Tag: Movie Macabre

Basement Retrospective Basement's Timeless Television Horror Host Spotlight

Unveiling the Origins of Horror Hosting: A Haunting Journey into Television’s Dark Side

The origins of horror hosting can be traced back to the early days of television, when local stations sought innovative ways to captivate audiences and draw viewership. The concept of … Read More

Horror Host Spotlight

HORROR HOST SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Lobo and Cinema Insomnia

Though I have been a fan of horror hosts for a very long time, I really didn’t become exposed to them until around 1983 when the Son of Svengoolie was … Read More

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THE BASEMENT BOOKSHELF: “Vampira and Her Daughters” by Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter

Horror hosts have been around almost as long as television has shown horror movies. Back in the day, before corporations took over all of the local television stations, said station … Read More