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Looking for that typical “party tape” that people try to get for their Halloween party? There are many “trailer tapes” or clip compilations out there that may do the trick for Halloween, but what where can one find such a video that is hosted by a famous “horror host” who rips the laughter right out of a crowd? Enter the 1986 video release of Horrible Horror.

Horrible Horror, hosted by veteran horror host Zacherley, is nearly two hours in length and features clips and trailers from many classic horror and science fiction films, peppered with clips from movie serials.

After introducing himself, Zacherley explains that the lease to his castle has expired and he must move all of his possessions out. Between commanding his off-camera assistant, Igor, to “roll the film,” Zach demonstrates a few comedic experiments, including the electrocution of a few wind-up toys, probing a “brain” (a head of cauliflower) with a makeshift power tool and dissecting a “blob.”

Clips and trailers include The Alligator People, Killers from Space, Little Shop of Horrors, Carnival of Souls, Night of the Living Dead, She Demons, The Brainiac, The Vampire’s Coffin/The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy, The Blob, The Hideous Sun Demon, and dozens more.

Zacherley’s presence is the real treat, as it is not common to see him in “horror host” fashion. However, many of the clips and trailers bear the letters “GT” in the lower-right; Goodtimes Home Video was doing what many television stations have been doing for years - putting their “bug” at the bottom of the screen.

This video has become hard to find since it hasn’t been in retail stores for a long time, but is reasonably priced in online outlets. Want your Halloween party crowd to roar? Then this is the tape for you!

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