MeTV is launching its annual Halloween BOO-nanza this Saturday,beginning with a special "Wizard of Koz" event. The festivities, hosted by Rich Koz, will feature classic horror and sci-fi films every Saturday throughout October.
Rich Koz’s 47-year reign as Nostalgiaferatoo
Rich Koz has maintained the Svengoolie persona for 47 years, establishing himself as a cornerstone of niche horror broadcasting.. Known to some as the 800-year-old vampire Nostalgiaferatoo, Koz uses humor and commentary to guide viewers through a curated selection of genre classics. According to the MeTV report, this longevity has turned the Svengoolie character and his "Sven Squad" into a beloved fixture for fans of vintage cinema.
This milestone marks a significant era for the host, whose ability to bridge the gap between classic film appreciation and modern comedic commentary has helped sustain the popularity of the character through decades of media evolution.. The upcoming October marathon serves as both a celebration of this tenure and a seasonal tribute to the horror genre.
A 7 pm ET kickoff featuring the Wizard of Koz
The kicckoff event, titled "The Wizard of Koz," begins this Saturday at 7 pm ET, which is one hour earlier than the network's usual programming time. The event starts with the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, following Dorothy Gale and Toto as they travel through the magical Land of Oz. As reported by the MeTV announcement, this whimsical start is paired with a much darker companion piece.
Following the Oz adventure, the network will air House of Svengoolie: Invisible Man Returns.. This film tells the story of a coal miner who, after being framed for fratricide, consumes a drug that grants him invisibility at the cost of his sanity. This juxtaposition of family-friendly fantasy and psychological horror sets the tone for the month-long marathon.
Classic horror staples from 1943 to 1966
The October schedule includes several genre-defining films that span several decades of cinematic history. For instance,the 1943 film Frankenstein Meets Wolf Man is slated to air, featuring a mad scientist attempting to cure the Wolf Man while simultaneously reviving the body of Frankenstein's creation. The network also plans to broadcast Munster Go Home, a 1966 film where the Munster family travels to England following a discovery regarding the Munster Hall .
Other featured titles in the BOO-nanza lineup include Invasion of the Body Snatchers, which depicts a sci-fi invasion of San Francisco via mysterious space seeds. These double features are scheduled to air every Saturday throughout the month, providing a consistent destination for horror enthusiasts.
The mystery of the demon-inhabited mansion
One specific detail remains unconfirmed in the current MeTV announcement regarding the full October lineup. The report mentions a film about a young couple who inherits an old mansion inhabited by small, demon-like creatures intent on transforming the wife, but the title of this specific movie has not been disclosed. while the source teases a "packed October lineup," fans are left to speculate on which classic title will fill this particular slot.
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