The Monster Squad (1976): A Classic TV Show That Captured Our Imaginations

In the annals of television history, there are certain shows that leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of viewers. One such gem is “The Monster Squad,” a … Read More

Fright Night (1985) Retrospective: A Cult Classic that Redefined Vampire Movies

FRIGHT NIGHT follows the story of Charley Brewster, a high school student who discovers that his new neighbor, Jerry Dandrige, is a vampire. As Charley becomes more convinced of Jerry’s … Read More

From Them! to Earth vs. the Spider: A Look Back at the B-Movie Giants of the 1950s

In the 1950s, moviegoers were treated to a wave of horror and sci-fi films that featured giant creatures terrorizing humanity. These films were often inspired by the fear of nuclear … Read More

THE BASEMENT BACK IN TIME: Samuel Z. Arkoff Collection Cult Classics DVD Series

Growing up, I was obsessed with the low-budget movies of the 1950s. This obsession has continued well into adulthood. My favorites were those put out by American International Pictures, run … Read More

THE BASEMENT BACK IN TIME: “Spooks and Spirits and Shadowy Shapes” by Robert L. Doremus

Since I love all things spooky and Halloween-related, I am always looking for new things to check out. While reading another book about Halloween, the book “Spooks and Spirits and … Read More

THE BASEMENT BACK IN TIME: “Mighty Marvel Jumbo Fun Book”

As I get older, I find myself getting more and more nostalgic from when I was a child. To be honest, I am actually surprised at how much I remember. … Read More

THE BASEMENT BACK IN TIME: The Heroes World Catalog

Before Amazon. Before the internet. Before comic book stores became a thing. I am talking the mid to late seventies, where if you wanted something specialized you would need to … Read More