In the near future, a man and his robots are trapped on a space station and forced to watch low-budget movies. To keep their sanity, they provide hilarious commentary and jokes while enduring the films. With witty banter, puppetry, and absurd comedy, the show creates a unique blend of cringe-comedy and irreverence.
Shirley Temple's Storybook is an American children's anthology series hosted and narrated by actress Shirley Temple. The series features adaptations of fairy tales like Mother Goose and other family-oriented stories performed by well-known actors, although one episode, an adaptation of The House of the Seven Gables, was meant for older youngsters. The first season of sixteen black-and-white and colored episodes aired on NBC between January 12, 1958 and December 21, 1958 as Shirley Temple's Storybook. Thirteen episodes of the first season re-ran on ABC beginning on January 12, 1959. The second season of twenty-five color episodes aired on NBC as The Shirley Temple Show between September 18, 1960 and July 16, 1961 in much the same format that it had under its original title. Temple's three children made their acting debuts in the last episode of the first season, "Mother Goose". When a stagehand said 'shit' during a "Mother Goose" rehearsal, Temple had him fired, telling the stunned cast it was a children's show–although no children were present during the rehearsal. Three of the first season episodes were done live, and each of the three took ten days of preparation. Temple read each script and made suggestions for improvement if necessary.
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs is a TV show that follows Joe Bob Briggs, a cult horror film fan and host, as he presents and discusses various horror films in his unique and irreverent style. With his knowledge of film history and love for exploitation films, Joe Bob delves into the world of horror, providing insightful commentary, humorous anecdotes, and special guests. The show is a homage to the drive-in theater experience and a must-watch for any horror film enthusiast.
Tales from the Cryptkeeper is an animated horror anthology series that follows the adventures of the Cryptkeeper, a ghoulish and comedic host who introduces each episode with a dark and twisted tale. The show is filled with gallows humor, irony, and bad puns, and explores various themes of horror, fantasy, and the paranormal. It is based on the popular horror comic series Tales from the Crypt.
Joe Bob Briggs, the world's foremost drive-in movie critic, presents uninterrupted horror movies with his signature wit and knowledge.
Perversions of Science is a science fiction/horror television series that ran on the cable channel HBO for one season in 1997. It is a spin-off of popular horror series Tales from the Crypt also shown on HBO, and its episodes are based on EC's Weird Science comic book series. The format of Perversions of Science is very similar to Tales From The Crypt, the show was introduced by a sexualized female robot named Chrome and then an individual episode would start. After the episode was complete, Chrome would conclude Perversions of Science. Most episodes focused on a part of science fiction such as alien invasion or space/time travel. The show featured a mix of established talent and young up-and-comers. "Panic", for instance, starred a young Jason Lee and Jamie Kennedy opposite Harvey Korman. As of 2011 the series has not been released on DVD in the US. However in 2001 it was released in Japan by Pioneer Entertainment where it has since gone out of print subsequently becoming sought after by collectors.
MonsterVision is a horror-themed TV show that aired from 1991 to 2000. The show features a charismatic horror host who presents a variety of movies, often poking fun at them and providing commentary. It became a cult hit among horror enthusiasts and fans of campy B-movies.
When Elvira, a horror hostess, inherits a small town and a magic spell book, she finds herself in a battle of good versus evil, using her wisecrack humor and witchcraft skills to save the day. Along the way, she encounters a variety of strange characters and faces challenges like indecent exposure, a bowling alley incident, and a poodle with growing breasts.
The Search for the Next Elvira is a reality television series created by Eric Gardner and Cassandra Peterson for the Fox Reality channel. The reality competition show is a search to be the next late-night horror cult movie host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
A baby-sitter tells a different 'Deadtime Story' to the kids she is babysitting. The stories are scary and chilling.
Svengoolie (played by Rich Koz) hosts a horror movie show where he presents a mixture of campy comedy, horror parodies, bad puns, and trivia. He interacts with viewers through mail and reenacts scenes from movies in a humorous way. The show has a cult following and is known for its slapstick humor and character name in the series title.
A late-night, horror host Television program presenting public domain low-budget horror and sci-fi films, along with showcasing independent filmmakers and fandom.
Sandra Bernhard hosts "Reel Wild Cinema" an exploration into the cheesy and wacky world of "B" Horror Movies. Each episode welcomes a new guest: Director Russ Meyers and his star Tura Satana, (from his film "Faster Pussycat, Kill, Kill"), musician Dweezil Zappa, comedian Dana Gould and Robert Jacks (Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre) to name a few.
Terror in the Aisles is a compilation documentary that showcases various horror and thriller movies, exploring the themes of murder, serial killers, and death. The film includes clips from different eras, including the 1930s, and focuses on the impact of these genres on audience and society. It also delves into the filmmaking techniques used in crime, psychotronic, and sci-fi genres. The documentary highlights the role of Universal Studios in shaping the history of horror and thriller films.
USA Up All Night is a late-night TV show that aired from 1989 to 1998. The show featured a variety of films, including comedy, horror, mystery, and sci-fi. It was known for its quirky hosts and unique format, which included comedy sketches and live interaction with viewers.
Tales from the Hood 3 is an anthology of horror stories that tackle societal issues with a twist of social commentary. Each story explores themes such as crime, drama, fantasy, horror, mystery, and thriller. From camera shots inside a refrigerator to horrifying burned alive scenes, this movie delivers a gruesome experience. With the presence of male and female horror hosts, this anthology takes viewers on a terrifying journey through the dark side of humanity.
A fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host.
Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they're based. Included: clips from films; and interviews with scientists and various showbiz types, including directors John Carpenter and John Landis, and actors Jeff Goldblum and Roy Scheider.
A quirky anthology, consisting of four separate short films connected by host segments. The first one, BOOGIE WITH THE UNDEAD, has an all girl rock band booked to play a gig in a town overrun by flesh-eating zombies. In the second one, THE DEVIL'S DUE AT MIDNIGHT, a coven of beautiful witches conjure up Brad Dourif as The Devil, and endures the inept attacks of witch killer Ken Foree. In the first long segment, HER MORBID DESIRES, an actress gets the lead role in a vampire movie, only to discover that starlets are being murdered on the set. The other long segment, CRY OF THE MUMMY, has the reincarnated mummy, formerly the last Pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty, looking to sue the movie studios because he can't get work as a mummy. His new lawyer offers to represent him as an agent, but the mummy will only work in film if he can direct.
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts was a documentary focused on horror hosts; screened on the horror channel Monsters HD in 2004.