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The animated comedy horror film, Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf (1988), was produced by Hanna-Barbera for syndication. Annually, Count Dracula’s castle in Transylvania hosts a ‘Monster Road Rally’ where classic Hollywood monsters like Frankenstein’s monster and his wife Repulsa, gather to compete in a road race similar to Wacky Races. The winner is awarded the coveted ‘Monster of the Year’ title and other macabre prizes, announced by Dracula’s wife and co-host, Vanna Pira. However, this year there is a problem. The Wolfman has retired to Florida and will not be participating. Fearing cancellation of the race, ...

Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988), an animated comedy horror, was produced by Hanna-Barbera for syndication in the Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 series. The two, along with Scrappy-Doo, were hired to teach gym at Miss Grimwood’s Finishing School for Girls. Upon arrival, they discovered it was a school for daughters of supernatural beings such as Sibella (Count Dracula’s daughter), Elsa Frankenteen (daughter of Frankenteen Sr.), Winnie (daughter of the Wolfman), Phantasma (known as Phanty for short), and Tanis (named after an Egyptian city) – all inspired by Universal Monsters. The school also housed unique residents like a floating white hand, an ...

The Bear (1988), a French adventure family film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and released by TriStar Pictures, is adapted from the novel The Grizzly King (1916) by American author James Oliver Curwood. Set in the mountainous wilds of British Columbia in 1885, it tells the story of a mother grizzly bear and her cub who are searching for honey when tragedy strikes. The mother is crushed to death by a rockslide, leaving the cub to fend for himself. Meanwhile, a male Kodiak bear also roams the mountains in search of food and a mate, unknowingly being stalked by ...

An animated comedy horror, Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers (1987), was created by Hanna-Barbera as part of their Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 series. Shaggy inherits a Southern plantation from his late uncle Colonel Beauregard. However, upon arrival, they are warned by Sheriff Rufus Buzby that the estate is haunted and should be avoided. Despite his warning, they continue on and encounter a variety of spooks including a ghost witch, Headless Horseman, ghost wolf, and the alleged ghost of Colonel Beauregard himself who warns them to leave or face consequences. Along the way, they are also interrupted by Sheriff Buzby’s call about an escaped circus ape.

The film Cat’s Eye (1985), directed by Lewis Teague and written by Stephen King, is an American anthology horror thriller that consists of three tales. While the first two are based on short stories from King’s 1978 collection Night Shift, the third is a unique addition to the film. Each story revolves around a traveling cat, as well as Drew Barrymore, who has minor roles in the first two and a major role in the third. The stray tabby cat finds refuge in ...

The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (1985–1986) is an American animated series created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It is the seventh version of their popular Scooby-Doo franchise. The initial episode finds our gang on a trip to Honolulu in Daphne’s plane. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, they end up in the Himalayas instead. Inside a temple, two bumbling ghosts named Weerd and Bogel trick Scooby and Shaggy into opening the Chest of Demons – a powerful container that holds the 13 most terrifying ghosts and demons that have ever existed. As only those who let them loose can put them back, Scooby and Shaggy join forces with Daphne, Scrappy-Doo, ...

The sixth installment of the popular Saturday morning cartoon Scooby-Doo, known as The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show, debuted on September 10, 1983. It featured Daphne’s return and aired for one season on ABC with two separate eleven-minute cartoons. In 1984, the show was renamed The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries (1983–1984) but maintained its original format. However, in season two, Fred and Velma rejoined the team after a four-year break. The show continued for another season on ABC. Hanna-Barbera attempted to blend elements from both formats for the first season, which brought back Daphne after a three-year hiatus. Each episode follows Daphne, ...

Cujo (1983) is an American horror film directed by Lewis Teague and based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The story follows the Trenton family – Vic, Donna, and their young son Tad – as they encounter Cujo, a friendly St. Bernard, while getting their car repaired at the home of mechanic Joe Camber. Despite initial concerns about Cujo being aggressive, the family gets along well with him. Meanwhile, tensions rise in Vic and Donna’s marriage when Vic learns of Donna’s past affair with her high school ex-boyfriend, Steve Kemp. As Cujo ...

The Ri¢hie Ri¢h/Scooby-Doo Show (1980–1982) was a one-hour animated program that aired on ABC from November 8, 1980, to November 7, 1981. Created by Hanna-Barbera Productions, it featured segments of both Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo as well as Richie Rich. This marked the sixth appearance of Scooby-Doo in a Hanna-Barbera show. The show was unique in that Scooby-Doo received second billing and also introduced audiences to Richie Rich’s animated debut. Tune in for a one-hour special showcasing the best of Scooby-Doo and Richie Rich cartoons. Join Scooby and his detective pals as they solve ...

Any Which Way You Can (1980), directed by Buddy Van Horn, is an American action comedy film. Philo Beddoe, who previously threw a fight with Tank Murdock, continues to participate in underground bare-knuckle boxing matches two years later. He resides with his family and orangutan Clyde, and ultimately decides to retire from fighting when he realizes he has grown to enjoy the pain. One night at his favorite bar, Philo reunites with his ex-girlfriend Lynn Halsey-Taylor, a country-western singer who apologizes for their past issues. The two rekindle their relationship and move in together. The Black Widows biker gang, who ...

Scooby-Doo Goes Hollywood (1979) is an animated special featuring the beloved cast of Hanna-Barbera’s Saturday-morning show, Scooby Doo. The gang has gained immense popularity thanks to their successful crime-solving adventures and now have their own TV series in Hollywood, California. One fateful day, during a chase with ‘The Crabby Creature of Creepy Crag’, Scooby and Shaggy find themselves launched into a catapult. Tired of their repetitive routine, they decide to pursue fame as real movie stars. They pitch their pilot film titled How Scooby Won the West to the network’s president, C.J., where Sheriff Scooby and Deputy Shaggy face ...

Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979–1983), the fourth iteration of the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise, was an American animated television series. By 1979, the team at Hanna-Barbera realized that the Scooby-Doo formula had become tiresome and decided to poke fun at it in a special primetime episode called Scooby Goes Hollywood. This special was completed before the series aired in September 1979. At the same time, ABC was considering cancelling the show due to declining ratings and the departure of Fred Silverman, one of its main supporters who had left for NBC in 1978. Faced with a tough decision between ...

Every Which Way but Loose (1978), an American action comedy film released by Warner Bros., features Clint Eastwood in a unique comedic role. Philo Beddoe is a truck driver residing in the San Fernando Valley, sharing a small home with an orangutan named Clyde behind his brother and mother’s house. Philo earns extra money as a bare-knuckle fighter and is often compared to renowned boxer Tank Murdock. One evening at the Palomino Club, a local honky-tonk, Philo becomes enamored with Lynn Halsey-Taylor, an aspiring country singer. However, their seemingly successful relationship takes a turn when Lynn and her camper ...

Watership Down (1978) is a film based on Richard Adams’ novel, directed and written by Martin Rosen. According to Lapine language mythology, the god Frith created the world where all animals lived harmoniously as grass eaters. However, as the rabbit population grew, their hunger caused a food shortage. In response, Frith asked the rabbit prince El-Ahrairah to control his people, but he refused. As punishment, Frith granted other animals gifts to hunt rabbits. Satisfied that El-Ahrairah had learned his lesson, Frith bestowed upon rabbits the gifts of speed and ...

Scooby’s All-Star Laff-A-Lympics (1977–1979), produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, graced the Saturday morning airwaves on ABC from September 10, 1977 to September 2, 1978. It showcased five beloved Hanna-Barbera series: The Scooby-Doo Show, Laff-A-Lympics, The Blue Falcon & Dynomutt, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, and reruns of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. In its second season (1978-79), the show was renamed as Scooby’s All-Stars and aired on ABC from September 9 to October 28. However, the runtime was shortened to 90 minutes by omitting The Blue Falcon & Dynomutt and ...

Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1976 for ABC Saturday mornings, The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour (1976–1978) was a 60-minute package show. It made its debut on September 11, 1976. Later, an additional 30 minutes were added to the series (due to repeats of the first two CBS seasons of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!), making it the Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Show for nine months from December 4, 1976 to September 3, 1977. Like many animated shows from Hanna-Barbera in the ’70s, this one also included a laugh track created by the studio. With Willie the Weasel’s new formula, he can transform into the notorious ...

The American science fiction film, Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), was directed by J. Lee Thompson with a screenplay by John William Corrington and Joyce Hooper Corrington, based on a story by Paul Dehn. It is told as a flashback to the early 21st century, with a wraparound sequence narrated by the orangutan Lawgiver in ‘North America – 2670 A.D.’. This sequel follows chimpanzee Caesar, who is faced with the aftermath of a global nuclear war that has ...

Scooby-doo meets Batman (1972) is a compilation video released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment that features two episodes from Hannah Barbera’s The New Scooby-doo Movies. These episodes, titled The Dynamic Scooby-doo Affair and The Caped Crusader Caper, follow the iconic duo as they join forces to take down Joker and The Penguin. The Dynamic Scooby-doo Affair. The gang from Mystery Inc. joins forces with Batman and Robin to unravel the mystery of a counterfeit operation being masterminded by a peculiar cloaked individual, who has been supplying false currency to both the Joker and ...

The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972–1973) is a popular American animated series by Hanna-Barbera, aired on CBS. As the second installment in the Scooby-Doo franchise, it follows the original series, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. The show features appearances from a variety of celebrity guest stars who lent their voices to characters such as Don Knotts, Jerry Reed, Cass Elliot, Jonathan Winters, Sandy Duncan, Tim Conway, Dick Van Dyke, Don Adams, Davy Jones and Sonny & Cher. Some episodes even included retired or deceased celebrities whose roles were filled by talented imitators such as The Three Stooges and Laurel and Hardy. Additionally, there were ...

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) is a science fiction movie directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Paul Dehn. Set in a future where a space-borne disease has wiped out all dogs and cats, the government has established police states modeled after the Schutzstaffel. These states have taken in chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans as pets and have built a culture around using them for slave labor. This was predicted in 1973 by two chimpanzee scientists known as Cornelius and Zira, who were unfortunately killed for their testimony. Although believed to be ...