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When Terror Ruled the Tube: Horror Television Shows of the 1980s [Article]
By Joseph Perry and Cohen Perry: Arguably, the 1980s was perhaps the strongest decade for television horror series, at least in quantity if not quality. While every decade since the 1950s offered memorable and sometimes classic fear fare on the small screen, the eighties saw a large amount of horror series start up, helped in part by a renewed interest in the anthology format and, in the United States, a boom period for first-run syndicated series.
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Frankenstein’s History in Marvel Comics: Click Here [Article]
10-23-2026: Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast [Podcast]
WWTD stops in the Mid-South Coliseum for the 2026 Halloween Havoc series and the USWA Cage Kings event on August 29th, 1993, between Jerry "the King" Lawler and Bret "the WWF King of the Ring" Hart! WWF production at the time, pondered on the wrestling territories, discussion of the McMemphis angle, and so much more!
10-23-2026: Tonya’s Diner Presents: Blackberry Black Velvet Cake [Recipe]
Tonya’s Diner Returns bigger and better than ever. Come and check out her new modern (but with a retro twist) diner recipe section. We are remodeling Tonya’s Diner so be sure to check it out multiple times per week for new offerings!
10-22-2026: Country Music Legend John Anderson Passes Away [Link]
10-22-2026: The Mummy’s Hand (1944) Retro Movie Review [Podcast]
10-21-2026: Franken-Castle: When Marvel Comics Turned The Punisher into the Frankenstein Monster [Article]
10-21-2026: Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast [Podcast]
10-20-2026: Frankenstein (and his Monster and Other Interpretations) Verses Batman… Yes, It Actually Happened [Article]
10-19-2026: OCTOBER 2026 Special: Dracula Podcast Collection [Horror]
10-18-2026: The Life & Times of Ernest Roeber - 1000 Hours Podcast [Podcast]
Today's Retro Rewind: El Santo & The Blue Demon Verses Dracula & The Wolfman Lucha Libre Movie Review [Article]
Take a trip back through the WIWC archives with our popular classic articles with a look back at one of the most insane movie match-ups you’ll ever experience.
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