Category Archives: Classic Movie Hub

Monsters and Matinees: Joe Dante’s Passion for Classic B-Movies is a Gift for Film Buffs

Joe Dante’s Passion for Classic B-Movies is a Gift for Film Buffs In Piranha, thousands of tiny fish – already known for their carnivorous appetites – go bonkers for human flesh after being genetically modified by the government. Among the … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: It’s All in the Family for Monster Kids

It’s All in the Family for Monster Kids Living up to your family legacy can be tough. You can spend your life trying to meet the high expectations of your parents or following in the family business that is often … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: A protective poltergeist? Only at the ‘House in Marsh Road’

House in Marsh Road A glass of milk – so calming, so pure. Mothers give it to their children. Kids leave glasses for Santa. A husband hands one to his wife to help her relax. Wait. Take go back to … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: 1924 in Horror – ‘Hand’ it to Conrad Veidt

1924 in Horror – ‘Hand’ it to Conrad Veidt As someone always looking to find new classic horror films to watch, I like to take time early in the year to look back at what our favorite genre was like … Continue reading

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Monsters & Matinees: Let’s cast our votes for horror films on the National Film Registry

Let’s cast our votes for horror films on the National Film Registry Every year when the slate of new movies going into the National Film Registry is announced, the list creates a buzz among film buffs. Not only does the … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: Honoring Ray Harryhausen, a ‘Titan of Cinema’

Honoring Ray Harryhausen, a ‘Titan of Cinema’ Picture yourself standing in the middle of a fight with Ray Harryhausen’s skeleton army from Jason and the Argonauts. OK, it’s not the “real” skeletons, but it’s still pretty cool experience. This movie … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: How Abbott and Costello brought the Meet-cute to Horror

How Abbott and Costello brought the Meet-cute to Horror To start this new year of Monsters and Matinees let’s take a deep breath, exhale all the anxiety from 2020 and laugh. Yes, even here in the world of Monsters and … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: The Vampire through the Artistry of Mario Bava

The Vampire through the Artistry of Mario Bava As much as we love Bela Lugosi and our other iconic film Dracula, Christopher Lee, there’s a range of vampire films that go beyond these actors and The Count. Some aren’t memorable … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: Horror Author David J. Skal Talks ‘Fright Favorites’

Monsters and Matinees Talks withHorror Author David J. Skal about ‘Fright Favorites’ Open the new book Fright Favorites: 31 Movies to Haunt Your Halloween and Beyond to find this dedication from author David J. Skal: “To monster kids of all … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: The Handsome Face of Horror in ‘I Married a Monster from Outer Space’

The Handsome Face of Horror in ‘I Married a Monster from Outer Space’ When classic movie fans think of the faces of horror, we rightly go to some of the most iconic creatures in film history: the Universal monsters and … Continue reading

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