SALLY THE ZOMBIE CHEERLEADER'S SCHOOL OF HORROR: TALES FROM THE CRYPT 1972

For her many studious Fleshies, Sally the Zombie Cheerleader incorporates Amicus Pictures' most referenced anthology for her School of Horror's curriculum: 1972's Tales from the Crypt. 

Tales from the Crypt is, of course, based the EC title by William Gaines and Al Feldstein, which (along with its 1950s, companion titles) inspired the hit, HBO series. 

This creepy, movie curation is directed by Hammer Film Productions' revered director/cinematographer Freddie Francis and scripted by anthology king Milton Subotsky. It's supported by Sir Ralph Richardson's Cryptkeeper, who's joined by Peter Cushing, Joan Collins, Richard Greene, Barbara Murray, Roy Dotrice, Patrick Mcgee, Robin Phillips, David Markham, Robert Hutton, Nigel Patrick, Ian Hendry and Angela Grant.

The tales, each culled straight from an actual, EC fable, consist of 1) a murderess facing a killer Santa on Christmas Eve; 2) an act of adultery and the car crash that seals its looping curse; 3) a tormented, elderly widower who commits suicide, only to rise from the grave; 4) a cash-strapped couple and their wish-granting "Monkey's Paw"; and 5) a callous, home-for-the-blind overseer forced into a maze of retribution. 

Sally (abetted by SkeleKat and her ghoulish dolls) does another smashing job detailing the production's history, ensuring that when all is said and done, her students will come away as full-fledged scholars of this perennial favorite. 

Sally the Zombie Cheerleader's School of Horror: Tales from the Crypt is mandatory viewing, so conjure your courage and settle in for a frightful dissertation. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5jb1jUnCXk

SALLY THE ZOMBIE CHEERLEADER'S SCHOOL OF HORROR: GARGOYLES

For her latest, edifying yet fearsome School of Horror, Sally the Zombie Cheerleader (Nicole King) offers one of my childhood favorites: Gargoyles. 

This beloved, horror entry premiered on The New CBS Tuesday Night Movies in late 1972 and is directed by Bill L. (Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend) Norton and written by Stephen and Elinor (The Jayne Mansfield Story/Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell) Karpf. It sports Emmy-winning, creature costumes by Ross Wheat, Ellis Berman and Stan Winston and is supported by an impressive cast: Cornel (The Naked Prey/Sword of Lancelot/Sharks' Treasure) Wilde as anthropology professor Mercer Boley; Jennifer (Sisters/Midnight Cowboy/Soap) Salt as his daughter, Diana; Grayson (Dark Shadows/Satan in High Heels/Night of the Iguana) Hall as motel owner Mrs. Parks; Woody (The Devil's Rain/Zero Hour!/3:10 to Yuma) Chambliss as reptile attraction-ist Uncle Willie; Scott (The Keep/Silence of the Lambs/The Right Stuff) Glenn as cordial biker James Reeger; William (Adam-12/The Mephisto Waltz/The Bonnie Parker Story) Stevens as an incredulous, police chief; and as the Gargoyle king, towering thespian, Bernie (Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde/Never Say Never Again/The Martian Chronicles) Casey, voiced by Vic Perrin, narrator of the original Outer Limits and noted, Twilight Zone/Star Trek, guest star. 

For the sake of the movie's setup, the Gargoyles wake from a five-hundred-year hibernation to resume their war on humanity. Professor Boles and his daughter stumble upon the demons' resurgence at Carlsban Caverns, New Mexico, where their leader falls for Diana, prompting his mate to grow jealous, as frightful contention spreads throughout the dusty vicinity.

For the episode's interludes, Sally shares a ton of spunk, layering fascinating, production facts along the way, which gives the viewing experience a helpful, behind-the-scenes foundation. 

For certain, this School of Horror segment is one that Sally's faithful Fleshies will find invaluable. So, grab those pens and pads and get ready to jot plenty of notes. An exam on Gargoyle lore is scheduled after the presentation (wink, nudge 😀).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQQyDcWZtSs&t=460s