On this day in Sci Fi and Horror History

 Here are some notable events in sci-fi and horror history that happened on June 25th:

  • 1957: The Curse of Frankenstein, a Hammer Horror film directed by Terence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, was released in the United States.
  • 1976: The Omen, a supernatural horror film directed by Richard Donner and starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, and David Warner, was released in theaters.
  • 1982: The Thing, a science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, was released in theaters.
  • 1984: Firestarter, a science fiction horror film directed by Mark L. Lester and starring Drew Barrymore, was released in theaters.
  • 1990: Jupiter Moon, a British science fiction television series created by Terry Nation, premiered on ITV.

In addition to these notable events, several other sci-fi and horror films and television episodes have been released on June 25th. These include:

  • 1959: The Giant Gila Monster
  • 1962: The Phantom of the Opera
  • 1979: Battle of the Planets episode "Giant Gila Monster"

Finally, several notable people in the sci-fi and horror genres were born on June 25th, including:

  • 1961: Timur Bekmambetov, Russian film director
  • 1975: Linda Cardellini, American actress
  • 1951: Ernest R. Dickerson, American cinematographer and director

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