Worlds Collide (1951), The Outer Limits, Project U.F.O., and Firefox (1982). Though he's no longer with us, Derr was born on this day in 1918.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new home video release of When Worlds Collide (1951) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new home video release of When Worlds Collide (1951) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Morgan Jones left behind a fantastic resume in the realm of SciFi. He appeared in the landmark Forbidden Planet (1956), Not Of This Earth (1957), The Twilight Zone, The Invaders, Star Trek, Land Of The Giants, Night Gallery, Bewitched, Matt Helm, Gemini Man, The Six Million Dollar Man, Project U.F.O., and Knight Rider. Though he's no longer with us, Jones was born on this day in 1928.
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Swedish beauty Essy Persson gave up her acting career to pursue an interest in artwork. Still, while she was on the screen -- big or small -- she captivated hearts and minds. Genre fans probably recognize her best from an appearance aboard Mission Stardust (1967) where she played a beautiful starship captain who comes to the aid of some Earth astronauts. Persson was born on this day in 1941.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Graphic artist Neal Adams has worked hard in the comics industry bringing to life such fascinating characters as Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, The Spectre, Thor, The X-Men, and countless others. For those wanting to know about the man and his career, you can check out his website right here. Though he's no longer with us, Adams was born on this day in 1941.
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
Throughout her career, the lovely Lee Purcell really only flirted with the fringe of Science Fiction. She had a guest role aboard The Phoenix, appeared in something called Space Rage (1985), and showed up in The Incredible Hulk Returns (TV), but that (sadly) was about it. Still, other genre appearances worthy of mention include stops to Summer Of Fear (1978), A Man Called Sloane, Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction, The Unknown (2005), Persons Unknown, and Kids Vs. Monsters (2015). Purcell was born on this day in 1947.
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Though he's far more well known for his work in comedy, Jim Belushi has given genre a try with roles in such projects as Retroactive (1997) and -- more recently -- an interesting secondary role aboard Showtime's Twin Peaks relaunch. Belushi was born on this day in 1954.
[Source: IMDB.com]
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Award-winning cinematographer Dan Laustsen is no stranger to the world of genre entertainment as he's shared his visionary skills with audiences via such features as The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003), the underrated Solomon Kane (2009), and The Shape Of Water (2017). Laustsen was born on this day in 1954.
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Well before she founded the Lovelogy University for the "Sexual Empowerment" of folks everywhere, the lovely Dr. Ava Cadell practiced what she preached in a little forgotten SciFi gem titled Spaced Out (1979) for 362 Pictures. As genre credits go, her resume also boasts appearances in the Cult/Sci flick Not Of This Earth (1988). Cadell was born on this day in 1955.
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Cindy Leadbetter's career initially caught fire when she appeared as the Playboy Playmate of the Month (1978) in the magazine's Italian edition -- don't know what Playboy is kids, then ask your dad or granddad. As you can imagine, Hollywood of one form or another came calling. To her credit, a good chunk of her appearances -- while being small roles -- were in some memorable (and not so memorable) genre entries like Emanuelle And The Last Cannibals (1977), Luigi Cozzi's Starcrash (1978), Rats: Night Of Terror (1984), and Cozzi's The Adventures Of Hercules (1985). Leadbetter was born on this day in 1955.
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After Kirstie Alley went and pulled a Kirstie Alley, Robin Curtis was cast to take over the reins as Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, a role she reprised (albeit briefly) in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Curtis was born on this day in 1956.
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Soap opera actress Eileen Davidson made her small screen debut in 1982's short-lived SciFi TV series, The Phoenix. And here's one most of you probably haven't heard about: back in 2013, she appeared in the SciFi short, Stranger At The Pentagon, a mini exploring the alleged UFO occupant who lived for years inside the famous government building. Davidson was born on this day in 1959.
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William Snow was just one of the regulars within a great ensemble that made TV bigger-than-life Fantasy The Lost World (based on the Arthur Conan Doyle book) such a watchable piece of entertainment. Snow was born on this day in 1960.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Helen Hunt was a welcome part of the Trancers trilogy, three films that practically defined direct-to-DVD as an entity. Since then, she's moved her way up into much more artsy flicks. (Who can blame her?) Hunt was born on this day in 1963.
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Author Mark Morris has gone a long way toward keeping the voice of Doctor Who alive, penning several novels as well as audio scripts exploring the further adventures of the traveler from Gallifrey. Morris was born on this day in 1963.
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
Long before she joined NBC's ensemble of Friends, a much younger Courteney Cox had a much tougher 'friend' when she shared the silver screen with no less than Dolph Lundgren in Gary Doddard's adaptation of Masters Of The Universe. (No, she wasn't Skeletor!) Cox was born on this day in 1964.
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A stunning Idalis DeLeon had a recurring guest spot aboard Syfy's The Invisible Man when it aired during during the early 2000's, and I for one would love to see her do more SciFi. DeLeon was born on this day in 1969.
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While being known for his musical talents, Ice Cube has also dabbled in playing tough loners in major motion pictures. He headlined the cast in John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars but has since steered clear of our beloved genre. Cube was born on this day in 1969.
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As a fan of most things genre-related, I've learned to take what I can get: in that spirit, I'm thrilled to mention that actress Leah Remini gave the voice to one of the central characters aboard the oft-overlooked Fantasy/Animated project Phantom 2040 for Hearst Entertainment Productions. Remini was born on this day in 1970.
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In his relatively short time in Hollywood, actor Jake Busey has built an impressive resume toiling away in one project after another. SciFi fans definitely known him best as the brash recruit who thought he was going to change the galaxy in Starship Troopers. Busey was born on this day in 1971.
[Source: IMDB.com]
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A photoshoot for the magazine Maxim will set hearts aflutter, no doubt, especially when it's done by actress Poppy Montgomery. Early in her professional career, she enjoyed a small role aboard the Fantasy-themed Tammy And The T-Rex (1994) for Greenline Productions. Montgomery was born on this day in 1972.
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While he's certainly better known for his mainstream comedy and his lifestyle preferences, Neil Patrick Harris did a quality turn as the psychic handling the psi-warfare component of Paul Verhoeven's silver screen adaptation of the Robert Heinlein SciFi classic Starship Troopers. Harris was born on this day in 1973.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Ah, kids these days. They loved the Twilight movies. You know the ones? The ones with the sparkly vampires and such. In any event, the fetching Elizabeth Reaser enjoyed a role in the franchise, and hopefully the experience won't scare her aware from genre projects in the future. Reaser was born on this day in 1975.
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Early in her career, Australian-born actress Samantha Healy certainly gave genre fans plenty of work to get excited over. She made appearances aboard such programs as Strange But True, The Magicians (2000), Beastmaster, Farscape, and The Lost World. After that, it looks as though she pretty stuck with more mainstream projects. Healy was born on this day in 1976.
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Sadly, a lot of Science Fiction shows come and go far too quickly. SciFi has had a hard time in some quarters of establishing a large enough audience to justify the production expense; despite a solid premise, all too often these programs end up in TV's inevitable trash bin. Today's evidence: Level 9 - the show about a shadowy government agency hunting cyber-criminals around the world. On it, a young Esteban Powell played one of the hackers, and Powell has gone on to a solid career in much more conventional fare. Powell was born on this day in 1976.
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Not long before facing down evil itself in Ash Vs The Evil Dead for the Starz Network, Ray Santiago saw one glimpse of the future in In Time (2011). Santiago was born on this day in 1984.
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Adult temptress and pornography expert Stoya entered the realm of high ideas with a top role in the award-winning Science Fiction film A.I. Rising (2018) from Film Center Serbia. Stoya was born on this day in 1986.
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Denzel Whitaker entered the wide, wide world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a role aboard Black Panther (2018) for the Mouse House (aka Walt Disney). Whitaker was born on this day in 1990.
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Critically-acclaimed Alice Englert is on her way to building an incredible career. Genre fans might recognize her from work aboard such Fantasies as Beautiful Creatures (2013) and the TV miniseries Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Englert was born on this day in 1994.
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We here at SciFiHistory.Net just love soulful-eyed young actresses like Sterling Jerins because they always grow up to be soulful-eyed young ladies! This young Thespian even survived World War Z (2013) in pursuit of her craft, but unless I miss my guess ... is she eyeing those cases of Budweiser from her shopping cart?! Jerins was born on this day in 2004.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
On this day in 1933 (in Hong Kong), the Universal Pictures Monsters Classic Frankenstein scared up more than a few bucks at the box office. James Whale directed the motion picture from an adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, and the feature starred Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, and others. 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.
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.
"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 1934 (in the U.S.), Black Moon soared in the skies that were the silver screen of a bygone era. Directed by Roy William Neill from a story by Clements Ripley and Wells Root, the Horror/Drama starred Fay Wray, Jack Holt, Dorothy Burgess, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Young girl escapes voodoo sacrifice of parents on tropical island. Years later, compelled to return with family. Locals revere her as voodoo goddess, driving her insane, leading to family's demise."
"Young girl escapes voodoo sacrifice of parents on tropical island. Years later, compelled to return with family. Locals revere her as voodoo goddess, driving her insane, leading to family's demise."
A star is born!
On this day in 1948 (in the U.S.), the comedy duo went big for laughs with the theatrical release of Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein. Directed by Charles Barton and Walter Lantz from a story based on characters created by Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker from Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo, and John Grant, the Horror/Comedy starred Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body."
"The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body."
A star is born!
On this day in 1954, audiences were aghast with the effects of radiation on ants with the silver screen premiere of Them! held in St. Louis, Missouri. Directed by Gordon Douglas from a story by Ted Sherdeman, Russell S. Hughes, and George Worthing Yates, the SciFi/Horror starred James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The earliest atomic tests in New Mexico cause common ants to mutate into giant man-eating monsters that threaten civilization."
For the record:
I've often said that Them! is the 'Citizen Kane' of giant bug movies, and I still think that's accurate. In 1955, the film was nominated for the Academy Award in the category of 'Best Special Effects.'
"The earliest atomic tests in New Mexico cause common ants to mutate into giant man-eating monsters that threaten civilization."
For the record:
I've often said that Them! is the 'Citizen Kane' of giant bug movies, and I still think that's accurate. In 1955, the film was nominated for the Academy Award in the category of 'Best Special Effects.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1955, The Beast With A Million Eyes brought its hideous guise to our world. Directed by David Kramarsky, Roger Corman, and Lou Place from a story by Tom Filer, the feature starred Paul Birch, Lorna Thayer, Dona Cole, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A dysfunctional family operating an isolated date farm in the California desert is threatened by the arrival of an extra-terrestrial."
Editor's Note:
I haven't read an awful lot on this film, but from what I have read it's honestly a bit of a low point in the history of Science Fiction but a definite high point in the era of cheaply made films, being shot reportedly for about $29,000-$30,000 by industry legend Roger Corman. Also, the creature hinted at in the title -- that one with a million eyes -- doesn't actually exist, not even in the film; it essentially refers to the fact that the creature can psychically control others, thus giving it access to, say, a million eyes. Reportedly movie mogul Samuel Z. Arkoff -- the man who gave Corman the money for the feature -- was not amused.
"A dysfunctional family operating an isolated date farm in the California desert is threatened by the arrival of an extra-terrestrial."
Editor's Note:
I haven't read an awful lot on this film, but from what I have read it's honestly a bit of a low point in the history of Science Fiction but a definite high point in the era of cheaply made films, being shot reportedly for about $29,000-$30,000 by industry legend Roger Corman. Also, the creature hinted at in the title -- that one with a million eyes -- doesn't actually exist, not even in the film; it essentially refers to the fact that the creature can psychically control others, thus giving it access to, say, a million eyes. Reportedly movie mogul Samuel Z. Arkoff -- the man who gave Corman the money for the feature -- was not amused.
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), This Island Earth enjoyed its full theatrical release just shortly after its original debut. Directed by Joseph F. Newman and Jack Arnold from a story by Franklin Coen, George Callahan, and Raymond F. Jones, the feature starred Rex Reason, Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war."
For the record:
In 2007, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated This Island Earth's 2007 home video release in the category of 'Best DVD Classic Film Release.'
"Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war."
For the record:
In 2007, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films nominated This Island Earth's 2007 home video release in the category of 'Best DVD Classic Film Release.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1958 (in the U.S.), it was war -- War Of The Colossal Beast, that is -- when the film enjoyed an exclusive premiere engagement in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Written (in part) and directed by genre master Bert I. Gordon, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sally Fraser, Roger Pace, Duncan Parkin, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry."
"Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry."
A star is born!
On this day in 1965 (in the U.S.), Creature Of The Walking Dead walked onto the silver screen. Directed by Jerry Warren from a story by Warren and José María Fernández Unsáin, the film starred Rock Madison, Ann Wells, Lloyd Nelson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mad scientist, who discovered the secret of eternal youth by draining of blood from a young woman, gets executed. His ancestor moves into the home, eventually discovering the scientist's body. He revives him, and the terror continues."
Editor's Note:
Well, if I'm being accurate, Creature Of The Walking Dead wasn't so much 'born' on this day; rather, it's Americanized version was. This Creature was actually derived from a 1961 Mexico film (roughly) titled Mark Of The Dead Man. In adapting it for an American audience, director Jerry Warren re-imagined the dialogue through dubbing as well as shot some additional footage with U.S. actors, creating a slightly modified story for his release.
"A mad scientist, who discovered the secret of eternal youth by draining of blood from a young woman, gets executed. His ancestor moves into the home, eventually discovering the scientist's body. He revives him, and the terror continues."
Editor's Note:
Well, if I'm being accurate, Creature Of The Walking Dead wasn't so much 'born' on this day; rather, it's Americanized version was. This Creature was actually derived from a 1961 Mexico film (roughly) titled Mark Of The Dead Man. In adapting it for an American audience, director Jerry Warren re-imagined the dialogue through dubbing as well as shot some additional footage with U.S. actors, creating a slightly modified story for his release.
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), the good people of San Francisco, California were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of Frozen Alive (aka Der Fall X701). Directed by Bernard Knowles from a story by Evelyn Frazer, the SciFi/Drama starred Mark Stevens, Marianne Koch, Delphi Lawrence, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist experimenting with suspended animation decides to use himself as a test subject. Before he is frozen, his wife is killed, and he is suspected of her murder."
"A scientist experimenting with suspended animation decides to use himself as a test subject. Before he is frozen, his wife is killed, and he is suspected of her murder."
A star is born!
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), the good people of New York City, New York were treated to the big screen exclusive premiere of Munster, Go Home! Directed by Earl Bellamy from a story by Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher, and George Tibbles, the film starred Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Munsters travel to England after Herman discovers he's the new Lord of the Munster Hall."
"The Munsters travel to England after Herman discovers he's the new Lord of the Munster Hall."
A star is born!
On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), Hell House had another legend ... well, theatrically, it did, anyway ... with the big screen release of The Legend Of Hell House. Directed by John Hough from a story by Richard Matheson, the film starred Roddy McDowall, Gayle Hunnicutt, Pamela Franklin, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A physicist, his wife and two mediums are hired to investigate the Belasco House, where 27 guests had inexplicably died in 1927, along with most of a team of paranormal investigators that was sent in the early 1950s."
For the record:
Along with some positive buzz generated from a screening on the film festival circuit, The Legend Of Hell House received a 1975 Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Horror Film.'
"A physicist, his wife and two mediums are hired to investigate the Belasco House, where 27 guests had inexplicably died in 1927, along with most of a team of paranormal investigators that was sent in the early 1950s."
For the record:
Along with some positive buzz generated from a screening on the film festival circuit, The Legend Of Hell House received a 1975 Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Horror Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to another look into our dismal future with the theatrical release of Idaho Transfer. Directed by Peter Fonda from a story by Thomas Matthiesen, the SciFi/Drama starred Kelly Bohanon, Kevin Hearst, Caroline Hildebrand, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During a time of waning global resources, a crew of young researchers travel into the future to escape an apocalypse before the shutdown of their time-transfer project. They find that some type of disaster has de-populated the Idaho region and, by implication, the nation or perhaps the world. Facing an unknown, barren future of abandoned towns and deserted vehicles, void of radio signals or any signs of air or land traffic, they encounter an abandoned freight train filled with bagged bodies. Their further discoveries of humanity's future fate is less than rosy. They also learn their time travel was not without significant costs to their own health. After one of the group travels further into the future, she encounters a family in a futuristic automobile, which implies that humankind has recovered from the disaster. Or have they?"
"During a time of waning global resources, a crew of young researchers travel into the future to escape an apocalypse before the shutdown of their time-transfer project. They find that some type of disaster has de-populated the Idaho region and, by implication, the nation or perhaps the world. Facing an unknown, barren future of abandoned towns and deserted vehicles, void of radio signals or any signs of air or land traffic, they encounter an abandoned freight train filled with bagged bodies. Their further discoveries of humanity's future fate is less than rosy. They also learn their time travel was not without significant costs to their own health. After one of the group travels further into the future, she encounters a family in a futuristic automobile, which implies that humankind has recovered from the disaster. Or have they?"
On this day in 1977, Tentacles rose from the depths to give swimmers one more reason to stay out of the water. Directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis from a story by Jerome Max, Tito Carpi, and Steven W. Carabatsos, the feature starred John Huston, Shelley Winters, Bo Hopkins, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mutated giant octopus wreaks havoc on a California seaside community."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a complimentary new home video release of Tentacles (1977) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A mutated giant octopus wreaks havoc on a California seaside community."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a complimentary new home video release of Tentacles (1977) 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 1979 (in the U.S.), a popular men's hand tool was displayed to have an all-new use with the theatrical release of Driller Killer. Directed by Abel Ferrara from a story by Nicholas St. John, the film starred Ferrara alongside Carolyn Marz, Baybi Day, James O'Hara, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill."
"An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill."
A star is born!
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Goldengirl went for the gold and fell a bit short. Directed by Joseph Sargent from a story by John Kohn and Peter Lovesey, the SciFi/Drama starred Susan Anton, James Coburn, Ward Costello, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A neo-Nazi doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised, and conditioned since she was a child to run in the Olympics."
Editor's Note:
Goldengirl served as the big screen debut for the lovely Susan Anton. Believe it or not, real-life athletes were hired to serve as Goldengirl's "competition" in the feature, and -- as IMDB.com notes -- they were directed to 'run slower' so that the lead character -- enhanced by Nazi science -- could win. The film is an adaptation of a Science Fiction novel of the same name.
"A neo-Nazi doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised, and conditioned since she was a child to run in the Olympics."
Editor's Note:
Goldengirl served as the big screen debut for the lovely Susan Anton. Believe it or not, real-life athletes were hired to serve as Goldengirl's "competition" in the feature, and -- as IMDB.com notes -- they were directed to 'run slower' so that the lead character -- enhanced by Nazi science -- could win. The film is an adaptation of a Science Fiction novel of the same name.
A star is born!
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), the good people of New York City, New York were treated to the big screen theatrical premiere of Prophecy. Directed by John Frankenheimer from a story by David Seltzer, the Fantasy/Horror starred Talia Shire, Robert Foxworth, Armand Assante, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A government health inspector is dispatched to assess the damage a logging company is causing to a patch of forest claimed by Native Americans, and comes face to face with true terror wreaking havoc in the woods."
"A government health inspector is dispatched to assess the damage a logging company is causing to a patch of forest claimed by Native Americans, and comes face to face with true terror wreaking havoc in the woods."
A star is born!
On this day in 1982 (in the U.S.), marital issues developed into something downright bloody with the big screen release of Honeymoon Horror. Written (in part) and directed by Harry Preston, the film starred Paul Iwanski, Bob Wagner, Cheryl Black, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Imagine every newlywed's fantasy, a rustic secluded lover's paradise- Honeymoon Island. What starts as a weekend of love, turns into a nightmare of blood and terror for three young innocent couples. What lurks in the shadows of Honeymoon Lodge? Is it the caretaker, or perhaps something more fiendish and deadly? Honeymoon Island, where newlyweds joined in holy matrimony spend their wedding night screaming in terror!"
"Imagine every newlywed's fantasy, a rustic secluded lover's paradise- Honeymoon Island. What starts as a weekend of love, turns into a nightmare of blood and terror for three young innocent couples. What lurks in the shadows of Honeymoon Lodge? Is it the caretaker, or perhaps something more fiendish and deadly? Honeymoon Island, where newlyweds joined in holy matrimony spend their wedding night screaming in terror!"
On this day in 1983 (in France), audiences were taken on a wild, wild Turkey Shoot. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith from a story by Jon George, Neill D. Hicks, George Schenck, R. Wayland Williams, and David Lawrence, the film starred Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, Michael Craig, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
On this day in 1989 (in West Germany), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure took a spin through the ages with a couple of high school nitwits. Directed by Stephen Herek from a story by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon, the film starred Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine."
For the record:
I've always been pleased as punch to consider Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure one of SciFi and Fantasy's smaller franchises. And, yes, it certainly is a franchise as it gave birth to not only a popular animated television series as well as a short-lived live action one but also a pair of big screen sequels: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) and Bill & Ted Face The Music (2020). That's no small affair in the modern era of filmmaking. Though the quality of the content has varied, I think the original maintains its charm even today. Lastly, it did enjoy a 1991 Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine."
For the record:
I've always been pleased as punch to consider Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure one of SciFi and Fantasy's smaller franchises. And, yes, it certainly is a franchise as it gave birth to not only a popular animated television series as well as a short-lived live action one but also a pair of big screen sequels: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) and Bill & Ted Face The Music (2020). That's no small affair in the modern era of filmmaking. Though the quality of the content has varied, I think the original maintains its charm even today. Lastly, it did enjoy a 1991 Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Ghostbusters II proved they were afraid of no ghosts with its theatrical premiere held in the city of Hollywood, California. Directed by Ivan Reitman from a story by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis (who also starred), the film also starred Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business."
"The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business."
On this day in 1989 (in Australia), there were monsters well in the deep in the SciFi/Horror Leviathan. Directed by George P. Cosmatos from a story by David Webb Peoples and Jeb Stuart, the film starred Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com (with a few edits by me for clarity), here's the plot summary:
"Underwater deep-sea miners encounter a Soviet wreck and bring back a dangerous cargo to their base on the ocean floor with horrifying results. In a story owing a lot to Alien and The Thing, the crew of the mining base must fight to survive against a genetic mutation that hunts them down one by one."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Leviathan enjoyed a wee bit of praise from the film festival circuit.
"Underwater deep-sea miners encounter a Soviet wreck and bring back a dangerous cargo to their base on the ocean floor with horrifying results. In a story owing a lot to Alien and The Thing, the crew of the mining base must fight to survive against a genetic mutation that hunts them down one by one."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Leviathan enjoyed a wee bit of praise from the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 1989 (in Australia), Roller Blade Warriors: Taken By Force skated into the home video marketplace. Written (in part) and directed by Donald G. Jackson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Kathleen Kinmont, John Damon, Elizabeth Kaitan, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the future, a warrior nun on roller skates must rescue a seer, who is to be sacrificed by a band of mutants."
"In the future, a warrior nun on roller skates must rescue a seer, who is to be sacrificed by a band of mutants."
On this day in 1989 (in the Netherlands), They Live delivered one of the screens most unique subversive social satires. Written (in part) and directed by John Carpenter, the film starred Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth."
For the record:
Along with garnering a bit of praise on the film festival circuit, They Live enjoyed a pair of nominations from the 1990 Saturn Awards in the categories of 'Best Music' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth."
For the record:
Along with garnering a bit of praise on the film festival circuit, They Live enjoyed a pair of nominations from the 1990 Saturn Awards in the categories of 'Best Music' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), the Gremlins were back in action with the theatrical release of Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Directed by Joe Dante and Chuck Jones from a story by Charles S. Haas and Chris Columbus, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Howie Mandel, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper."
For the record:
At the 1991 Saturn Awards, Gremlins 2: The New Batch received an impressive six nominations in such categories as 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Director,' two different 'Best Supporting Actor' nods, and 'Best Fantasy Film.'
"The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper."
For the record:
At the 1991 Saturn Awards, Gremlins 2: The New Batch received an impressive six nominations in such categories as 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Director,' two different 'Best Supporting Actor' nods, and 'Best Fantasy Film.'
On this day in 1990 (in Japan), Tremors emerged from beneath the earth. Written (in part) and directed by Ron Underwood, the film starred Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one."
For the record:
While it didn't win any of the coveted statues, Tremors enjoyed an incredible four nominations ('Best Special Effects,' 2 'Best Supporting Actress' noms, and 'Best Science Fiction Film') from the 1991 Saturn Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2020, I had to good fortune of reviewing Arrow Video's 30th anniversary 4K restoration of Tremors via a distributor relationship. Those interested in my thoughts on this undeniable classic can check them out right here.
"Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one."
For the record:
While it didn't win any of the coveted statues, Tremors enjoyed an incredible four nominations ('Best Special Effects,' 2 'Best Supporting Actress' noms, and 'Best Science Fiction Film') from the 1991 Saturn Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2020, I had to good fortune of reviewing Arrow Video's 30th anniversary 4K restoration of Tremors via a distributor relationship. Those interested in my thoughts on this undeniable classic can check them out right here.
On this day in 1995 (in Australia), Tank Girl rolled out onto the silver screen. Directed by Rachel Talalay from a story by Alan Martin, Jamie Hewlett, and Tedi Sarafian, the film starred Lori Petty, Ice-T, Naomi Watts, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Tank Girl (Rebecca) and her friends are the only remaining citizens living in the wasteland that is Earth, where all the remaining water is controlled by Water and Power, the mega corporation/government that runs the territory. While incarcerated at W + P, Tank Girl and her new friend Jet Girl break out and steal... a tank and a jet. After meeting some mutant kangaroo/humans, and rescuing her little girl (adopted by her friends), the kangaroos and the girls kick Water and Powers' butt."
"Tank Girl (Rebecca) and her friends are the only remaining citizens living in the wasteland that is Earth, where all the remaining water is controlled by Water and Power, the mega corporation/government that runs the territory. While incarcerated at W + P, Tank Girl and her new friend Jet Girl break out and steal... a tank and a jet. After meeting some mutant kangaroo/humans, and rescuing her little girl (adopted by her friends), the kangaroos and the girls kick Water and Powers' butt."
On this day in 2000 (in the Netherlands and South Africa), Supernova exploded ... well, theatrically, that is. Directed by Walter Hill, Francis Ford Coppola, and Jack Sholder from a story by William Malone, Daniel Chuba, and David C. Wilson, the film starred Angela Bassett, James Spader, Peter Facinelli, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Supernova chronicles the search and rescue patrol of a medical ship in deep space in the early 22nd century and its six-member crew which includes a captain and pilot, a co-pilot, a medical officer, a medical technician, a search and rescue."
"Supernova chronicles the search and rescue patrol of a medical ship in deep space in the early 22nd century and its six-member crew which includes a captain and pilot, a co-pilot, a medical officer, a medical technician, a search and rescue."
A star is born!
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), The Chronicles of Riddick continued in a direct-to-DVD animated release called Dark Fury. Directed by Peter Chung from a story by David Twohy and Brett Matthews, the film featured the talents of Vin Diesel, Rhiana Griffith, Keith David, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After escaping from a desert planet, Escaped convict Richard B. Riddick and his two companions, Jack and Imam are captured by a crew of bounty hunters of the vessel "Kublah-Khan" commanded by a imperial woman named Antonia Chillingsworth and her chief henchman Junner. Riddick discovers Chillingsworth has her own museum on-board and she collects the galaxy's most-wanted criminals and instead of delivering them to penal colonies and claiming the bounty, Chillingsworth turns them into living statues and Riddick has become the latest addition to her collection."
"After escaping from a desert planet, Escaped convict Richard B. Riddick and his two companions, Jack and Imam are captured by a crew of bounty hunters of the vessel "Kublah-Khan" commanded by a imperial woman named Antonia Chillingsworth and her chief henchman Junner. Riddick discovers Chillingsworth has her own museum on-board and she collects the galaxy's most-wanted criminals and instead of delivering them to penal colonies and claiming the bounty, Chillingsworth turns them into living statues and Riddick has become the latest addition to her collection."
On this day in 2005 (in Italy), Gargoyle spread its wings for a big screen debut. Written (in part) and directed by Jim Wynorski, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Michael Pare, Sandra Hess, Kate Orsini, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two CIA agents are sent to Bucharest, Romania to solve a high profile kidnapping. But what they discover is something inexplicable. An evil gargoyle, once thought dead and banished forever, has returned with a vengeance."
"Two CIA agents are sent to Bucharest, Romania to solve a high profile kidnapping. But what they discover is something inexplicable. An evil gargoyle, once thought dead and banished forever, has returned with a vengeance."
A star is born!
On this day in 2006 (in the U.S.), Dark Storm enjoyed its first broadcast television airing. Written (in part) and directed by Jason Bourque, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Stephen Baldwin, Rob LaBelle, Gardiner Millar, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Racing against time and greedy weapons dealers, a group of scientists led by Dr Gray must stop the Dark Matter discovery they made from destroying the world."
"Racing against time and greedy weapons dealers, a group of scientists led by Dr Gray must stop the Dark Matter discovery they made from destroying the world."
A star is born!
On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), the SciFi/Indie prospect better known as One Day Like Rain played for audiences in attendance of the Seattle International Film Festival. Written and directed by Paul Todisco, the film starred Samantha Figura, Marina Resa, Jesse Eisenberg, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A teenage girl living in California suburbia devises a metaphysical experiment designed to save the world from what she sees as an impending doom...but the results of such an experiment prove to be both beneficial and destructive."
For the record:
To the film's credit, One Day Like Rain stirred up a bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A teenage girl living in California suburbia devises a metaphysical experiment designed to save the world from what she sees as an impending doom...but the results of such an experiment prove to be both beneficial and destructive."
For the record:
To the film's credit, One Day Like Rain stirred up a bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), the good people attending the Los Angeles Film Festival were treated to the debut of The History Of Future Folk. Directed by the team of John Mitchell and Jeremy Kipp Walker (with the script attributed solely to Mitchell), the SciFi/Comedy starred Nils d'Aulaire, Jay Klaitz, Julie Ann Emery, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The possibly exaggerated origin story of the real life alien bluegrass band, Future Folk, that has been playing for NYC audiences for the better part of a decade."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The History Of Future Folk earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"The possibly exaggerated origin story of the real life alien bluegrass band, Future Folk, that has been playing for NYC audiences for the better part of a decade."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The History Of Future Folk earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Europa Report enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it was screened for audiences in attendance of the Los Angeles Film Festival. Directed by Sebastian Cordero from a story by Philip Gelatt, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Sharlto Copley, Michael Nyqvist, Christian Camargo, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Europa Report garnered a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Europa Report garnered a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), the audiences in attendance of the Los Angeles Film Festival were treated to the first theatrical screening of Goodbye World. Written (in part) and directed by Denis Henry Hennelly, the SciFi/Drama starred Adrian Grenier, Kid Cudi, Mckenna Grace, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Goodbye World garnered a bit of extra attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Goodbye World garnered a bit of extra attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), the 1984-produced Repo Man was screened for audiences in attendance of the Los Angeles Film Festival. Written and directed by Alex Cox, the SciFi/Comedy starred Emilio Estevez, Harry Dean Stanton, Tracey Walter, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young punk recruited by a car repossession agency finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty - and has something otherworldly stashed in its trunk."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it created a bit of buzz on the film festival circuit. At the 1985 Saturn Awards, actress Tracey Walter won the statue for the 'Best Supporting Actor' category while writer/director Alex Cox lost out on the 'Best Writing' win.
"A young punk recruited by a car repossession agency finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty - and has something otherworldly stashed in its trunk."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it created a bit of buzz on the film festival circuit. At the 1985 Saturn Awards, actress Tracey Walter won the statue for the 'Best Supporting Actor' category while writer/director Alex Cox lost out on the 'Best Writing' win.
On this day in 2016 (in the Philippines), The Rezort first opened its doors for a Horror meant for its characters to 'get away from it all.' Directed by Steve Barker from a story by Paul Gerstenberger, the SciFi/Horror starred Dougray Scott, Jessica De Gouw, Martin McCann, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The ReZort, a safari park, offers paying guests the opportunity to kill as many zombies as they please following an outbreak."
"The ReZort, a safari park, offers paying guests the opportunity to kill as many zombies as they please following an outbreak."
On this day in 2017 (in the Netherlands), Guardians enjoyed a joint release via the Information Superhighway and home video. Written (in part) and directed by Sarik Andreasyan, the SciFi/Superhero film starred Anton Pampushnyy Sanjar Madi, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a super-hero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again."
"During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a super-hero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again."
A star is born!
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Tribeca Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of Ultrasound. Directed by Rob Schroeder from a story by Conor Stechschulte, the film starred Vincent Kartheiser, Chelsea Lopez, Breeda Wool, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After his car breaks down, Glen spends one hell of an odd night with a married couple, setting into motion a chain of events that alter their lives plus those of several random strangers."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Ultrasound earned a bit of extra attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"After his car breaks down, Glen spends one hell of an odd night with a married couple, setting into motion a chain of events that alter their lives plus those of several random strangers."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Ultrasound earned a bit of extra attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1956, Science Fiction Theatre aired "The Missing Waveband." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Dr. Vincent Milhurst confesses to some fellow scientists that he did not devise the calculations that make stable satellites possible. Instead, they came from an unknown voice on a newly-found radio frequency. When they finally trace the signal, they discover it's originating 367 million miles away from Earth."
"Dr. Vincent Milhurst confesses to some fellow scientists that he did not devise the calculations that make stable satellites possible. Instead, they came from an unknown voice on a newly-found radio frequency. When they finally trace the signal, they discover it's originating 367 million miles away from Earth."
Star Trek: The Next Generation's fourth season finale, "Redemption, Part 1," gets an awful lot of love from Trek fans, and I guess it's deserving. I always found it a bit s-l-o-w for my tastes -- a lukewarm follow-up to the vastly superior events set in motion by "Sins of the Father." It certainly had the epic scope deserving of a finale; I guess I just expected a bit more from it. The episode aired in TV syndication on this day back in 1991.
On this day in 2007, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Dominion" as the nineteenth episode of the long-running program's tenth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Vala is on the run again, this time from the SGC who believe that Adria is implanting information in her mother. They declare Vala to be a risk but she manages to get away through the gate using a cloaking device. Adria soon tracks her down and they set off to follow the information in her dream - information that should lead them to Athena's treasure. What Vala doesn't know - because her memory has been wiped clean - is that it's all a trap set up by the SGC to capture Adria. It all goes wrong however and it's Ba'al who takes Adria prisoner. SG-1 get Adria back, but it seems that Ba'al had his own special plans for her. SG-1 soon finds itself with the opportunity to eliminate both of it's greatest threats."
"Vala is on the run again, this time from the SGC who believe that Adria is implanting information in her mother. They declare Vala to be a risk but she manages to get away through the gate using a cloaking device. Adria soon tracks her down and they set off to follow the information in her dream - information that should lead them to Athena's treasure. What Vala doesn't know - because her memory has been wiped clean - is that it's all a trap set up by the SGC to capture Adria. It all goes wrong however and it's Ba'al who takes Adria prisoner. SG-1 get Adria back, but it seems that Ba'al had his own special plans for her. SG-1 soon finds itself with the opportunity to eliminate both of it's greatest threats."
It all came down to this ...
According to IMDB.com, the first small screen iteration of Ms. Vampy came to the end of its single season in broadcast existence with the airing of "Dahmer," its fourth and final installment. Also according to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Join Ms. Vampy and her friend, Ford Austin, as he comes over to Ms. Vampy's Villa to promote his indie horror flick DAHMER VS. GACY. Ms. Vampy is concerned that Ford really isn't acting like "himself" these days! Ms. Vampy orders Italian for dinner and a special guest from SCARS MAGAZINE delivers it! And, if you stay for a "bite", you'll get to play with her puppy, Fluffy!"
According to IMDB.com, the first small screen iteration of Ms. Vampy came to the end of its single season in broadcast existence with the airing of "Dahmer," its fourth and final installment. Also according to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Join Ms. Vampy and her friend, Ford Austin, as he comes over to Ms. Vampy's Villa to promote his indie horror flick DAHMER VS. GACY. Ms. Vampy is concerned that Ford really isn't acting like "himself" these days! Ms. Vampy orders Italian for dinner and a special guest from SCARS MAGAZINE delivers it! And, if you stay for a "bite", you'll get to play with her puppy, Fluffy!"
On this day in 2010 (in Belgium and the Netherlands), Primeval aired the tenth episode of the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sarah and Becker battle giant insects who have come through the rift at Johnson's H.Q. whilst Abby, Connor and Danny pursue Helen Cutter through the anomaly she has created. Her plan is to travel back to Africa in the year four million B.C. in order to stop the evolution of human life. With Connor injured Danny faces her alone but has an unexpected ally to help him save the world. Can he make it back to his own time before the anomaly closes?"
"Sarah and Becker battle giant insects who have come through the rift at Johnson's H.Q. whilst Abby, Connor and Danny pursue Helen Cutter through the anomaly she has created. Her plan is to travel back to Africa in the year four million B.C. in order to stop the evolution of human life. With Connor injured Danny faces her alone but has an unexpected ally to help him save the world. Can he make it back to his own time before the anomaly closes?"
On this day in 2014, Star Trek Continues aired "Fairest Of Them All." This served as the third episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"This sequel to the TOS episode "Mirror Mirror" picks up the story in the alternate universe immediately after. Spock plans to rebel against the Empire in a quest for peace, but first must plot against Kirk to take control of the Enterprise."
"This sequel to the TOS episode "Mirror Mirror" picks up the story in the alternate universe immediately after. Spock plans to rebel against the Empire in a quest for peace, but first must plot against Kirk to take control of the Enterprise."
On this day in 2017, The Ministry of Time aired "Tiempo de hechizos." This served as the third episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Gustavo Adolfo Becquer writes a tenth letter to the nine original ones from "From My Cell". As they attempt to correct this, the Ministry of Time tumbles into the supernatural when the trio arrives to strange town surrounded by witchcraft legends, and a mysterious woman presumed dead 300 years before."
"Gustavo Adolfo Becquer writes a tenth letter to the nine original ones from "From My Cell". As they attempt to correct this, the Ministry of Time tumbles into the supernatural when the trio arrives to strange town surrounded by witchcraft legends, and a mysterious woman presumed dead 300 years before."
On this day in 1952, The Shadow radio serial aired "Death Walks Underground." According to our friends at The Shadow Wiki, it would appear that all details involving this particular tale have been lost to history. Not even The Shadow knows!
