On this day in horror history.... May 31st, 1977

On this day in horror history.... the world of gimmicky horror lost it's patriarch, as William Castle passed away. Known for being a true showman and a master at getting butts in the seats, Mr. Castle could never be duplicated. I hope that somewhere you're still figuring out ways to entertain people. Rest in peace.

On this day in horror history.... April 24th, 1914

On this day in horror history.... The king of the theatrical gimmick, William Castle, is born. He took an already proven genre, horror, and put it on it's ear. Creating interactive film going, that made the audience a part of the action on the screen! Shocking people in their seats (literally), having ghosts swinging from the rafters and many other wonderful scary treats. Mr. Castle was never one to back down from finding a new way to make money.