This week on the Everything Actioncast, Zach and Chris hunt down malfunctioning robots and discuss 1984’s Runaway, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Written and directed by Michael Crichton, Tom Selleck stars as Jack Ramsey, the lead officer of the “Runaway” division in the far-flung future of 1991.  Tasked with stopping out-of-control robots, Ramsey and […]

While it underperformed when it opened in 1986, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth has become a beloved cult classic, and you can watch for the latest Everything Action Theater. Starring Jennifer Connelly and the immortal David Bowie, Connelly plays Sarah, whose infant brother goblins snatch away to a fantastic world.  Following her brother, Sarah meets the enigmatic […]

Celebrating its 35th anniversary this past weekend, Don Bluth’s All Dogs Go to Heaven hit theaters in 1989 and featured Irene Cara & Freddie Jackson singing its main soundtrack song, “Love Survives.”  Released on the same day as Disney juggernaut The Little Mermaid, All Dogs Go to Heaven couldn’t match the same success in theaters that […]

This week on the Everything Actioncast, Zach and Chris determine who is the Best of the Best as the 80s martial arts classic turns 35. Starring Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, and real-life competitive martial artist Phillip Rhee, Best of the Best is loosely based on Rhee’s time in the 1980 Asia Games Tae Kwan […]

Name: Horace Pinker Portrayed by: Mitch Pileggi Origins: A serial killer obsessed with black magic, Horace Pinker disguises himself as a TV repairman and slaughters entire families.  When he’s finally captured, instead of dying in the electric chair, he gains supernatural powers, including the ability to travel via electrical currents, which allows him to continue […]

This week on the Everything Actioncast, Zach and Chris use Time Displacement Equipment to jump back to 1984 and celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Terminator. In the movie that turned James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger into household names, Arnold stars as the villainous Terminator, a killer cyborg sent back in time to kill the […]

The once and future Mistress of the Dark, Cassandra Peterson, first brought Elvira to the big screen in 1988 when Elvira: Mistress of the Dark opened.  Directed by SNL’s James Signorelli, the movie follows Elvira as she leaves her TV show in Los Angeles with dreams of starring in a show in Las Vegas.  Needing […]

Name: Angela Franklin Portrayed by: Amelia Kinkade Origins: A high school goth, Angela, and her friend Suzanne decide to throw a Halloween party at the abandoned Hull House.  While performing a seance, Suzanne is possessed by a demon, and by kissing Angela, it possesses her as well.  The duo proceeds to try and kill the […]

This week on the Everything Actioncast, Zach and Chris kick off the spooky season with 1988’s The Blob, which has a new limited edition 4K steelbook release. A remake of the 1958 Steve McQueen starring classic, the 1988 The Blob was directed by Chuck Russell and stars Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith.  When a satellite […]

Name: Susanne Carter Occupation: Martial artist Family: Bonny Carter (Sister) Allies: Rey, Pete, Tony, Malow Enemies: Chuck Donner, Erik, Grip, Random Thugs Weapon(s) of Choice: Martial arts Body Count: N/A Memorable Quote: “Rack ’em up” See Susanne in Action: