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THE MAD MONSTER (1942) Reviews of George Zucco mad doctor movie

The Mad Monster is a 1942 American science fiction horror film about a mad scientist who transforms his gardener into a murderous wolfman. He uses the monster to kill his …

THE CREEPS (1997) Reviews and overview

‘Undersized, undead and angry!’ The Creeps is a 1997 American comedy horror feature film about a scientist that brings Dracula, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and Frankenstein’s Monster to life… but …

HOUSE OF DRACULA (1945) Reviews and overview

House of Dracula is a 1945 American horror film released by Universal Pictures. It is a direct sequel to House of Frankenstein and continued the theme of combining the studio’s three most popular monsters: Frankenstein’s monster (Glenn …

BEAST BENEATH (2007) Reviews and overview

‘Born from a terrifying true tale…’ Beast Beneath is a 2007 American horror film directed by Julian Higgins (Poker Run) from a screenplay co-written with Bertie Higgins. It stars Kristina Morales, …

WOLFMAN (1979 ) Reviews and overview

‘When the full moon rises’ Wolfman is a 1979 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Worth Keeter (Rottweiler: The Dogs of Hell); Tales of the Third Dimension). Also …

The Monsters Chess Set – game

The Monsters Chess Set featuring Universal Studios monsters was a limited edition chess set issued in 1999 by a company named Spencer. The King and Queens of both pieces are 3 …

SANTO AND THE BLUE DEMON VS. THE MONSTERS (1969) Reviews and overview

Santo and Blue Demon vs. the Monsters is a 1969 Mexican action horror feature film directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares from a screenplay by Rafael García Travesi and Jesús Sotomayor Martínez. The Sotomayor productions movie stars …

STRETCH SCREAMERS – Toys

Stretch Screamers is a series of electronic toys manufactured by Games Quest/Manley Toys Limited of Hong Kong. As their name implies, Stretch Screamers could be stretched, causing them to apparently scream …

Paul Naschy – Actor, screenwriter and director

Paul Naschy – born Jacinto Molina Álvarez, September 6, 1934, to November 30, 2009 – was a Spanish movie actor, screenwriter, and director working primarily in horror films. His portrayals …

Mike Hill – artist and sculptor

Mike Hill is a Los Angeles-based sculptor, originally from Warrington, Cheshire in England, who specialises in ultra-realistic models of monsters from classic horror films. His work includes small figures for …

DRACULA (THE DIRTY OLD MAN) (1969) Reviews and overview

Dracula (The Dirty Old Man) is a 1969 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by William Edwards. Plot: Count Dracula (Vince Kelley) – or Alucard, as he is called …

The Werewolf of Paris – novel, 1933

The Werewolf of Paris is a 1933 horror novel as well as a work of historical fiction by Guy Endore. The novel follows Bertrand Caillet, the eponymous werewolf, throughout the tumultuous …

WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935) Reviews and overview

Werewolf of London is a 1935 horror film starring Henry Hull and Valerie Hobson, produced by Universal Pictures. Our review: Aristocratic botanist, Dr Glendon (Henry Hull), ventures into the foothills …

Jack P. Pierce – makeup artist

Jack P. Pierce (born Janus Piccoula; May 5, 1889 – July 19, 1968) was a Hollywood makeup artist most famous for creating the iconic makeup worn by Boris Karloff in Universal Studios’ 1931 adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, along with various …

Mego Mad Monsters – action figures

The Mego Corporation was a toy company that dominated the action figure toy market during most of the 1970s. The Mego Corporation was founded in the early 1950s by David …

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) Reviews and overview

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein – the film’s poster title – or Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein – the onscreen title is a 1948 American comedy horror film directed by Charles Barton. It …