While the City Sleeps

Got another spooky Russ Heath gem for you today, and scanned from the very first issue of Uncanny Tales too! Follow the GCD issue link below and check out the great cover art with slithering alien creatures leaving a spacecraft and worming their way into the cemetery dirt to revive a corpse--- could this possibly have inspired director Fred Dekker when he was writing Night of the Creeps?

From the June 1952 issue of Uncanny Tales #1

The Ten-Cent Plague (BOOK NEWS)

The story of the rise and fall of 50’s comic books has never been fully told—until now! David Hajdu’s new hardcover book The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America (coming March 18th) vividly opens up the lost world of comic books, its creativity, irreverence, and suspicion of authority.

Click HERE for more info and to pre-order your copy!

Karswell’s Night Gallery #8

ODD SCIENCE FICTION by Frank Belknap Long. Featuring 3 tales of crawling cosmic terror, written in a dimension we should hope to never know. Long was best remembered for his horror and sci-fi short stories, including early contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos.

Belmont Books Future Series 1964 / Cover Art by ???

The Harder They Fall

Today’s post is from 50’s comic legend Jack Sparling, and though this isn’t a particularly terrifying story it does have some influential moments that I’m sure some of you will pick up on and comment about. What the heck, I’ll start a discusion myself. “How about the galactic bounty hunter’s skull collection? Remind you of anything?”

From the March 1954 issue of Tomb of Terror #14

Happy Birthday! (NEWS)

Late great actress, Gloria Grahame, born this day in 1923 in Los Angeles. She's most famous for playing femme fatales in a variety of excellent film noir classics from the 40's and 50's, but she later went on to star in many entertaining cult horror movies of the 70's like Blood and Lace, Black Noon, Autopsy, Mansion of the Doomed and more. R.I.P.

"I don't want others to remember the details, just the image."

---Gloria Grahame

The Crawling Eye (TRAILER)

One of my all-time favorite monster films ever! This one is just screaming for a crappy Sci-Fi Channel remake. Hmmmm, you know what… maybe this writer’s strike ain’t so bad after all?

Where Monsters Prowl

Is it possible that today’s story title was the partial inspiration for one of Marvel’s later silver age reprint series of the sort of same name? Whatever… you can happily rest assured that wherever prowling monsters and creatures on the loose do dwell, somewhere else out there H. P. Lovecraft’s shambling corpse is probably smiling a little bit too.

From the July 1954 issue of Marvel Tales #125

Godzilla Ultimate Collection DVD (NEWS)

Kaiju kids klap your klaws kuz we have more kool giant Japanese monster news... it’s a little late but still kool none the less!

Klick HERE for all the info!

Disc Jockey

Here’s a sci-fi tale from Harvey Comics featuring an oddly funny script and art by Bob Powell. This post comes courtesy of MONSTER BLOG’s very own John Kaminski. If you’ve never visited his site then you should check it out ASAP. And thanks for the scans John!

From the October 1953 issue of Black Cat Mystery #46

Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters (NEWS)

To anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and other numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV shows. The first book on this legendary film figure (in English) details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, on-set photos, and much much more! Click HERE for more info and to order yours now!

The Men From Mars

Nobody could draw murderous monsters of mayhem quite like Bill Everett, and as you can see from today’s post he is equally malicious when it comes to the maniacal Martian menace!

From the January 1954 issue of Adventures Into Weird Worlds #25

The Thing From Another World (TRAILER)

You've seen the movie, now read the Golden Age comic adaption featured in today's posts!

Beast From the Beyond

Prepare to blast-off into terror! This week will feature a corrupt mix of pre-code sci-fi stories that are definitely more horror oriented than science fiction (after all, this blog is called “The HORRORS of it All!”) So never fear, if names like Powell, Sparling, Wolverton, and Everett sound good to you then this is your week. And if you’ve ever wanted to see a Golden Age comic book adaption of John W. Campbell’s classic story “Who Goes There?” (which was also made into the film classics The Thing from Another World and The Thing) then I’d say we’re off to a great start. Thanks again to Brian Hirsch for the scans!

From the March 1951 issue of Adventures into the Unknown #17

The Thing (TRAILER)

Super Vampire Saturday

“Good evening, I’m Count Dracula… and I bid you velcome. My old friend Karswell has asked me to introduce today’s double feature. I do hope you vill enjoy yourself, just as you vould enjoy a fine glass of vine. Yes, you vill enjoy today’s excellent stories, in fact I insist you enjoy them--- but be varned! Your vill shall never be stronger than mine!”

Kiss of Death

Pardon The Count folks, he missed his morning transfusion. Anyway, here are some scary Tony DiPreta vampires that vouldn’t miss their crimson meal for anything… you have been varned!

From the March 1953 issue of Adventures Into Weird Worlds #16

The Exterminator!

Here’s some frightful fun from the cursed, reflectionless ones! And as today’s celebrity guest host takes flight back to his crumbling Transylvanian castle, I thank you all for following this week-long look at Atlas Comic’s Adventure Into Weird Worlds series. (FYI: Tomorrow we take flight as well, this time into the blackest regions of outer space with another week-long theme--- Science Fiction Horror! Be here when the evil alien invasion begins!)

From the June 1953 issue of Adventures Into Weird Worlds #19

Happy Birthday! (NEWS)

Does he really need an introduction? Boris Karloff, born this day 1887, Camberwell, London, England, UK.

For The Kiddies To Read (ARTICLE)

Today’s bonus post is a four page battle cry from the June 1954 issue of Reader’s Digest by T. E. Murphy, who at the time was not only apparently a Witchfinder General, but also a columnist and editorial writer for the Hartford, Conn., Courant. Bewildered articles like this only added more fuel to Wertham’s fires while helping seal the crypt door on 50’s horror and crime comics... thus branding the dreaded nazi-esque Comics Code stamp upon EVERYONE (not just the “kiddies.”)

The One Who Was Dead

Friday is a good day for a mummy story, (hell any day is a good day for a mummy story), so here’s a goodie from Paul Reinman. And be sure to come back tomorrow bright and early (preferably before sunrise) because for the first time we present a very special celebrity guest host for our Double Post Super Vampire Saturday!

From the December 1953 issue of Adventures Into Weird Worlds #24

The Turkey Neck (URBAN LEGEND)

Okay, how about a TRUE horror story for Thanksgiving? I guess some people would read this and say, “Where’s the horror?” My guess is those that ask this question are likely to be of the female persuasion… unless of course this sort of thing happens to their boyfriend or husband, then this of course becomes terrifying.

Mind Over Matter

Happy Thanksgiving! I bet most of you were expecting a food related horror story here today, possibly about some greedy, fat, obnoxious glutton who gets his just desserts in the end by being eaten alive or something else typically pre code. But no, for once here’s a post that has absolutely nothing relatable to the holiday it so happens to fall upon. Instead just indulge your appetite with a weird tale of terror!

From the March 1953 issue of Adventures Into Weird Worlds #16

Thanksgiving (NEWS)

Tomorrow’s the big day for big appetites… so here’s an idea, why not celebrate it right by first running down to your local Hot Topic (aka teeny punk land) and picking up a Thanksgiving shirt to wear to the dinner table! My oh my, won’t grandma be impressed! As most of you know the faux slasher trailer THANKSGIVING directed by Eli Roth was one of the unexpected highlights from Grindhouse (the movie), and if you don’t know what I’m talking about click HERE to see the trailer and get other related info as well!

White meat, dark meat… all will be CARVED!

UPDATE: Junker138 has discovered that this shirt is possibly only available online (with a $7.00 shipping fee!) I sincerely apologize if I sent anyone else scrambling to the mall on the night before Thanksgiving! ---Karswell

The Locked Door

We're at the halfway point of our week-long look at Atlas Comics' Adventures Into Weird Worlds series, and if you love ghosts and moldy rotted corpses (that aren't so safely tucked away in their coffins) then this one is for you! I remember someone mentioning something about artist Al Eadeh a few months back, so this one's for you too.

From the May 1954 issue of Adventures Into Weird Worlds #29

Dexter (NEWS)

Fangoria is reporting (HERE) that Showtime's amazing original series DEXTER, starring Michael C. Hall has been picked up for a third season! This couldn't be better news for fans of the show as the second mindblowing, blood drenched current season quickly draws to a close. If for some reason you're not watching "America's Favorite Serial Killer" then you're definitely missing what is easily the best thing on TV in years!

Visit Showtime's official DEXTER site for all the details!

The Mad Mamba

Time for a 50's dance lesson, and today Joe Maneely is your partner. So dig that crazy voodoo beat, it's like you can't stop... even... if... you... tried...

From the Jan 1954 issue of Adventures Into Weird Worlds #25

The Village Graveyard

Russ Heath fans rejoice! If you visited Pappy's yesterday you saw a very fine example of science fiction horror (click HERE), so today I'm presenting even more Heath terror for your precious blog dollar, but our tale stays planted firmly on Earth soil--- six feet under in fact! And if you're a fan of "headlights" you may find something else to rejoice about as well.

From the Spring 1952 issue of Adventures into Weird Worlds #4

The Nightmare Factory (NEWS)

From Fox Atomic Comics comes a new collection of tales based on the terrifying world of acclaimed horror writer Thomas Ligotti! Brought to frightening life by a collection of today's most talented writers and illustrators, and in the tradition of horror masters Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, Thomas Ligotti crafts dark, disturbing tales of horror and suspense.

Click HERE for more info and to order your's now!

The Nightmare!

Let’s wrap up our nightmarish weekend with (what else?) another nightmare! Yeah! I mean--- AIEEEE!! But as we finish one theme we begin another... today we kick off with a full week of select stories from Atlas Comics classic Adventures Into Weird Worlds series! (My sincerest apologies to Anti Atlas Guy in advance.)

From the April 1953 issue of Adventures into Weird Worlds #17

Nightmare For Two

I was feeling a bit guilty about the length of today’s originally planned 3 page post (see: “The Nightmare” up next!) So what the hell--- it’s another two for one day at The Horrors of it All! What we have here is an ACG nightmare (for two) with a very chilling visual climax… my only gripe is that I wish I could see what happens next!

From the November 1953 issue of Forbidden Worlds #23

Nightmare Statue

Our second “fine art” entry today is a romantic, yet rocky Pygmalion tale of a sculptor who finds the woman of his dreams, and she just so happens to be made of stone! What a nightmare! Also stars Boris Karloff.

From the February-March 1953 issue of Frankenstein Comics #23

Devil's Nightmare (TRAILER)

Nightmare

Grave Robinson has a great theme idea for today’s Double Post Saturday--- “…horror comics that salute the fine arts of black magic and death. The fact that each title has the word "nightmare" only increases their relavence as a pairing.” So, welcome to Nightmare Weekend everyone! And if that’s not enough, both stories today come from the back-up pages of Frankenstein Comics. Our first “fine art” tale is a slight nod to H. P. Lovecraft's Pickman's Model, about an artist with a monster as the subject of his "boil" paintings.

From the Summer 1952 issue of Frankenstein Comics #19

Death By Witchcraft

While GCD claims that Vic Donahue possibly performed the inks here, they also claim that Rudy Palais was on pencils (I have some serious doubts about this; it doesn’t look like he even remotely touched this story in my opinion.) But whoever was responsible for the nifty illustrative duties here, this is definitely one classy Harvey tale of wanton witchcraft and eternal evil.

From the July 1951 issue of Witches Tales #4

Skywald Horror-Mood

Out of New York City in the early seventies emerged a series of b&w horror comics titled Nightmare, Psycho, and Scream. Lasting only several years, these pre-code influenced comics established themselves as something wholly unique thanks to the editorship of Alan Hewetson, whose dark and perverse in-house style became known as the “Horror-Mood.” This collection from 2004 not only chronicles their illustrative stories and influence, but also their top writers and artists as well, with plenty of anecdotes, indepth bonus features, and nineteen reprints of the best stories. Over 250 pages!

Click HERE for all the info!

The Zombie Summons

Listen closely, today’s eerie story calls to you from the black beyond… can you hear it?

From the April 1954 issue of Adventures in the Unknown #18

Karswell's Night Gallery #7

Four selected covers taken from Popular Library’s Jules de Grandin paperback series from 1976, created by the great Seabury Quinn, these collected tales of terror originally appeared in the 1920’s and 30’s in Weird Tales magazine. Jules de Grandin, ultimate investigator and super sleuth (often referred to as “the occult Hercule Poirot”) faced countless supernatural evils including vampires, mummy sorceresses, voodoo, and even Satan himself!

From LEFT to RIGHT: The Skeleton Closet of Jules de Grandin, The Hellfire Files of Jules de Grandin, The Devil’s Bride, and The Adventures of Jules de Grandin.


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Map of Doom

Midweek slump got you down? How about a Joe Kubert classic to cheer you up! This is an incredibly well conceived horror story with phenomenal artwork by a true comic book legend. And once you’ve read it I do think you’ll agree that you’re unlikely to find a better or more satisfying post anywhere else here on this blog.

From the October 1953 issue of Weird Horrors #9

The Coffin

In the past we’ve featured stories narrated by a variety of madman, werewolves, vampires, murder victims etc… But today’s shuddery little tale of terror has the unique distinction of being narrated by--- a coffin! So hop in and get comfy because this coffin sure loves to talk…

From the April 1954 issue of Mysterious Adventures #19

Happy Birthday! (NEWS)

Tom Atkins, tough as nails actor who starred in horror cult classics like The Fog, Halloween 3: Season of the Witch, Creepshow, and Night of the Creeps, born this day in 1935, Pittsburgh, PA.

Ghost A Go-Go (VIDEO)

Come on, get in the groove!

The Tapestry of Tolchime

Are you terrified of tapestries? I didn’t think so… but if you are terrified of being locked in a dark crypt with the living dead then you might find this yarn to be right up your musty mausoleum alley. Also be sure to check GCD for the infamous gory front cover of this issue featuring a decapitated walking corpse returning to claim his evil frozen head.

From the Oct. 1953 issue of This Magazine is Haunted #13

The Happy Undertaker (ARTIST SPOTLIGHT)

If you haven’t found him yet in my extensive links list at the bottom of this page, Drazen Kozjan’s The Happy Undertaker is a morbidly fun series of illustrative dark tales not to be missed! It’s spooky and kooky, like a twisted children’s book gone terribly wrong. I seem to hope for too much by checking his blog every week for an update, but once I’m there I always find myself re-reading all the past posts again and again and constantly discovering some subtle little something else that I missed previously in the art. Click HERE for some true greatness!

And be sure to also visit his online portfolio HERE for even more goodies!

Happily Dead

Today's story comes from a great issue of Superior Publisher’s Mysteries Weird & Strange, and proves that even after death it's still possible to find true love and happiness. And discrimination. I sure would like to know more about the demented writers and illustrators who worked for Superior back then… anyone have some info?

From the July 1954 issue of Mysteries Weird & Strange #8

Spirit of War

Grave Robinson has another classic for you today as well, and he’s going to introduce it himself too: “As election year approaches, there have been many debates, both pro and con, regarding the war in Iraq. With that in mind, I thought your readers might like this little pre-code supernatural gem, SPIRIT OF WAR from Star Publication's HORRORS OF WAR #11 (Jan. 1953), written and rendered by the greatly talented Jay Disbrow. Enjoy!”

Stretching Things

It’s Double Post Saturday again! I hate to keep repeating that but it seems we have a lot of new blog visitors hanging out here these days unaware of this fact. Yes, on Saturdays you get TWO STORIES! And our first tale for today is a Steve Ditko classic submitted by Anti Atlas Guy. If you remember Anti’s duel “re-make vs. original” post from last month (SEE: The Greatest Horror of Them All vs. The Fanged Freak) then you know he’s always good for something totally way-out and different.

From the Jan-Feb 1954 issue of Fantastic Fears #5

Triple Feature (DVD)

Here’s a highly recommended DVD box set that came out in October from Fox Home Entertainment featuring three exceptionally well made, spine chiller classics: THE LODGER (‘44) and HANGOVER SQUARE (‘45), both starring the late great Laird Cregar in the two best madman roles of his career. And finally, THE UNDYING MONSTER (’42), a very different sort of werewolf movie dripping with eerie mood and atmosphere. All three films have a plethora of bonus materials; click HERE for more information about each!

Hammer Double Features (TRAILERS)

Speaking of double features, here’s a nice selection of trailers from Hammer, including: SCARS OF DRACULA with HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN, and VAMPIRE CIRCUS with COUNTESS DRACULA. But first up, CURSE OF THE MUMMY'S TOMB with THE GORGON--- promoted with a unique giveaway item--- black stamps!

Double Feature

Like yesterday’s post, this tale takes place at the moving picture show too... only, our madman’s intentions today are quite different. This leaves me asking one simple question: Is that an ancient Amazonia bipennis in your pocket, or are you just happy to kill me?

From the May 1954 issue of Mystic #30

Happy Birthday! (NEWS)

Bram Stoker, legendary author of Dracula, Lair of the White Worm, The Jewel of Seven Stars etc... born this day in 1847, in Dublin, Ireland. Died April 20th, 1912. R.I.P.

The Movie House Horror!

When the TV set was first introduced everyone initially thought it was just another fad gadget that would disappear after time. But once the 50’s kicked in, drive-in and theatre owners began noticing their audience numbers were dwindling fast, and of course the blame fell completely on the TV. It didn’t take a genius to see that people were now staying home and watching movies instead of going out. But what could theatre owners do? This is where 3D movies and madmen like William Castle come in, creating gimmicks and other outrageously exciting promotions to lure people back to the silver screen. Kind of like the madman in this story…

From the Jan. 1954 issue of Mystery Tales #17

Carnival of Souls (TRAILER)

NOW PLAYING IN THE RECOMMENDED MOVIE SECTION!

Weird Mysteries #8 (EBAY)

Click HERE to see another pre-code comic currently on ebay that has already escaped many people's price range, probably because of the inclusion of Basil Wolverton and Bernard Baily. But this issue is also famous for having been raked acrossed the coals in a 1954 anti-comics article in Reader’s Digest entitled “For the Kiddies to Read.” I’m sure most parents just adored the “I Killed Mary” story.

SOLD FOR $355.00 with 10 bids!

Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (NEWS)

Blue Underground is releasing a new 2-Disc Special Edition version of Jorge Grau’s 1974 zombie masterpiece on Feb 26th! Get all the bonus details HERE! This is one of my absolute favorite horror movies of all time and comes highly recommended in any version you can find it: Let Sleeping Corpses Lie, Don’t Open the Window, etc…

D-E-V-I-L on Your Dial

It’s ACG’s turn to jump into the ring with a Terror Tube Tale now, and as usual their entry is further out in left field than everybody else’s, which of course is never a bad thing. Why--- the TV is even in COLOR!!

From the April 1953 issue of Adventures into the Unknown #42

Horrorfest UK (NEWS)

Apparently I have some UK bloggers who visit The Horrors of it All regularly, so I thought I'd mention that their version of Horrorfest kicked off in Portsmouth yesterday (Nov. 1st) and runs until Nov. 11th.

Get all the info by clicking HERE!

Terror on TV

Continuing where we left off yesterday with even more televised evil, this story comes from the same Weird Chills issue as the Clumsy post from Nov 2nd. I should probably just spotlight this entire issue one of these days because every tale is great--- sinister parrots, the boogey man. Well, maybe not the parrot story...

From the Nov. 1954 issue of Weird Chills #3

MAD Zombies

It’s been ages since I’ve picked up a copy of MAD Magazine, but the current “Zombie Issue” with a worm riddled Alfred E. Neuman munchin’ a brain on the cover had me quickly adding it to the grocery cart. Well, I got home and was about half way through reading it when I suddenly remembered why I don’t buy MAD anymore. But in all fairness this issue is not a total loss. The eternally awesome Sergio Aragones still delivers the goods with his brilliantly clever “Look At Zombies” strips… and I suppose there’s a few other moments scattered here and there throughout the issue that are chuckle-worthy, in particular one really funny gag concerning a hate crime against a mummy family.

8 Films To Die For (HORRORFEST '07)

It's back, and just in time to annoyingly miss Halloween again it's HORRORFEST '07. Everything kicks off on Friday Nov 9th and runs until Nov 18th in over 350 theatres across the US. The line-up this year: The Death's of Ian Stone, Nightmare Man, Crazy Eights, Unearthed, Borderland, Mulberry Street, Tooth and Nail, and Lake Dead. The trailers look pretty good, but so did last year's trailers, and we all know how many of those films were actually worth a hoot. (Hint: more than none but less than two.)

For more info, showtimes, tickets etc... click HERE.

Horror on Channel 15

This week will feature a series of posts showing comic book’s reactions to the still relatively new, and possibly frightening concept of “the television” as it invaded homes and lifestyles in the 1940’s and 50’s. And just as pre-code horror then was also at it’s height of mass invasion and popularity, comic book publisher’s found a way to put their own terrifying twist on this most advanced modern technology of the day.

From the March 1952 issue of Mystery Tales #1

Monster Home Movies

If you enjoyed the 8 1/2 minute abridged version of The Mummy’s Ghost (see today’s VIDEO post) and want to find out more about the many other reconstructed mini-masterpieces, click HERE for a brief Castle Films history. And then be sure to click HERE to see many more Castle Film classics on youtube, that is, as long as you don't have time to watch the original full length versions instead!

The Mummy's Ghost (CASTLE FILMS VIDEO)

On the run? No time for a full movie? How about this abridged version of The Mummy’s Ghost (’44.) Back in the days before VHS tapes and cable TV, a company called Castle Films released condensed versions of your favorite movies to play on your 8mm or 16mm reel projector at home. These digest editions are actually perfect nowadays, considering how most kids from our current generation seem to have the attention span of an average house fly when it comes to black and white films. It’s all action, very little filler, and still manages to tell the essentials of the original story nicely. Enjoy!

Frankenstein and the Mummies

Nope, it’s not déjà vu, it’s Dick Briefer’s Frankenstein, and he's back for another shot at those crummy mummies! But something’s different you say? Yes indeed. This is Briefer’s early version of the Monster of Frankenstein, before he sliced away all the silly kid’s stuff and added in all the limb rippings ‘n skull pulverizings. Need I ask which you prefer? Let’s take a vote…

Originally presented in the July 1946 issue of Frankenstein #3

Frozen Alive (Part Two)

When I said the word “epic” in the intro to the first part of Dick Briefer’s legendary Frozen Alive, what I also meant was this single story is REALLY REALLY LONG. Please don't feel cheated since it's Double Post Saturdays, because technically 12 pages divided into two posts still equals two normal length stories anyway.

And now back to the exciting conclusion of--- Frozen Alive!

Side Show Monkey (ARTIST SPOTLIGHT)

Halloween may be over for some but not for me, and definitely not for artist David Hartman! This guy does everything, illustrates, directs, storyboards… and he’s even worked on alot of modern animation that me and my kid actually watch together. But for our purposes today here at The Horrors of It All, please click David’s weblink below and take a gander at some of his truly most evil creations! http://www.sideshowmonkey.com/

Frozen Alive (Part One)

What’s this--- another frozen body story?! Yep, and not only that but as promised it’s also another Dick Briefer Frankenstein story too! (SEE: The Beautiful Dead post from last month.) Can you handle it? Is it too soon for you to face the horror of the Frankenstein Monster yet again? Well hold onto your hats kids, cuz this one is epic! Special thanks to Monster of Frankenstein expert Grave Robinson for donating the scans!

From the Oct - Nov 1953 issue of Frankenstein Comics #27

(to be continued…)

I Love A Mystery (NEWS)

Before he became everyone’s favorite Master of Horror, William Castle directed a handful of grim, moody noir mysteries for both The Whistler and The Crime Doctor film series from the 1940’s--- and this month TCM’s got ‘em! First, on Monday Nov 5th comes *The Whistler (’44), Power of the Whistler (’45), *Voice of the Whistler (’45), *Mysterious Intruder (’46), Secret of the Whistler (’46), and Return of the Whistler (’48.)

Then on Wednesday Nov 7th it’s: Crime Doctor (’43), Crime Doctor’s Strange Case (’43), Crime Doctor’s Courage (’45), *Crime Doctor’s Warning (’45), *Crime Doctor’s Manhunt (’46), *Just Before Dawn (’46), and The Millerson Case (’47.) See 6 films that William Castle directed before he rolled out the spooky gimmick machine!

( * = Films directed by William Castle. )

PS: The same day (Nov 7th) TCM also premieres three shivery classics from the rare and highly atmospheric I Love A Mystery film series! Shrunken heads, shadowy characters, and family skeletons abound--- SEE: I Love A Mystery (’45), The Devil’s Mask (’46), and The Unknown (’46.)

Click HERE for all the info!

Clumsy

This is one of the more “suggestive” pre-code stories I’ve posted here so far, but I’ll keep the intro short and let all the random little thoughts and odd details come out in the comments, of which this one is sure to generate plenty.

From the Nov 1954 issue of Weird Chills #3

The Mad Magician (NEWS)

AC Comics have apparently been putting out dvds for a little while now, mostly they have old serials, but they do have some rare, unreleased horror classics like Burn Witch Burn and an affordable copy of Fiend Without a Face. Recently I noticed in the new issue of Previews that in January they're releasing The Mad Magician ('54) starring Vincent Price, as part of a new "Crypt of Horror" series line. It's not yet listed on their website but you can click HERE for more info when it becomes available.

Kill, My Minions of Death!

Welcome to November! Last month was the craziest 31 days for this blog yet, add in many fine contributions/story submissions, and of course being awarded a “Blog of Note” on Halloween made it all 100% pure cane horror overload. Now the question remains: Can we top October? All I have to say is if you think I’m gonna slow down for one second so you can catch your breath then you’ve obviously come to the wrong blog. So get up! Get up and kill, my minions of death!

From the Sept 1953 issue of Baffling Mysteries #17