Here’s our preview of MeTV’s “Svengoolie’s BOO-Nanza” Double-Feature airing tonight, featuring two classic sci-fi horror films: 1958’s *The Fly* and 1959’s *Return of the Fly*.
There are two ways to look at tonight’s edition of MeTV’s “Svengoolie’s BOO-Nanza” double-feature. Hosted by Svengoolie (aka Rich Koz) and his Sven Squad—Sarah Palmer’s gorgeous ghoul Gwengoolie, Scott Gryder’s devilishly ingratiating IMP (Ignatius Malvolio Prankerstein), and Bill Leff’s 800-year-old vampire Nostalgiaferatoo—this event offers plenty to enjoy.
On one hand, it’s a little bittersweet as this marks the final BOO-Nanza for the Halloween season (start the countdown now!). On the other hand, it perfectly serves as an unofficial kick-off to a six-day Halloween celebration. Who better to launch the festivities than The House of Svengoolie?
The fun begins at 8 PM ET/PT (7 PM CT) with a double dose of classic horror sci-fi that centers around characters who just can’t help themselves—they need to become flies. Well, maybe it wasn’t their original plan, but you get the idea!
Svengoolie starts the night with the 1958 classic *The Fly*, starring Vincent Price and David Hedison. Following that, The House of Svengoolie presents *Return of the Fly* from 1959, starring Price, Brett Halsey, and David Frankham. Apparently, some questionable decision-making runs in the family.
Here’s a quick overview of each film, along with their official trailers (links included):
**SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE**
**The Fly**
(8:00 – 10:30 PM ET/PT) | 1958 | Stars: Vincent Price, David Hedison
A scientist is transformed into a horrifying human/fly hybrid after a science experiment goes terribly wrong.
**SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE PRESENTS: THE HOUSE OF SVENGOOLIE**
Hosted by The Sven Squad!
**Return of the Fly**
(10:30 PM – 12:30 AM ET/PT) | 1959 | Stars: Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, David Frankham
Phillippe Delambre, the now-adult son of The Fly, embarks on his own dangerous scientific experimentation.
This month, Svengoolie (Rich Koz) is celebrating his 46th year as the iconic horror host. He is joined by his Sven Squad crew—Gwengoolie, IMP, and Nostalgiaferatoo—as they unleash The House of Svengoolie, a dungeon takeover packed with surprises, screams, and plenty of laughs.
Though Halloween season is winding down, The House of Svengoolie promises thrills, chills, and fun all year long. Don’t miss out on this special double-feature event tonight and get ready for Halloween celebrations ahead!
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/svengoolie-boo-nanza-df-night-presents-the-fly-return-of-the-fly/