Retro Blood 231: Secret Passion/Haunted by Her Past (1987)

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Evil Spirit Month, diving into the ABC made-for-TV chiller Haunted by Her Past (aka Secret Passion). We kick things off with a fun discussion on soap operas—why we’re not exactly the target audience, but still respect the grind and talent behind them. Then we jump into our Weekly History Segment, looking at October 1987. James breaks down the iconic The Mega Powers Handshake between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, a massive moment in WWF storytelling. Meanwhile, Alison dives into thrash metal with Exodus and their album Pleasures of the Flesh, highlighting the heavier edge of late-’80s metal. From there, we get into the making of the film, talking about its soap-opera-heavy cast, including Karen Lamm (often associated with TV drama roles), and how that background shapes the tone of the movie. We also touch on the world of TV horror movies in the ’80s, how they balanced scares with network standards, and some trivia on the cast, including connections to later TV hits. Finally, we deliver a full breakdown of the movie, covering the supernatural mystery, eerie mirror visions, the skeptical husband who refuses to believe anything, and the escalating haunting that blurs the line between psychological drama and ghost story. From melodrama to possession vibes, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and where this one lands in the world of made-for-TV horror. It’s ghosts, soap opera drama, and ’80s TV horror all rolled into one—only on Retro Blood. 🩸📺 #RetroBlood #HauntedByHerPast #SecretPassion #80sHorror #TVHorror #MadeForTV #GhostStory #EvilSpiritMonth #HorrorPodcast #CultHorror #Exodus #ThrashMetal #WrestlingHistory