HORRIBLE MOVIE

ANNETTE STUTZMAN - "SCARTICIA"
ED HOBGOOD - "SCOOP GRAVELY"
MARVIN GARDENS - "DR. CHOKE THROTTLE"

"Horrible Movie" was a hosted horror host show, with Annette Stutzman as "Scarticia", screened on WAPT-TV Channel 16, Jackson, Mississippi; between 23 October 1971 and 1975. "Scarticia" was assisted by "Scoop Gravely" played by Ed Hobgood and occasionally "Dr. Choke Throttle" played by Marvin Gardens who was also one of the production crew. Gardens painted the background, did the makeup for "Scarticia" and also operated the camera. In 1977, WAPT-TV brought back the show, but without the original cast. For more information on the 1977 show, use the below link: Portrait of "Scarticia" by Dave Dunlap.

Portrait of "Scarticia" by Bradley Beard.
"Scarticia" - biography (taken from Bradley Beard's Facebook page)"

Greetings animals, as you recall last week on Horrible Movie... Today I present Scarticia, hostess of Horrible Movie on WAPT-TV Channel 16 in Jackson, Mississippi, which aired from 1971 to 1975. The show seemed to emulate a Dark Shadows styled on-going horror soap opera, with recaps from last week starting off the show. Live organ music blared in the background, reminiscent of silent B&W serials. The opening animated shadow sequence is a retro nod to the "with it" graphic and typography styles of the 1970's. Although Scarticia may appear to be Morticia Adams' younger sister, she breathed life... or death into this show with her posh sense of humor and English accent. Scoop Gravely was her grave digging assistant, played by local deejay Ed Hobgood. This show is an example of 1970's horror show hosting at its finest; local talent entertaining a local audience on a modest budget. Unpleasant nightmares! In 2016, Annette Stutzman - "Scarticia" for "Horrible Movie", was inducted into "The Official Horror Host Hall of Fame". The following are some clips from the show: Horrible Movie hosted by Scartcia from The Professor on Vimeo.

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