Two of Shelley's horror movies
have become cult classics,
Troll and The Stepfather,
both are available in Blu-ray format
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate it than to cozy up with someone in one's living room or bedroom and watch horror films. Shelley had starred in a couple of horror movies in the 1980s - both of which have since gained cult followings. She starred in Troll and The Stepfather. Both films have spawned sequels and the latter, a remake. Both have also been released in Blu-ray format. Get them both and enjoy.
a double feature Blu-ray format version
of Troll and Troll 2 was released
in November of 2015
Shelley appeared in the 1985 horror/fantasy film Troll, which was released in US theaters in January of 1986. Aside from Shelley, the film had in its cast former TV stars Sonny Bono (The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour) and Gary Sandy (WKRP in Cincinnati) as well as future TV stars Michael Moriarty (Law & Order) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld). Mother and daughter June and Anne Lockhart were also part of the cast, as well as Phil Fondacaro who played Torok the Troll. Jenny Beck and pre-teen superstar Noah Hathaway rounded out the cast. Troll was geared towards children and was kept appropriately wholesome, with the gore kept to a minimum. It received mixed reviews and Variety called it a "predictable, dim-witted premise executed for the most part with surprising style". But as the years went by, it had gained a cult following and even a 1990 sequel (Troll 2, which was originally titled Goblins). It was released (along with its sequel) in Blu-ray format in 2015.
the Blu-ray format version
of The Stepfather was released
in June of 2010
Shelley appeared in the 1986 psychological horror film The Stepfather, which was released in US theaters in January of 1987. It was directed by Joseph Ruben and had Terry O'Quinn in the title role. Shelley and Jill Schoelen rounded out the main cast. The film was loosely based on on the story of John List, a New Jersey man who killed his own family in 1971 and then disappeared. It's haunting, disturbing and keeps the audience at the edge of their seats. It contains great performances from both Shelley Hack and Jill Schoelen but most especially from Terry O'Quinn. The film, its main cast and director have all received numerous critical praise - and have been nominated and awarded several accolades. It had spawned a couple of sequels (Stepfather II in 1989 and Stepfather III in 1992), as well as a remake in 2009. The original movie The Stepfather was released in Blu-ray format in 2010.
