Of the Monsters, for the Monsters, by the Monsters. Going behind the scenes of the best in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy and uniting Monster Kids since 1958.
Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN was released on this day in 1974, which makes today the film's 45th anniversary! What an effortless blend of comedy and
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legacy — it's not always so seamless. Do you prefer your horror with jokes or without?
Remembering Kevin Peter Hall today on his birthday. Kevin played memorable roles in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films/shows including Harry of Harry and the Hendersons and the iconic Predator in both Predator and Predator 2!
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Paul Wegener co directed and starred as the titular character der Golem. From the third of a mostly lost trilogy. The first horror franchise.
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Today we remember the Elder God of Cosmic Horror, H.P. Lovecraft 🐙 Lovecraft was born this day in 1890 and has inspired many of our favorite modern horror films and stories. Which of his stories is your favorite?
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Remembering the inimitable Julie Adams today, born this day in 1926, gone this year but forever part of the Universal legacy! The Creature loved her, and so do we.
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Remembering iconic actor Gene Wilder today on his birthday 🖤 We loved him in Young Frankenstein ⚡️ Which of his roles is your favorite?
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88 years ago today marked the release of James Whale's game-changing
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masterpiece,
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— without which, we're pretty sure, Famous Monsters would not even exist, so here's our salute of gratitude. Cheers to the most famous monster of them all! 🍾🥂
Quoth the Raven... Nevermore 💀 Edgar Allan Poe died on this day 170 years ago. Which of Poe's horror stories or poems is your favorite to read around Halloween?
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The animated version of The Tell-Tale Heart by Ted Parmelee, released in 1953, narrated by James Mason.
Recognized for his painted backdrops in Loony Tunes films, animator Paul Julian adapted them brilliantly for horror. So unsettling that the BBFC gave it an X rating.
Remembering Max Schreck today on his birthday 🧛♂️ Where does his role as Count Orlok in Nosferatu rank in your list of favorite vampires?
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Remembering actor Ted Cassidy today on his birthday 🖤 Most horror fans recognize him as Lurch from The Addams Family. What other roles of his did you love?
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Today, we remember Forrest J Ackerman on his birthday! Uncle Forry is best known as the editor who gave life to Warren’s magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland, but he did so much more.
Forry dedicated his life to bringing horror and sci-fi to the masses. Thank you, Uncle Forry.
Happy birthday to actor Jeffrey Combs 💚 Aside from the fan favorite rendition of H.P. Lovecraft's Re-Animator, Combs has been in plenty of horror and sci-fi themed films and movies. Which is your favorite?
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Remembering the extremely talented Fred Gwynne today on his birthday. Our favorite roles of his are Herman Munster from The Munsters and Jud Crandall from Stephen King's Pet Sematary 🖤 What are your favorites?
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Happy birthday to horror and fantasy powerhouse Guillermo del Toro! Which of del Toro's films have you seen the most?
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Happy birthday to actor Peter Weller, star of sci-fi and horror films including RoboCop, Screamers, and more! Which of his sci-fi or horror roles is your favorite?
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The Thing, a John Carpenter sci-fi horror masterpiece, was released this day in 1982! This film has plenty of gruesomely great scenes, but which is your favorite?
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Remembering the mother of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, today on her birthday⚡🖤⚡ Which rendition of Frankenstein's Monster is your favorite?
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Featuring SFX work from Rick Baker and Greg Cannom. Running for 28 episodes in the early days of the Fox broadcasting company. How many of you remember this gem from 1987?
Happy anniversary to the classic sci-fi horror film, Bride of Frankenstein ⚡️🖤⚡️ Would you want to see a remake of this film?
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Happy birthday to our Mistress of the Dark, the talented and beautiful Cassandra Peterson! What was the first show or movie you remember seeing her in?
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre sawed it's way into theaters on this day 45 years ago! How old were you the first time you saw this classic horror film?
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House on Haunted Hill (1959) Film exhibitors in some theaters rigged an elaborate pulley system near the theater screen which allowed a plastic skeleton to be flown over the audience. This gimmick was know as “Emergo”.
We’re sad to hear of the passing of Dick Miller. Which of his roles did you love most? Ours is probably Murray Futterman in Gremlins.
❤️ Rest In Peace😔
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A drawing by Willis O'Brien, featured in Famous Monsters no.39, that illustrates what he thought a Frankenstein vs. King Kong battle would look like (assuming they were around the same size). Anyone have a dream monster battle matchup?
The Mummy, starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, was released 60 years ago! Did you get wrapped up in this classic horror film?
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On this day in 1925, The Phantom of the Opera premiered in New York 🎭 What do you think of Lon Chaney's special effects makeup from nearly 100 years ago?
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