On its anniversary, we explore the history and legacy of Universal’s most sympathetic monster, inspired by real-life horror, “The Wolf Man”. With 1941’s The …continue reading Horror History: The Wolf Man (1941)
The sweet taste of nostalgia is back, but why is it a big deal, and what gives these beloved monster cereals such lasting appeal? …continue reading The Legacy of General Mills’ Monster Cereals
From the 1920s to the 1950s, horror films dominated Universal Pictures’ output and helped shaped the face of the genre for decades to come. …continue reading We Belong Dead: A Tribute To Universal Horror
Often dismissed as low-budget trash, there’s far more than meets than eye to “Plan 9 from Outer Space” and Ed Wood’s brilliant vision. Ed …continue reading Horror History: Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
“The Black Cat” is a true unsung gem of the pre-Code era, a chilling classic featuring genre legend Karloff plus Lugosi at his finest. …continue reading Weird Wednesday: The Black Cat (1934)
Promoted as “the story of the strangest passion the world has ever known,” Todd Browning’s “Dracula” opened on Valentine’s Day in 1931. Todd Browning’s …continue reading Horror History: Dracula (1931)
Scream Factory releases Volume 3 of their Universal Horror Collection, and dip deep into the Universal vault for a quartet of lesser known films. …continue reading Scream Factory Friday: Universal Horror Collection Volume 3
Two legends of horror deliver monster performances in “Son of Frankenstein”; here are 21 facts you may not know about this essential horror classic. …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Son of Frankenstein (1939)
“The Wolf Man” Arguably Leads the Pack Among Universal’s Greatest Monsters, but Here are 8 Facts You May Not Know About This Essential Horror …continue reading Eerie Essentials: The Wolf Man (1941)
Box of Dread, FEB ’16 I just received my February Box of Dread, the monthly horror-themed subscription box from the folks at Dread Central. The box …continue reading What’s In the Box: February Box of Dread
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