Pop Culture Archives : The Retro Network

Retro Reel Review: Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)

Eddie Murphy’s cool charm and Angela Bassett’s grounded intensity make Vampire in Brooklyn a nostalgic mid‑90s mix of spooky fun, foggy streets, and irresistible charm.

Filmation’s Ghostbusters: The Other Ghostbusting Team We Grew Up With

Mickey Yarber

Filmation’s Ghostbusters delivered wild ghosts, goofy gadgets, and Saturday morning fun, creating a wonderfully weird ghostbusting world that stood proudly apart from the movie version.

Retro Reel Review: Teen Wolf (1985)

Mickey Yarber

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.

The Most Notorious Tape of the Video Store Era

Mickey Yarber

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”

Ernest Dempsey

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

Retro Reel Review: Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Mickey Yarber

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.

The Mistress of the Dark Who Lit Up Pop Culture

Mickey Yarber

Elvira was the late night icon every Gen X kid recognized, the one who made spooky movies feel fun, safe, and shared. She turned horror into a party we all got invited to.

Groovie Goolies: Filmation’s Funhouse of Friendly Frights

Mickey Yarber

Groovie Goolies turned classic monsters into lovable goofballs, mixing music, jokes, and spooky fun into one of the most charmingly weird cartoons of its era.

Retro Reel Review: Scream (1996)

Mickey Yarber

A smart, stylish, and wickedly fun slasher that breathed new life into horror and still delivers the goods.

Gen X and the Golden Age of Halloween Specials

Mickey Yarber

Halloween once lived on TV schedules, not streaming menus, and every Gen X kid shared the thrill of racing home for those spooky October specials.

Aaahh Real Monsters: A Tribute to Nickelodeon’s Strangest Students

Mickey Yarber

A wild and wonderfully weird slice of 90s Nickelodeon, Aaahh Real Monsters delivered spooky laughs, gross gags, and monster mayhem that only Nick could pull off.

Retro Reel Reviews: The Wraith (1986)

Mickey Yarber

A wild 80s revenge ride with a killer car, a fun concept, and the exact kind of charm HBO used to play on repeat.

Retro Reel Reviews: The Fog (1980)

Mickey Yarber

The Fog delivers cozy spooky vibes and slow burn chills, a moody ghost story that’s fun to revisit when you want a lighter dose of retro horror.

How Unsolved Mysteries Became the Most Haunting Show of the 80s and 90s

Mickey Yarber

Unsolved Mysteries mixed true crime and paranormal chills into unforgettable late‑night TV, creating a retro classic that still gives viewers the same eerie thrill today.

Drak Pack: The 80s Cartoon With a Halloween Vibe

Mickey Yarber

Drak Pack brought classic movie monsters into Saturday mornings with a spooky, superhero twist, turning Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolfman descendants into unlikely cartoon heroes.

Disney is Officially Bringing Back Darkwing Duck For a New Series

Walter King

Darkwing Duck is officially returning to action as Disney revives the classic 90s hero for a new Disney Plus series featuring familiar allies, fan favorite villains, and a fresh universe‑spanning adventure.