The venerable Richard Hale turned in a solid guest performance aboard classic Star Trek's "The Paradise Syndrome" back in 1968. Though he's no longer with us, Hale was born on this day in 1892.
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Certainly one of the more distinct actors of his generation, the great Burgess Meredith gave Fantasy a try on for size with a prominent role in 1981's Clash of the Titans. Interestingly enough, he also served as the narrator for 1983's Twilight Zone: The Movie. Though he's no longer with us, Meredith was born on this day in 1907.
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- In 2024, I received a complimentary Blu-ray of Burnt Offerings (1976) in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
The fabulous Ellen Albertini Dow did far more than steal scenes with her role aboard Adam Sandler's The Wedding Singer. She also turned up the heat as a somewhat villainous spectre aboard "Sub Rosa," a seventh season outing of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Plus she managed to squeeze in guest spots aboard The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992), Space Case (1992), Quantum Leap, and Good vs Evil. Though she's no longer with us, Dow was born on this day in 1917.
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Royal Dano's career spanned over four decades in the entertainment industry as the actor completed roles in nearly 200 separate projects. Genre fans might recognize him from appearances in Lost In Space, the Planet of the Apes TV series, Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), or Twin Peaks. Though he's no longer with us, Dano was born on this day in 1922.
Gosh, Clu Gulager is a talent I can remember showing up all over the programs and movies of my youth. Automan, Knight Rider, Airwolf, and The Hidden (1987) immediately spring to mind. Gulager was born on this day in 1928.
Deservedly, Joanna Pettet caught the eye of 'Michael Knight' with her appearance aboard the popular Knight Rider during its run. As for other work? Aside from a very fetching pictorial in Playboy Magazine, she turned up in a small role aboard 1967's James Bond film Casino Royale. Additionally, she made several appearances to the world of Rod Serling's Night Gallery during its run on television. She also enjoyed stops to the TV universes of Tales Of The Unexpected and Fantasy Island. Pettet was born on this day in 1942.
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Recently, I had the good fortune of watching the lovely Ms. Pettet aboard an episode of Night Gallery in which she played a somewhat ravishing beauty with a somewhat magical control over men. If you're interested in reading my review of "The Girl With The Hungry Eyes," it's available right here.
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Recently, I had the good fortune of watching the lovely Ms. Pettet aboard an episode of Night Gallery in which she played a somewhat ravishing beauty with a somewhat magical control over men. If you're interested in reading my review of "The Girl With The Hungry Eyes," it's available right here.
Actor Steve Railsback made a pretty big splash in sci-fi back in Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce (1985), one of the weird and most confusing SciFi midnight movie flicks to come out of the 1980's. He also had a great run on The X-Files as Duane Barry, the UFO abductee responsible for kidnapping Dana Scully. Railsback was born on this day in 1945.
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For his work aboard the 2008 SciFi/Thriller Plaguers (from Nightfall Pictures), Railsback was awarded the 'Best Actor Award' from 2008's ShockerFest Film Festival. Kudos on a job well done!
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Though I've had a lot of respect for Railsback, I'll be the first to admit he's had some curious roles throughout the years. Back in 2021, I had the good fortune of watching something he did back in the 1980's: a SciFi/Horror hybrid, Blue Monkey was about as pure a B-Movie as one gets from that era. Interested readers can check out my review right here.
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For his work aboard the 2008 SciFi/Thriller Plaguers (from Nightfall Pictures), Railsback was awarded the 'Best Actor Award' from 2008's ShockerFest Film Festival. Kudos on a job well done!
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Though I've had a lot of respect for Railsback, I'll be the first to admit he's had some curious roles throughout the years. Back in 2021, I had the good fortune of watching something he did back in the 1980's: a SciFi/Horror hybrid, Blue Monkey was about as pure a B-Movie as one gets from that era. Interested readers can check out my review right here.
Not only has the lovely Barbara Leigh graced the pages of Playboy magazine, she also enjoyed a guest spot aboard CBS's popular The Incredible Hulk during its run. Another tie the lady has to the world of genre entertainment is that she was hired as the original Vampirella for the comic. It's also rumored she enjoyed an affair with no less than Elvis Presley. Leigh was born on this day in 1946.
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Mark my words: Miguel Sandoval consistently turns in some of the best work in even the shortest screen times known to man. Genre fans know him from roles in Voyagers!, Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann, Repo Man, Howard the Duck, Jurassic Park, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, The X-Files, and Medium. Sandoval was born on this day in 1951.
Dan Shor played a role in 1982's memorable Tron, the Walt Disney company's attempt to capitalize on both the SciFi and video game craze of its era. He also turned up as Billy the Kid in the cult favorite Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure as well as taking on guest spots aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager. Shor was born on this day in 1956.
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Marg Helgenberger, any time you want to come back into the realm of Science Fiction, we'd love to have you! The dreamy actress took charge as 'Dr. Laura Baker' in Species and Species II before eventually going on to star in the ensemble that was CBS's long-running police procedural, C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigations. Helgenberger was born on this day in 1958.
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Think what you may, but I think veteran character actor Harry Lennix is one to watch in whatever property he shows up. So far as Science Fiction is concerned, he's been a part of The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Dollhouse, and Man of Steel. Always playing roles full of authority, Lennix was born on this day in 1964.
Aboard Earth: Final Conflict, Dean McDermott played Brenton Michaels, a character who eventually gave his life as a hero of the Resistance. McDermott was born on this day in 1966.
The Americanized version of the BBC's Life On Mars wasn't as awful as critics made you think; rather it just didn't quite have the charisma it needed to make audiences truly care about its characters. Still, the program did give Lisa Bonet a chance to flex her acting muscles, so it did have that. Bonet was born on this day in 1967.
The talented Eva Pope enjoyed a guest visit to the world of the BBC's popular television Fantasy Life On Mars. Pope was born on this day in 1967.
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The lovely Christine Harnos joined Robert Beltran and Garrett Wang aboard "Timeless," arguably one of the better hours in all of Star Trek: Voyager's run. Harnos was born on this day in 1968.
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I was completely unaware that someone tried to do a spinoff from The Stepford Wives (1975), but apparently some enterprising TV producers thought that The Stepford Children (1987) was a good idea. Tammy Lauren had a role in the project, and she also appeared in Fox TV's short-lived 'Alien on Earth' series, The Visitor. Lauren was born on this day in 1968.
James Parks is a talented character actor who shows up when you least expect him. He's enjoyed screen time in Space: Above and Beyond, Babylon 5, Star Trek: Voyager, Crusade, The X-Files, Stargate: SG-1, Star Trek: Enterprise, Threshold, and Jericho. Parks was born on this day in 1968.
The venerable (and often very funny) Martha Plimpton made an appearance aboard Fox TV's excellent Fringe during its five season run. Plimpton was born on this day in 1970.
Lovely Missi Pyle was a comic scream to watch in 1999's Galaxy Quest -- a spoof that poked obvious, good-natured fun at Star Trek and its most rapid fans -- as were all of her co-stars. Also, she's booked a handful of roles of other genre-related properties while boasting arguably one of the busiest resumes I've seen on IMDB.com! Pyle was born on this day in 1972.
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Sadly, Fox TV's Almost Human just never quite caught on in the truncated season it was given, and that's a shame since it boasted one of the most talented ensembles to grace a SciFi program in years. The great Michael Irby played Detective Richard Paul aboard the show, a kinda/sorta foil for series' star Karl Urban. Irby was born on this day in 1972.
In case you've missed it, the always stunning Ona Grauer (shown above from the rebooted V) has built an impressive resume in quality genre work. She's had roles aboard Sliders, The Net, Harsh Realm, First Wave, Stargate: SG-1, Andromeda, Stargate: Atlantis, Smallville, Flash Gordon, Stargate Universe, Fringe, and Elysium. Grauer was born on this day in 1975.
The fetchingly ginger Kristen Harris turned in a terrifically grounded performance as the distraught mother of a daughter trapped between worlds aboard Syfy's SciFi-lite Channel Zero: Candle Cove. Harris was born on this day in 1976.
Sorry, Gigi Edgley, but I probably couldn't pick you out of a police line-up if you were out of make-up. That's because -- quite frankly -- I can't even begin to possibly imagine what you look like except in the visage of the sexy and devilish Chiana. Oh, why oh why won't someone do a Farscape reunion movie? Fans would love to see you back in leather! As for the rest of her career? She's made appearance aboard The Lost World, BeastMaster, Showdown At Area 51 (2007), Quantum Apocalypse (2010), Star Trek Continues, and Beast Of The Water (2017). Let's keep it comin', milady! Edgley was born on this day back in 1977.
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Yes, yes, and yes! I loved Gigi Edgley's work aboard Syfy's incredible Farscape, and I think it's very sad that the franchise hasn't continued since coming to a close with The Peacekeeper Wars miniseries. Still, kudos to this lovely lady for receiving a much-deserved 2002 Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress In A Television Series.'
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Yes, yes, and yes! I loved Gigi Edgley's work aboard Syfy's incredible Farscape, and I think it's very sad that the franchise hasn't continued since coming to a close with The Peacekeeper Wars miniseries. Still, kudos to this lovely lady for receiving a much-deserved 2002 Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress In A Television Series.'
Although I'm not fond of her politics, Maggie Gyllenhaal is certainly one of today's braver and most uncompromising actresses. She was great in the SciFi/Fantasy Donnie Darko as well as a small role in The Dark Knight, so let's keep celebrating her hard work. Gyllenhaal was born on this day in 1977.
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Alexa Havins enjoyed some modest success in the stateside kinda/sorta reboot of the BBC's Torchwood program, better known as Torchwood: Miracle Day. I did see her recently (on home video) in a little something called Proxy, and I'm certainly hoping she has more work in the pipeline. Havins was born on this day in 1980.
As I've mentioned many, many times before, I'm not a video game specialist by any measure of the imagination; I only follow them casually as I do like to mention the standouts here. In that regard, the lovely Gemma Atkinson played a key visual part aboard Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3. Atkinson was born on this day in 1984.
Alex Frnka has dabbled in the world of genre entertainment with a guest spot aboard the mind-bending Stitchers for good measure. Frnka was born on this day in 1988.
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The delicious Emma Ishta dutifully dabbled in the realm of Science Fiction with a solid role aboard Stitchers during its run. Ishta was born on this day in 1990.
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When the A&E Network tried to do an English language remake of the vastly superior French Fantasy/Drama The Returned, it cast the lovely India Ennenga in a key role. Ennenga was born on this day in 1994.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the only season of NBC's ballyhooed program Heroes I really cared for was the first. At least, its first season gave all of its characters an obvious arc to fit within, and it made near-perfect sense. Young Noah Gray-Cabey played Micah Sanders, and Gray-Cabey was born on this day in 1995.
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A star is born! On this day in 1961 (in Italy), the original strongman himself got into the business of righting wrongs with the theatrical release of Hercules In The Haunted World. Written (in part) and directed by Mario Bava, the Fantasy/Adventure starred Reg Park, Christopher Lee, and Leonora Ruffo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Hercules must journey into Hades itself to retrieve the magic stone that will free his love from the powers of darkness."
"Hercules must journey into Hades itself to retrieve the magic stone that will free his love from the powers of darkness."
A star is born! On this day in 1962 (in Australia), The Damned opened itself up for box office business. Directed by Joseph Lovsy, the Horror/Fantasy starred Macdonald Carey, Shirley Anne Field, and Viveca Lindfors. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on children."
"An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on children."
A star is born ... and this one looks dead! On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to matrionial joy with the theatrical release of Arnold. Directed by George Fenady from a story by Jameson Brewer and John Fenton Murray, the Horror/Comedy starred Stella Stevens, Roddy McDowall, and Elsa Lanchester. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Upon his death, Arnold marries his lover, Karen, in spite of his widow, and leaves deathtraps accompanied by audiotapes and his preserved and articulate corpse for those who cared only for his money."
"Upon his death, Arnold marries his lover, Karen, in spite of his widow, and leaves deathtraps accompanied by audiotapes and his preserved and articulate corpse for those who cared only for his money."
On this day in 1973 (in Ireland), Soylent Green found audiences hungry for the SciFi flick in theatres. The film starred Charlton Heston, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"In 2022, Earth is overpopulated and totally polluted; the natural resources have been exhausted and the nourishment of the population is provided by Soylent Industries, a company that makes a food consisting of plankton from the oceans. In New York City, when Soylent's member of the board William R. Simonson is murdered apparently by a burglar at the Chelsea Towers West where he lives, efficient Detective Thorn is assigned to investigate the case with his partner Solomon "Sol" Roth. Thorn comes to the fancy apartment and meets Simonson's bodyguard Tab Fielding and the "furniture" (woman that is rented together with the flat) Shirl and the detective concludes that the executive was not victim of burglary but executed. Further, he finds that the Governor Santini and other powerful men want to disrupt and end Thorn's investigation. But Thorn continues his work and discovers a bizarre and disturbing secret of the ingredient used to manufacture Soylent Green."
"In 2022, Earth is overpopulated and totally polluted; the natural resources have been exhausted and the nourishment of the population is provided by Soylent Industries, a company that makes a food consisting of plankton from the oceans. In New York City, when Soylent's member of the board William R. Simonson is murdered apparently by a burglar at the Chelsea Towers West where he lives, efficient Detective Thorn is assigned to investigate the case with his partner Solomon "Sol" Roth. Thorn comes to the fancy apartment and meets Simonson's bodyguard Tab Fielding and the "furniture" (woman that is rented together with the flat) Shirl and the detective concludes that the executive was not victim of burglary but executed. Further, he finds that the Governor Santini and other powerful men want to disrupt and end Thorn's investigation. But Thorn continues his work and discovers a bizarre and disturbing secret of the ingredient used to manufacture Soylent Green."
On this day in 1973 (in Czechoslovakia), love was in the air with the theatrical release of Three Wishes For Cinderella. Written (in part) and directed by Václav Vorlícek, the cinematic Fantasy starred Libuse Safránková, Pavel Trávnícek, and Carola Braunbock. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Life changes dramatically for a Czech housemaid when the chauffeur gives her three magical hazelnuts."
"Life changes dramatically for a Czech housemaid when the chauffeur gives her three magical hazelnuts."
Because of my various interests -- science fiction, aliens, conspiracies, etc. -- Close Encounters of the Third Kind is one of those films that really ought to resonate with me more than what it does, and for the life of me I couldn't say why it doesn't. I guess that, having seen so many other movies and TV shows that explored the phenomenon in my lifetime Steven Spielberg's attempt to explore the idea of 'life out there' coming down here just didn't seem all that "original." Still, Close Encounters opened the eyes of many audiences members when it premiered on this day (in New York City) back in 1977, and all of us should be thankful for that. (Full U.S. release was a few weeks later.) Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Roy Neary, an electric lineman, watches how his quiet and ordinary daily life turns upside down after a close encounter with a UFO."
"Roy Neary, an electric lineman, watches how his quiet and ordinary daily life turns upside down after a close encounter with a UFO."
On this day in 1987 (in the former Soviet Union), Arnold Schwarzenegger was on the run in the theatrical adaptation of The Running Man. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, the SciFi/Thriller also starred Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, and Jim Brown. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom."
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Despite being somewhat tepid, The Running Man is not without some praise. At the 1988 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), actor Richard Dawson took home top honors in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work in the film. Otherwise, the picture had to settle for nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Costumes' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom."
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Despite being somewhat tepid, The Running Man is not without some praise. At the 1988 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), actor Richard Dawson took home top honors in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor' for his work in the film. Otherwise, the picture had to settle for nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Costumes' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
A star is born! On this day in 1990 (in the Netherlands), audiences were transported to ... The Last Island. Written and directed by Marleen Gorris, the SciFi/Drama starred Paul Freeman, Shelagh McLeod, and Patricia Hayes. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Five men and two women, marooned survivors of an air crash, discover that they may be the only survivors of a world disaster."
"Five men and two women, marooned survivors of an air crash, discover that they may be the only survivors of a world disaster."
A star is born! On this day in 1990 (in the United Kingdom), audiences in attendance of the BFI London Film Festival were treated to the silver screen premiere of Treasure Of The Bitch Islands (aka Le trésor des îles chiennes). Written and directed by F.J. Ossang, the SciFi/Drama starred Stéphane Ferrara, Diogo Dória, and José Wallenstein. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The world after the atomic age. An engineer disappears, together with his consortium (Kryo'Corp) and his discovery: a new energy source powered by the fusion of two primary substances. Ulysses, Kryo'Corp's heir, organises an expedition to the only place these substances occur."
"The world after the atomic age. An engineer disappears, together with his consortium (Kryo'Corp) and his discovery: a new energy source powered by the fusion of two primary substances. Ulysses, Kryo'Corp's heir, organises an expedition to the only place these substances occur."
A star is born ... or is that born again? On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), the Watchers universe grew one film bigger with the release of Watchers III on home video. Directed by Jeremy Stanford, the SciFi/Horror starred Wings Hauser, Gregory Scott Cummins, and Daryl Keith Roach. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a new and dangerous "Outsider" chases an intelligent golden retriever in the South American jungles, Terror grips a team of ex-Military convicts sent to capture the creature."
"When a new and dangerous "Outsider" chases an intelligent golden retriever in the South American jungles, Terror grips a team of ex-Military convicts sent to capture the creature."
A star is born ... or is that born again? On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), the Walt Disney Company got back into the Flubber business with the silver screen release of Flubber for the good people of New York City, New York! Directed by Les Mayfield, the SciFi/Comedy starred Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, and Christopher McDonald. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An absent-minded professor discovers "flubber," a rubber-like super-bouncy substance."
"An absent-minded professor discovers "flubber," a rubber-like super-bouncy substance."
On this day in 1997 (in Argentina), the 1927-produced Science Fiction Classic Metropolis enjoyed a special screening for audiences in attendance of the Mar del Plata Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Fritz Lang, the film starred Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, and Gustav Fröhlich. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences."
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There are some who say that it wasn't until Fritz Lang's Metropolis made its silver screen debut that Science Fiction -- as a motion picture -- was truly born, and I suppose there might be a glimmer of truth to that. Arguably, the film probably wasn't as revered in its time as its become as the years have gone by, but the same could be said of other pictures in their respective genres. IMDB.com denotes only a single critical citation back then -- it received a nomination in the category of 'Most Popular Film' at the 1927 Faro Island Film Festival -- and it has racked up some solid accolades since then, especially with its 2002 restoration and subsequent home video releases.
"In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences."
For the record:
There are some who say that it wasn't until Fritz Lang's Metropolis made its silver screen debut that Science Fiction -- as a motion picture -- was truly born, and I suppose there might be a glimmer of truth to that. Arguably, the film probably wasn't as revered in its time as its become as the years have gone by, but the same could be said of other pictures in their respective genres. IMDB.com denotes only a single critical citation back then -- it received a nomination in the category of 'Most Popular Film' at the 1927 Faro Island Film Festival -- and it has racked up some solid accolades since then, especially with its 2002 restoration and subsequent home video releases.
A star is born! On this day in 2000 (in Germany), For The Cause enjoyed its first exhibition ever with a release on home video. Directed by the team of David and Tim Douglas, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Dean Cain, Ian Thomas Griffith, and Justin Whalin. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Earth is in a state of constant war and two colonies of humans have been sent to a far away world. The colonists create a new civilization but have inherited the worst traits of their forebears and war breaks out leaving the new cities in ruins. It falls to a bunch of teens to bring peace to the colony - but will they?"
"Earth is in a state of constant war and two colonies of humans have been sent to a far away world. The colonists create a new civilization but have inherited the worst traits of their forebears and war breaks out leaving the new cities in ruins. It falls to a bunch of teens to bring peace to the colony - but will they?"
On this day in 2004, Endangered Species found its way into cinematic civilization ... or, at least, onto U.S. home video. It starred Eric Roberts and Arnold Vosloo, and here's the (brief) plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A killing machine from another world comes to Earth to kill humans."
"A killing machine from another world comes to Earth to kill humans."
A star is born ... and that's gonna leave a mark! On this day in 2006 (in Sweden), Mulberry St enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it was screened for audiences in attendance of the Stockholm International Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Jim Mickle, the Horror/Fantasy starred Nick Damici, Kim Blair, and Ron Brice. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A deadly infection breaks out in Manhattan, causing humans to develop into blood-thirsty rat creatures."
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To the film's credit, Mulberry St. garnered a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A deadly infection breaks out in Manhattan, causing humans to develop into blood-thirsty rat creatures."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Mulberry St. garnered a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2014 (in Ireland), Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey played for audiences in attendance of the Cork International Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in Italy), audiences were treated to the mystery of The Broken Key. Written (in part) and directed by Louis Nero, the SciFi/Thriller starred Rutger Hauer, Michael Madsen, and Christopher Lambert. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a near future, due to the effects of an uncompromising law on the eco-sustainability of supports, paper has become a rare item, a luxury possession, controlled by the "Big Z": Zimurgh Corporation."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Broken Key enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"In a near future, due to the effects of an uncompromising law on the eco-sustainability of supports, paper has become a rare item, a luxury possession, controlled by the "Big Z": Zimurgh Corporation."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Broken Key enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in Germany), audiences in attendance of the Berlin Sci-Fi Film Fest were treated to the theatrical premiere of The Capture. Written (in part) and directed by Jim Agnew, the SciFi/Thriller starred Jonathan Howard, Nora-Jane Noone, and Jordan Tisdale. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of scientists discover a soul guide and perform an experiment on her even though such ungodly act could cause space and time to bend and alter the very fabric of the universe."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Capture enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings of the film festival circuit.
"A group of scientists discover a soul guide and perform an experiment on her even though such ungodly act could cause space and time to bend and alter the very fabric of the universe."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Capture enjoyed a wee bit of praise from screenings of the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), the good people in attendance of the Williamsburg Independent Film Festival were treated to the big screen launch of 2050. Written (in part) and directed by Princeton Holt, the SciFi/Fantasy starred David Vaughn, Irina Abraham, and Devin Fuller. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A family man struggling to hold it all together discovers a hidden parlor that offers a solution...sexbots."
For the record:
To the film's credit, 2050 garnered a lot of positive praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A family man struggling to hold it all together discovers a hidden parlor that offers a solution...sexbots."
For the record:
To the film's credit, 2050 garnered a lot of positive praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1956 (in the U.S.), Science Fiction Theatre aired "The Last Barrier." Officially, this served as the twenty-eighth episode in the program's second (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A top secret rocket is launched from the Pacific to test a new hydrogen ion booster; the target is the moon. Inexplicably, it sets off a rash of flying saucer sightings on the East Coast. The scientists monitoring the flight are also surprised when the rocket is trailed by several unidentified blips on radar as it nears the moon."
"A top secret rocket is launched from the Pacific to test a new hydrogen ion booster; the target is the moon. Inexplicably, it sets off a rash of flying saucer sightings on the East Coast. The scientists monitoring the flight are also surprised when the rocket is trailed by several unidentified blips on radar as it nears the moon."
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Lost In Space aired "Curse Of Cousin Smith." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's second season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jeremiah Smith shows up to kill Doctor Smith for his inheritance."
"Jeremiah Smith shows up to kill Doctor Smith for his inheritance."
On this day in 1974 (in the U.S.), Partridge Family 2200 A.D. aired "Orbit The Genius." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary from the Partridge Family 2200 A.D. online website:
"Orbit's career as a genius on a TV quiz show is short circuited when he is stolen by a two-headed foreign agent named Mr. Gemini. During chase, the family's rescue mission succeeds after they split up and Gemini's two personalities conflict over which direction to chase."
"Orbit's career as a genius on a TV quiz show is short circuited when he is stolen by a two-headed foreign agent named Mr. Gemini. During chase, the family's rescue mission succeeds after they split up and Gemini's two personalities conflict over which direction to chase."
On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), Blake's 7 aired "Games." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Federation sends Commissioner Sleer to Mecron II in order to investigate the various irregularities discovered in the mining operation on that planet. Belkov, the head of the mining unit, has hidden a large consignment of crystals aboard his orbiting space station. But Avon and his accomplices are also after the crystals, assisted by one of Belkov's erstwhile colleagues."
"The Federation sends Commissioner Sleer to Mecron II in order to investigate the various irregularities discovered in the mining operation on that planet. Belkov, the head of the mining unit, has hidden a large consignment of crystals aboard his orbiting space station. But Avon and his accomplices are also after the crystals, assisted by one of Belkov's erstwhile colleagues."
On this day in 1984 (in the U.S.), V continued to pit the Earth's last-known Resistance fighters against our lizardly invaders in an episode titled "The Sanction." Officially, this served as the fifth episode of the program's only season, and here's the premise from IMDB.com:
"Seeking to free his son Sean from the Visitors, Donovan grapples with an insidious, powerful alien named Klaus."
"Seeking to free his son Sean from the Visitors, Donovan grapples with an insidious, powerful alien named Klaus."
On this day in 1985 (in the United Kingdom), The Tripods aired "Escape from the City of Gold." This served as the eleventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Will escapes from the city leaving Fritz behind to exploit his important position. After drifting in the river; Will is found by, none other than, Beanpole. The two decide to hurry back to The White Mountains to share their new discoveries."
"Will escapes from the city leaving Fritz behind to exploit his important position. After drifting in the river; Will is found by, none other than, Beanpole. The two decide to hurry back to The White Mountains to share their new discoveries."
On this day in 1987 (in the U.S.), Max Headroom aired "Whacketts." This served as the fifth episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Viewers are unable to tear their eyes away from a seemingly mindless new game show called "Whackets." Meanwhile, Big-Time is finally on top of the ratings. But is Big-Time just a pawn in a much larger game of addiction?"
"Viewers are unable to tear their eyes away from a seemingly mindless new game show called "Whackets." Meanwhile, Big-Time is finally on top of the ratings. But is Big-Time just a pawn in a much larger game of addiction?"
On this day in 1988 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Happiness Patrol: Part 3." Officially, this served as the seventh episode of the program's twenty-fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Helen A has sentenced Ace and Susan Q to the last show at the forum but the Doctor has a plan to rescue them and topple Helen A's regime."
"Helen A has sentenced Ace and Susan Q to the last show at the forum but the Doctor has a plan to rescue them and topple Helen A's regime."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "A Matter of Time." This served as the ninth episode of the popular program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TrekCore.com:
"While rushing to aid a planet threatened by an asteroid, the Enterprise is visited by Rasmussen, who claims to be a 26th century historian. Picard is forced to make a decision that could destroy the planet but is perplexed by Rasmussen's unwillingness to help."
"While rushing to aid a planet threatened by an asteroid, the Enterprise is visited by Rasmussen, who claims to be a 26th century historian. Picard is forced to make a decision that could destroy the planet but is perplexed by Rasmussen's unwillingness to help."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 aired the third episode of its second season. It was titled "The Geometry of Shadows," and here's the plot summary, according to our friends at IMDB.com:
"Ivanova deals with a Drazi custom, which only occurs once every 5 years. Techno-mages arrive on the station."
"Ivanova deals with a Drazi custom, which only occurs once every 5 years. Techno-mages arrive on the station."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Dark Skies aired "Ancient Future." This served as the seventh episode of the program's first and only season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Loengard and Sayers uncover the connection between the 1964 Alaskan earthquake and a Native American legend that revolves around a buried Hive spacecraft."
"Loengard and Sayers uncover the connection between the 1964 Alaskan earthquake and a Native American legend that revolves around a buried Hive spacecraft."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mobile Suit Gundam Seed aired "The Scar of Space." This served as the seventh episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "Crossroads of the Soul." This served as the seventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The team set out to save Brennan, who has become trapped inside an invisible town - and is facing execution for a crime he didn't commit."
"The team set out to save Brennan, who has become trapped inside an invisible town - and is facing execution for a crime he didn't commit."
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Fringe aired the seventh episode of its fifth (and final) season. The hour was better known as "Five-Twenty-Ten," and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"The team retrieves another cassette tape from the amber. With Nina Sharp's help, the team recovers 2 cylinders. While Peter works independently to score a minor victory against the Observers, Olivia ascertains Peter's secret."
"The team retrieves another cassette tape from the amber. With Nina Sharp's help, the team recovers 2 cylinders. While Peter works independently to score a minor victory against the Observers, Olivia ascertains Peter's secret."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Minority Report aired "The American Dream." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Dash and Vega are faced with distrust from the community when they follow a vision to the Southside; Blake's suspicions intensify."
"Dash and Vega are faced with distrust from the community when they follow a vision to the Southside; Blake's suspicions intensify."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), The Orville aired "Firestorm." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Alara questions whether she's fit for her job when a fire breaks out on the Orville and a crew member dies."
"Alara questions whether she's fit for her job when a fire breaks out on the Orville and a crew member dies."
