Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The Madness: Back 2 School Week 5


 THE MADNESS:  BACK 2 SCHOOL- WEEK 5



BORIS KARLOFF

Boris is a wild card in My Own Madness this year but not in this Madness.

Frankenstein (1931, 70 minutes, 666):  This is the first time that Karloff plays his very iconic role.  No explanation for getting this one counted.

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BRUCE CAMPBELL 

Bruce is always a wild card in both My Own Madness and the Madness.

Burn Notice:  The Hunter S3, E6 (2009, 45 minutes, 666):  Bruce plays Michael's ally Sam Axe in this spy show.  Michael is on the run from a Ukrainian nemesis and his ally is an angry gunrunner who got roped into the situation.  
-ATB for Bruce


The Escort (2015, 88 minutes, 66 1/2):  Bruce co-stars in this romantic comedy Charles whose son is a journalist looking to do a story on prostitutes while falling in love with one in the process.  This was a lot better than I anticipated.
-ATB for Bruce
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CHARMED

Nymphs Just Want to Have Fun S5, E19 (2003, 42 minutes, 666):  The Charmed Ones help a couple Nymphs who have a demon problem and turn Paige into a Nymph.

Sense and Sense Ability S5, E20 (2003, 42 minutes, 666):  The Crone steals senses from the Charmed Ones in hopes of kidnapping Wyatt.


Necromancing the Stone S5, E21 (2003, 42 minutes, 666):  The matriarch line of the Halliwells are summoned for the Wiccaning of Leo but they must deal with a Necromancer and Grams who does not like that her grandchild is a male.


Oh My Goddess Part 1 and 2 S5, E22 and 23 (2003, 84 minutes, 666):  The sisters become goddesses in order to fight some Titans.  This is the introduction of Chris Perry.
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CHRIS JERICHO

Chris is not a wild card this year but decided to make a category for this wrestling legend and Lead Singer of the band Fozzy.

Sharknado 3:  Oh Hell No! (2015, 93 minutes, 66 1/2):  Chris has a cameo in this installment of the popular B-movie franchise as Bruce the Ride Attendant.  


Terrifier 2 (2022, 138 minutes, 66 1/2):  Art the Clown is back and still making his gruesome murders.  Chris has a cameo in the mid-credit scene as Burke.
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CHRISTOPHER SMITH

Christopher is a wild card this year in My Own Madness but not this Madness.

Triangle (2009, 99 minutes, 66 1/2):  Christopher directed this horror movie so counts either way.  Melissa George stars Jess who seems to relive the same thing.

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DAVID LYNCH

David is an RIP wild card this week so anything he has acted or directed counts.

The Fabelmans (2022, 151 minutes, 666 1/2):  David make a cameo in this film as the legendary director John Ford.
-ATB for David


The Straight Story (1999, 112 minutes, 666):  David directed this film which is based on a true story about an elderly man using a riding lawnmower to see his estranged brother going from Iowa to Mt. Zion.  This is a very Unlynch film and is his only G rated movie he has directed.
-ATB for David


Twin Peaks:  Northwest Passage S1, E1 (1990, 94 minutes, 666):  David directed this dark mystery series which remains a cult classic to this day.
-ATB for David


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EVA BIRTHISTLE

Eva is not a wild card this year but found a couple selections to get her on here.

Fate:  The Minx Saga:  To the Waters and the Wind (2021, 53 minutes, 66 1/2):  Eva plays Vanessa whose daughter Bloom has magic powers she is just learning about.  This shouldn't be hard to argue with one of them being a Changeling.
-Academic institution
-Adults playing teens

Wake Wood (2009, 90 minutes, 66 1/2):  Eva stars as Louise whose daughter is savagely killed by a dog and gets the opportunity to bring her back for three days.

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GRAHAM GREENE

Graham is one of our ATB wild cards this year so anything for him counts.

Dances With Wolves (1990, 181 minutes, 666):  Graham co-stars in this western as the Sioux native Kicking Bird so yes it counts this year.
-ATB for Graham


Maverick (1994, 127 minutes, 666):  Graham co-stars in this western comedy as Joseph.  One of the few that have a wild card in My Own Madness and the Madness.
-ATB for Graham

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JENA MALONE

Jena is not a wild card this year but I'm glad to includer her.

Antebellum (2020, 105 minutes, 666):  Jena co-stars as Elizabeth in this folk hero film.  This is a mind-bending mystery where author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality.
-Axe killing

The Hunger Games:  Catching Fire (2013, 146 minutes, 66 1/2):  This is the second part of the franchise.  Jena co-stars as Johanna Mason who is my favorite part of the franchise.

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LUCY LIU

Lucy is a wild card this year so anything with her gets counted.

Mulan II (2004, 79 minutes, 66 1/2):  Lucy co-stars in this Disney sequel as the voice of Mei.  Mulan and Shang look to get married but have a lot of obstacles to overcome.


Rise:  Blood Hunter (2007, 97 minutes, 666):  This vampire movie has become an annual selection for me in the Halloween season.  She stars as the reporter Sadie who wakes up a vampire and seeks revenge on those who made her that way.
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MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER

Malcolm is an RIP wild card this year so anything for him counts this year.

American Crime Story:  The People vs. O.J. Simpson:  The Run of His Life S1, E2 (2016, 42 minutes, 666):  Malcolm continues this series as Al Cowlings who is still driving that Bronco and trying to keep O.J. alive as he is contemplating suicide.
-ATB for Malcolm


Drop Zone (1994, 101 minutes, 66 1/2):  Malcolm co-stars in this action movie as Pete's brother Terry Nessip.  
-ATB for Malcolm


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MARE WINNINGHAM

Mare is not a wild card but used her to close out the mini-series.

The Outsider:  Tigers and Bears S1, E9 (2020, 53 minutes):  Mare co-stars in this mini-series as Jeannie Anderson who is Ralph's wife and a caseworker.  

The Outsider:  Must/Can't S1, E10 (2020, 53 minutes):  This is the final episode of the series which is based on a Stephen King novel.  The group finds itself in a climatic showdown with El Cuco.


American Horror Story:  Checking In S5, E1 (2015, 62 minutes):  Mare plays Hazel Evers in this episode of the seasonal anthology series.  The horror centers around a creepy hotel ran by Kathy Bates.
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MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD

Mary is not a wild card this year but found a couple selections for her to be a category.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010, 112 minutes, 666).  Mary stars as Ramona whose exes Scott must defeat.  I believe this should count on account of the powers of some of the exes.  Also, there were images of digital creatures assumed to be Kong and Godzilla.
-Ellen Wong was an adult playing a teen.


Swiss Army Man (2016, 97 minutes, 666):  Mary co-stars as Sarah in this very bizarre film which takes the "buddy movie" to another level.


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MICHELLE MONOGHAN

Michelle is not a wild card this year but she does get to be a category this year.

MaXXXine (2024, 103 minutes, 666):  This is the conclusion of the X trilogy brought to us by Ti West.  Michelle co-stars in this entry as Detective Williams.  Maxine Mink, reprised by Mia Goth, finally gets her big break but others are standing in her way.  Kevin Bacon has an interesting role in my opinion.  


(2022, 99 minutes, 66 1/2):  Michelle co-stars as Amy whose daughter is being watched by the nanny Aisha.  This is more psychological horror.


Source Code (2011, 93 minutes, 666):  Michelle co-stars in this sci-fi thriller as Christina who is on an exploding train.  Jake Gyllenhaal must figure out who plants the bomb and each time have eight minutes.  I think the time elements and explosions should get me some points.
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MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG

Michelle is an RIP wild card this year so anything from her counts.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Forever S5, E17 (2001, 42 minutes, 666 1/2):  Dawn tries to bring her mother back from the dead with some help from Spike.  I thought this episode had one of the most beautiful moments of the series with Dawn and Buffy consoling one another at the end.  This shows Dawn and Buffy dealing differently with the death of their mother to the point Dawn thought Buffy didn't care but came to understand she was handling her grief differently with Buffy finally having that breakdown moment.  
-ATB for Michelle


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  Grave S6, E22 (2002, 42 minutes, 666):  This is the 6th season finale where they are trying to stop the much darker Willow.  I thought this was another good moment between Buffy and Dawn where Buffy asks Dawn for her help in fighting some demons.  
-ATB for Michelle


Buffy the Vampire Slayer:  End of Days S7, E21 (2003, 42 minutes, 666):  This is the second to last episode of the series.  Buffy has her final battle with Caleb.  Buffy also tries to get Dawn in a more safe way.  I couldn't find any Dawn photos for this one so just using a Caleb one
-ATB for Michelle

The Christmas Gift (2015, 85 minutes, 66 1/2):  This is put here to piss off those Christmas haters.  This is one of those feel-good Christmas movies.
-ATB for Michelle

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ROSE MCIVER

Rose is not a wild card this year but belongs here.

Ghosts:  Soul Custody S5, E1 (2025, 23 minutes, 666):  Rose stars in this sitcom as Sam who runs a lodge and can see ghosts.  Her and the ghosts try to save Jay from saving his soul.


Power Rangers RPM:  The Road to Corinth S1, E1 (2009, 23 minutes, 66 1/2):  Yes, Rose was a Power Ranger.  She plays Summer Landsdown aka Yellow Ranger.  This was surprisingly rather adult oriented.

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SCOTT SPIEGEL

Scott is another of our RIP wild cards for the year so anything he has done counts.

Lionheart (1990, 108 minutes, 666):  Scott has a cameo in this action film and credited as "Pool Fight Bookie".  Pretty good Van Damme vehicle which also features Billy Blanks and Jeff Speakman in bit roles.
-ATB for Scott


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TERI GARR

Teri is one of our RIP wild cards this year and have exploited loopholes on her a lot this year.

Dick (1999, 94 minutes, 666):  Teri co-stars in this political comedy as Arlene's mother Helen.


Dumb and Dumber (1994, 107 minutes, 666):  Teri co-stars in this comedy as Helen Swanson.  Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are a couple of best friends who accidentally stumble upon a kidnapping scheme.


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TONY TODD

Tony is one of our RIP wild cards so anything he has been in will count this year.

Smallville:  Jitters S1, E8 (2001, 42 minutes, 666):  Tony guest stars as Earl Jenkins who claims that his shaking disease was from Luthorcorp and takes a group hostage trying to prove it.  

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VAL KILMER

Val is one of our RIP wild cards this year so anything for him counts this year.

Heat (1995, 170 minutes, 666 1/2):  There was no way I could let this movie pass through without being a loophole.  Val co-stars as Chris Shiherlis who is the part of a close-knit heist team.  This has always been a favorite of mine.

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WORLD OF SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014, 142 minutes):  Spider-man must take on Electro and Green Goblin in this superhero sequel.
-Graduation
-Adults playing teens


Batman:  The Animated Series:  Trial S2, E9 (1994, 23 minutes):  The inmates of Arkham Asylum put Batman on their own trial and force a district attorney to defend him even though she does not like him.  

Superman (2025, 129 minutes, 666 1/2):  This is a really good adaptation of the Man of Steel with a lot of really good elements.
-Milly Aycock was an adult playing a teen.


Young Justice:  Schooled (2011, 22 minutes):  The teens must take on an android who has absorbed the powers of many superheroes.  Also, Connor becomes frustrated trying to live up to Superman.
-Takes place in school in a scene

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WRESTLING MADNESS

NWA Powerrr 10/28/2025 (2025, 53 minutes):  James Mitchell appears in this episode along with his creepy looking protege Alex Misery.


TNA Impact:  A Very Hardy Halloween (2025, 105 minutes):  Matt and Jeff Hardy take us through the Broken Universe.  Below is a photo of Broken Matt Hardy and our first president George Washington.

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