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On this day in 1985 (in the U.S.), audiences sensed a bit of theatrical Déjà Vu ... with good reason since that was the name of the film placed in theaters. Directed by Anthony B. Richmond from a story by Trevor Meldal-Johnsen, Ezra D. Rappaport, and Arnold Schmidt, the Horror/Fantasy starred Jaclyn Smith, Nigel Terry, Shelley Winters, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A writer who believes that he was reincarnated believes that his present fiancée possesses the soul of his fiancée in his previous life, a ballerina."
Editor's Note:
Technically, Déjà Vu's original premiere date is a bit lost to history. Presently, IMDB.com indicates solely that the film premiered in May of 1960; so -- as is my practice -- I use the first day of the cited month as a temporary placeholder, always hoping I'll eventually secure more definitive information.
-- EZ
On this day in 1985 (in the U.S.), audiences sensed a bit of theatrical Déjà Vu ... with good reason since that was the name of the film placed in theaters. Directed by Anthony B. Richmond from a story by Trevor Meldal-Johnsen, Ezra D. Rappaport, and Arnold Schmidt, the Horror/Fantasy starred Jaclyn Smith, Nigel Terry, Shelley Winters, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A writer who believes that he was reincarnated believes that his present fiancée possesses the soul of his fiancée in his previous life, a ballerina."
Editor's Note:
Technically, Déjà Vu's original premiere date is a bit lost to history. Presently, IMDB.com indicates solely that the film premiered in May of 1960; so -- as is my practice -- I use the first day of the cited month as a temporary placeholder, always hoping I'll eventually secure more definitive information.
-- EZ
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On this day in 2023 (in Australia), Captive enjoyed its first exhibition when it was released to interested patrons via the Internet. Directed by Gregg Simon from a story by Travis Seppala, the Horror/Thriller starred Scout Taylor-Compton, Cody Frank, Tasie Lawrence, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of stoners break into a house for a weekend party, but realize all is not well after finding a mysterious stranger held captive in the basement."
-- EZ
On this day in 2023 (in Australia), Captive enjoyed its first exhibition when it was released to interested patrons via the Internet. Directed by Gregg Simon from a story by Travis Seppala, the Horror/Thriller starred Scout Taylor-Compton, Cody Frank, Tasie Lawrence, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of stoners break into a house for a weekend party, but realize all is not well after finding a mysterious stranger held captive in the basement."
-- EZ
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On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), The Nesting delivered a heady chill to theaters. Written (in part) and directed by Armand Weston, the film starred Robin Groves, John Carradine, Michael David Lally, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A writer suffering from agoraphobia rents an isolated house so she can concentrate on her writing. She doesn't know that the house is a former brothel, and is inhabited by the ghosts of dead prostitutes."
-- EZ
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), The Nesting delivered a heady chill to theaters. Written (in part) and directed by Armand Weston, the film starred Robin Groves, John Carradine, Michael David Lally, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A writer suffering from agoraphobia rents an isolated house so she can concentrate on her writing. She doesn't know that the house is a former brothel, and is inhabited by the ghosts of dead prostitutes."
-- EZ
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On this day in 1961 (in the U.S.), the mighty Atlas enjoyed his coming-of-age theatrical presentation for the masses-at-large. Directed by Roger Corman from a story by Charles B. Griffith, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Michael Forest, Frank Wolff, Barboura Morris, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Evil king Praximedes convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him, but Atlas eventually sees the king's true nature and turns against him."
Editor's Note:
Technically, Atlas' original premiere date is a bit lost to history. Presently, IMDB.com indicates solely that the film premiered in May of 1960; so -- as is my practice -- I use the first day of the cited month as a temporary placeholder, always hoping I'll eventually secure more definitive information.
-- EZ
On this day in 1961 (in the U.S.), the mighty Atlas enjoyed his coming-of-age theatrical presentation for the masses-at-large. Directed by Roger Corman from a story by Charles B. Griffith, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Michael Forest, Frank Wolff, Barboura Morris, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Evil king Praximedes convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him, but Atlas eventually sees the king's true nature and turns against him."
Editor's Note:
Technically, Atlas' original premiere date is a bit lost to history. Presently, IMDB.com indicates solely that the film premiered in May of 1960; so -- as is my practice -- I use the first day of the cited month as a temporary placeholder, always hoping I'll eventually secure more definitive information.
-- EZ
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On this day in 2002 (in the Philippines), the original webslinger took to the streets for the theatrical release of Spider-Man. Directed by Sam Raimi from a story by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and David Koepp, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy."
For the record:
-- EZ
On this day in 2002 (in the Philippines), the original webslinger took to the streets for the theatrical release of Spider-Man. Directed by Sam Raimi from a story by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and David Koepp, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy."
For the record:
- At the 2003 Academy Awards, Spider-Man received nominations in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Visual Effects.'
- At the 2003 Saturn Awards, Spider-Man received nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Actress,' 'Best Actor,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Alas, the only trophy going home that night for the flick went to Danny Elfman for his score.
- At the 2003 Hugo Awards, the production received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form.'
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On this day in 1995 (in Turkey), Cyberjack (aka Virtual Assassin) enjoyed its first presentation to audiences ever with a broadcast television debut. Directed by Robert Lee from a story by Eric Poppen, the SciFi/Thriller starred Michael Dudikoff, Brion James, Suki Kaiser, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the near future Nassim, terrorist leader, storms computer company headquarters. His aim is deadly computer virus that could bring him world domination. Nick, company janitor and ex-cop, will get in his way."
-- EZ
On this day in 1995 (in Turkey), Cyberjack (aka Virtual Assassin) enjoyed its first presentation to audiences ever with a broadcast television debut. Directed by Robert Lee from a story by Eric Poppen, the SciFi/Thriller starred Michael Dudikoff, Brion James, Suki Kaiser, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the near future Nassim, terrorist leader, storms computer company headquarters. His aim is deadly computer virus that could bring him world domination. Nick, company janitor and ex-cop, will get in his way."
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in memoriam
The professional resume of Priscilla Pointer includes just short of one hundred different screen roles; and -- at first glance -- it's pretty clear her forays into genre projects had some interesting highs and lows. While never taking command of a starship or anything like that, she still racked up some interesting work. Fans might recognize her from:
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, friends, and fans of Ms. Pointer.
May she rest in peace.
-- EZ
- Carrie (1976)
- The Archer: Fugitive From The Empire (1981)
- Mysterious Two (1982)
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
- Generation (1985)
- Blue Velvet (1986)
- Amazing Stories
- A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
- Rumpelstiltskin (1987)
- C.H.U.D. II: Bud The Chud (1989)
- The Flash and
- Touched By An Angel.
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, friends, and fans of Ms. Pointer.
May she rest in peace.
-- EZ
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On this day in 1982 (in Canada), Big Meat Eater delivered a dose of Comedy with its SciFi/Horror story to the delight of audiences. Written (in part) and directed by Chris Windsor, the film starred Clarence 'Big' Miller, George Dawson, Andrew Gillies, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Bob Sanderson is the mild mannered butcher of the small, sleepy town of Burquitlam. His motto is "Pleased to meet you, meat to please you." Bob's life is thrown into turmoil when he decides to hire Abdullah (The Big Meat Eater) - a massive human blockhouse of a man - as an apprentice in his butcher shop. Unbeknownst to Bob, Abdullah has just murdered the Mayor of Burquitlam in a fit of pique - and the corpse is hidden in Bob's freezer. An alien spacecraft arrives in search of a rare fuel - Bolonium - which is deposited in large quantities underneath Bob's butcher shop. Meanwhile, Jan, a boy genius, has stolen the Mayor's cadillac, installed a cyclotron and is set to launch it into outerspace... Abdullah sings the blues while he charcoal grills gangsters and turns dalmation dogs into spotted spam... Alien robots desperate for bolonium possess the defrosted Mayor as their zombie agent... Bob and Jan are in turn the victims of repulsive temporary mutations."
-- EZ
On this day in 1982 (in Canada), Big Meat Eater delivered a dose of Comedy with its SciFi/Horror story to the delight of audiences. Written (in part) and directed by Chris Windsor, the film starred Clarence 'Big' Miller, George Dawson, Andrew Gillies, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Bob Sanderson is the mild mannered butcher of the small, sleepy town of Burquitlam. His motto is "Pleased to meet you, meat to please you." Bob's life is thrown into turmoil when he decides to hire Abdullah (The Big Meat Eater) - a massive human blockhouse of a man - as an apprentice in his butcher shop. Unbeknownst to Bob, Abdullah has just murdered the Mayor of Burquitlam in a fit of pique - and the corpse is hidden in Bob's freezer. An alien spacecraft arrives in search of a rare fuel - Bolonium - which is deposited in large quantities underneath Bob's butcher shop. Meanwhile, Jan, a boy genius, has stolen the Mayor's cadillac, installed a cyclotron and is set to launch it into outerspace... Abdullah sings the blues while he charcoal grills gangsters and turns dalmation dogs into spotted spam... Alien robots desperate for bolonium possess the defrosted Mayor as their zombie agent... Bob and Jan are in turn the victims of repulsive temporary mutations."
-- EZ
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On this day in 2004 (in Canada, Spain, and the U.S.), Godsend delivered a child to watch over us to theaters. Directed by Nick Hamm from a story by Mark Bomback, the SciFi/Horror starred Greg Kinnear, Rebecca Romijn, Cameron Bright, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A couple agree to have their deceased son cloned, under the supervision of an enigmatic doctor, but bizarre things start to happen several years after his rebirth."
-- EZ
On this day in 2004 (in Canada, Spain, and the U.S.), Godsend delivered a child to watch over us to theaters. Directed by Nick Hamm from a story by Mark Bomback, the SciFi/Horror starred Greg Kinnear, Rebecca Romijn, Cameron Bright, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A couple agree to have their deceased son cloned, under the supervision of an enigmatic doctor, but bizarre things start to happen several years after his rebirth."
-- EZ
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On this day in 2010 (in Germany), the good people of Kassel were treated to the theatrical debut of Toxic Lullaby. Written and directed by Ralf Kemper, the SciFi/Horror starred Samantha Richter, Eva Balkenhol, Noah Hunter, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"TOXIC LULLABY tells the story of Eloise, who wakes up in a destroyed, life threatening world after a bad drug trip. She joins a group of people, who like her, are motivated by the longing to flee this nightmare, but it's hard to tell who'll carry the day, the survivors or the zombies."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Toxic Lullaby stirred up a modest bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ
On this day in 2010 (in Germany), the good people of Kassel were treated to the theatrical debut of Toxic Lullaby. Written and directed by Ralf Kemper, the SciFi/Horror starred Samantha Richter, Eva Balkenhol, Noah Hunter, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"TOXIC LULLABY tells the story of Eloise, who wakes up in a destroyed, life threatening world after a bad drug trip. She joins a group of people, who like her, are motivated by the longing to flee this nightmare, but it's hard to tell who'll carry the day, the survivors or the zombies."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Toxic Lullaby stirred up a modest bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ