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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.

Retro Reel Review: Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest Scared Stupid is cozy Halloween fun, the kind of movie that mixes goofy scares, fall atmosphere, and Ernest’s lovable chaos into a lighthearted October tradition.

McDonald’s Brings Back Halloween Boo Buckets With New Disney Villains Theme

McDonald’s is bringing back its Halloween Boo Buckets for 2024, this time with a full Disney Villains theme featuring Jafar, Ursula, Scar, Cruella de Vil, and Maleficent.

How The 13 Ghosts of Scooby‑Doo Became a Cult Classic in Just 13 Episodes

In the fall of 1985, Saturday morning cartoons took a spooky detour when The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo premiered on ABC. It was the seventh incarnation of the beloved franchise, but this time, the formula

10 Retro Halloween Movies For Everyone

From spooky classics to family‑friendly favorites, these retro Halloween movies capture the charm, chills, and cozy nostalgia of Octobers past. Whether you want laughs, frights, or pure ’80s and ’90s vibes, there’s something here for every kind of fan.

Halloween on Home Improvement

When I think back on my childhood, the sitcoms of the 1990s depict how I wished Halloweens could have been. Everyone was dressed in cool Halloween costumes and attended parties with elaborately decorated houses full

When The Inhumanoids Dragged Saturday Mornings Into the Dark

“It’s another Attack!They’re not human, they’re…Inhumanoids, Inhumanoids,The evil that lies within…” Foolish humans. When will they learn that digging and exploring where mother nature never intended will only unleash gigantic monsters bent on destroying the

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

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

Sit‑N‑Spin: The Classic Toy That Made Us All Dizzy With Joy

Carnival rides were one of the coolest things about being a kid. Getting strapped into a Tilt-A-Whirl or Tea Cups and then being spun around was the next best thing to an out-of-body experience. Of

Exploring the Cult Legacy of The Man from Atlantis

The Man from Atlantis blended mystery, sci‑fi wonder, and late‑’70s earnestness, following a water‑bound hero who felt both strange and strangely endearing. Short‑lived but unforgettable, it remains one of television’s most curious cult adventures.

RoboCop and The Ultra Police: I’d Buy That For A Dollar!

It’s 1988, you’re a kid who loves playing with G.I. Joe: Real American Hero and Transformers. Suddenly while browsing the aisles at Toys R Us you lay eyes on what is sure to be the

The Legacy of Pole Position and Its Impact on Arcade History

Pole Position brought real speed to the arcade, turning simple controls and a single qualifying lap into a rush of Formula 1 excitement. It set the standard for racing games and became an unforgettable golden‑age favorite.

How Star Trek: The Animated Series Saved the Final Frontier

There’s something charming about the way certain shows from the seventies feel like they were held together with equal parts imagination and duct tape. Star Trek: The Animated Series is one of those shows. It

A Tale of Two Hordaks (and a Bonus Skeletor)

Masters of the Universe is doing some great things for me lately and I don’t mean the Masterverse figures. I’ve already mentioned in a previous review how much I love the TMNT/MOTU crossover line and

Motley Crue’s Dr Feelgood 30th Anniversary

It is shocking to think that this album is 30 years old this month. Even more shocking, every member of the band is still alive 30 years later. Dr. Feelgood was Motley Crue’s first album

Summer Camp: The Campy Movies of My 80’s Youth, Installment #3

It’s installment #3 of Summer Camp! Before we get to today’s movies, I wanted to mention a couple of honorable mentions that didn’t make the list but are totally worth your time: Time Bandits (Netflix)

Misheard Lyrics: “I Guess the Rain’s Down in Africa?”

Our journey into the world of misheard lyrics continues this week with Toto’s biggest hit “Africa” from 1982. It topped the Billboard chart in February 1983, the first and only time the band reached the

Scorch: The Short-Lived 90s Sitcom About A Dragon

Thousands, possibly even millions, of television shows have come and gone throughout the years. Even today, with hundreds of channels on cable and many different streaming services on-line, most series are lucky to make it to

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