Horror Host Spotlight: Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers!
Since delving into the world of horror hosting, I have come across many diverse points of view. Debates regarding who is worthy of the title of “horror host,” who’s the better and most original host,...
View ArticleTrick Or Treat Studios – Quality Horror Masks Without Compromise!
I have been a collector of Halloween masks and collector’s busts since the early 80′s. When I used to read FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND magazine one of my favorite parts of the magazine were the...
View ArticleWill the REAL Monsters Magazine please stand up?
Upon hearing the news that the latest issue of SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE had hit the stands, I immediately headed to my nearest “Borders” bookstore. This is a magazine I have loved since its early years...
View ArticleHALLOWEEN NOVELTY SONGS: Music to Die For! (Part 3 of 3)
Welcome back! This is part 3 of my series of blogs on Halloween novelty songs. If you missed part 1 click here or if you missed part 2 click here. What originally started out to be a 2-part blog ended...
View ArticleGene Simmons gives my Svengoolie shirt a KISS Make-over!
(Gene Simmons at Fright Night Continues) The door opened and we were escorted into a large ballroom full of empty chairs facing an almost equally vacant stage. There stood Gene Simmons in front of a...
View ArticleThe old worn book of Monsters
“We need you to go help Santa.” It was the last thing I wanted to hear as I strolled into the volunteer office of Brookfield Zoo the Sunday before Christmas. I’d been employed there back in the late...
View ArticleBook Review: The Illustrated History Of Don Post Studios by Lee Lambert
Like many monster kids I grew up with the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. One of my favorite aspects of this magazine were the Captain Company ads that appeared in the back, showcasing so many...
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