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Original Robert Stack Episodes of “Unsolved Mysteries” Just Hit Amazon Streaming!
Well, my whole weekend is planned.
As we told you last month, “Unsolved Mysteries” (aka the creepiest show ever) had been scooped up by FilmRise and would be hitting Amazon Streaming before the end of the year, and indeed that promise was fulfilled. But there was a bit of a catch. The episodes that went up last month were from the iteration of the show that was hosted by Dennis Farina, which aired on Spike TV from 2008 to 2010. Nice to see them available for digital streaming, but what about the original, Robert Stack-hosted episodes that we so fondly remember for giving us nightmares?!
The wait, we’re happy to report, is over.
Today, the first season of the original “Unsolved Mysteries” was put up for streaming through Amazon, and best of all, it’s FREE to watch if you’re a Prime member. Because Amazon loves you. At this time, 24 episodes of the show from the late ’80s can be watched at your convenience, and from what we understand, more Farina-hosted AND Stack-hosted episodes are coming soon.
The series used re-enactments and interviews to retell the circumstances of, well, mysteries that are unsolved. Covering crimes, tales of lost love, unexplained history and paranormal events.
Start watching “Unsolved Mysteries” right now!
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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