Monster Bash Conference Summer

Please note that guests, and programming, are subject to change...and that some guest will be leaving early Sunday to catch flights.

 

THURSDAY June 19, 2025

 

Pre-Bash: For people coming in early for Monster Bash, Ron Adams will run rare films in the afternoon and then projectionist Geoffrey Curtis will be doing his un-announced MYSTERY MOVIES into the night! Screening various 16mm films through the evening at various times. 

 

FRIDAY June 20, 2025

DEALER & GUEST OF HONOR SIGNING HOURS 3 PM - 9 PM

MOVIE & EVENT ROOM HOURS 9:00 AM - 2:30 AM

 

9:00 AM - 16mm FILM: MONSTERS WE'VE KNOWN AND LOVED. It's our traditional opening short film. A documentary produced back in 1964. A look at the classics from the early days through the eyes of 1964. Narrated by Joseph Cotten. Introduced with a welcome to the Monster Bash by Ron Adams. 

 

10:00 AM - THE VAMPIRE'S GHOST (1945). Vampire oddity set in Africa. A cursed vampire wearing white(!). Some cool "invisibility" effects. Stars John Abbott as the vampire, character actor you may remember as the museum tour guide in CRY OF THE WEREWOLF.  A rarity that is recommended!

 

11:30 AM - TALK:  THE LIFE & FILMS OF VINCENT PRICE with author and historian  Lucy Chase Williams. Don't dare miss this in-depth look at the life and films of one of our favorite actors -- Vincent Price. Included in this presentation are rare clips, stills, and insights. Lucy is the author of "The Complete Films of Vincent Price." Plus, historian Tom Weaver will add his two cents too!

 

12:30 PM - MOVIE: THE SCARLET CLAW (1944) Stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gerald Hamer, Paul Cavanaugh and Ian Wolfe. Holmes and Watson head to a small village in Canada to investigate the murder of a woman.  Their client, the murdered woman herself who had a premonition that she would die and wrote Holmes. Her husband is none to happy that Holmes comes tromping around is a non-believer in a supernatural horror that grips the town.  The horror is a glowing monster that roams the woods at night, tearing people' throats out!  The most horror-like of the Rathbone Holmes movies and a great entry in the series.

 

2:00 PM - TALK: GREG MANK on MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE. Universal scored huge hits in 1931 with DRACULA and FRANKENSTEIN. The studio’s next horror film was not as big a success, but may have a more intriguing back story: budgets slashed and restored, two actors in gorilla suits and a real chimpanzee, the producer’s girlfriend as leading lady, and Bela Lugosi’s only role under his only term contract in Hollywood. Make sure to see Greg after the talk to have him sign one of his books for you!

 

3:00 PM - DEALER BALLROOM OPENS! Get the creepy cool collectibles you want before some other Monster Kid gets them!

 

3:00 PM - MOVIE: MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE (1932) . The role Lugosi took instead of the monster in FRANKENSTEIN. Excellent direction from Robert Florey....creepy, twisted, adventuresome, and fun. Inventive camera angles from director Florey.  

 

4:30 PM - TALK: FRANK DELLO STRITTO on MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE. Take Poe, add mad science, a carnival, a hero who spends his free time at the local morgue, and a pinch of German Expressionism. Frank takes us down the foreboding streets of 1845 Paris in search of hidden treasures. Vist Frank, at his table, through the Bash and get one of his many great books!

 

5:30 PM - Q&A: RENEE BROWNING. The daughter of the Creature From the Black Lagoon...Ricou Browning. Renee discusses her father as a stunt man, actor, director, and father! Get background on the Black Lagoon and hear anout her book abbout her dad, the Gill-Man of Universal Studios. Moderated by Bob Pellegrino. 

 

6:00 PM - THREE STOOGES THEATER with TV Horror Host SON OF GHOUL. It's TV Horror Host Legend "Son of Ghoul." Not only does he host horror movies on TV, he is quite The Three Stooges expert. He will present three spooky, fun Stooge shorts to get you laughing your way into Friday evening at Bash! Please check your pies at the door. 

 

7:00 PM - VERY SPECIAL SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT! A record-breaking announcement from author, TV historian Michael Olszewski and Monster Bash's Ron Adams. Take the time to slip into the movie room...don't miss this!

 

7:30PM - 16MM SHORT FILM: CHICKEN THING! Presented by film collector Hugh Thomas. One of the strangest, whacky, fun, and bizarre short monster films you'll ever see. Mix in 1951's THE THING, Bill Cosby's "Chicken Heart" routine, a young boy who loves monster movies...stir it up and you'll have this short, incredible Monster Kid mini-movie!

 

8:00 PM - LIVE THEATER: ZACH ZITO - It's an amazing one man theatre as Zach Zito acts out short horror story classics....If you've never seen Zach perform...don't dare miss this...and if you have seen him before, you know to be there.

 

8:30PM - LAST CALL FOR THE DEALER BALLROOM TODAY. Get your groovy, ghoulish goodies before the dealer room closes. Quick! Only a half hour left for shopping in the Dealer Ballroom today. If you don't get it now, you might never see that item again! The Dealer Ballroom closes at 9PM today. 

 

9:00PM - TV SHOW: DARK SHADOWS episode featuring Monster Bash guest Sharon Smyth. Special thanks to Michael Joyner. Introduced by Michael.

 

9:30 PM - Q&A: SHARON SMYTH. She began as a model for Sears at the age of five. But we all know her as Sarah Collins from the iconic supernatural soap opera, TV's DARK SHADOWS! Moderated by John Bishop.

 

10:00 PM - MONSTER KID MUSIC at MONSTER BASH: Mark Statler. Kick back and get thrown back in a time we were all kids and songs like "Monster Mash" was on the radio and THE OUTER LIMITS was on all our TVs. A rockin' good time to be had by all ages of Monster Kids. Mark has put out a series of music CDs, including one that has Caroline Munro, Veronica Carlson, Martin Beswick, Suzanna Leigh, and Yvonne Monlaur called THE HAMMER GIRLS with songs written by his brother Theron Statler.

 

11:00 PM - MEXICAN MONSTER NIGHT: THE SHIP OF MONSTERS (1960). One of the most bizarre films around and one of the most requested for Mexi-Movie night at Bash.  Is it a science fiction film?, vampire movie?, western?, musical?, or comedy?  I'd say all of the above.  It features some of the weirdest, fun looking monsters ever.  They look like those rubber monsters you used to put on the top of pencils, over the eraser.  And, a talking cow-man skeleton monster!  In Spanish, no subtitles --- who needs 'em with this one! Free tacos handed out before the film, while supplies last. 

 

12:30 AM - MONSTER BASH LATE SHOW: THE SKULL (1965) Stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark and Nigel Green. A pesky skull seems to causes whover owns it the worst of luck....suicide, insanity no fun at all.  The skull is from the body of the Marquis de Sade and demonologist Peter Cushing is after it (or is it after him?!).  Scary stuff with a haunted skull.  Atmospheric and screaming fun.   

 

SATURDAY June 21, 2025

DEALER HOURS & GUEST OF HONOR SIGNING HOURS 10AM-6PM

MOVIE ROOM HOURS 8:00 AM-2:00 AM

 

8:00 AM: SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS & CEREAL. Cartoons for kids of all ages. Plus, FREE cereal is passed out to the audience...just the way Saturday morning used to be growing up...cartoons and cereal. Presented by TV horror host SON OF GHOUL!

 

9:00 AM - TV SHOW: JONNY QUEST! Relive one of the very best science fiction adventure cartoon shows of all-time.

 

9:30AM - MOVIE: RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE (1943) It's England during World War II and Lugosi's back as a full throttle vampire. He's got a werewolf assistant and is out for revenge. One of the great roles for Lugosi. Lots of fun.  

 

10:00 AM - DEALER BALLROOM OPENS! Get the creepy cool collectibles you want before some other Monster Kid gets them!

 

11:00 AM - MONSTER BASH PRESENTS: T.W.'s KOLLEGE OF MONSTROUS KNOWLEDGE with TOM WEAVER. Get ready to test your skills on classic horror and science fiction films. This rapid fire quiz show can win you great prizes. Hosted by historian and author Tom Weaver.

 

12:00 NOON - SILENT SCREAM THEATER: THE PENALTY (1920). Live keyboard accompaniment by Monster Bash Music Director, Kevin Slick. Lon Chaney as a legless man who falls on evil ways. Blockbuster Chaney performance.

 

2:00 PM - MOVIE: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) Classic story of radiation from outer space bringing the dead back to life...if that weren't bad enough, they think living people taste pretty good. George Romero directed. Co-written by John Russo (who also plays a zombie).

 

3:30 PM - Q&A SESSION: JOHN RUSSO. The co-writer of the original NIGHT oF THE LIVING DEAD. John has not only made fiilms, but teaches film and writing as well. Moderated by John Bishop.

 

4:00PM MOVIE: NIGHT OF TERROR (1933) Seldom seen Lugosi film! Bela Lugosi as a mysterious servant sporting a turban (have they gone out of style?). A scientist works on a serum that preserves life and has himself buried alive. To top it off, there's a Mr. Hyde-like monster loose in the woods.

 

5:10 PM - MOVIE: MANFISH (1956) Stars John Bromfield, Lon Chaney Jr., and Victor Jury. Lon Chaney Jr. in one of his finest roles of this time period. A search for treasure leads to madness on the seas. Chaney is a good natured first mate in this tale based in part on Edgar Allan Poe's stories - THE GOLD BUG and THE TELL TALE HEART.

 

6:00PM - THE DEALER BALLROOM CLOSING FOR TODAY. Get your groovy, ghoulish goodies before the dealer room closes. Quick! If you don't get it now, you might never see that item again! Dealer ballroom closes at 6PM. 

 

6:30PM - Q&A: RON CHANEY.  Lon Chaney, Jr.'s grandson grew-up with Lon Chaney, Jr. Dive deep into the fun and advntures of growing up with The Wolf Man as your granddad! Plus, we'll find out what is new with Chaney Entertainment, carrying on the legacy of Lon Jr., and Lon Chaney Sr. Moderated by Ron Adams.

 

7:00 PM - TV SHOW: DARK SHADOWS episode featuring Monster Bash guest Kathryn Leigh Scott. Special thanks to Michael Joyner. Introduced by Michael.

 

7:30 PM - Q&A: KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT. It's Maggie Evans in person (Kathryn's primary character on DARK SHADOWS). That must mean there's a vampire not far behind. Kathryn couldn't be missed through the years as she appeared on almost every TV show you can think of! From THE LOVE BOAT to THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Moderated by John Bishop.

 

8:00 PM - MOVIE: JUNGLE CAPTIVE (1945) hosted with background by Michael Adams.  Stars Otto Krugar, Amelita Ward, Phil Brown, Jerome Cowan, Vicky Lane, and Rondo Hatton.  Krugar is one of the evilest of evil mad docs.  He disregards the reputation and life of his lab assistant (along with assistant's girlfriend) for his own secret experiments.  His secret lab has assistant Rondo Hatton along, murderous henchman.  He has Rondo steal the dead body of Paula, The Ape Woman with intent on bringing her back to life and reap the medical accolades.  He goes about this goal the wrong way. Actress Vicki Lane takes over as Paula, the ape woman in this final chapter of the Ape Woman series and has a bad hair day. Rondo Hatton is in it having a bad face day. The best of the Universal ape woman series with great make-up by Jack Pierce. Don't scare, I mean hair, no --- I mean "dare" miss this presentation!

 

9:30 PM - LET THEM EAT CAKE! The famous MONSTER BASH cake feeding frenzy. Giant, monster sized sheet cakes are served up by the MONSTER BASH staff to fans for as long as it lasts. Think ahead...chocolate or yellow cake...some hard decisions! A a nice break and the kick-off for Saturday night MONSTER BASH madness. Head for the front of the lobby!

 

10:00 PM - SHORT MONSTER KID FILM. Hosted by Dan Roebuck!

 

11:00 PM - GAME SHOW: WHAT'S MY MONSTER. The interactive game show that YOU, the audience gets to drive. See if you can stump the panel of experts with your knowlege of monsters in monster movies! Hosted by Leonard Hayhurst, panel of expeerts with team captain Thom Shubilla, and the show's own "Vanna White," Paisley Jaynes. Stump the panel and you could won great prizes like books, monster magazines, Blu-Rays, DVDs and model kits.

 

12:00 MIDNIGHT BIG EVENT - THE MONSTER BASH "FESTIVAL OF THE NEW WINE Song." A Monster Bash tradition. Bob Pellegrino sings the "Festival of the New Wine" from FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN. Plus, the great free prize toss, this year featuring magazines, blu-rays, DVDs, and just plain cool Monster Kid stuff. WARNING: If you do not wish to get hit by flying free stuff, do not stay in the room for this event. Enter and stay at your own risk. We'll kick off the midnight fun with the Monster Bash Lifetime Achievement Awards too!

 

12:15 AM - THE LATE MOVIE: SHE (1935). The story of adventurers that find a hidden land where an evil woman ruler (SHE) commands a real Fountain of Youth. She is "She who must be obeyed!" Randolph Scott, the lovely Helen Mack (SON OF KONG) and Nigel Bruce (Dr. Watson from the classic Sherlock Holmes movies) are the protagonists. A great fantasy with feeling and magic.

 

2:00 AM MONSTER BASH REALLY, REALLY LATE SHOW. A short movie by renegade filmmaker David "The Rock" Nelson! He's wild, he's wacky, he really makes monster movies....He's "The Rock." David will introduce his short movie. You can never be prepared for this. 

 

SUNDAY June 22, 2025

DEALER HOURS, GUEST SIGNING HOURS 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 

SOME GUESTS WILLBE LEAVING EARLY TO CATCH FLIGHTS. 

PLEASE BE AWARE, SOME DEALER MIGHT PACK-UP EARLY, SO GET INTO THE DEALER ROOM FOR THE STUFF YOU WANT NOW! 

MOVIE ROOM HOURS 9:00AM-5:00PM

 

8:00 AM - MONSTER BASH CHURCH SERVICE . Father Mike Paraniuk will give the service at Monster Bash. All denominations are welcome. Father Mike is a priest from Ohio. Attendees don't have to go out looking for a church. We do it here with all your friends and Monster Bash family. Music by Steven Thornton, John Sargent and Ursula Adams.

 

9:00 AM - SUNDAY MORNING FILM SHORTS. Three short films of the Little Rascals (Our Gang) canon. Presented by -- Ohio TV Horror Host and fellow Monster Kid brother -- Son of Ghoul. 

 

10:00 AM - LIVE GAME SHOW: MONSTER MATCH GAME (1945). Remember the old MATCH GAME TV show? Well now it's done with classic monster movies! Your hosts are Leonard Hayhurst and Thom Shubilla. You could participate and win prizes! Don't miss the fun! This show is back inside the event room.

 

11:00 AM - 3-D SHORT FILM: MURDER IN 3-D. A comedic short film that features Pete Smith nd The Frankenstein Monster! 3-D glasses will be passed out. 

 

11:30 AM - TV HORROR HOST MANIA with SON OF GHOUL! Some of the wildest, most outrageous clips from decades of SON OF GHOUL TV shows. Not to be missed by any fan.

 

12:00 NOON - MOVIE: ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948). The rip-snortin' monster fest classic and Abbott & Costello's pinnacle. Lou's brain is targeted for the Frankenstein Monster's skull by Dracula (Lugosi) and his lovely assistant. Larry Talbot flies in from London to try and help keep Dracula from completing his nefarious plans. Lon Chaney Jr. is great in his final Larry Talbot/Wolf Man incarnation, Glenn Strange rocks as the mighty Frankenstein Monster and Bela Lugosi's major studio swan song --- and he's GREAT! It's one memorable scene after another.

 

1:30 PM - Q&A: LYNNE LUGOSI. Bela Lugosi's grandaughter iss here at Monster Bash. She keep the Lugosi legacy alive with Lugosi Entertainment. Find out about all the products and projects the Lugosi family is carrying on. Moderated by Bob Pellegrino.

 

2:00 PM - MOVIE: ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932). A great horror flick that was banned in England for years. No one will top Laughton as the seedy-genius who turns beasts in to man-beasts on a remote island. Bela Lugosi plays a Wolf Man leading the pack of manimals. ! Young Kathleen Burke won the role of the leopard woman, literally. She won a contest to be in the film and is terrific!  

 

3:30 PM - MOVIE: ZOMBIES ON BROADWAY (1945). Stars Wally Brown, Allen Carney, Sheldon Leonard and Bela Lugosi.  Comedy team Brown & Carney have to find a real zombie for a nightclub or a gangster will rub 'em out.  They travel to the West Indies, home to all good zombies, and run into trouble with zombie maker Lugosi.  Darby Jones, the tall zombie from I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, is back with his buldging eyes.

 

4:30 PM - LAST CALL FOR THE DEALER BALLROOM TODAY. Get your groovy, ghoulish goodies before the dealer room closes. Quick!

Please note that guests, and programming, are subject to change.