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Stardate 11.30.2025.D: Newest Addition - 1994's 'Inner Sanctum II' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 30th

11/30/2025

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On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Inner Sanctum II enjoyed its general release on home video compliments of MDP Worldwide. Written (in part) and directed by Fred Olen Ray, the film starred Michael Nouri, Sandahl Bergman, Tracy Brooks Swope, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"After a traumatized woman kills her rich husband in self defense, his family and friends show up to secure a piece of the inheritance for themselves even if it means driving the poor woman insane - or worse."

-- EZ

Stardate 11.30.2025.C: Newest Addition - 1986's 'Gothic' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 30th

11/30/2025

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On this day in 1986 (in the United Kingdom), Gothic -- a Gothic chiller from Virgin Vision -- was first screened when it debuted for audiences of the BFI London Film Festival. Directed by Ken Russell from a story attributed to Stephen Volk, Lord Byron, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, the film starred Gabriel Byrne, Julian Sands, Natasha Richardson, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"The Shelleys visit Lord Byron and compete to write a horror story."

For the record:
To the film's credit, Gothic enjoyed a fair amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.

Stardate 11.30.2025.B: Newest Addition - 2011's 'Bleed 4 Me' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 30th

11/30/2025

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On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.) the big city of Los Angeles, California played host for an exclusive theatrical screening of Bleed 4 Me for Sinema Arte FilmWorks. Written and directed by Joston Ramon Theney, the film starred Mariana Evans, Tonya L. Harris, Brinke Stevens, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"When hard-as-nails demon hunter Ramona uncovers the Devil's plot to scorch the Earth, she enlists the murderous talents of long-retired demon-hunter Lady Jasmine (Brinke Stevens) and the infamous Lady Black (Tiffany Shepis). Together, these three ladies will wage a hellish war against evil that will show the Devil what Hell really is!"

-- EZ

Stardate 11.30.2025.A: Newest Addition - 1972's 'A White Dress for Marialé' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 30th

11/30/2025

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On this day in 1972 (in Italy), Horror put on a new dress ... well, cinematically, it did ... for the big screen debut of A White Dress For Marialé (aka Un bianco vestito per Marialé) from KMG Cinema and Rewind Film. Directed by Romano Scavolini from a story by Remigio Del Grosso and Giuseppe Mangione, the film starred Ida Galli, Luigi Pistilli, Ivan Rassimov, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A woman, who, as a child, witnessed the murder-suicide of her mother and father, invites several friends to her husband's secluded castle. Unbeknownst to them, she has a sinister motive for the invitation."

-- EZ

Stardate 11.28.2025.C: Newest Addition - 1989's 'Psycho Cop' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 28th

11/28/2025

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On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Psycho Cop blasted its way into our hearts and minds with a release on home video. Written and directed by Wallace Potts, the film starred Robert R. Shafer, Cindy Guyer, Jeff Qualle, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Six college students on their weekend vacation are humiliated and killed one by one by a psycho cop."

-- EZ

Stardate 11.28.2025.B: Newest Addition - 1972's 'Home For The Holidays' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 28th

11/28/2025

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On this day in 1972 (in the U.S.), Home For The Holidays enjoyed stirring up some chillls and spills with its American broadcast television debut. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey from a story by Joseph Stephano, the film starred Sally Field, Jill Haworth, Julie Harris, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"An ailing man summons his four daughters home for Christmas and asks them to kill his new wife, who he suspects is poisoning him."

-- EZ

Stardate 11.28.2025.A: Newest Addition - 2014's 'Audax' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 28th

11/28/2025

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On this day in 2014 (in the United Kingdom), the big city of Preston played host for the silver screen premiere of Audax. Directed by Andrew St Maur from a story by Liam Swann and Owen Ward, the film starred Vin Hawke, Alessandra Munez, Katie Burgress, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A shamed ex-freighter captain takes one last shot at redemption, only to find he is a puppet for a grander scheme."

Editor's Note:
Despite some diligent searching, I've been unable to locate a promotional trailer for the film. This isn't necessarily all that uncommon given the fact that it appears to be a smaller / independent production which likely had very little advertising anywhere.

-- EZ

Stardate 11.25.2025.B: Newest Addition - 2012's 'Christmas With The Dead' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 25th

11/25/2025

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On this day in 2012 (in Italy), it wasn't just jingle bells ringing when audiences in attendance of the Torino Film Festival were treated the theatrical unveiling of Christmas With The Dead. Directed by T.L. Lankford from a story by Joe R. Lansdale and Keith Lansdale, the film starred Damian Maffei, Brad Maule, Madeline Brassell, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"In his quest to fulfill a promise made to his wife, Calvin sets out to right his wrongs and make it the best Christmas ever. If only it weren't June, and the majority of the population, including his wife and daughter, hadn't returned from the dead as flesh-eating snappers in search of hot human lunches, he'd be in pretty good shape. Driven by guilt in a race against the apocalyptic clock, Calvin teams up with G.M., a wily ex-garbage man turned undead slayer, as together they attempt to deck the halls during the most magical time of the year. It's Christmas in June. And snappers be damned... The lights and decorations are going up."

-- EZ

Stardate 11.25.2025.A: Newest Addition - 1997's 'The Exotic House Of Wax' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 25th

11/25/2025

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On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), The Exotic House Of Wax delivered a bit of skin along with the Fantastical premise to home video buyers. Written (in part) and directed by Cybil Richards, the film starred Blake Pickett, Jacqueline Lovell, Everett Rodd, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"The action heats up when history's most memorable icons come to life for an amorous meltdown in this interactive "please touch" museum."

Editor's Note:
Despite some diligent searching, I've been unable to locate a promotional trailer for the film. This isn't necessarily all that uncommon given the fact that it appears to be a smaller home video release which likely had very little advertising anywhere.

-- EZ

Stardate 11.24.2025.D: Newest Addition - 1961's 'The Innocents' Has Been Added To The Daily Archives For November 24th

11/24/2025

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On this day in 1961 (in the United Kingdom), the good people of London, England were treated to the big screen theatrical premiere of The Innocents. Directed by Jack Clayton and based on the famous Henry James' novel 'The Turn Of The Screw,' the films tarred Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, and others.

According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted."

For the record:

At the 1962 BAFTA Awards, The Innocents received nominations in the categories of 'Best British Film' and 'Best Film From Any Source.'
At the 1962 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, The Innocents took home top honors in the category of 'Best Motion Picture.'
In 2010, the film was acknowledged in the Horror category by the UK Guardian on their list of 'The Greatest Films Of All Time.'

-- EZ