Last Updated on March 16, 2024 by Angel Melanson
MeTV just announced their second annual Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza. The month-long celebration of Svengoolie includes Saturnight Svengoolie double-features with the likes of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Trilogy of Terror and more fan favorites. After the movies, stay up late with special overnight blocks, including The Twilight Zone, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Sventoonie.
But the fun doesn't stop there, MeTV will also present spooky-themed programming with mini-themed marathons featuring classic TV Westerns and comedy TV series. That means Halloween episodes of The Brady Bunch, The Flintstones and more. In addition to all this spooktacular goodness, Svengoolie Uncrypted, the first-ever primetime special celebrating the beloved horror host will premiere on October 14. Check out the official Boonanza promo.
“We put the BOO! in BOOnanza with our movie line-up of fearsome Svengoolie features on MeTV Saturday nights,” said Rich Koz, aka Svengoolie. “We have killer clowns, Abbott & Costello and the much-requested original Kolchak movies, plus this year we will treat fans with a double feature of a bonus movie every Saturday night. And be sure to catch Halloween-themed blocks of scary episodes from MeTV's classic TV portfolio all month and all across the schedule, including westerns, comedies and the one where Gilligan turns into a vampire!”
Check out the full Svengoolie Saturday slate for October below, and view the full lineup of classic TV spooky episodes on MeTv.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS “Bugs Bunny Halloween Hour” (9-10:00 am ET/PT)
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“Killer Klowns From Outer Space” (8-10:30 pm ET/PT). 1988, Stars: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson
Aliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a town.SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“The Crawling Eye” (10:30 pm -12:30 am ET/PT). 1958, Stars Forrest Tucker, Laurence Payne, Jennifer Jayne
A series of decapitations on a Swiss mountainside appear to be connected to a mysterious radioactive cloud.SVENTOONIE (12:30 am – 6:00 am ET/PT) Late Night!
“Knock, Knock…Who Dares?!” (12:30-1 am ET/PT)
“Trevor Buckethands” (1-1:30 am ET/PT)
“Jordan vs. Bird” (1:30-2 am ET/PT)
“Organ Failure” (2-2:30 am ET/PT)
“Trevor Runs for Office” (2:30-3 am ET/PT)
“Ain’t No Party Like A Donner Party” (3-3:30 am ET/PT)
“Blob Gnarly” (3:30-4 am ET/PT)
“Sven And Friends in the P.M.” (4-5 am ET/PT)
“I Wanna Seance with Somebody” (5-5:30 am ET/PT)
“Puke of Earl” (5:30-6 am ET/PT)SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” (8-10:30 pm ET/PT). 1948, Stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“Invaders From Mars” (10:30 pm -12:30 am ET/PT). 1953, Stars Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, Jimmy Hunt
A young boy learns that space aliens are taking over the minds of earthlings.SVENGOOLIE UNCRYPTED (12:30-1:30 am ET/PT)
The first-ever one-hour primetime special celebrating Svengoolie – America’s long-running, beloved and award-winning horror host. The master horror host escapes his dungeon to journey far and wide, discovering a world of friends and new adventures. The special also shines a spotlight on Svengoolie’s world for 43+ years as he has entertained horror fans with Saturday night showcases of campy and obscure titles, offering insightful horror movie facts, trivia, and jokes. Fans across the country will want to tune-in for all this plus the crypt shaking special reveal.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“Kolchak: Night Stalker” (8-10:30 pm ET/PT). 1972, Stars Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley
An abrasive Las Vegas newspaper reporter investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire.SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (10:30 pm -12:30 am ET/PT). 1956, Stars Raymon Burr
A 400-foot (122-meter) dinosaur-like beast, awoken from undersea hibernation off the Japanese coast by atomic-bomb testing, attacks Tokyo.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“Kolchak: Night Strangler” (8-10:30 pm ET/PT). 1973, Stars Darren McGavin
A reporter hunts down a 144-year-old alchemist who is killing women for their blood.SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE Double Feature!
“Trilogy of Terror” (10:30 pm -12:30 am ET/PT). 1975, Stars Karen Black
Three bizarre horror stories, all of which star Karen Black in four different roles playing tormented women.
Find the complete network schedule and where to watch at MeTV.com.
