HITCHENS ON HORROR

Night 2: TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972/1989)

12 NIGHTS OF TERROR continues with two versions of the 1954 EC Comics iconic tale of Christmas horror, "And All Through the House." The 1972 TALES FROM THE CRYPT film starring Joan Collins was made first, followed by a 1989 remake episode for the TALES FROM THE CRYPT television series on HBO. Is this the origin of the Killer Santa Claus and the Horror Host?

Night 1: BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974)

We begin our journey through 12 NIGHTS OF TERROR with one of the greatest horror movies ever made: BLACK CHRISTMAS. Underappreciated at the time of its release, this Canadian film about an unseen killer stalking a sorority house during the holidays has influenced countless films since and spawned two remakes, but none of them have equaled its eerie power.

October 31: TRICK ‘R‘ TREAT (2007) / THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (1985)

Tonight is HALLOWEEN NIGHT on 62 HORROR MOVIES. We close with my two favorite Halloween movies ever made: TRICK 'R TREAT from 2007 and THE MIDNIGHT HOUR from 1985. Happy Halloween, my friends!

October 30: HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999) / SESSION 9 (2004)

Tonight is Haunted Asylum night on 62 HORROR MOVIES. First up is the excellent remake of HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL from 1999, followed by SESSION 9, filmed on location at the Danvers State Mental Institution in 2004.

October 29: THE LAST BROADCAST (1998) / THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)

Tonight is Found Footage Night on 62 HORROR MOVIES. First up is THE LAST BROADCAST where horror strikes a film crew hunting for the Jersey Devil in 1998, followed by iconic film THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT from 1999.

October 28: HOCUS POCUS (1993) / SATAN‘S LITTLE HELPER (2004)

Tonight is Smells Like Children Night on 62 HORROR MOVIES. First up is the massively popular Disney cult classic HOCUS POCUS from 1993, followed by the hilarious and so-bad-it's-great SATAN'S LITTLE HELPER from 2004.

October 27: THE SIMPSONS‘ TREEHOUSE OF HORROR (1990-1995) / ROSEANNE‘S HALLOWEEN (1989-1994)

Tonight is Halloween TV Night on 62 HORROR MOVIES. First up I'll discuss THE SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR episodes (the good ones), followed by ROSEANNE's iconic Halloween episodes (the good ones).

October 26: ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK (1988) / WAXWORK (1988)

Tonight is the Night of 1988 on 62 HORROR MOVIES. First up on our '88 double feature is ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK starring the immortal Cassandra Peterson, followed by the underrated cult classic WAXWORK.

October 25: CREEPSHOW (1982) / SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK (2019)

Tonight is Scary Storytime Night on 62 HORROR MOVIES. First up is CREEPSHOW from 1982, with five tales written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. Second is SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK from 2019, based on the unforgettable trilogy of books by Alvin Schwartz.

October 24: HELL NIGHT (1981) / NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988)

Tonight is Dumb Teenagers on Halloween Night on 62 HORROR MOVIES. First up is the underrated HELL NIGHT from 1981 starring Linda Blair, followed by the 1988 Halloween cult classic NIGHT OF THE DEMONS.