The lovely month of February is rife with horror history and releases. This little month has seen an interesting collection of titles released within its boundaries.  Ill-fated pop star, Aaliyah stared in the film version of the Anne Rice story The Queen of the Damned.  While it received mixed reviews at best, the film is remembered for being the star’s only film.  We also know that Julia Robert’s high-brow attempt into the genre as Dr. Jeckyll’s chambermaid in Mary Reilly.  Of course this was also the week that saw the return of Toxie himself in The Toxic Avenger part 2!

February 22

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 The Queen of the Damned
released theatrically – 2002
The vampire Lestat becomes a rock star whose music wakes up the queen of all vampires.
February 23
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Mary Reilly
released theatrically – 1996
A housemaid falls in love with Dr. Jekyll and his darkly mysterious counterpart, Mr. Hyde.

February 24

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The Toxic Avenger Part 2
released theatrically – 1989

Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.

February 25

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Isabelle Fuhrman born
(Orphan, Children of the Corn (TV Movie), The Hunger Games)

February 26

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The Crazies
released theatrically – 2010
About the inhabitants of a small Iowa town suddenly plagued by insanity and then death after a mysterious toxin contaminates their water supply.

February 27

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
released theatrically – 1987
Survivors of undead serial killer Freddy Krueger – who stalks his victims in their dreams – learn to take control of their own dreams in order to fight back.
February 28
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House
released theatrically in 1986
A troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt.

Yes, it is a fascinating week for horror fans.  What were your favorites of this bunch?

About the Author

Norman Gidney is a nearly lifelong horror fan. Beginning his love for the scare at the age of 5 by watching John Carpenter's Halloween, he set out on a quest to share his passion for all things spooky with the rest of the world.