Welcome to the 965th edition of my series. Soon, I will be making my debut in Connersville at the Imagine Performing Arts Center in MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER. Dates and info for ordering tickets will be below. Also, in the first time in over a decade, I am going to be ring announcing again for a new promotion in Muncie at the Boys and Girls Club entitled KNOW YOUR AFFILIATION. Come see the father taking on the son for the GBA championship with The Notorious One Ace Mob taking on his son Ace King.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986): Frank Oz directed this film adaptation of the stage musical. Rick Moranis stars as bumbling floral shop employee Seymour Krelborn. He manages to save the struggling flower shop when he finds a strange plant which he names Audrey 2, voiced by Levi Stubbs, after his work crush Audrey, played by Ellen Greene. They soon get more than they bargained for when the plant turns out to be very murderous. Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, Tisha Campbell, Jim Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Guest, Bill Murray, and many others co-star in this musical. Martin is very amusing as the cruel dentist who is very cruel to his girlfriend Audrey. Earlier this year, I got to play shop owner Mr. Mushnik, played by Vincent Gardenia in this movie. The only version I can watch now is the director's cut which has an ending more like the stage version. Either version though is lots of fun with very catchy music and a man-eating plant.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017): Taika Waititi directed this superhero film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role of Thor who is imprisoned on the island of Ragnarok and is forced into gladiator games where he must go against the Hulk, reprised by Mark Ruffalo. Thor finally gets through to Hulk to help him escape Ragnarok along with the reluctant help of Loki, reprised by Tom Hiddleston, and Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson. It is a race against time as Thor must destroy his evil, older sister Hela, played by Cate Blanchett. Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban, Anthony Hopkins, Benedict Cumberbatch, Taika Waititi, Rachel House, Clancy Brown, Tadanobu Asano, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, and many others co-star in this Marvel film. This is my favorite of the Thor films and ranks up in the MCU solo films. Goldblum was very amusing as Grandmaster and Blanchett was great as a villain. The music score from Mark Mothersbaugh also helps the movie a lot.
Child's Play (1988): Tom Holland directed and co-wrote this horror film. Alex Vincent stars as the six-year-old Andy whose mother Karen, played by Catherine Hicks, buys him one of the popular good guy dolls. Karen gets it from someone on the street, and it turns out that the killer Charles Lee Ray, played by Brad Dourif, managed to transfer his soul to the doll as he was dying. Chris Sarandon co-stars as officer Mike Norris who tries to help destroy the murderous doll. Dinah Manoff, Tommy Swerdlow, Jack Colvin, Neil Giuntoli, Alan Wilder, and many others co-star in this film. This is the start of a very popular horror franchise. This has a good amount of gore and dark comedy with the iconic Chucky. This is available to watch on Max.
Within the Woods (1978): This is my short film for the week which was directed and written by Sam Raimi. Bruce Campbell stars as a character named Bruce who accidentally desecrates an Indian burial ground. In the process, Bruce turns into a zombie and starts to kill off his friends. This is back when Sam and Bruce were making a lot of short films together and this would be like a pre-EVIL DEAD which would go onto make both of their careers. This is available to watch on Youtube and worth a look to horror fans of a couple guys who managed to make something of very little budget into a huge franchise years later.
Scarface (1932): Howard Hawks directed this gangster film which is based on the book by Armitage Trail. Paul Muni stars as Tony Camonte who rises to the top of the mob world in a pretty quick manner. Tony's brash personality and ego might prove to be his downfall in the end. Ann Dvorek, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins, C. Henry Gordon, George Raft, Vince Barrett, Boris Karloff, and many others co-star in this film. Yes, the 1983 film of the same name is a remake of this one where the main character is renamed Tony Montana who is a Cuban drug dealer. In this one, the character Tony Camonte is loosely based on Al Capone and is very thinly veiled at times. This was during the time when they were trying to raise awareness of how bad gangsters were and this did nothing to glorify them. Muni was very mean to the core and does a great job. I love the remake but have always found this one to be every bit as good.
The Defender (1957): This is actually a two-part episode of the series STUDIO ONE which was directed by Robert Mulligan. Ralph Morgan and William Shatner star as the father/son attorney team Walter and Kenneth Preston. They are defending the 19-year-old Joseph Gordon who is being accused of murder and swears he did not do it. Disagreements between Walter and Kenneth make it difficult for them to defend their client. Martin Balsam, Ian Wolfe, Vivian Nathan, David J. Stewart, Arthur Storch, Eileen Ryan, and many others co-star in this in this two-part episode. Look for a young Edward Asner as one of the jurors in his debut. This got a little exposure on an episode of BOSTON LEGAL which starred Shatner, and they use footage of this episode as flashbacks. This is a really good courtroom movie
The Substance (2024): Coralie Fargeat wrote and directed this horror film. Demi Moore stars as fading celebrity Elizabeth Sparkle who is presented with a black-market drug which makes her into a younger and better version of herself. This younger version goes by the name Sue, played by Margaret Qualley, who starts to really enjoy her fame. The price for this is that they must alternate each week and they start having difficulty. Dennis Quaid, Gore Adams, Oscar Lesage, Christian Erickson, Daniel Knight, and many others co-star in this horror film. This was a great performance for Demi Moore and won a Golden Globe for this film. Quaid is also amusing as the Hollywood producer. This was a very intriguing look at aging and the price of trying to stay young.
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942): Roy William Neill directed this film which is based on the story THE DANCING MEN by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce star as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson who look to help a scientist escape the clutches of the Gestapo. Lionel Atwill stars as Sherlock's man rival Moriarty who we can be sure is behind the scheme. Karen Verne, William Post Jr., Dennis Hoey, Holmes Herbert, Mary Gordon, and many others co-star in this detective film. This is a good story to watch on a rainy day. Rathbone and Bruce always worked well as the duo and good to see them going against the Nazis.
House of Dark Shadows (1970): Dan Curtis directed this movie which is based on the popular gothic soap opera DARK SHADOWS. Jonathan Frid stars as his iconic role of vampire Barnabas Collins who is resurrected from his decades-long confinement at his family's estate in Maine. He claims to be a descendent of Barnabas while going after Maggie, played Kathryn Leigh Scott, who he believes is an incarnation of his past love. Grayson Hall, Roger Davis, Nancy Barrett, John Karlen, Thayer David, Louis Edmonds, and many others co-star in this tv adaptation. This is a reimagination using some of the storylines that the series is based on. They use much of the tv actors to make this movie. This is a pretty compelling vampire film and I don't really think you need to know the series to understand the film.
Women Talking (2022): Sarah Polley directed this film which is based on the book by Miriam Toews. This takes place in a remote religious community with a group of women who were wronged by the men. They must discuss whether they do nothing, stay and fight, or just leave. They must look at the pros and cons of what they are discussing. Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand, Judith Ivey, Emily Mitchell, Kate Hallett, Liv McNeil, Sheila McCarthy, Michelle McLeod, Kira Guloien, Shayla Brown, Vivien Endicott-Douglas, Ben Whishaw, and many others co-star in this film. This is based on true events and is a very sad story. Unfortunately, the women had to really weigh their religious beliefs vs. reality. This was also very well shot in a mostly black and white environment.
Well, that is it for this week but continue on for My Own Madness and the Madness. Tell me what you like and dislike and stay tuned for next week.
MY OWN MADNESS: WEEK 3
This is the third week of my project. I will be releasing The Madness separately as it lead to some misunderstanding. I look to include what I can with horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. I also have a group of wild cards where I count for anything.
ASHLEY SCOTT
Ashley is not a wild card but she does have some shows that qualify her for a category.
Birds of Prey: Sins of the Mother S1, E5 (2002, 41 minutes): Ashley stars in this series as Helena Kyle aka Huntress whose parents are the missing Batman and murdered Catwoman. Lori Loughlin guest stars as the Black Canary Carolyn Lance who is Dinah's mother.
Dark Angel: Designate This S2, E1 (2001, 42 minutes, 666): Ashley plays the role of Asha who is part of a resistance type group. This is the premier of the second season where Max tries to escape from Manticore.
The Flash: Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three S6, E9 (2019, 42 minutes, 666): Ashley has a cameo appearance as Helena in this episode of the series. John Wesley Shipp also reprises his role of Barry Allen from the 1990 series THE FLASH.
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BILL MURRAY
Bill is not a wild card but has a couple movies that were on my list that I decided to use.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986, 94 minutes): Bill has a cameo as the masochistic dental patient who loves pain much to the dismay of Orin.
Space Jam (1996, 88 minutes): Bill plays himself in this movie of Looney Tunes, Michael Jordan, and basketball. He helps Jordan and the Looney Team take on a group of aliens trying to enslave the Looney Tunes.
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BORIS KARLOFF
Boris is a wild card this week and has been one from time to time in the past. He is an icon and pioneer of the horror world, so I was glad to draw his name.
Scarface (1932, 93 minutes): Boris plays the role of Gaffney in this film which was one of the rivals of Tony Camonte. This gangster film would usually not count but with Boris becoming a wild card, it counts for the year in My Own Madness.
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BRAD DOURIF
Brad is not a wild card but has been one in the past. He is an icon in the world of horror so he gets a category.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: End of the Beginning S1, E16 (2014, 45 minutes, 666): Brad guest stars in this episode as Thomas Nash who claims to be the Clairvoyant.
Child's Play (1988, 87 minutes): Brad plays the serial killer Charles Lee Ray who dies but transfers himself into a doll. This is the start of a successful franchise and what makes Brad into an icon.
Turbulent Skies (2010, 82 minutes): Brad stars in this tv movie as Richard Devain whose technology on the plane to fly itself contracts a virus putting everyone in jeopardy. I admit, I watched this more for my middle school crush Nicole Eggert.
The X-Files: Beyond the Sea S1, E13 (1994, 44 minutes): Brad guest stars in this episode as death row inmate Luther Lee Boggs. He also claims to be a psychic and might have some important information if they can get him a permanent stay of execution. 
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BRAD PITT
Brad is a wild card this year so anything from him counts.
The King (2019, 140 minutes): Brad is a producer in this film about royalty. A young Henry V becomes King of England in the 15th century.
Tales from the Crypt: King of the Road S4, E9 (1992, 28 minutes): This is a very early part of Brad's career when he guest stars on this anthology series. He plays hot rodder Billy who romances the sheriff's daughter and threatens to expose his past.
Women Talking (2022, 104 minutes): Brad was an executive producer of this movie so it counts for this year. Description is in the recommendations section.
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BRUCE CAMPBELL
I bring a little more of the wild card Bruce so anything he has been in counts.
Burn Notice: Signals and Codes S3, E5 (2009, 42 minutes): Bruce plays Sam Axe in this series and trying to help his friend Michael get cleared from the "burn". They help a mentally disturbed man who has credible evidence of someone sending encrypted messages that reveal the names of operatives.
Within the Woods (1978, 20 minutes): This was a very early short film for Bruce and Sam Raimi and as mentioned in the recommendations section might have been the start of the EVIL DEAD franchise.
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CATE BLANCHETT
Cate is not a wild card this year but has some worthy selections on my list.
Rumours (2024, 104 minutes): Cate stars as Hilda Ortmann in this horror comedy which features a group of seven wealthy democracies getting together in the woods while drafting a statement on a global crisis as they face a lot of danger.
Thor: Ragnorok (2017, 130 minutes): Cate plays Thor's evil sister Hela who is Thor's most difficult foe yet.
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CHARMED
The Importance of Being Phoebe S5, E11 (2003, 42 minutes): Cole manipulates the law in hoping to bring down the Charmed Ones. He also kidnaps Phoebe and has a shapeshifter pose as her in the manor.
Centennial Charmed S5, E12 (2003, 42 minutes): Cole casts a spell which puts them in a world where they never met Paige in hopes of winning back Phoebe. Paige looks to take advantage of a more vulnerable Cole.
House Call S5, E13 (2003, 42 minutes): The council of Witch Doctors use voodoo dolls to lead them down various paths of self-destruction.
Sand Francisco Dreamin' S5, E14 (2003, 42 minutes): The Charmed Ones experience their nightmares coming to life. 
The Day the Magic Died S5, E15 (2003, 42 minutes): Magic has been lost from the Charmed Ones and everyone around them.
Baby's First Demon S5, E16 (2003, 42 minutes): With the newborn Wyatt, demons start to attack him with Paige posing as a bounty hunter to track down the enemies. Photo is of Grace Zabriskie who guest stars as the Crone.
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CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER
Christopher is not a wild card but presented me a couple movies on my list so he became a category.
The Lake House (2006, 99 minutes): Having survived the bus with a bomb and a train going off the rails, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock reunite in this fantasy romance. They manage to connect with each other in letters but are in different eras. Christopher plays Keanu's father.
Up (2009, 96 minutes): Christoper provides the voice of Charles Muntz in this Pixar film. The elderly Carl manages to travel to South America by using balloons and ends up taking a young stowaway.
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CYNTHIA ERIVO
Cynthia is not a wild card but she became a category for the year as I continue the mini-series.
The Outsider: Dark Uncle S1, E3 (2020, 60 minutes): Cynthia co-stars in this series as Holly Gibney who tries to use her psychic abilities to piece together what happened.
The Outsider: Que Viene el Coco S1, E4 (2020, 60 minutes): Holly pursues a possible connection to a similar case.
Wicked: Part One (2024, 160 minutes): Cynthia brought they role of Elphaba to life on the big screen. This is a musical backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West.
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DANNY TREJO
Danny is not a wild card this year but has been one in the past.
The Flash: Elongated Journey into Night S4, E4 (2017, 42 minutes): Danny guest stars on this CW superhero series as Breacher who is Gypsy's father and takes an immediate dislike toward Cisco vowing to hunt him down. 
Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021, 50 minutes): Danny has a cameo as the Ghost of Huet in this Disney special. Gonzo and Pepe are invited to spend a night in the Haunted Mansion. 
Predators (2010, 107 minutes): Danny co-stars in this installment of the franchise as Cuchillo who lands on a mysterious island with a diverse group of warriors as they are hunted by the merciless alien race.
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DEMI MOORE
Demi is not a wild card but with her recent horror turn, I made her into a category.
Ghost (1990, 126 minutes): Demi's boyfriend is murdered and his ghostly self tries to warn her with the help of a psychic. 
The Substance (2024, 141 minutes): Demi plays a washed-up actress in this body horror film. Description is above, interesting satire on aging and fame.
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JAMIE LEE CURTIS
Jamie is not a wild card this year but has been one a few times in the past. If we ever do Women of Horror, she'll be an automatic wild card I'm sure.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022, 139 minutes): Jamie co-stars in this multiverse film as Deirdre who is an auditor, among other things. 
Freaky Friday (2003, 97 minutes): Jamie stars as Dr. Tess Coleman who is switched with the body of her daughter.
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JEWEL STAITE
Jewell is not a wild card but she fit into my scheme so she became a category.
Firefly: Safe S1, E5 (2002, 43 minutes): Jewel co-stars in this sci-fi series as Kaylee. Simon and River are kidnapped and end up in a remote village forcing Mal to make a difficult choice.
Legends of Tomorrow: Progeny S1, E10 (2016, 45 minutes): Jewel guest stars in this episode as Dr. Bryce when the Legends visits the future and find she has connection to one of them. The team is divided on whether to take out a 14 year old who will be very significant part of Vandal Savage.
Mothman (2010, 91 minutes): Jewel stars as reporter Katherine Grant who is part of a group of friends that agree to cover up the death of a friend. A decade later, Mothman is coming after them.
The X-Files: Oubliette S3, E8 (1995, 44 minutes): Jewel guest stars in this episode as kidnap victim Amy Jacobs. Mulder believes that the previous victim has a psychic connection and hopes she will be able to save Amy.
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KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT
Kathryn is not a wild card but has a couple worthy selections to become a category.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Aftershocks S2, E11 (2015, 42 minutes): Kathryn guest stars in this episode as the Baroness. Sky is still learning about her new inhuman abilities and feels guilt for Trip's death.
House of Dark Shadows (1970): Kathryn co-stars in this film as Maggie Evans to is the object of Barnabus's affection.
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KATIE CASSIDY
Katie is a wild card this year so anything she does counts and I do have a loophole.
Legends of Tomorrow: Aruba S2, E17 (2017, 42 minutes): Katie has a cameo in this second season finale where she talks to her sister Sara. A timequake happens and the Legends must break a cardinal rule for time travel.
Melrose Place: Pilot S1, E1 (2009, 43 minutes): Katie stars in this short-lived updated series of the same name as Ella Simms. Katie being on this show counts for My Own Madness.
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KATIE STUART
Katie is not a wild card this year but has some selections that qualify her to be a category.
The 100: Watch the Thrones S3, E4 (2016, 42 minutes): Katie co-starred in this post-apocalypse series as Zoe Monroe. 
X2: X-Men United (2003, 134 minutes): Katie co-stars as Kitty Pryde in this sequel to the X-Men franchise. 
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LIONEL ATWILL
Lionel is a wild card this year and this is his introduction into the series and will likely be used the remainder of the series.
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942, 68 minutes): Lionel plays Sherlock's main nemesis Moriarty who is an equal to Sherlock's intelligence.
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LIVE EVENTS
The Da Vinci Code (2025): This was a play performed at Muncie Civic Theater. I believe the cult element and the religious factors could make this qualify.
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LUCY LIU
Lucy is a wild card this year so anything she has done will count and I'm using a few that would not usually count for the Madness.
Ally McBeal: The Man with the Bag S4, E8 (2000, 44 minutes): This was a holiday episode where John defends Nell's father who believes he is Santa Claus. Lucy co-starred on this show as Ling. 
Sex and the City: Could, Woulda, Shoulda S4, E11 (2001, 25 minutes): Lucy makes an appearance as herself in this episode 
Stage Mother (2020, 93 minutes): Lucy co-stars as Sienna who is a single mother and friends with many in a drag club. The conservative Christian Maybelline inherits her late son's drag club in San Francisco.
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MISHA COLLINS
Misha is not a wild card this year but found a few CW/WB selections that qualify him.
Charmed: They're Everywhere S2, E7 (1999, 42 minutes): A young Misha guest stars in this episode as Eric who is being hunted down by a group of warlocks.
Gotham Knights: Night of the Owls S1, E13 (2023, 42 minutes): Misha co-stars in this short-lived CW series as Harvey Dent who is just becoming Two-Face. This takes place in a Gotham where Bruce Wayne was murdered and his adopted son Turner gets together a group to save Gotham. This is the series finale which is more like a season finale. I kind of liked this show and wish maybe HBO Max could have taken this a little further.
Supernatural: The Third Man S6, E3 (2010, 42 minutes): Misha played the role of the angel Castiel in this popular series. Castiel tries to help the brothers investigate the deaths of three policemen who were struck down by the "Staff of Moses".
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PAUL L. SMITH
Paul is a wild card this year in My Own Madness and was one in the past. This will likely be his only week.
The In-Laws (1979, 103 minutes): Paul co-stars in this comedy as Mo. This was a pretty funny movie with the simple dentist in Alan Arkin and a CIA agent in Peter Falk as their kids are getting married and they have some great misadventures.
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QUENTIN TARANTINO
Quentin is a wild card this year so I can use anything from him.
The Golden Girls: Sophia's Wedding: Part 1 S4, E6 (1988, 30 minutes): Quentin has a bit role as one of the Elvis impersonators. He can be found in row two on the photo. He has said that the residuals of this show helped fund his movie RESERVOIR DOGS.
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STEVE MCQUEEN
Steve is a wild card in My Own Madness this year and has been one in the past on account of THE BLOB.
The Defender (1957): Steve plays the defendant in this two-part STUDIO ONE episode. This is one of his earlier roles.
The Blob (1958, 86 minutes): He was credited as Steven McQueen in this movie where he plays someone named Steve. Him and a group of high school kids do what they can to convince their local police force there is something strange out there. 
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WORLD OF SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS
Harley Quinn: A High Bar S2, E2 (2019, 22 minutes): Harley continues to try making on her own without the Joker. She also tries to impress to join the Legion of Doom and goes to a Bar Mitzvah for the Penguin's son.
Harley Quinn: So You Need a Crew? (2019, 22 minutes): Harley tries to recruit her own crew in hopes it will help her status as a supervillain.
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WRESTLING MADNESS
NWA Powerrr 10/7/2025 (2025, 48 minutes): The Sinister Minister James Mitchell makes an appearance on this episode.
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ZIYI ZHANG
Ziyi is not a wild card this year but presented to me a couple movies to become one. She has also always been a celebrity crush ever since I saw her in CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters (2019, 132 minutes): Ziyi co-stars in this creature feature as Dr. Chen. This one introduces Mothra and King Ghidorah into the universe.
2046 (2004): Ziyi co-stars Bai Ling and yes the same name of the real-life actress. This was a sci-fi film so this counts since anything in sci-fi counts. 
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ZOE KRAVITZ
Zoe is not a wild card this year but found some animated superhero selections from both Marvel and DC to make her a category.
The Lego Batman Movie (2017, 104 minutes): Zoe provides the voice of Catwoman in this Lego animated homage to the world of Batman. This might be my favorite Lego movie.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (2018, 117 minutes): Zoe provides the voice of Mary Jane is this animated superhero film. This introduces us to the Spider-Verse beyond Peter Parker.
THE MADNESS: WEEK 2
This is week two of the crazy contest. This is separate from My Own Madness where they have different rules from my own.
ASHLEY SCOTT
Ashley is not a wild card but she does have some shows that qualify her for a category.
Birds of Prey: Sins of the Mother S1, E5 (2002, 41 minutes, 666): Ashley stars in this series as Helena Kyle aka Huntress whose parents are the missing Batman and murdered Catwoman. Lori Loughlin guest stars as the Black Canary Carolyn Lance who is Dinah's mother.
-Mentor in Barbara
Dark Angel: Designate This (2001, 42 minutes, 666): Ashley plays the role of Asha who is part of a resistance type group. This is the premier of the second season where Max tries to escape from Manticore.
-Secret society ran by Eyes Only?
The Flash: Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three S6, E9 (2019, 42 minutes, 666): Ashley has a cameo appearance as Helena in this episode of the series. John Wesley Shipp also reprises his role of Barry Allen from the 1990 series THE FLASH.
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BILL MURRAY
Bill is not a wild card but has a couple movies that were on my list that I decided to use.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986, 94 minutes, 666 1/2): Bill has a cameo as the masochistic dental patient who loves pain much to the dismay of Orin. This is the director's cut of the movie which is the on.y one I want to see now.
Space Jam (1996, 88 minutes, 666): Bill plays himself in this movie of Looney Tunes, Michael Jordan, and basketball. He helps Jordan and the Looney Team take on a group of aliens trying to enslave the Looney Tunes. This should count pretty easy as a creature feature.
-Jordan as a mentor?
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BRAD DOURIF
Brad is not a wild card but has been one in the past. He is an icon in the world of horror so he gets a category.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: End of the Beginning S1, E16 (2014, 45 minutes, 666): Brad guest stars in this episode as Thomas Nash who claims to be the Clairvoyant. Some episodes may not count for the Madness. I believe with the character of Mike Peterson becoming the cyborg Deathlok that this should count due to his very deadly ways.
Child's Play (1988, 87 minutes, 666): Brad plays the serial killer Charles Lee Ray who dies but transfers himself into a doll. This is the start of a successful franchise and what makes Brad into an icon.
Turbulent Skies (2010, 82 minutes, 66): Brad stars in this tv movie as Richard Devain whose technology on the plane to fly itself contracts a virus putting everyone in jeopardy. I admit, I watched this more for my middle school crush Nicole Eggert. This is not really horror, but I believe the virus in the technology should make this dark enough sci-fi to count for this contest.
The X-Files: Beyond the Sea S1, E13 (1994, 44 minutes, 666): Brad guest stars in this episode as death row inmate Luther Lee Boggs. He also claims to be a psychic and might have some important information if they can get him a permanent stay of execution.
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BRUCE CAMPBELL
I bring a little more of the wild card Bruce so anything he has been in counts.
Burn Notice: Signals and Codes S3, E5 (2009, 42 minutes): Bruce plays Sam Axe in this series and trying to help his friend Michael get cleared from the "burn". They help a mentally disturbed man who has credible evidence of someone sending encrypted messages that reveal the names of operatives.
-ATB for Bruce Campbell
-Within the Woods (1978, 20 minutes): This was a very early short film for Bruce and Sam Raimi and as mentioned in the recommendations section might have been the start of the EVIL DEAD franchise.
-ATB for Bruce Campbell
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CATE BLANCHETT
Cate is not a wild card this year but has some worthy selections on my list.
Rumours (2024, 104 minutes, 66 1/2): Cate stars as Hilda Ortmann in this horror comedy which features a group of seven wealthy democracies getting together in the woods while drafting a statement on a global crisis as they face a lot of danger.
-Maybe a secret society
Thor: Ragnorok (2017, 130 minutes, 666 1/2): Cate plays Thor's evil sister Hela who is Thor's most difficult foe yet.
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CHARMED
The Importance of Being Phoebe S5, E11 (2003, 42 minutes, 666): Cole manipulates the law in hoping to bring down the Charmed Ones. He also kidnaps Phoebe and has a shapeshifter pose as her in the manor.
Centennial Charmed S5, E12 (2003, 42 minutes, 666): Cole casts a spell which puts them in a world where they never met Paige in hopes of winning back Phoebe. Paige looks to take advantage of a more vulnerable Cole.
-The demon cult group that Cole runs
House Call S5, E13 (2003, 42 minutes, 666): The council of Witch Doctors use voodoo dolls to lead them down various paths of self-destruction.
-Secret society
Sand Francisco Dreamin' S5, E14 (2003, 42 minutes, 666): The Charmed Ones experience their nightmares coming to life.
The Day the Magic Died S5, E15 (2003, 42 minutes, 666): Magic has been lost from the Charmed Ones and everyone around them.
Baby's First Demon S5, E16 (2003, 42 minutes, 666): With the newborn Wyatt, demons start to attack him with Paige posing as a bounty hunter to track down the enemies. Photo is of Grace Zabriskie who guest stars as the Crone.
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CREATURE FEATURES
The Blob (1958, 86 minutes, 666): This obviously qualifies for the Madness this year.
-Steve McQueen was over 21 and playing a teenager.
-High School students
Godzilla, King of the Monsters (2019, 132 minutes, 66 1/2): Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Rodan wreak all kinds of havoc in this creature feature.
Tales from the Crypt: King of the Road S4, E9 (1992, 28 minutes, 66 1/2): This is a very early part of Brad's career when he guest stars on this anthology series. He plays hot rodder Billy who romances the sheriff's daughter and threatens to expose his past. I put this in the Creature Features on account of the Cryptkeeper.
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CYNTHIA ERIVO
Cynthia is not a wild card but she became a category for the year as I continue the mini-series.
The Outsider: Dark Uncle (2020, 60 minutes): Cynthia co-stars in this series as Holly Gibney who tries to use her psychic abilities to piece together what happened.
The Outsider: Que Viene el Coco S1, E4 (2020, 60 minutes): Holly pursues a possible connection to a similar case.
Wicked: Part One (2024, 160 minutes): Cynthia brought they role of Elphaba to life on the big screen. This is a musical backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West.
-School setting
-School dance sort of function
-I believe we can say Telekinesis was used
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DANNY TREJO
Danny is not a wild card this year but has been one in the past.
The Flash: Elongated Journey into Night S4, E4 (2017, 42 minutes): Danny guest stars on this CW superhero series as Breacher who is Gypsy's father and takes an immediate dislike toward Cisco vowing to hunt him down. The character Ralph Dibney is introduced in the series who is known as Elongated Man.
Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021, 50 minutes): Danny has a cameo as the Ghost of Huet in this Disney special. Gonzo and Pepe are invited to spend a night in the Haunted Mansion.
Predators (2010, 107 minutes): Danny co-stars in this installment of the franchise as Cuchillo who lands on a mysterious island with a diverse group of warriors as they are hunted by the merciless alien race.
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DEMI MOORE
Demi is not a wild card but with her recent horror turn, I made her into a category.
Ghost (1990, 126 minutes, 666): Demi's boyfriend is murdered and his ghostly self tries to warn her with the help of a psychic. 
The Substance (2024, 141 minutes, 666): Demi plays a washed-up actress in this body horror film. Description is above, interesting satire on aging and fame.
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GENE HACKMAN
Gene is a wild card this year in the Madness where they focused on people who passed in 2025 and fit out theme so anything gene was in counts this year.
Wyatt Earp (1994, 191 minutes, 666): Gene plays Wyatt's father Nicholas Earp in this western epic which counts this year for the Madness.
-ATB for Gene
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JEWEL STAITE
Jewell is not a wild card but she fit into my scheme so she became a category.
Firefly: Safe S1, E5 (2002, 43 minutes, 666): Jewel co-stars in this sci-fi series as Kaylee. Simon and River are kidnapped and end up in a remote village forcing Mal to make a difficult choice. River is suspected of being a witch and is tied to a tree, maybe I can argue that for a point
Legends of Tomorrow: Progeny S1, E10 (2016, 45 minutes, 666): Jewel guest stars in this episode as Dr. Bryce when the Legends visits the future and find she has connection to one of them. The team is divided on whether to take out a 14 year old who will be very significant part of Vandal Savage.
Mothman (2010, 91 minutes, 66 1/2): Jewel stars as reporter Katherine Grant who is part of a group of friends that agree to cover up the death of a friend. A decade later, Mothman is coming after them.
-The group of friends could be a secret society as they form a pact to cover up a death.
The X-Files: Oubliette S3, E8 (1995, 44 minutes, 666): Jewel guest stars in this episode as kidnap victim Amy Jacobs. Mulder believes that the previous victim has a psychic connection and hopes she will be able to save Amy.
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KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT
Kathryn is not a wild card but has a couple worthy selections to become a category.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Aftershocks S2, E11 (2015, 42 minutes, 666): Kathryn guest stars in this episode as the Baroness. Sky is still learning about her new inhuman abilities and feels guilt for Trip's death. Some episodes of this series may not count for the Madness but I think the inhuman element should apply. Also, the matter that either destroys someone or brings out the inhuman abilites should count.
House of Dark Shadows (1970, 97 minutes, 66 1/2): Kathryn co-stars in this film as Maggie Evans to is the object of Barnabus's affection.
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KATIE STUART
The 100: Watch the Thrones S3, E4 (2016, 42 minutes, 666): Katie co-starred in this post-apocalypse series as Zoe Monroe.
X2: X-Men United (2003, 134 minutes, 666): Katie co-stars as Kitty Pryde in this sequel to the X-Men franchise.
-Mutant school
-Telekinesis 
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LIVE EVENTS
The Da Vinci Code (2025): This was a play performed at Muncie Civic Theater. I believe the cult element and the religious factors could make this qualify.
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MISHA COLLINS
Misha is not a wild card this year but found a few CW/WB selections that qualify him.
Charmed: They're Everywhere S2, E7 (1999, 42 minutes, 666): A young Misha guest stars in this episode as Eric who is being hunted down by a group of warlocks.
Gotham Knights: Night of the Owls S1, E13 (2023, 42 minutes, 666): Misha co-stars in this short-lived CW series as Harvey Dent who is just becoming Two-Face. This takes place in a Gotham where Bruce Wayne was murdered and his adopted son Turner gets together a group to save Gotham. This is the series finale which is more like a season finale. I kind of liked this show and wish maybe HBO Max could have taken this a little further.
Supernatural: The Third Man S6, E3 (2010, 42 minutes, 666): Misha played the role of the angel Castiel in this popular series. Castiel tries to help the brothers investigate the deaths of three policemen who were struck down by the "Staff of Moses".
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PRISCILLA POINTER
Priscilla is one of our RIP wild cards this and is the oldest one as she lived to be 100.
The Flash: Pilot S1, E1 (1990, 89 minutes, 666): This was the much earlier series of the speedster which starred John Wesley Shipp as the Flash aka Barry Allen. Priscilla plays Barry's mother Nora in this series. This is not the usual story of THE FLASH that we know from the CW series.
-ATB for Priscilla
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TERI GARR
Teri is one of our RIP wild cards this year so anything she has done will count for the Madness. This week, I used a few sitcoms from her.
Duckman: It's the Thing of the Principal S1, E9 (1994, 22 minutes, 666): Teri voices the role of Vanessa la Pert who is the principal at Ajax's school and they are in love with each other.
-ATB for Teri Garr
Frasier: She's the Boss S3, E1 (1995, 23 minutes, 666): Teri provides the voice of Frasier's caller Nancy in this season premier.
-ATB for Teri Garr
Friends: The One With the Jellyfish S4, E1 (1997, 23 minutes, 666): Teri reprises her role of Phoebe Abbott Sr. who is trying to connect with her daughter Phoebe.
-ATB for Teri Garr
King of the Hill: Bill of Sale S4, E17 (2000, 23 minutes, 666): Teri voices the role of Laney who mentors Peggy in a pyramid scheme.
-ATB for Teri Garr
Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Dante's Inferno S2, E4 (1997, 23 minutes, 66 1/2): Teri guest stars in this teen sitcom as the witch Yenta who was like a matchmaker.
-ATB for Teri Garr
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TERENCE STAMP
Terrence is one of our RIP wild cards this year so anything from him counts.
Young Guns (1988, 107 minutes, 666): Terence co-stars as John Tunstall who is the mentor to a group of gunmen which includes Billy the Kid.
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VAL KILMER
Val is one of our RIP wild cards this year so anything from him counts.
Entourage: The Script and the Sherpa S1. E5 (2004, 25 minutes, 666): Val guest stars in this episode as the Sherpa who is a Lebowski type character. I thought he was quite hilarious in this episode.
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WORLD OF SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS
Harley Quinn: A High Bar S1, E2 (2019, 22 minutes): Harley continues to try making on her own without the Joker. She also tries to impress to join the Legion of Doom and goes to a Bar Mitzvah for the Penguin's son.
Harley Quinn: So You Need a Crew S1, E3 (2019, 22 minutes): Harley tries to recruit her own crew in hopes it will help her status as a supervillain.
Legends of Tomorrow: Aruba S2, E17 (2017, 42 minutes): A timequake happens and the Legends must break a cardinal rule for time travel.
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WRESTLING MADNESS
NWA Powerrr 10/7/2025 (2025, 48 minutes): The Sinister Minister James Mitchell makes an appearance on this episode.
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ZOE KRAVITZ
Zoe is not a wild card this year but found some animated superhero selections from both Marvel and DC to make her a category.
The Lego Batman Movie (2017, 104 minutes): Zoe provides the voice of Catwoman in this Lego animated homage to the world of Batman. This might be my favorite Lego movie.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, 117 minutes): Zoe provides the voice of Mary Jane is this animated superhero film. This introduces us to the Spider-Verse beyond Peter Parker.
-High School
-Main character bullied
-New student arrival in Gwen
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