FilmArcade.net: The Madness Runs the Asylum- Week 1

THE MADNESS RUNS THE ASYLUM- WEEK 1

This is the 18th year of our annual movie and tv watching contest and I have been around from the beginning. I never win these things, but I enjoy putting it together. To the judges, I know in the past I suck at scoring. I tried going through what I can to find bonus points and I'm sorry if I have missed anything.

ANIMATED MADNESS

Kung Fu Panda (2008, 92 minutes): A panda and a few other anthropomorphic animals team up in this animated martial arts film. Snow Leopard Tai Lung looks to obtain the Dragon Scroll which will give him a lot of power. I think this has enough fantasy elements to count.

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011, 90 minutes): Po is back and must come to terms with his past when batting a peacock villain.

-prison escape

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023, 92 minutes): Struggling plumbers Mario and Luigi are warped into the magical Mushroom Kingdom where Luigi is kidnapped by the evil Bowser. Mario teams with Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong to rescue Luigi.

-Luigi and others imprisoned?

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ANTHONY HEAD

Anthony is one of our RIP wild cards so just about anything with him counts

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fear Itself S4, E4 (1999, 43 minutes): Anthony co-stars in this series as watcher and librarian Rupert Giles. Buffy and friend are trapped in a haunted frat house on Halloween.

-ATB for Anthony and Nicholas Brendan.

Persuasion (2007, 93 minutes): This period piece tv movie counts this year where Anthony co-stars as Sir Walter Elliot.

-ATB points for Anthony.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007, 116 minutes): Anthony has a bit role in this movie adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical. Originally, he was to co-star with Christopher Lee in the reprises of song THE BALLAD OF SWEENEY TODD, but it was scrapped.

-ATB for Anthony

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BRITT EKLUND

Britt is not a wild card but could be considered if we ever get a category for Women in Horror.

Asylum Prime (1972, 88 minutes): Britt Ekland co-stars in this anthology horror film as Lucy. The movie centers around a mental asylum where a young psychiatrist questions four mental patients.

-ATB for doctor impersonation near the end

Endless Night (1972, 95 minutes): Britt co-stars in this horror film as Greta who seems to be interfering on a marriage.

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BRUCE CAMPBELL

Bruce is an automatic wild card every year for My Own Madness and the Madness. He is the only living wild card this year. He also gets us automatic triple points.

Bubba Ho-Tep (2002, 92 minutes): This remains a favorite of mine where Bruce stars as an aging Elvis Presley who survived but took the name of an impersonator that died. Ossie Davis plays the surviving JFK who survived the assassination but was turned black by the government. They are in a nursing home together and team up to take on a mummy who is feeding off souls. Many say this is the CASABLANCA of our time. Bruce gives the best performance of Elvis of all time.

-ATB for Bruce

Burn Notice: Friends and Enemies S4, E1 (2010, 44 minutes): Bruce co-stars in this spy series as Sam Ace who helps burned spy Michael Weston. Michael, Sam, and Fiona help an attorney who has been green-lighted by a biker gang.

-ATB for Bruce

Burn Notice: Fast Friends S4, E2 (2010, 44 minutes): The recently burned spy Jesse turns to Michael for help not knowing Michael was the one who accidently had him burned.

-ATB for Bruce

Burn Notice: Made Man S4, E3 (2010, 44 minutes): Jesse turns to Michael, Sam, and Fiona for help for a security guard being harassed by mobsters.

-ATB for Bruce

Burn Notice: Breach of Faith S4, E4 (2010, 42 minutes): Bruce co-stars in this series as Sam Axe in this spy series. Sam and Michael get caught up a hostage situation.

-ATB for Bruce

Burn Notice: Neighborhood Watch S4, E5 (2010, 42 minutes): The gang helps a clinic doctor being harassed by local drug dealers.

-ATB for Bruce

Burn Notice: Entry Point S4, E6 (2010, 42 minutes): Sam and Jesse must resort to unusual interrogation tricks to get info the assassin Kendra.

-ATB for Bruce

Send Help (2026, 113 minutes): Bruce has a "cameo" in this horror film where his picture is shown.

-ATB for Bruce

Xena: Warrior Princess: The Quest S2, E13 (1997, 43 minutes): Bruce plays the recurring character Autolycus who is known as the King of Thieves. The spirit of Xena enlists Autolycus to help bring her back to life.

-ATB for Bruce

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CARY-HIROYUKI TAGAWA

Cary is an RIP wild card this year having lost him earlier in the year. Anything he is in will count.

Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (1993, 100 minutes): This was a tv movie put out a couple years after the tv series ended. Cary guest stars as Mitch Buchannon's old enemy Sato who is out for revenge. Mitch is dating a Stephanie Holden lookalike named Allison and yes Alexandra Paul plays this person. Mitch's devious ex-wife Neely Capshaw is the only one who sees through it. It is kind of fun to see people from almost every season on this movie.

-ATB for Cary

Mortal Kombat (1995, 101 minutes): Cary co-stars in this video game adaptations as Shang Tsung. This would count either way but Cary ensures this counts.

-ATB for Cary

Nash Bridges: Genesis S1, E1 (1996, 43 minutes): This show was a favorite of mine in my youth. Cary co-starred in some of the cop series as Lieutenant AJ Shimamura. This has quite the cast with Don Johnson, Cheech Marin, and Daniel Roebuck.

-ATB for Cary

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CATHERINE O'HARA

Catherine is an RIP wild card this year so anything for her counts.

Frankenweenie (2012, 87 minutes): Catherine co-stars in this stop-motion animated film as Mrs. Frankenstein.

-ATB for Catherine

Wyatt Earp (1994, 191 minutes): Last year, Gene Hackman qualified this western to count in the Madness and this year Catherine qualifies the western epic. She plays Virgil Earp's wife Allie and unfortunately she passed seven months after her on-screen husband Michael Madsen.

-ATB for Catherine

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CHARMED

Valhalley of the Dolls: Part 1 (2003, 43 minutes): Even though Leo is gone, Piper is in a little too good of mood leading Paige to believe Leo did something to alter her memory.

Valhalley of the Dolls: Part 2 (2003, 43 minutes): Piper has joined the warriors of Valhalla and Phoebe and Piper try to get her back.

Forget Me... Not (2003, 43 minutes): The Cleaners take Wyatt after an incident so the Charmed Ones do what they can to get him back.

The Power of Three Blonde's (2003, 43 minutes): Three evil sisters manage to steal and take over the identities of the Charmed Ones. They must convince Chris that they are the real Charmed Ones. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guest stars as one of the evil sisters.

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CLASSIC MONSTERS

The Bride (2026, 126 minutes): This is a much different adaptation of the Shelley novel. Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley are the Creature and the Bride in a story of I thought was ROMEO AND JULIET meets NATURAL BORN KILLERS.

-Organ transplant

House of Frankenstein (1944, 71 minutes): This has an array of monsters from Frankenstein's Monster as well as Dracula, and the Wolf Man.

-Escapes from an asylum

-Hypnosis

-The Creature is strapped down

Frankenstein (1931, 70 minutes): This is the first feature film to be based on the novel with Boris Karolff as the Monster

-Organ transplant.

Frankenstein (2025, 149 minutes): This is Guillermo Del Toro's answer to the Mary Shelley novel.

-organ transplant

-Creature chained in an isolated cell.

-Dr. Frankenstein is in a hospital type setting on the boat.

The Invisible Man (2020, 124 minutes): This is a whole new take to the H.G. Wells novel.

-Psychiatric hospital

-Escapes from psychiatric hospital

-Strapped to a bed

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CREATURE FEATURES

Damsel (2024, 110 minutes): This is a dark fantasy which includes a dragon. Millie Bobby Brown is at the top of her game as a damsel in distress becoming a damsel in vengeace.

Godzilla vs. Kong (2021, 113 minutes): This goes without saying with the two iconic creatures.

The Muppets (2011, 103 minutes): This is a favorite of mine with Jason Segal doing a really good job of getting the gang together. There is also the great song MAN OR MUPPET.

-There is group therapy involved with Animal and Jack Black.

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DIANE LADD

Diane is an RIP wild card having left us recently.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989, 97 minutes): Diane makes this holiday classic count this year. She plays Clark's mother Nora in this holiday comedy.

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ELIZABETH TULLOCH

Elizabeth is a wild card this year for My Own Madness so anything she has done will count for this segment.

Grimm: Pilot S1, E1 (2011, 43 minutes): Elizabeth co-stars in this series as the fiancée of Detective Nick Burkhardt. Nick learns of his family heritage being part of the Grimm family and can now see people becoming monsters of some sort.

-ATB for Adalind Schade impersonating a doctor

Grimm: Bears Will Be Bears S1, E2 (2011, 45 minutes): Elizabeth plays Juliette in this series who is the fiancé of Detective Nick Burkhardt. Nick learns he is a descendent of the Grimm family and can see supernatural forces.

-Hospital scene

Moonlight: The Mortal Cure S1, E12 (2008, 42 minutes): Elizabeth guest stars in this episode as Celeste who Beth believes was having an affair with her late boyfriend Josh and learns she was quite wrong. This is a short-lived vampire series of the private investigator Mick St. John who just happens to be a vampire.

Superman and Lois: The Inverse Method S2, E4 (2022, 44 minutes): Elizabeth stars as Lois in the last CW superhero series and the one that became my favorite. Lois and Chrissy look to save Lois's sister Lucy from a cult leader. I would like to argue the character Bizarro to count in this contest as well as the cult lead by Ally Alston.

-John Henry is in a hospital

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EVE BRENT

Eve is not a wild card but I have a couple anthology episodes to make her into a category.

Tales from the Crypt: The Man Who Was Death S1, E1 (1989, 26 minutes): This is the first episode of the horror anthology where Eve plays one of the judges. William Sadler also stars as a local executioner but loses his job at the prison when the death penalty is abolished. He still remains a vigilante executioner.

-Electrocution from the electric chair?

The Veil: Girl on the Road S1, E2 (1958, 25 minutes): This is a short-lived anthology series which was hosted by Boris Karloff. Eve guest stars in this as the stranded Lila. There is more info in the recommendations section.

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FOREIGN MADNESS

Beauty and the Beast (1946, 93 minutes): Long before Disney released their most famous Disney film, Cocteau gave us this darker take to the tale as known as time.

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GERRIT GRAHAM

Gerrit is an RIP wild card this year so anything for him counts.

The Critic: Pilot S1, E1 (1994, 23 minutes): Gerrit provided the voice for Jay's father Franklin in this animated series.

-ATB for Graham

Family Matters: The Oddest Couple S4, E9 (1992, 23 minutes): Eddie and Steve get fed up with their dads and decide to get their own apartment. Gerrit guest stars as their landlord. I couldn't find a photo of Graham for this episode so just settled on another photo.

-ATB for Graham.

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HILDEGARDE STADIE

Hildegarde is not a wild card but found a couple selections she directed.

Maniac (1934, 51 minutes): Hildegarde directed this "exploitation" story which is loosely based on Poe. See the recommendations section for more details.

Narcotic (1933, 58 minutes): Hildegarde co-wrote this other "exploitation" story of an idealistic doctor who goes off the deep end and becomes an snake-oil salesman. This is presented as "horror".

-Undergoes surgery

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ISLAND MADNESS

Old (2021, 108 minutes): A group of people go to a secluded beach and find themselves aging in a very accelerating matter.

-Things going on were a front to test new medical drugs.

-Reveals a science lab

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JEFF GOLDBLUM

Jeff is not a wild card this year but always fits in here whenever he wants.

Hideaway (1995, 106 minutes): Jeff stars as Hatch who is deemed dead but is brought back to life by special resuscitative medicine. The side effects is that he is having nightmares like attacking a teen girl.

-Hospital scene

-Injection to bring Hatch to life

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018, 128 minutes): Jeff has more of a cameo as her reprises his role of Dr. Ian Malcolm from the JURASSIC PARK franchise. In this one, the park is no longer in business but there are still a lot of dinosaurs, volcanos, schemers, with Claire and Owen trying to rescue the dinosaurs from extinction when a volcano is going off.

-Taking DNA from a lagoon?

-Hydrogen Cyanide leak that threatens the caged dinosaurs?

Wicked: For Good (2025, 137 minutes): Jeff plays the wizard in this continuation of the musical retelling Oz's most famous witches.

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JEREMY SISTO

May (2002, 93 minutes): Jeremy co-stars as Adam Stubbs who dates the title character and realizes she is a bit crazy. Bettis is very good in the title role where she takes a crush to a whole new level.

-May creates a doll out of severed body parts?

Wrong Turn (2003, 84 minutes): Jeremy co-stars in this slasher film as Scott who along with a group of friends are left stranded in the woods on the run from some mutant hillbillies I guess you could say. This has always been a favorite of mine in the horror genre.

-Maybe ATB for Eliza Dushku being bound to a bed.

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JOCELIN DONAHUE

Jocelin is not a wild card this year but could be a candidate for

Holidays (2016, 105 minutes): Jocelin co-stars in this horror anthology as Carol who is part of the Father's Day segment.

-Organ removal scene

-Scene with someone in an isolated room

The House of the Devil (2009, 95 minutes): Jocelin stars as Samantha who is desperate for money and finds what seemed like an easy way to make some. She ends up in the house of a cult.

-Hospital scene at the end

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JOHN CENA

John is not a wild card but found a couple selections to make him into a category.

The Suicide Squad (2021, 132 minutes): John gets introduced to the new DC Universe as Peacemaker who would go onto have a pretty good series.

-Hospital scene near the end

-Belle Reve penitentiary

-The bomb in the brain?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023, 99 minutes): John co-stars in this animated reboot as Rocksteady. The animated TMNT movie we didn't know we needed.

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JOHN GOODMAN

John is not a wild card this year but is a category for My Own Madness.

Captive State (2019, 109 minutes): John co-stars as Commander William Mulligan who is trying to help save us from aliens.

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016, 103 minutes): John stars as Howard who saves a woman from a car wreck and forces her into his bunker claiming that the world is inhabitable with the aliens and the air outside.

-Mary Elizabeth Winstead is cuffed to a pipe while in a bed.

-Bunker used to treat someone medically

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JUDY GREER

Judy is not a wild card but has a couple motherly roles to get herself a category.

Jurassic World (2015, 124 minutes): Judy co-stars as Karen who sends her two sons to spend time with their Aunt Karen at her workplace of Jurassic World which proves to be rather dangerous.

-DNA experimentation gone wrong for bonus?

The Long Walk (2025, 148 minutes): This is based on a Stephen King novel which pulls some from THE HUNGER GAMES except in this situation, a group of teenage boys are forced to walk. It must be at a certain speed at all times or they will get shot. Judy plays the mother of one of the boys that must walk.

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JUSTIN LONG

Justin is a not a wild card in this Madness but could easily become one.

Ghost Team (2016, 83 minutes): Justin co-stars as Ross, who is part of a very amateur ghost hunting team in this comedy.

Weapons (2025, 128 minutes): Justin has a smaller role as the father of one of the disappeared children. Only one child in a classroom of 18 disappear and when an investigation is done, some very sinister things are uncovered.

-A form of hypnosis used on the children?

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KARL URBAN

Karl is not a wild card this year but presented himself as a category this year.

The Boys: Season Four Finale (2024, 65 minutes): Karl starred in this superhero series as the vigilante Billy Butcher who went after the corrupt organization of Vought. This show could be very gory at times but was kind of like how it would be if we had real-life superheroes.

-This has hospital scenes

-Injecting V to get powers?

Xena: Warrior Princess: Destiny S2, E12 (1997, 43 minutes): Karl is introduced in this episode as his recurring role of Julius Caesar. Xena is wounded by a huge log where Gabrielle looks to get her help. This episode flashes back to a significant time in Xena's life when she meets Caesar and beginning a rivalry that happens throughout the series. This is my introduction to Karl. There is an afterlife scene involving Xena at the end of the episode.

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KERRY CONDON

Kerry is not a wild card this year but she did make her way into this madness.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018, 149 minutes): Kerry provides the voice of Tony Stark's AI assistant F.R.I.D.A.Y. Plenty of superheroes for this to count I would say.

Bad Samaritan (2018, 110 minutes): Kerry is held captive in this psychological horror film.

-There is a hospitalization

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LIVE EVENTS

The Wizard of Oz (2026): This production was put on by the Randolph County Area Community Theatre. This was their first production, and they did a very good job.

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LUCY HALE

Lucy is only a wild card for "My Own Madness" so I'm making her a category for the Madness.

Bionic Woman: Pilot S1, E1 (2007, 43 minutes): Lucy co-stars in this reboot series as the Bionic Woman's sister Becca. Jaime Sommers has a bad car accident and is changed by a top-secret government team and is stronger than ever.

-Hospital scene

-Jaime's arms and legs were replaced so maybe organ removal?

Scream 4 (2011, 111 minutes): Lucy has more of a cameo in this franchise as Sherrie. This takes place ten years later where Ghostface makes himself known again. I always love how this entire franchise is really a commentary on the horror genre.

-ATB for the electrocution when Sidney electrocutes Jill with defibrillator? Hospital scene if nothing else.

Truth or Dare (2018, 100 minutes): Lucy stars in this horror movie as college student Olivia Barron and gets caught up with some friends in a deadly game of truth or dare which gets taken to a whole new level.

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LYNNE FREDERICK

Lynne is not a wild card but I found a couple worthy '70s selections.

Phase IV (1974, 84 minutes): Lynne co-stars in this horror film as Kendra who must stop a group of giant ants.

Vampire Circus (1972, 84 minutes): Lynne co-stars in this Hammer film as Dora Mueller in this circus full of vampires and everyone trying to understand what vampires really are through the tragic events.

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MARIE AVGEROPOULOS

Marie is not a wild card this year but had some enough selections to justify herself a category.

The 100: Sanctum S6, E1 (2019, 43 minutes): Marie co-starred in this series as Octavia Blake. The survivors end up on a different planet many years later after being asleep for many years.

-Medical facility where Kane remains?

The 100: Red Sun Rising S6, E2 (2019, 42 minutes): The team must fight to survive the new threat on the planet.

Supernatural: After School Special S4, E13 (2009, 43 minutes): Marie makes her acting debut in this episode as Taylor. Sam and Dean go back to an old high school to investigate possible deadly ghost killings.

Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (2019, 83 minutes): This is a DC animated movie which centers around Wonder Woman. Marie co-stars as Vanessa who has fallen into an organization called Villainy Inc.

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MIRIAM HOPKINS

Miriam is not a wild card this year but I found a couple of classic horror selections to make a category for her.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931, 98 minutes): Miriam co-stars in this film as nightclub singer Ivy Pearson in this adaptation to the classic horror novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

-Injection from Jekyll to turn into Hyde

-Experimental treatment on himself?

The Outer Limits: Don't Open Till Doomsday S1, E17 (1964, 50 minutes): Miriam guest stars in this anthology series as Mary Kry. This has a box people get trapped in along with a deadly creature.

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Nicholas Brendan

Nicholas was another BUFFY alum to leave us this year and is an RIP wild card.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: As You Were S6, E15 (2002, 42 minutes): Nicholas co-starred in this series in its entirety as Buffy's loyal friend Xander. Riley Finn returns to town in pursuit of a demon and has a wife now.

-ATB for Nicholas

Criminal Minds: 100 S5, E9 (2009, 42 minutes): Nicholas plays the recurring role of technical analyst Kevin Lynch in this crime series.

-ATB for Nicholas

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OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND

Lady in a Cage (1964, 94 minutes): Olivia stars in this thriller as Cornelia who is trapped in a home elevator and being terrorized by a group of hoodlums.

The Swarm (1978, 150 minutes): Olivia co-stars in this ensemble disaster movie as Maureen. African killer bees are wreaking havoc all over town.

-There is a hospital scene

-Dr. Krim injects himself with antecdote in hopes of helping the bee situation

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PETER CULLEN

Peter also left us this year and became an RIP wild card with his very long resume.

Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers: Robocat S1, E30 (1989, 23 minutes): Peter co-starred in this animated series as Monterrey Jack. A junkman creates a robocat with the intention of it being a mousetrap. The rangers try to change the wiring to make it much nicer.

-ATB for Peter

Rambo: First Strike S1, E1 (1986, 23 minutes): Yes, they managed to turn a very violent franchise into a Saturday morning kids' cartoon. Peter voices the role of the villain Sergeant Havoc in this series.

-ATB for Peter

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RON PERLMAN

Charmed: Wrestling With Demons S3, E12 (2001, 42 minutes): Ron guest stars in this episode as a demonic fight promoter. The Charmed Ones take on Buff Bagwell, Booker T, and Scott Steiner in this episode.

Pacific Rim (2013, 131 minutes): Ron co-stars in this sci-fi action film as black-market kingpin Hannibal Chau. In a world full of Kaijus, the humans make their own monsters to take on the Kaijus.

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ROSE MCIVER

Ghosts: The Investor S5, E17 (2026, 24 minutes): Rose stars in this series as Sam who has the ability to see ghosts. She owns a lodge along with her husband Jay which is inhibited by a lot of ghosts. Sam and Jay must make a difficult decision to save their business.

Ghosts: Under New Management S5, E18 (2026, 21 minutes): Rose stars in this show as Sam who has the ability to see ghosts. Sam and Jay face new pressures at Woodstone.

iZombie: Some Like it Hot Mess S3, E6 (2017, 45 minutes): Rose starred in this CW series as zombie Olivia Moore. Liv eats the brain of a narcissist making her unpredictable during an investigation.

-Liv works in a morgue

-Major takes memory altering drug?

Power Rangers RPM: Fade to Black S1, E2 (2009, 22 minutes): Rose got to be a power ranger in this series as Summer Landsdown who is the yellow ranger.

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SALMA HAYEK

Salma is not a wild card but could be one someday so I'll make a category for her.

Dogma (1999, 130 minutes): Salma co-stars as Serendipity in Kevin Smith's answer to an angels and demons story.

The Faculty (1998, 104 minutes): Salma co-stars as Nurse Harper in this horror comedy.

-Nurse Harper getting invaded by the parasite who in turn is imitating medical staff?

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996): Salma co-stars in this cult vampire film as stripper/vampire Santanico Pandemonium.

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SAM NEILL

Sam is one of the RIP wild cards for this year.

The Simpsons: Homer the Vigilante S5, E11 (1994, 23 minutes): Sam made a guest appearance in this popular animated series as the cat burglar Malloy.

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SAMARA WEAVING

Mayhem (2017, 86 minutes): Samara co-stars in this horror comedy as Melanie Cross who is one of many stuck in a quarantined law firm from a virus that makes people more violent.

Ready or Not (2019, 95 minutes): Samara plays a newlywed in a very deadly game with her in-laws in this horror comedy.

Scream VI (2023, 122 minutes): Samara has a cameo as Laura Crane who is a significant figure in this installment. I do like this franchise is essentially a commentary on the horror genre.

-There is a counseling session in the beginning.

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SCREAMING MAD GEORGE

Screaming Mad George was a special effects artist who left us and is one of our RIP wild card.

Predator (1987, 107 minutes): Screaming Mad George contributed a lot to the creature effects of this classic Sci-Fi film.

-ATB for Screaming Mad George

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SIGOURNEY WEAVER

Aliens (1986, 137 minutes): Sigourney reprises her iconic role of Ellen Ripley in this sequel. Ripley has woken up after 57 years and agrees to go back to try taking out those aliens.

-At the end, Corporal Hicks was in a hospital type environment.

Avatar (2009, 162 minutes): Sigourney co-stars as Grace in this franchise who is part of a military group that infiltrates native humanoid group the Na'vi.

-This is a hospital type setting

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SLASHERS AND SERIAL KILLERS

The Devil's Rejects (2005, 107 minutes): The Firefly family try to flee from the relentless and ruthless Sheriff Wydell.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997, 101 minutes): A few teens accidentally hit someone and cover things up only to be haunted the next summer.

-Hospital scene

Speak No Evil (2024, 110 minutes): A vacationing family is invited to spend a weekend in a remote home with a very charismatic family. As time goes on, they start to see a very dark side to the family. James McAvoy is evil to the core in this film.

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STRANGER THINGS

Stranger Things: Chapter One: MADMAX S2, E1 (2017, 48 minutes): Hopper is skeptical when seeing a series of rotting pumpkins. This is the introduction of the character Max.

-Medical tests for Will

Stranger Things: Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak S2, E2 (2017, 56 minutes): Mike starts to wonder if Eleven is still out there.

Stranger Things: Chapter Three: The Pollywog S2, E3 (2017, 51 minutes): Dustin adopts a strange new pet.

Stranger Things: Chapter Four: Will the Wise S2, E4 (2017, 46 minutes): Will opens up to Joyce with disturbing results.

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STATION ELEVEN

This is a Dystopian series that should count. I did not find any bonus elements.

Station Eleven: Wheel of Fire S1, E1 (2021, 45 minutes): Actor Arthur Leander dies tragically and Jeevan and a young Kirsten meet up during what appears to be a long-term pandemic.

Station Eleven: A Hawk from a Handsaw S1, E2 (2021, 46 minutes): Kirsten and her Shakespearean troupe meet a mysterious man.

Station Eleven: Hurricane S1, E3 (2011, 49 minutes): Miranda Carroll reflects on her relationship with Arthur.

Station Eleven: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Aren't Dead S1, E4 (2021, 44 minutes): Kirsten looks to unravel the mystery of the Prophet.

Station Eleven: The Seven City Airport S1, E5 (2021, 54 minutes): This takes a look at the beginning the pandemic where people contemplate an uncertain future.

Station Eleven: Survival is Insufficient S1, E6 (2021, 44 minutes): The Conductor accepts an invitation for the rest of the grieving troupe after Kirsten leaves.

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TIM CURRY

Tim is an ATB wild card having left us this year and has been a wild card on quite a few occasions through the years.

Bruno the Kid: The Adventure Begins S1, E1 (1996, 23 minutes): Tim guest stars in this animated series which stars Bruce Willis as the 11-year-old genius Bruno the Kid. Tim guest stars as Lazlo Gigahertz.

Charlie's Angels (2000, 98 minutes): This is one of my biggest guilty pleasures and have always included it in the Madness if presented with a wild card.

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UDO KIER

Udo is another RIP wild card as he left us. Anything counts with him.

Ace Ventura Pet Detective (1994, 86 minutes): Udo has an appearance in this comedy that was essentially a breakthrough for Jim Carrey.

-ATB for Udo

Melancholia (2011, 135 minutes): Udo has more of a cameo in this sci-fi film as the wedding planner.

-ATB for Udo

The Secret Agent (2025, 161 minutes): Udo co-stars in this political thriller as Hans.

-ATB for Udo

V.I.P.: What to Do with Vallery When You're Dead: S1, E2 (1998, 43 minutes): Udo has a guest appearance as media mogul as Victor Balek who is suspected of criminal activity. Pamela Anderson stars in this crime comedy as Vallery Irons. I couldn't find a photo of him from this episode so just using a posed photo.

-ATB for Udo

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VAMPIRES

Rise: Blood Hunter (2007, 97 minutes): This is a guilty pleasure of mine. Lucy Liu stars as Sadie who is a reporter and finds herself in a morgue the member of the undead. She looks to take revenge on those who wronged her.

-ATB for Lucy Liu being cuffed to a bed

True Blood: You'll Be the Death of Me S1, E12 (2008, 53 minutes): Sookie comes face to face with the killer.

-Jason in prison?

True Blood: Timebomb S2, E8 (2009, 53 minutes): Sookie is saved by Eric's maker Godric.

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WORLD OF SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS

Arrow: Broken Hearts S4, E16 (2016, 42 minutes): Carrie Cutter aka Cupid has emerged into Star City to cause some chaos.

-Darkh in prison?

Batman: The Animated Series: The Lion and the Unicorn S2, E20 (1995, 23 minutes): Alfred's past comes to haunt him when Red Claw kidnaps a former colleague of his in London.

The Fantastic Four: A Monster Among Us S1, E1 (1978, 24 minutes): This was an animated series which features most of the usual except Johnny Storm gets replaced by a robot named H.E.R.B.I.E.

Gen V: New Year, New U S2, E1 (2025, 49 minutes): Emma and Jordan are back at God U and try to piece together what happened to Maria and Andre.

Gen V: Justice Never Forgets S2, E2 (2025, 45 minutes): Marie returns to Godokin U and meets Dean Cipher while learning more about Andre.

-Cate ends up in a hospital

Gen V: H is for Human S2, E3 (2025, 55 minutes): Marie learns more about her childhood from a family member.

Gen V: Bags S2, E4 (2025, 48 minutes): Marie and Jordan are forced into a public fight being billed as Gender Bender vs. Blood Bender.

-Kate tries to use hypnosis but goes wrong

-Dean Cipher has an incubation thing for his father

Gen V: The Kids Are Not All Right S2, E5 (2025, 49 minutes): Cate is sent back to Elmira and Marie looks to get the team together to rescue her.

-Kate's attempted hypnosis

-Cate is back in prison

Gen V: Cooking Lessons S2, E6 (2025, 45 minutes): The team get help from Stan Edgar and Zoe Neuman.

-Prison escape

Harley Quinn: Harlivy S3, E1 (2022, 23 minutes): Harley and Ivy go on an "eat bang kill tour" leading them to an abandoned project of Ivy's.

Harley Quinn: There's No Ivy In Team S3, E2 (2022, 23 minutes): Harley gets the gang to take part in an escape room where the Bat family also happen to be as well. This is another episode that makes me think Bane should get his own series in addition to Kite Man.

Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.: The Skaar Whisperer S1, E11 (2013, 23 minutes): Skaar gets a lesson in civility from Doc Sampson while the rest of the Hulks battle Absorbing Man.

-Bonus for Doc Sampson?

Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.: Into the Negative Zone S1, E12 (2013, 22 minutes): Hulk must team with the Thing to go after the Leader who has put the rest of the Hulks in danger.

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One (2024, 93 minutes): The Monitor looks recruit heroes to save the multiverse in this animated dc movie.

Lanterns: Pilot S1, E1 (2026, 56 minutes): This centers around Green Lantern Hal Jordan and his new recruit John Stewart. Hal is convinced that a small-town murder was done by an extra terrestrial.

Lanterns: Trust Fall (2026, 52 minutes): Hal sends John to get his lantern to recharge his ring while investigating the strange going-ons.

-Hal is in the hospital in this episode

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Seeds S1, E12 (2014, 43 minutes): Ward, Fitz, Simmons, and Skye visit the S.H.I.E.L.D. Sci-Ops Academy to investigate a freezing device that has targeted students. I feel the freezing of people should make this episode count.

Runaways: Smoke and Mirrors S3, E1 (2019, 51 minutes): Karolina, Chase, and Janet must take part in a fantasy type world while the rest look to save them from Jonah.

Runaways: The Great Escape S3, E2 (2019, 45 minutes): The Runaways spring a trap to save their friends from Jonah.

Runaways: Lord of Lies S3, E3 (2019, 50 minutes): The team believes a traitor among them

-This has a prison scene for Catherine

Runaways: Rite of Thunder S3, E4 (2019, 50 minutes): Leslie gives birth to her child and Xavin fulfills her destiny

-Hospital setting

Supergirl: Tremors S5, E7 (2019, 43 minutes): Supergirl takes Lena to the Fortress of Solitude with her and learns Lena's intentions when she manages to reprogram things trapping Supergirl in an ice cell.

Tank Girl (1995, 104 minutes): Lori stars in this Dystopian comedy as the title character who goes after a mega-corporation who dominates the world's water supply. She does this in a tank with a young Naomi Watts and even a reluctant Ice-T.

-ATB for tank girl in a straitjacket

Watchmen: It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice S1, E1 (2019, 61 minutes): This is a bit of a Dystopian superhero series. Angela investigates the attempted murder of a fellow office.

-Isolated room where an interrogation takes place?

Watchmen: Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship S1, E2 (2019, 55 minutes): Angela relives haunting memories of her family being attacked.

-There is a hospital scene

Watchmen: She Was Killed by Space Junk S1, E3 (2019, 53 minutes): FBI agent Laurie Blake tries to bring down the superheroes.

Young Justice: Downtime S1, E8 (2011, 23 minutes): Aqualad gets a bad evaluation during a mission and goes back to Atlantis to do some sour searching.

Young Justice: Bereft S1, E9 (2011, 22 minutes): The team awakens in the desert with amnesia and Miss Martian must try to restore their memories and figure out what happened.

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WRESTLING MADNESS

TNA Impact 10/1/2026 (2026 90 minutes): I feel Rosemary should get this qualified with her afterlife sort of gimmick.

-ATB for Rosemary being in a straitjacket

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YVONNE MITCHELL

Demons of the Mind (1972, 89 minutes): Yvone co-stars in this Hammer horror film as Aunt Hilda. She is a stern caretaker in a home where a couple of kids are essentially imprisoned.