Kissing Is No Laughing Matter

From "The Man Who Laughs".

Behind the Grease Paint

Here's a great old article featuring Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff on the make-up process.

Never Looked Better

I think the Wolf Man is the best looking werewolf on film and he never looked better than how he appeared in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".

Monster Art: "The Ghost of Frankenstein"

Daniel Horne's beautiful portrait of Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Monster from "The Ghost of Frankenstein".

Suiting Up

Is it Ricou Browning or Ben Chapman behind the gills?  Judging from his height compared to Julie Adams, I'd say Ricou.

Waking Up From a Nap

Boy do I love naps and from the looks of it, Dr. Mannering insists that Larry takes one himself!

Into the Woods

The Wolf Man prowls the woods in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".

What's Under the Mask?

The Elephant Man!

Rick Baker's Baby

Here's Rick Baker and his creation for the film "It's Alive!"

Boris Karloff's Weirdest Performance

Here's an old article with a very interesting story told by Boris himself!

Maleva, the Old Gypsy Woman!

Maleva was a prominent character featured in "The Wolf Man" and "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".  I believe this photo is from the production of "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".

Monster Art: Linconstein

By the great Terry Wolfinger!

Julie Meets the Creature!

Julie Adams gazes upon the Gill Man on the set of "The Creature From the Black Lagoon".

Crestwood House Monsters Series

Here's a great poster featuring the Phantom of the Opera promoting the Crestwood House line of Monster books that kids could always find at their local library in the 1980s and 1990s.

Monster Howls

A great cover for Monster Howls!

Monster and Creator

Boris Karloff as the Frankenstein Monster and the Monster's Creator, Make Up Wizard, Jack Pierce!

Fun with Rondo

Rondo Hatton and Virginia Grey on the set of "House of Horrors".

Frankenstein & Dracula Makeup Kit

While scrolling Ebay one day, I came across this makeup kit.  I love the artwork on the box!

The Mummy's Throttle

Tom Tyler as the Mummy and Dick Foran from "The Mummy's Hand".

Dapper Lugosi

Is he Count Dracula or just a dapper Bela Lugosi?  You tell me!

100 Years of Forry

One Hundred Years ago, Forrest J Ackerman was born.  As editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland, he would go on to influence many wonderful people who love horror, fantasy, and science fiction.  

I remember visiting his 22 room mansion named the Ackermansion when I was a kid and I was in awe of all of props, books, and posters that he owned.  Years later, I got to see him a little more often when I did a little documentary on him for my senior project in college.   

Forry passed away in 2008, but the world will always remember him.

Forrest J Ackerman
Born November 24, 1916

My personal favorite issue of Famous Monsters

Forry and I at his 90th birthday party

Monster Art: "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man"

By the talented Sanjulian! 

Hands Up!

Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Wolf Man from "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".

Profile of Lugosi

As he appeared in "The Black Cat".

Turning Lee into a Monster

Christopher Lee in the middle of progressing into the Frankenstein Monster from "The Curse of Frankenstein".

Jointed Frankenstein

I had this Frankenstein Halloween decoration when I was a kid.  Wish I still had him up on my wall today.

Lurking Through the Woods

The Wolf Man as he appears in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".

Monster Art: "Mr. Hyde"

Here's a beautiful painting of John Barrymore as Mr. Hyde by Daniel Horne!

Ray and Joe

Ray Harryhausen animating Joe for "Mighty Joe Young".

Blacula Mask

Here's another shot of that great Blacula mask put out by Trick or Treat Studios.

Not a Full Moon!

Larry Talbot doesn't like what he sees in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".

A Game of Chess

Christopher Lee and Vincent Price play a little game of chess!

The Munsters in Their Koach

The First Family of Fright!

Monster Paddle Ball

I had these when I was a kid.  Wish I still had them.

Frankenstein's Daughter Meets the Wolf Man

It's true!  Ilona Massey plays the daughter of the second son of Frankenstein and here she is meeting Larry Talbot (The Wolf Man).

Monster Art: Frankenstein

Please leave a comment if you know who the artist is for this wonderful painting of the Monster as he appeared in "Bride of Frankenstein".

Grimsdyke!

An incredible life size figure of Arthur Grimsdyke from "Tales From the Crypt", which was on display at Monsterpalooza a few years ago.

Trick Or Treat!

I still remember the smell of the vinyl on these McDonalds bags from my childhood.

Crypt Breakers

These grave robbers break into the Talbot Crypt in the beginning of "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man".

Monster Movie Posters: "Werewolf of London"

Monster Movie Posters: "The Raven"

Monster Art: The Wolf Man

I love this Wolf Man painting that was on various products in the early 1990s.  As you can see, he is modeled after his appearance in "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein".

Blacula Mask

Trick or Treat Studios came out with this great Blacula mask a couple of years ago.  Who wouldn't love this for Halloween?

Mummy & Moose

Lon Chaney, Jr. and his dog Moose on the set of "The Mummy's Tomb".

Monster Movie Posters: "The Exorcist"

This fantasy movie poster for "The Exorcist" is incredible!

Monster Art: King Kong

I have always loved this piece by Frank Frazetta.

Sippin' the Good Doctor

Nick Castle plays around with his mask of The Shape and a can of Dr. Pepper on the set of "Halloween".

Monster Movie Posters: "The Mummy's Hand"