@madefortvmayhem.bsky.social
Film scholar, soap opera and slasher film fanatic, die-hard TV movie nut and Rondo winner! I am the editor and co-author of Are You in the House Alone? A TV Movie Compendium: 1964-1999. I have a podcast too (Made for TV Mayhem Show).
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialMissed it by a day, but it was 62 glorious years ago, on October 7, 1964 that first made for TV movie aired. See How They Run is a wonderful international thriller about a trio of kids who are on the run after their father's murder. It's excellent, and deserves a home video release.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialHe didn't. That's basically what he told me about his time on set, but it would make sense. He said he spent most of the shoot in his hotel room!
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialI spoke to A. Martinez about this episode and he mostly talked about how great Ricardo Montalban was. They'd been in a couple of things together. Martinez was actually pretty sick when filming and said Montalban was very attentive and always warm.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialI've made it my life's work to turn people on to Lottery (and hopefully get it out on DVD/Blu Ray). I was feeling so down today and someone posted on fb about this show, and off I went. haha A healthy distraction of cute boys and uplifting vintage television. A perfect combo.
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@ruemorguemag.bsky.socialReposted by @madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialOn this day in Horror History, TERROR TRAIN was released in 1980.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialThis was such a glorious time for cable. I discovered Bravo around this time and was the only teenager I knew watching foreign films daily.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialHere's a peek at some of the extras I produced for Iconoscope's newest release, The Stranger Within (1974). Brandon and I worked SO hard on this, and I feel that as a TV movie fan myself, we put together a really wonderful package. I hope you think so too! I'm just so excited about it. And proud!
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialSo hard but a beautiful goodbye. I'm so sorry.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialReally excited to announce that Iconoscope's next release - the classic 1974 tele-thriller The Stranger Within - is available for preorder! I produced many of the extras, and you can get all the info at the link below:
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialOne of the underrated greats of regional filmmaking. Love this man and his films.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialOh no, Ken. I'm so sorry. Sending love. And I think we brothers in arms right now (unfortunately). I have a sick cat at home that isn't going to get better. Just spend as much time with your little one as you can. Take care.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialThere might be an Iconoscope release in there, and I'm very excited about it!
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.social"It is easy to dismiss these productions as second-class due to the stigma of telefilms, but there is a unique artistry to them that we enjoy sincerely. This is a prime example of how to do one very well."
-Very nice review of Death of a Cheerleader:
@ruemorguemag.bsky.socialReposted by @madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialOn this day in Horror History, CARNIVAL OF SOULS was released in 1962.
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialA great local promo for one of my favorite made for TV movies, Night Terror! What are some of your favorite TVM promotions?
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialGeek Vibes Nation gives Iconoscope's release of the 2002 horror TVM Disappearance a glowing review in both this text version and a video (which is embedded in the article). He loves the restoration and gives a much appreciated shout out to the commentaries!
@gifs-of-puppets.bsky.socialReposted by @madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialToday's #TheMuppetShow GIF of the Day is...
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.socialThank you! ❤️
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.social👀 This gorgeous set is blowing my mind, and I am thrilled to say that I am contributing 6 commentary tracks (3 with my ride-or-die podcast partner @dannyslacks1.bsky.social). Drooling over this! What a beautiful release for a truly wonderful television series.
