DtH Episode 121 – Made-for-TV Horror: Dan Curtis

April 29, 2026 by Jon Kitley in Discover the Horror Podcast and tagged Bob Colbert, Burnt Offerings, Dan Curtis, Dark Shadows, Darren McGavin, Dracula, Jack Palance, Karen Black, Kolchak The Night Stalker, The Night Stalker, The Norliss Tapes, Trilogy of Terror | Leave a comment

As a horror fan growing up watching TV in the early ’70s, you may not know or remember the name Dan Curtis, but you know his work. From his early gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, where one of the main characters just happened to be a vampire, to the countless adaptations of classic novels, such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and Jekyll and Hyde, to even more throughout the ’70s. Curtis continued to give TV viewing audiences plenty of nightmares during that time, always using a blend of classic monsters, as well as bringing new and unique ones to the small screen, all with the same results.

While some of his work might be lost on modern day audiences, his influence has never gone away, and his body of work is still one that is more than worth revisiting to, or if you’ve never experienced it yet, then now is the perfect time to start down that journey.

Films mentioned in this episode:

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Music Box of Horrors Final Lineup

October 5, 2023 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Amando de Ossorio, Austin Jennings, Bernard Rose, Bill Paxton, Burnt Offerings, Candyman, Carol Frank, Casper, Child's Play 3, Dan Curtis, Demon Witch Child, Eight Eyes, Frailty, Haze, J.R. Bookwalter, James Cameron, Jaume Balaguero, Mike Mendez, Music Box of Horrors, Music Box Theatre, Ozone, Paco Plaza, Piranha II: The Spawning, REC, Shinya Tsukamoto, Sorority House Massacre, The Convent, The Fall of the House of Usher, Vinegar Syndrome | Leave a comment

The full lineup for this year’s Music Box of Horrors has been announced on their website, and it looks like one hell of a 24 hours to spend with other like-minded horror fans! Although, the ones crazy enough to come out for a 24-hour marathon aren’t just fans, but dedicated deviants that want to revel and dwell in these amazing horror titles. And I love them for that!

To make the marathon even better, the Music Box has once again filled up their lobby and lounge with a wide variety of vendors to help you pick up some great stuff! I know we are so excited to make our return to vending at this event, but there are plenty of other great vendors like Pretty Spooky Handmades, House of Monsters, Vinegar Syndrome, Severin Films, Graveface Records, and more! Make sure you stop by and check all the vendors out! And of course, stop by and see us at the Kitley’s Krypt booth!

For all the latest information, head over to the Music Box’s page for this event HERE, and also check out their main site (HERE) to see all the other great stuff they are screening!

Below is the full lineup with the start times:

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Music Box Loves Horror!

August 22, 2023 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Aliens, Anaconda, Bride of Chucky, Burnt Offerings, Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Casper, Child's Play 3, Horrors of Malformed Men, Killer Crocodile, Music Box of Horrors, Music Box Theatre, Near Drk, Ozone, Percepto, Srigala, The Changeling, The Convent, The Crow, The Mothman Prophecies, The Phantom of the Monastery, The Tingler, William Castle, Young Frankenstein | Leave a comment

I know I’ve sang the praises of Chicago’s Music Box Theatre many times before here, but damn if they don’t make it hard living out in the suburbs when they program so much great stuff during this time of year that makes me want to rent an apartment or something for the month of October!

We already posted about the upcoming Music Box of Horrors, taking place on Oct. 21st, which we will be making our glorious return as a vendor there, but they have added a few more titles to the list. They will be screening Mike Mendez’s The Convent (2000), with Adrienne Barbeau, Dan Curtis’ haunted house epic Burnt Offerings (1976), with an all-star cast of Oliver Reed, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith, and Karen Black, as well as Child’s Play 3 (1991). All three titles being screened from 35mm prints. Along with the other films already announced, Piranha II: The Spawning (1981), Casper (1995), and J.R. Bookwalter’s Ozone (1995), this is going to be another 24 hours of greatness. For all the latest info on this event, just click HERE.

If that wasn’t enough, they are also having their 31 Nights of Terror, with a huge selection of rare archival screenings, special guests, interactive events, fan favorites and much more. Here are SOME of the titles they have already announced.

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