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Retro Reel Review: Teen Wolf (1985)

Teen Wolf has always been one of those movies that just makes me feel good. Ever since I first watched it on VHS in 1986, it has stayed a favorite I never get tired of revisiting.

Boglins: The Puppet Monsters of the 80s

Boglins were the strange little monsters of the 80s toy aisle, rubbery puppets in plastic crates that felt alive the moment you slipped your hand inside and made them snarl, grin, or cause mischief.

The Most Notorious Tape of the Video Store Era

Faces of Death was the VHS everyone whispered about, a tape so hard to find it felt more like an urban legend than a real movie.

“The Second Wave” – How the Season 2 Opener Shook Up “War of the Worlds”

Reviewing the opening episode of the second season of “War of the Worlds” (1988 – 1990), a shocker that shook up the shows fans. “War of the Worlds” (1988 – 1990) became the series sequel

Crocs Celebrates A Charlie Brown Christmas With New Peanuts Designs

Crocs is rolling out a festive Peanuts collaboration this holiday season, offering cozy lined clogs featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock in wintery designs perfect for fans of all ages.

Fascinating Facts About Elvira

If you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, then surely you’re familiar with the Mistress of the Dark, Elvira. Elvira got her start after winning an audition to replace former “Fright Night” host Larry

How Scream Resurrected Horror in the ’90s

By the mid-1990s, horror movies had lost their bite. The slasher boom of the ’80s had fizzled into formulaic sequels and straight-to-video fare. Audiences were yawning at masked killers and recycled tropes. Then came Scream…a

The Life & Times of Freddy Krueger

It’s October 1989, I am walking around my elementary school black top dressed as Superman, in a homemade costume my Mom sewed for me, as part of our annual Halloween parade. There’s a devil in

Halloween on Roseanne

1990’s Sitcom television’s version of Halloween depicts how I feel Halloween should have been in real life. Dressed up in cool costumes, the characters on the show attended heavily decorated Halloween house parties and were

How the 1982 Tylenol Poisonings Almost Canceled Halloween

The 1982 Tylenol murders sent shockwaves through the country and turned Halloween into a season of fear, reshaping safety, packaging, and childhood traditions overnight.

Count Duckula: The Funniest Fowl in Transylvania

Count Duckula was a centuries-old vampire who also happened to be a duck. While trying to revive him, the Count’s assistant Igor accidentally injected him with ketchup instead of blood. This mishap resulted in the

How Pulp Fiction Changed the Way We Watch Movies

Pulp Fiction hit the nineties like a shockwave, blending sharp dialogue, bold style, and unforgettable characters into a film that didn’t just entertain but completely rewired how audiences thought movies could work.

Indiana Jones and the Franchise of Destiny

Few movies go on to spawn franchises, and even fewer are adored by generations. The Indiana Jones franchise is one of those rare few to capture the imaginations of viewers young and old, worldwide. Before

How Dungeons and Dragons Got Caught Up in the 80s Satanic Panic

In the 80s, Dungeons and Dragons became an unlikely target of the Satanic Panic, turning a harmless fantasy game into a misunderstood cultural flashpoint.

Shrinky Dinks: The Oven‑Baked Toy We’ll Never Forget

Gather ye ‘round, gather ye ‘round! Shoulder yourself in amongst the crowd that’s growing around the oven and take a gander through that glass…magic baked goods are transforming before your very eyes! We’re not talking

The Rural Purge at CBS

In the early 1970s, Fred Silverman undertook a radical plan to remake CBS. What resulted was the programming bloodbath known as the rural purge.

Top ’80s Cartoons that Deserve a Reboot

I know the prospect of rebooting the beloved shows of our youth is a touchy subject. While I love the original versions of many of these shows, I still would love to see some of

Toy of the Week: LOL Surprise B.B. Moonlight

This week, I’m taking a little bit of a different angle and going with a doll from a current toy line that reminded me of some things from when I was a young child combined

Media Spotlight: Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth (David Bowie & Bing Crosby)

1. Why did I choose to cover this recording? It’s now officially Christmastime, for starters. For another, this now classic version of the song is celebrating its forty-fifth anniversary this year. My mom told me

The Foods We Miss

It’s time once again for another Retro Round Table! This time, we’re talking about our most missed foods from day’s gone by. There have been a lot of fast food choices and snacks that have come and gone over the years, and we are all nostalgic about one or more of them.

Stone Mountain Laser Light Show Rocks The ’80s (VIDEO)

As a companion to TRN Podcast 008 and talking about my recent trip to Stone Mountain Park in Georgia, I thought I’d share a video of the ’80s segment from the laser light show. Stone

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