Category Archives: Horror

Monsters and Matinees: Universal’s True Original Monster and Other She-Wolves

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Universal’s True Original Monster and Other She-Wolves We love our Universal Monsters. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and The Wolfman – these guys are legends for a reason. But it’s time to ask the guys to move over and make room … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Still Buzzing about ‘The Fly’ Trilogy

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Still Buzzing about The Fly… It’s easy to think of the 1958 film The Fly in two words: “help me.” That phrase – often said in a silly high-pitched voice meant to mimic the film – is from an iconic … Continue reading →

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German Expressionism 101 – Part Two (The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari)

Posted on December 12, 2017 by minooallen

German Expressionism 101 Part Two Like the pretty much all of the art in 1920s Germany, Expressionism dominated German Cinema. Before WWI, the German Film Industry lagged behind countries such as the US, France, and Italy due to its lack … Continue reading →

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Werewolf of London (1935)

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Aurora Bugallo

“Neither man nor wolf…” Stuart Walker’s Werewolf of London (1935) succeeds in terrifying sensitive souls. The movie tells the story of botanist, Wilfred Glendon (Henry Hull) who goes on an expedition to Tibet where the rare mariphasa lupina lupina can … Continue reading →

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The Universal Pictures Blogathon: Dracula (1931)

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“I never drink…wine” Bela Lugosi as Dracula, need I say more? I’d venture to guess that many classic movie fans have fond (or not so fond) memories of being scared out-of-their-wits when they were kids as they watched Frankenstein, Dracula, … Continue reading →

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The Chaney Blogathon: Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

“You don’t understand. Every night when the moon is full, I turn into a wolf.” -Larry Talbot “You and twenty million other guys.” -Wilbur Grey Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) — the perfect mix of horror, pathos, … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Halloween! All Hallows Eve is upon us and you know what that mean: tricks, treats, scary ghouls and scary movies. However, if being terrified is not exactly your thing then fear not, for we here at CMH have the … Continue reading →

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13 Favorite Halloween Flicks

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Dana Walas

13 Fun and Scary Classic Halloween Films Halloween is without a doubt my favorite holiday. It’s also my family’s favorite holiday, so I grew up watching a variety of scary movies around the month of October. Here’s my list of … Continue reading →

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TCM’s October Star of the Month: Vincent Price – Master of Horror

Posted on October 19, 2013 by minooallen

Vincent Price: Master of Horror The reasons to love Vincent Price are too plentiful to count. He was a master of acting and a collector of art, a gourmet chef and a published author, a lover of poetry and a … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Boris Karloff

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Boris Karloff, born on November 23, 1887! Horror Icon, Boris Karloff, played some of the best (and scariest) monsters, madmen and villains of all time! Of course there’s Frankenstein (aka ‘The Monster” or — … Continue reading →

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