Sunday, October 8, 2023

Shaun Berk's 10 Movie Recommendations- 906th Edition and the Madness: Suck Week 1


Welcome to the 906th edition of my series.  Next week, I am taking part in the annual Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour and I play Muncie figure Peter Trimton.  That is on October 14th at Beech Grove Cemetery from 3:30-7:30.  I don't have much else going on except for the Madness and it is a lot of madness.  Today I release week 1 which comes after the recommendations.



Renfield (2023):  Chris McKay directed this horror comedy that takes the Bram Stoker novel into a whole new direction.  Nicholas Hoult stars as Robert Montague Renfield who has been a long-time servant for Count Dracula, played by Nicolas Cage.  Renfield decides it is time to get out of his stronghold and make a life for himself but finds that is not easy.  He gets some help from traffic cop Rebecca, played by Awkwafina, who wants more from her job.  Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Brandon Scott Jones, Adrian Martinez, Camille Chen, Bess Rous, Jenna Kanell, Danya LaBelle, Rhonda Johnson Dents, Christopher Matthew Cook, Michael P. Sullivan, and many others co-star in this horror comedy.  This does have a lot of gore in it.  This movie likely has no chance of winning any Oscars but it has a lot of over the top fun if you can get through the gore.  It also pays some homage to past DRACULA films.


The Mummy (1999):  Stephen Sommers directed this adaptation on the mummy genre.  Rachel Weisz stars as library Evelyn Carnahan who wants to do an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra.  She gets the help of Rick O'Connell, played by Brendan Fraser, and Evelyn's brother Jonathan, played by John Hannah.  They end up unleashing a curse that brings back to life the high priest Imhotep, played by Arnold Vosloo, who wreaks havoc all over the place.  Kevin J. O'Connor, Jonathan Hyde, Oded Fehr, Erick Avari, Stephen Dunham, Corey Johnson, Tuc Watkins, Omid Djalili, Aharon Ipale, Bernard Fox, Patricia Velasquez, and many others star in this adventure film.  This was the start of a pretty decent reboot of the franchise.  Fraser and Weisz are great together and has some really good action.  This will take you on a really fun adventure.


Little Shop of Horrors (1986):  Frank Oz directed this musical which was written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken and based on the B-movie of the same name by Roger Corman.  Rick Moranis stars as the nerdy and clumsy Seymour Krelborn working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in the poor town of Skid Row.  He manages to save the struggling flower shop when finding a mysterious plant that he names Audrey II, voiced by Levi Stubbs, that he names after his crush and co-worker Audrey, played by Ellen Greene.  The plant ends up being a lot more dangerous than expected.  Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, Tisha Campbell, Jim Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Guest, Bill Murray, and many others co-star in this musical.  This has always been one of my favorite musicals and would love to voice Audrey II someday.  Martin is very amusing as the abusing dentist boyfriend of Audrey.  In the last few years, I have been more into the director's cut version which gives the intended ending that is more like the stage ending.


A Cask of Amontillado (1949):  This is my short film for the week which is technically an episode of the serial tv series SUSPENSE.  Robert Stevens directed this episode of the series that is based on the story by Edgar Allen Poe.  This takes place in WWII Italy where Romney Brent stars as Count Montressor who is looking for payback on General Fortunado, played by Bela Lugosi, and looks to lure him into an unusual trap.  Frank Marth, Ray Walston, and Rex Marshall co-star in this episode.  This is of worth to see Lugosi later in his career and seeing a young Walston.   


Dos Monjes (1934):  This is my Mexican horror film for the week which was directed and co-written by Juan Bustillo Oro.  This is also referred to as TWO MONKS so takes place in the religious world.  Monk Javier starts to act violently and attacks Monk Juan with a heavy crucifix.  This comes from a past from before they became monks.  This is more of an atmospheric horror film that has a RASHOMON feel to it and the second horror film to come out of Mexico.  It is hard to really explain this beyond what I already did.  


Star Wars:  Episode IV:  A New Hope (1977):  George Lucas wrote and directed this sci-fi film that would result in a huge franchise in the coming years.  Mark Hamill stars as Luke Skywalker who is stuck helping his aunt and uncle on the farm but dreams of being a Jedi pilot.  When purchasing the droids R2-D2, played by Kenny Baker, and C-3PO, played by Anthony Daniels, he sees a message from a princess which leads him to meet Ben Kenobi but is more known as Obi-Wan, played by Alec Guinness.  They set out to rescue Princess Leia, played by Carrie Fisher, from Darth Vader, played by David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones.  They hire the cocky outlaw pilot Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, and his wookiee friend Chewbacca, played by Peter Mayhew, to help infiltrate the Empire to rescue the princess.  Peter Cushing, Phil Brown, Shelagh Fraser, Jack Purvis, Alex McCrindle, Eddie Byrne, and many others co-star in this film.  I don't think I really need to explain much about this film that was the first of a trilogy but would become a lot more.  This would be what would make Harrison Ford become famous.  In addition to the iconic characters, this would also have a very iconic music score from John Williams.  Many people have their stories of seeing this unexpected box office hit in the theaters.  May the force be with us all.


Candyman (1992):  Bernard Rose directed this film which is based on the story THE FORBIDDEN by Clive Barker.  Virginia Madsen stars as grad student Helen Lyle who is writing a thesis about local legends and myths.  She learns of the legend of the Candyman, played by Tony Todd, who is a one-armed man with a hook that appears if his name is said in front of a mirror five times.  Helen does not believe in the legend so continues her investigation and learns of the reality when horrific things begin to happen in her life.  Xander Berkeley, Kasi Lemmons, Vanessa Williams, DeJuan Guy, Marianna, Elliott, Ted Raimi, Ria Pavia, and many others co-star in this film.  While this was not nearly as successful as my previous selection, this would also become a rather iconic film franchise and Tony Todd going down as a horror legend.  


Indestructable Man (1956):  Jack Pollexfen directed this horror movie.  Lon Chaney Jr. stars as Charles "The Butcher" Benton who is a death row inmate that was double crossed by his attorney.  When executed, he is brought back to life through a bizarre experiment and becomes seemingly invulnerable.  Max Showalter, Marian Carr, Ross Elliott, Stuart Randall, Ken Terrell, Marjorie Stapp, Robert Shayne, Peggy Maley, and many others co-star in this movie.  I ended up watching this with MST3K so it is more of that kind of movie despite Chaney's great presence.  This is still of interest and can be very enjoyable with a group of friends.


Girly (1970):  Freddie Francis directed this horror comedy which is based on a play by Maisie Mosco.  Vanessa Howard stars as Girly who is part of a wealthy family that kidnaps bums and hippies forcing them into elaborate role-playing games.  Those that refuse or try to escape are subject to some sort of execution.  They kidnap a new person, played by Michael Bryant who has some ideas for games of his own trying to tear apart the family.  Ursula Howells, Howard Trevor, Imogen Hassall, Michael Ripper, and many others co-star in this movie.  This is quite strange to say the very least.  Howard is perfect as the dim and naive Girly.  I doubt we will ever see this done as a play, at least not in my area.  Worth a look to see this murderous, upper-class British family.


The Wicked (2013):  I end the week with this horror movie witch was directed by Peter Winther and yes I purposely said witch instead of which because after all this is about a witch.  This centers around a local myth that a witch is said to inhibit an abandoned house called Open Hearth and that this witch eats children to stay alive.  This proves to be real when a young girl Amanda, played by Caitlin Carmichael, get abducted leading a group of teens go after her getting far more than they bargain for.  Devon Werkheiser, Justin Deeley, Jess Adams, Jamie Kaler, Diana Hopper, Jackelyn Gauci, Chase Yi, Cassie Keller, Nicole Forester, Greg Collins, and many others co-star in this movie.  This needs to be taken for what it is which is a B-movie.  A good movie for some friends to get together on a Saturday afternoon and have some fun.  Just try not to anger the witches out there

Well that is it for this week but continue on for week 1 of the Madness.  Tell me what you like and dislike and stay tuned for next week which includes Winona Ryder, Justin Long, Liv Tyler, Michael Keaton, Bela Lugosi, Tom Hanks, Christopher Lee, Kevin Bacon, and many others..


THE MADNESS:  SUCKS WEEK 1

This is week 1 of our annual contest and this is the 15th year.  This is the one thing I look forward to in the fall.  This year, we have a theme for vampires but we can still watch any movie or tv show that is horror or Halloween related.  We also have a group of people we call wild cards where anything counts no matter the genre.  I have always exploited that one through the years and have made movies like ROCKY, TITANIC, THE GODFATHER, and many others count.  I have most separated by name categories with some being wild cards but some are not wild cards.  I have a handful of categories that are more genre.


ALEXANDER SKARSGARD

Alex is a wild card in the madness and has been one in the past.

Big Little Lies:  Somebody's Dead S1, E1 (2017, 51 minutes, 666):  Alexander co-stars in this mini-series of an upper-class town dealing with a murder.  This counts this year on account of Mr. Skarsgard.


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AWKWAFINA

Awkwafina is not a wild card this year but have not problem giving her one.  

Renfield (2023, 93 minutes, 666):  Awkwafina co-stars as the police officer Rebecca and Renfield's love interests.  I wish I could have had Awkwafina as my love interest when I played Renfield. 
-Dracula ATB


Shang-Chi:  Legend of the Ten Rings (2021, 132 minutes, 666 1/2):  Awkwafina co-stars as Katy in this superhero origin film and the long time friend of Shang-Chi.  With the cameo of the Abomination and the other mystic stuff happening that this should qualify.

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BELA LUGOSI

Bela is a wild card this year with his history of playing Dracula and is automatic triple points no matter what I watch.

Suspense:  A Cask of the Amontillado S2, E6 (1949, 24 minutes, 66):  This is a more modern take on the Edgar Allen Poe story that takes place in WWII. 
-Bela Lugosi ATB

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BILL MURRAY

Bill is not a wild card this year but I found a couple good comedies.  Despite both having cameo appearances, I felt they were memorable enough.

Little Shop of Horrors (1986, 103 minutes, 666 1/2):  Bill plays the one patient that enjoys the pain his dentist puts on him.  Man-eating plant should make this count.  

Zombieland (2009, 88 minutes, 666):  Bill makes a rather amusing cameo as himself in this zombie comedy.
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BRUCE CAMPBELL

Bruce is the one person that is a wild card every year so anything no matter the genre counts.

Burn Notice:  Pilot S1, E1 (2007, 65 minutes, 666):  This spy series counts every every since Bruce counts every year.  He costarred in this series as Sam Axe.  


Jack of All Trades:  Return of the Dragoon S1, E1 (2000, 22 minutes, 666):  Bruce stars in this show as Jack Stiles who is sent to Palau-Palau by Thomas Jefferson to stop Napoleon's plans for wold domination.  He also parades around as the Zorro-esque Daring Dragoon.

Jack of All Trades:  Sex and the Single Spy S1, E2 (2000, 22 minutes, 666):  Jack and Emilia must capture the message of a French spy that contains a list of island artists deemed unacceptable by Napoleon.


Jack of All Trades:  The Floundering Father S1, E3 (2000, 22 minutes, 666):  Jack and Emilia must rescue Benjamin Franklin from being taken to Napoleon.

V.I.P.:  Val in Space S3, 11 (2001, 43 minutes, 66 1/2):  Bruce directed this episode of the Pamela Anderson syndicated series where she stars as Vallery Irons.  She is part of Vallery Irons Protection when she accidentally saves the life of a celebrity.  

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CAITLIN CARMICHAEL

Caitlin is not a wild card but fate dealt her a category in the madness.

Martyrs (2015, 86 minutes, 66):  This deals with torture and is psychological horror.  Caitlin co-stars as Sam who is being held in the basement.


The Wicked (2013, 105 minutes, 66):  This movie revolves around a witch so this counts.  Caitlin co-stars as Amanda who is abducted by the witch.  

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CHARMED

The Honeymoon's Over S3, E1 (2000, 42 minutes, 666):  Prue and Phoebe are concerned for if Piper will return from "up there" while they also get caught up in a court case and try to keep their secret.


Magic Hour S3, E2 (2000, 42 minutes, 666):  The sisters look to break a curse where a man turns into a an owl at night.  Piper and Leo try to get married without the powers-that-be knowing.
-Owl to human shapeshift


Once Upon a Time S3, E3 (2000, 42 minutes, 666):  Prue and Phoebe try to protect a little girl and a fairy princess named Thistle from the evil trolls.  Scout Taylor-Compton guest stars as Thistle.


All Halliwell's Eve S3, E4 (2000, 42 minutes, 666):  The sisters are sent way back in time to save a baby from being born into the clutches of evil.  Leo and Darryl are alone in dealing with keeping the grimlocks at bey.


Sight Unseen S3, E5 (2000, 42 minutes, 666):  The house is burglarized and Prue becomes obsessed with catching what she is convinced is a demon even though Darryl tried to convince the sisters that it could still be a human.

  

Primrose Empath S3, E6 (2000, 42 minutes, 666):  Prue becomes and empath and gains an unwanted gift of feeling the pain of everyone when saving an innocent goes wrong.  Cole remains torn to his demon abilities and his love for Phoebe. 


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CHRISTOPER LEE

Chris is obviously a wild card with a vampire theme and he is worth automatic triple points no matter the genre.

Charlie's Angels:  Angel in Hiding S5, E1 (1980, 100 minutes, 66 1/2):  Chris guest stars as Dale Woodman who owns a modeling agency and the angels are going undercover to see about missing girls.
-Christopher Lee ATB


Lord of the Rings:  Fellowship of the Rings (2001, 178 minutes, 66 1/2):  Chris co-stars in this fantasy epic as the dark lord Saruman.  I could lie and say I watched the five hour version but that's just not me.
-Christopher Lee ATB

The Man With the Golden Gun (1974, 125 minutes, 66 1/2):  Chris co-stars in this Bond movie as hitman Scaramanga who admires and targets James Bond.  
-Christopher Lee ATB



Star Wars:  Episode II:  Attack of the Clones (2002, 142 minutes, 66 1/2):  Chris is introduced to the Star Wars universe as Count Dooku who is one of those Jedis that went to the dark side.
-Christopher Lee ATB


The Three Musketeers (1973, 106 minutes, 666):  Chris co-stars in this swashbuckling film as the villainous Rochefort.  
-Christopher Lee ATB

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DANNY TREJO

Danny is a wild card this year so any of his work counts.

Alias:  Countdown S2, E20 (2003, 41 minutes, 666):  Danny guest stars in this series as an assassin named Emilio Vargas.  Also had Jonathan Banks, and David Carradine in this episode. 


Desperate Housewives:  The Sun Won't Set S2, E8 (2005, 43 minutes, 666):  Danny guest stars in this suburban comedy as Hector Ramos who was a cellmate of Carlos and asked to go look out for Gabrielle.


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FOREIGN MADNESS

Dos Monjes (1934, 79 minutes, 66 1/2):  This is a silent horror film where one priest believes another is possessed by demons. 
-Interior of a church


Dracula (1931, 104 minutes, 666):  This is the Universal version with the Spanish cast and obviously counts for Dracula.  (6 points)
-Dracula ATB

Witching and Bitching (2013, 112 minutes, 666):  Now I bring some Spanish horror comedy with the description written above.  
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FRANK LANGELLA

Frank is a wild card this year on account of his own Dracula past.

Lolita (1997, 137 minutes, 666 1/2):  I jumped right at this opportunity when I learned of the late addition of Frank.  He co-stars in this controversial film as Clare Quilty.


The Time Being (2012, 85 minutes, 666):  Frank stars as the wealthy Warner Dax who hires an artist for unorthodox assignments.

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HELENA BONHAM CARTER

Helena is not a wild card this year but is worthy of becoming one if we have have women in horror as a theme.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011, 130 minutes, 666):  Helena co-stars as Bellatrix Lestrange in this conclusion to the wizard franchise.
-I believe that was a Gothic style castle


Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994, 123 minutes, 666):  Helena co-stars as Elizabeth in this adaptation of the classic story.  
-Tall ship bonus
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JENSEN ACKLES

Legion of Super-Heroes (2023, 83 minutes, 66 1/2):  Jenen provides the voice of Batman that mostly centers around Supergirl.  I actually really liked his voice for Batman.


Supernatural:  Shadow S1, E16 (2006, 43 minutes, 666):  Sam and Dean are investigating a mysterious murder in Illinois and they come across Meg who may not be who she seems.  Yes, I just recently started this show for the first time.

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JESSICA HENWICK

Jessica is not a wild card this year but earned her way into a category.

Love and Monsters (2020, 109 minutes, 666 1/2):  Jessica co-stars as Aimee in this post-apocalyse film.  I was pleasantly surprised by this movie.  It was coming of age in a post-apocalyse film.


Underwater (2020, 95 minutes, 66 1/2):  Jessica co-stars as Emily who is part of a group of ocean researchers that must deal with a creature while underwater.  

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JULIAN SANDS

Julian is a wild card this year so I can use any of his work.

Elementary:  The Adventure of the Ersatz Sobekneferu S6, E10 (2018, 42 minutes, 66 1/2):  Julian guest sharts on this episode as Jasper Wells who was the father of the victim. 


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KATHRYN BIGELOW

Kathryn is a wild card this year and is most known for her directing.

Detroit (2017, 143 minutes, 666):  Kathryn directed this film that is set during the 1967 Detroit riots so counts this year thanks to her being a wild card.

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KERI RUSSELL

Keri is not a wild card but could become one someday.

Antlers (2021, 99 minutes, 66 1/2):  Keri plays a middle school teacher that is concerned for her student leading into a Wendigo creature.
-Vampire-like creature in the Wendigo


Cocaine Bear (2023, 95 minutes, 66 1/2):  Keri co-stars as Sari whose daughter skips school and must help save her from a bear that ingested cocaine, I think the murderous bear should make this count.

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LON CHANEY JR.

Lon is not a wild card but is a horror icon and has been a wild card in the past.

House of Dracula (1945, 67 minutes, 66 1/2):  Lon reprises his role of Larry Talbot aka Wolfman in this universal sequel where him and Dracula, played by John Carradine seek out a cure.
-Dracula ATB


Indestructible Man (1956, 72 minutes, 66):  Lon stars as Charles "The Butcher" Benton who was executed on death row and brought back by a bizarre experiment making him all invulnerable.  B-movie stuff to the core. 

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MARA CORDAY

Mara is not a wild card but found a couple of worthy b-movie selections for her so I'll give a little recognition.

The Black Scorpion (1957, 88 minutes, 66):  Volcanic activity results in giant scorpions, need I say more? 


The Giant Claw (1957, 75 minutes, 66):  I guess this was quite a year for Mara in this B-movie that has a weird looking bird creature.

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MARILYN BURNS

Marilyn is not a wild card but would be considered if we ever do a women of horror category.

Eaten Alive (1976, 91 minutes, 66 1/2):  Marilyn co-stars as Faye who ends up at a hotel run by a psychotic redneck who feeds people to his alligator.
-Louisiana bonus


The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974, 83 minutes, 666):  Marilyn co-stars as Sally in this low-budget classic where she is a group of people who end up in the wrong place when encountering Leatherface and company.  

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MAXINE COOPER

Maxine is not a wild card but found a couple decent shorter selections.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents:  Salvage S1, E6 (1955, 25 minutes, 666):  Maxine has a bit role in this anthogy sereis as Mary.


Twilight Zone:  And When the Sky Was Opened S1, E11 (1959, 25 minutes, 666):  Maxine co-stars in this episode as Amy.  Three astronauts return to earth but existence is getting erased.  

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NAOMIE HARRIS

Naomie was a wild card last year in the madness so I decided to bring her back.

Rampage (2018, 107 minutes, 666):  This should count as a creature feature.  Naomie co-stars as geneticist Dr. Kate Caldwell who tries to stop genetically enhanced animals from destroying Chicago.  I remember liking the video game and I thought this was a pretty fun movie.


28 Days Later (2002, 113 minutes, 66 1/2):  Naomie plays the role of Selena who is trying not to be killed by those zombies. 
-Takes part in London
-I think we can include plague

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OUTSIDE EVENTS

Delaware County Championship Wrestling:  Cornfield Carnage 2:  I believe this should count on account of wrestler Gangrel who has a vampire gimmick.

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PAUL REUBENS

Paul is a wild card in this year's madness so anything from him counts this year.

Blow (2001, 124 minutes, 666):  This is a loophole here where Paul co-stars as Derek Foreal in this biopic on drug dealer George Jung.

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PETER CUSHING

Peter is an obvious wild card with a vampire theme so anything he has done counts and he gets automatic triple points.

Star Wars:  Episode IV:  A New Hope (1977, 121 minutes, 666 1/2):  Usually this franchise would not count under sci-fi but Peter co-stars as Grand Moff Tarkin.
-Peter Cushing ATB

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RACHEL WEISZ

Rachel is not a wild card but found a couple worthy selections.

Constantine (2005, 121 minutes, 66 1/2):  Rachel co-stars as policewoman Angela whose twin sister is believed to be committed suicide and turns to demon hunter John Constantine for help.  There are enough demons to qualify this one.  
-Church bonus


The Mummy (1999, 124 points, 666):  Rachel plays archaeologist and librarian Evelyn Carnahan and accidentally unleashes a mummy.  

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RUTGER HAUER

Alias:  Phase S2, E13 (2003, 42 minutes, 666):  Rutger guest stars as replacment director for SD6 Anthony Geiger.


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SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR

Sarah is a wild card this year and is who I really lobbied for so anything she has done gets counted.  She has been my celebrity crush since my teen years.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Welcome to the Hellmouth S1, E1 (1997, 43 minutes, 666):  Vampire Slayer Buffy Summers arrives in the small town of Sunnydale, California hoping to start over in life.  However, she learns that the town is above a hellmouth which has a lot of vampires.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus
-Cemetery at night bonus


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  The Harvest S1, E2 (1997, 43 minutes, 666):  Buffy and the gang learn they must stop a powerful vampire from opening the Hellmouth.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus
-Cemetery at night bonus


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Out of Mind, Out of Sight S1, E11 (1997, 43 minutes, 666):  An invisible girl is terrorizing the school by attacking the popular crowd and finds she is out for Cordelia next.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus 


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Prophecy Girl S1, E12 (1997, 45 minutes, 666):  This is the season finale where Buffy has her final encounter with the Master while dealing with a prophecy that involves her.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus
-Cemetery at night bonus


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  When She Was Bad S2, E1 (1997, 45 minutes, 666):  This is the season premier where Buffy is still dealing with her encounter with the Master while the vampires hatch a plan to resurrect the Master. 
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus
-Cemetery at night bonus


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Becoming S2, S21 and S22 (1998, 90 minutes, 666 1/2):  In this two-part season finale Buffy prepares for her final battle with Angel while forming an unlikely aliance with Spike.  We also see flashbacks of Angel when he first gets his soul and dealing with it.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus
-Cemetery at night bonus


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Anne S3, S1 (1998, 42 minutes, 666):  Buffy is laying low in L.A. but must investigate people mysteriously disappearing.  The rest of the gang try to hold down the fort hoping that Buffy will return.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Graduation Day S3, 21 and S22 (1999, 90 minutes, 666 1/2):  Buffy and the gang prepare for the Mayor's ascension during graduation day.  Faith does what she can to distract Buffy. 
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus
 


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  The Freshman S4, E1 (1999, 44 minutes, 666):  Buffy adjust to college life and must also fight a dangerous coven of vampires.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Restless S4, E22 (2000, 44 minutes, 666):  Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles experience dreams in which they are pursued by a mysterious figure.  Giles also has an amusing music number.
-Vampire bonus
-Slayer is a main character bonus


Do Revenge (2022, 118 minutes, 66 1/2):  This would not usually count but Sarah co-stars as the headmaster of a prep school in this teenage revenge comedy.


Ringer:  Pilot S1, E1 (2011, 40 minutes, 666):  Sarah starred in this one season show as twin sisters Bridget and Siobhan where Siobhan disappears and Bridget takes her identity to hide from the authorities so she does not have to testify against a mobster.  I promised myself I would start this show is SMG was a wild card so this counts this year.


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STEVE BUSCEMI

Steve is not a wild card but has me a couple good animated selections.

Hotel Transylvania (2012, 91 minutes, 666):  Steve co-stars as the animated monster comedy as Wayne who is the Wolfman.  Dracula invites all his monster buddies over for his daughter's birthday.
-Dracula ATB


Monsters, Inc (2001, 92 minutes, 666):  Steve provides the voice of the villainous Randall in this Pixar film.


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TOM SAVINI

Tom is a wild card this year so his work counts.

Sheena:  Lost Boy S1, E7 (2000, 42 minutes, 66 1/2):  I am pretty sure I am the first person to include this series starring BAYWATCH babe Gena Lee Nolin.  Tom guest stars as journalist Peter Reynolds.


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VAMPIRES

Forever Knight:  Dark Knight S1,E1 (1992, 43 minutes, 666):  Nick Knight is an 800 year old cop in the modern day and trying to find a cure and become human again.
-Vampire bonus
-Flashback shows interior of a church
-Sunlight vulnerability


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VANESSA HOWARD

Vanessa is not a wild card but found a couple interesting enough selections to make her into a category. 

Girly (1970, 102 minutes, 66 1/2):  Vanessa plays the title character who is part of a wealthy British family that kidnaps people and forces them to play a role play game and execute if they don't comply.  This is a pretty interesting horror comedy.  
-Takes place in London.  


The Picture of Dorian Gray (1973, 111 minutes, 66 1/2):  Vanessa co-stars in this literary horror classic as Sybil Vane in this classic story where a man is able to make his painting age but he stays young.
-London bonus


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VIRGINIA MADSEN

Virginia is not a wild card but could be a candidate for a women in horror theme.

Better Watch Out (2016, 89 minutes, 666):  Virginia co-stars as Deandra whose son she leaves with a babysitter.  This is some good holiday horror for those that hate the Hallmark oriented movies. 


Candyman (1992, 99 minutes, 666):  Virginia stars as grad student Helen Lyle and accidnetally summons the Candyman and this is not that guy from WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.  


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WORLD OF SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS

Harley Quinn:  The Most Culturally Impactful Film Franchise of All Time S4, E7 (2023, 23 minutes, 666):  Harley and Ivy use the time sphere and visit the future where they learn of a pending apocalypse.

Titans:  Barbara Gordon (2021, 43 minutes, 666):  Jason Todd is murdered by the Joker prompting Dick to return to Gotham City.  This is the introduction to wheelchair bound Barbara Gordon.
-Gar shapeshifts into a tiger

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