The Beat Made For Television Movies of All Time

[drquest]

When i read the title I was immediately thinking Salem's Lot as well

[Megotastrophe]

There are so many good ones that I was tempted to just limit to horror for this month and maybe a new theme next month. That’s not a bad idea really.

[sprytel]

I remember watching Emmett Otter when it came out and I think it followed the John Denver Muppet Christmas Special. I don’t think it’s long enough to count as a Made for Television Movie but it is definitely one of the best holiday programs made.

Fair enough!

I actually thought of Emmett Otter because my wife's guilty pleasure is those awful Lifetime Christmas movies.

[Megotastrophe]

Emmett Otter beats every Lifetime Hallmark Crapsmas Movie ever made. I think those are examples of weaponized marketing

[monitor_ep]

Ewoks

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When these two movies aired they were not what most people were expecting. These two movies had some horror elements in them that made some parents mad because there kids had nightmares after watching them.

I remember watching (and recording) these laying on the floor enjoying every minute of a free Star Wars film. I bought the VHS when I found them at K-Mart and later on DVD.

[Megotastrophe]

And the Arbitrary Decision for Best Made For Television Movie in the Horror Division goes to Salem’s Lot. Thanks to all the participants and trophies will be awarded at the imaginary convention outside of Las Vegas at Mabel’s.

[publiusr]

So tell us about Lathe of Heaven?

1980 or 2002?

1980…dim memory tho’