MonsterVision (Season 3)

MonsterVision is an American variety series that aired on TNT from March 1, 1993 to September 2000. The series was hosted by Joe Bob Briggs from 1995 to 2000, and featured classic B and cult films from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Penn and Teller guest-hosted MonsterVision marathons before Briggs came on board as the full-time host. Late in its run, the show changed formats, discarded "Last Call," and became Joe Bob's Hollywood Saturday Night and Monstervision.

  • Poster for Strays (1991)

    Strays (1991) (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1998-01-03

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: A young married couple and their daughter are terrorized by a pride of ferocious feral felines

  • Poster for Teen Wolf (1985)

    Teen Wolf (1985) (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1998-02-07

    Overview: An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree.

  • Poster for It Lives Again (1978)

    It Lives Again (1978) (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1998-04-04

    Overview: An epidemic of monster babies sweeps across America.

  • Poster for It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987)

    It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987) (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1998-04-04

    Overview: The father (Michael Moriarty) of a monster baby goes where it and others like it have been banished by the state.

  • Poster for Red Sonja (1985)

    Red Sonja (1985) (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1998-05-02

  • Poster for Prelude to a Kiss (1992)

    Prelude to a Kiss (1992) (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1998-05-02

    Runtime: 123 min

    Overview: A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.

  • Poster for When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)

    When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1998-05-30

    Overview: Sanna escapes being sacrificed and meets Tara. Together, they live in a seaside tribe that worships the Sun God and survive the dangers of the creatures from the Mesozoic Era.

  • Poster for Prehistoric Women (1967)

    Prehistoric Women (1967) (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1998-05-30

    Overview: Jungle guide David is kidnapped by a tribe of natives who want to sacrifice him to their white rhino god. Just as he is about to be killed, however, he is thrown backwards in time to a kingdom of brunette women and their blonde slaves.

  • Poster for The Fury (1978)

    The Fury (1978) (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1998-06-06

    Overview: A former CIA agent uses the talents of a young psychic to help retrieve his telekinetic son from a shadowy secret government agency.

  • Poster for Parents (1989)

    Parents (1989) (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1998-06-13

    Runtime: 97 min

    Overview: A young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects that his parents are cannibalistic murderers.

  • Poster for Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991)

    Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991) (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1998-06-16

    Runtime: 115 min

    Overview: Although Jason works as a department store clerk, he is also a reincarnated prince. Long ago, his beloved Jessie was snatched away from him by an evil wizard who used his powers to transform her into wooden statue. Now Jessie is in Jason's department store as a mannequin. When he encounters her, she awakens from her thousand-year sleep. They quickly revive their romance, but the evil wizard has been reincarnated as well, and he's up to no good.

  • Poster for The Beast Within (1982)

    The Beast Within (1982) (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1998-06-20

    Overview: A young woman is sexually assaulted by a mysterious figure in the woods near a small town while traveling at night with her husband. 17 years later, their son slowly begins a horrific bodily transformation into something monstrous.

  • Poster for It! The Terror From Beyond Space (1958)

    It! The Terror From Beyond Space (1958) (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1998-06-27

    Overview: A hunter squares off against a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate.

  • Poster for Surviving the Game (1994)

    Surviving the Game (1994) (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1998-07-25

    Runtime: 114 min

    Overview: A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.

  • Poster for They Live (1988)

    They Live (1988) (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1998-08-08

    Runtime: 120 min

    Overview: A lone drifter stumbles upon a harrowing discovery -- a unique pair of sunglasses that reveals that aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission. With special guest "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

  • Poster for Immortal Combat (1994)

    Immortal Combat (1994) (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1998-08-08

    Runtime: 129 min

    Overview: Two police officers discover an island laboratory where a madwoman is turning martial artists into superkillers.

  • Poster for Poison Ivy (1992)

    Poison Ivy (1992) (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1998-08-15

    Runtime: 115 min

    Overview: A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.

  • Poster for Poison Ivy 2: Lily (1995)

    Poison Ivy 2: Lily (1995) (Episode 18)

    Air date: 1998-08-15

    Runtime: 134 min

    Overview: A young and naive college art student becomes obsessed with assuming the identity and personality of a departed coed who used to live in her room, and in so doing causes complications that result in two men, a student and her art professor, lusting after her.

  • Poster for Motel Hell

    Motel Hell (Episode 19)

    Air date: 1998-08-29

    Runtime: 122 min

    Overview: A seemingly friendly farmer and his sister kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for.

  • Poster for Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)

    Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) (Episode 20)

    Air date: 1998-08-29

    Runtime: 105 min

    Overview: Curious kids unearth the barrels that previously helped revive the dead, which proves the second time's an undead charm.

  • Poster for Embrace of the Vampire (1995)

    Embrace of the Vampire (1995) (Episode 21)

    Air date: 1998-09-05

    Runtime: 107 min

    Overview: An 18-year-old college freshman is seduced by a handsome vampire lover who introduces her to a dark world of carnal desires.

  • Poster for Coma

    Coma (Episode 22)

    Air date: 1998-09-19

    Runtime: 139 min

    Overview: When a young female doctor notices an unnatural amount of comas occurring in her hospital she uncovers a horrible conspiracy.

  • Poster for Waxwork (1988)

    Waxwork (1988) (Episode 23)

    Air date: 1998-12-26

    Runtime: 118 min

    Overview: A wax museum owner uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil on the world.

  • Poster for King Kong Lives (1986)

    King Kong Lives (1986) (Episode 24)

    Air date: 1998-10-03

    Runtime: 122 min

    Overview: The big ape receives a heart transplant and runs off with his blood donor, a she-ape having his baby.

  • Poster for Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

    Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (Episode 25)

    Air date: 1998-10-17

    Runtime: 121 min

    Overview: Four horror and science fiction segments, directed by four famous directors, each of them being a new version of a classic story from Rod Serling's landmark television series

  • Poster for It's Alive (1974)

    It's Alive (1974) (Episode 26)

    Air date: 1998-10-24

    Overview: The Davises are expecting a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of killing people whenever it is scared. And it is easily scared.

  • Poster for Friday the 13th (1980)

    Friday the 13th (1980) (Episode 27)

    Air date: 1998-10-31

    Runtime: 109 min

    Overview: A group of camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp which, years before, was the site of a child's drowning. Joe Bob hosts a dusk-to-dawn Friday the 13th marathon, featuring Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part III, (1982), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). Meanwhile Joe Bob receives death threats from a disgruntled fan as members of the crew disappear one by one.

  • Poster for Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

    Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) (Episode 28)

    Air date: 1998-10-31

    Runtime: 103 min

    Overview: Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, it seems Jason Voorhees and his demented mother are in the past. Paul opens up a new camp close to the infamous site, ignoring warnings to stay away, and a sexually-charged group of counselors follow -- including child psychologist major Ginny. But Jason has been hiding out all this time, and now he's ready for revenge. Joe Bob hosts a dusk-to-dawn Friday the 13th marathon, featuring Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part III, (1982), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). Meanwhile Joe Bob receives death threats from a disgruntled fan as members of the crew disappear one by one.

  • Poster for Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

    Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) (Episode 29)

    Air date: 1998-10-31

    Runtime: 109 min

    Overview: An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve counselors. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason who stalks them at every turn. Joe Bob hosts a dusk-to-dawn Friday the 13th marathon, featuring Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part III, (1982), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). Meanwhile Joe Bob receives death threats from a disgruntled fan as members of the crew disappear one by one.

  • Poster for Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985)

    Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985) (Episode 30)

    Air date: 1998-10-31

    Runtime: 107 min

    Overview: Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters. Joe Bob hosts a dusk-to-dawn Friday the 13th marathon, featuring Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part III, (1982), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). Meanwhile Joe Bob receives death threats from a disgruntled fan as members of the crew disappear one by one.

  • Poster for Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

    Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) (Episode 31)

    Air date: 1998-10-31

    Runtime: 100 min

    Overview: Tommy Jarvis goes to the graveyard to get rid of Jason Voorhees' body once and for all, but inadvertently brings him back to life instead. The newly revived killer once again seeks revenge, and Tommy may be the only one who can defeat him. Joe Bob hosts a dusk-to-dawn Friday the 13th marathon, featuring Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part III, (1982), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). Meanwhile Joe Bob receives death threats from a disgruntled fan as members of the crew disappear one by one.

  • Poster for Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

    Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (Episode 32)

    Air date: 1998-11-07

    Overview: Part Four - The Final Chapter

  • Poster for Play Misty for Me (1971)

    Play Misty for Me (1971) (Episode 33)

    Air date: 1998-11-07

    Overview: The life of a disc jockey is turned upside down after a romantic encounter with an obsessed fan.

  • Poster for Joe's Apartment (1996)

    Joe's Apartment (1996) (Episode 34)

    Air date: 1998-12-12

    Runtime: 98 min

    Overview: A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.

  • Poster for Nightbreed (1990)

    Nightbreed (1990) (Episode 35)

    Air date: 1998-12-12

    Runtime: 138 min

    Overview: A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.

  • Poster for Pet Shop (1994)

    Pet Shop (1994) (Episode 36)

    Air date: 1998-12-19

    Overview: A couple of alien slavers disguised as cowboys arrive to Earth and open up an E.T. pet shop in a small desert town where FBI hides witnesses against the mob to kidnap human children and sell them off at alien slave auctions.

  • Poster for The People Under the Stairs (1991)

    The People Under the Stairs (1991) (Episode 37)

    Air date: 1998-12-26

    Runtime: 114 min

    Overview: Two adults and a juvenile break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children. There, they must fight for their lives.

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