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1966: On Another World, Bill Matthews (Joseph Gallison) begged social worker Ann Fuller (Olga Bellin) to tell him the real reason Missy Palmer didn't want to marry him.

1977: On Ryan's Hope, after writing a suicide note and taking Jack's pills, Delia Reid Ryan...

1977: Delia left a suicide note for Pat on Ryan's Hope.

1984: All My Children's Erica and Adam were married.

1984: Knots Landing's Abby and Val mourned Gary.

2006: Passions' Miguel returned just as Kay accepted Fox's proposal."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."

― Machiavelli

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1966: On Another World, Bill Matthews (Joseph Gallison) begged social worker Ann Fuller...

Today Marcus Dunstan's latest directorial offering, The Collection, hits select theaters nationwide, and in anticipation of the sequel's release, Dread Central recently caught up with the flick's co-stars Josh Stewart and Emma Fitzpatrick.

During our interview with the pair at the press day for The Collection, we heard more from Stewart on reprising his role as the unlucky career criminal who tangled with The Collector the first time around, Fitzpatrick discussed what she loved most about her character, Elena, and the duo chatted about handling the physicality of the grueling shoot and much more.

Read on for more from the stars of The Collection, and make sure to check out the flick now that it's been unleashed on the big screen courtesy of Ld Entertainment.

Dread Central: Josh, was it always a given after the first film that you'd be back for a Collector sequel?

Josh Stewart: You know…...

On tap for you right now is a collection of soundbites and behind-the-scenes videos to get you geared up for this weekend's slaughter-fest, The Collection, so sit back, turn up the sound, and dig straight in.

The Collection (review here) is directed by Marcus Dunstan; written by Dunstan and Patrick Melton; and stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena’s wealthy father...

Who's ready for some good old fashioned red stuff? That should be the majority of you. The opening sequence of The Collection has premiered online and we have your hot ticket to dig on the goods right here.

The Collection (review here) is directed by Marcus Dunstan; written by Dunstan and Patrick Melton; and stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena’s...

Everyone likes free swag, and with the release of The Collection speeding at us like a bullet, we've got everything you need to get yourself prepped for the forthcoming theatrical bloodbath! Read on for details.

That's right, kids! We're giving away a prize package for The Collection that consists of the following goodies:

Signed DVD of The Collector Signed one-sheet of The Collection The Collection T-shirt The Collection branded beer cup The Collection branded severed gummy fingers

To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.

The Collection (review here) is directed by Marcus Dunstan; written by Dunstan and Patrick Melton; and stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan latest film, The Collection is a sequel to 2009s The Collector, which they wrote and Dunstan directed and in just a few short days the film will hit theaters on November 30th, 2012.

No big deal, but until that date we have scored a brand new official clip.

Dunstan recently said:

So many PG-13 horror films these days center around a teen cast where everybody looks like they’ve been Photoshopped. Within the first 10 minutes, we lined up every stereotype – the hot chick and her sassy best friend, and the cheating boyfriend – so you think: ‘I know exactly where this is going.’ Suddenly, at minute 13, we go all out and it’s: ‘Whoa, what the hell is this?’

As you might remember in The Collector, Arkin (Josh Stewart) escapes from captivity. This time Dunstan said:

Our hero was left in such a place of despair, and...

Here to mark the official kick-off of the long Thanksgiving weekend, we have a few exclusive new stills from The Collection, which is hitting theaters in just a few days on November 30th.

The Collection (review here) is directed by Marcus Dunstan; written by Dunstan and Patrick Melton; and stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena’s wealthy father (Christopher McDonald) hires...

Okay, kids, time to get a bit ghoulish. On tap for you right now in celebration of the upcoming release of The Collection are a not safe for work featurette called "The Gore Factor" and a fun way to dismember your friends on Facebook!

Look for the film in theatres on November 30th.

Get ready for the Collect Your Friends Facebook App! Select five of your friends and use parts of them to assemble a gruesome scene that would make the Collector proud. Be sure to put your creation on display for all to see and admire. Click on the image below to get started!

The Collection (review) stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

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When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her...

A couple of new stills crossed our path for The Collection, which is coming our way soon from Marcus Dunstan. The film, which hits theatres on November 30th, promises nonstop thrills at every turn. Adding these to the clip we saw the other day, we're keeping our hopes up for this one.

The Collection (review) stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

Related Story: Get Victimized by the First Clip from The Collection

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death.

The Collection's November 30th release date is starting to sneak up on us, and now the first clip from the flick has been released. Check it out, and look for lots more soon!

The Collection (review) stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

Related Story: Exclusive Poster Premiere for The Collection Ties One On!

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena’s wealthy father (Christopher McDonald) hires a...

Nomad has written in with yet another description of some of the eye candy that was shown at this year's New York Comic Con. Read on to see what was on tap for the sequel to The Collector, Marcus Dunstan's The Collection.

Footage Description

Two girls and a guy walk down a glossy alleyway. The trio are dressed for clubbing but are draped in shadow. One of the girls mentions that the club is password only... the word being "Nevermore." Just then a door bursts open on the left and an industrial-style, heavily pierced man stands there glaring. The moment lasts a few beats before one of the girls steps forward, gathers her courage and says "Nevermore." The man raises his hand and triggers a metal door to their right and music is heard from within. The door attendant heads back behind his door and the trio enter the club.

With the Screamfest L.A. Film Festival running October 12th thru the 20th, we chatted this week with director Marcus Dunstan, whose film The Collection kicks the whole thing off this Friday at 7:30pm.

We also scored a couple of behind-the-scenes photos in the process, as well as word on Rise. Read on!

Written by Dunstan and long-time collaborator Patrick Melton, The Collection serves as a high-octane sequel to their 2009 horror feature The Collector, and stars the returning Josh Stewart as ‘Arkin,’ Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

"We can't wait to unleash The Collection upon Screamfest this Friday night!,” Dunstan told us, whose previous writing credits with Melton include the Feast series and the bulk of the Saw film franchise.

“I can't imagine a better crowd to traumatize!

No doubt we enter into the fall traditional mix of prestige films, comedies, and horrors. Such is the case with Marcus Dunstan’s The Collection, which premiered at the Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas and seems to be getting some solid reviews.

The first trailer and poster banner for the sequel have been already released and a new one-sheet has just arrived courtesy of Dread Central.

The horror film will hit theaters nationwide on November 30th, 2012, starring Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

In the follow-up to the 2009 thriller The Collector, Stewart returns as Arkin, the only man to tangle with The Collector and live to tell about it. The film, of course, has a number of recognizable faces in McDonald, and Tergesen.

Here...

A new one-sheet has arrived for The Collection (review), and we have it exclusively for you right here. That's right! Exclusively! For you! If only because you're so damned sexy!

Look for the film in theatres nationwide on November 30th, 2012, via Ld Entertainment!

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena’s wealthy father (Christopher McDonald) hires a group of mercenaries to...

Never let it be said we don't keep our word! As promised earlier this week, the official theatrical trailer has arrived for The Collection. What are you waiting for? Get to clicking!

Look for the film in theatres nationwide on Black Friday - November 30th, 2012 - via Ld Entertainment!

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena’s wealthy father (Christopher McDonald...

A sequel to 2009′s The Collector, The Collection once again comes from director Marcus Dunstan and stars Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming.

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena’s wealthy father (Christopher McDonald) hires a group of mercenaries to retrieve her from the vicious grips of The Collector. These mercenaries coerce Arkin (Josh Stewart), the only man to have escaped the wrath of this heinous monster, to lead them through thegruesome labyrinth.

Another new still from the Marcus Dunstan-directed sequel The Collection is here, and it's ready to intimidate. Couple that with the news of the trailer arriving this Wednesday, and it's a good day for eager fans!

Look for the film in theatres nationwide on Black Friday - November 30th, 2012 - via Ld Entertainment!

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance, Elena...

Another day, another new bit of artwork for the Marcus Dunstan-directed sequel The Collection. Next on tap for you cats is a quad-poster with a point! The flick is having its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, later this month.

Look for the film in theatres nationwide on Black Friday - November 30th, 2012 - via Ld Entertainment!

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance,...

Some more teaser art for the Marcus Dunstan-directed sequel The Collection has made its way online, and it has some vintage Eighties slasher flavor to it. Check it out right here, and count the days to November!

Look for the film in theatres nationwide on Black Friday - November 30th, 2012 - via Ld Entertainment!

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance,...

A truly ghastly yet strangely beautiful new one-sheet has arrived for the Marcus Dunstan-directed sequel The Collection. Two good posters in one day? The artwork gods are truly spoiling us. Floating heads cannot be too far away.

Look for the film in theatres nationwide on Black Friday - November 30th, 2012 - via Ld Entertainment!

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance,...

In a co-exclusive with our brothers at Bloody Disgusting, we now have the very first stills from the Marcus Dunstan-directed sequel The Collection; and all we can say is "Wow!" Check 'em out, and read on for release details.

Look for the film in theatres nationwide on Black Friday - November 30th, 2012 - via Ld Entertainment!

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends take her to a secret party at an undisclosed location, she never imagined she would become the latest victim of The Collector, a psychopathic killer. The Collector kidnaps and transports her to an abandoned hotel he’s transformed into his own private maze of torture and death. Upon learning of his daughter’s disappearance,...

Just in time for Cannes a new, albeit tiny, image from the Marcus Dunstan-directed sequel The Collection is here, and it looks pretty damned menacing. Check it out.

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

Arkin (Josh Stewart) escapes with his life from the vicious grips of “The Collector” during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his “Collection.” Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena’s wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector’s booby trapped hide out and save Elena from his sadistic rituals.

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Good news coming out on Twitter for fans of The Collector. Co-writer Patrick Melton revealed that they’re in the final days of mixing the Marcus Dunstan-directed sequel The Collection.

Josh Stewart, Lee Tergesen, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston and Courtney Lauren Cumming all star.

Synopsis

Arkin (Josh Stewart) escapes with his life from the vicious grips of “The Collector” during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his “Collection.” Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena’s wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector’s booby trapped hide out and save Elena from his sadistic rituals.

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Josh Stewart, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emma Fitzpatrick, Shannon Kane, Tim Griffin, William Peltz, Eaddy Mays, Michael Nardelli, Justin Mortelliti, Michael H. Cole, Arloa Reston, and Courtney Lauren Cumming fill the cast of the now filming The Collection 3D, the sequel to The Collector that reteams writing duo Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton. Directed by Dunstan, Arkin (Josh Stewart) escapes with his life from the vicious grips of "The Collector" during an entrapment party where he adds beautiful Elena to his "Collection." Instead of recovering from the trauma, Arkin is suddenly abducted from the hospital by mercenaries hired by Elena's wealthy father. Arkin is blackmailed to team up with the mercenaries and track down The Collector's booby trapped hide out and save Elena from his sadistic rituals.