Creepy Classics & Monster Bash News
Tuesday October 28 - Wednesday October 29, 2025
MONSTER BASH PHAN PHOTO: Actress Nan Grey (THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS, DRACULA'S DAUGHTER) does a Halloween publicity photo back in the 1940s.
New! Vintage Monster Mags
Here come some great vintage mags marching your way:
Absolutely "like new!" Right off the newsstand from 1965, this excellent condition mag appears unread with tight spine. Inside: SON OF FRANKENSTEIN complete with rare pictures, Ghidra - The Three-Headed Dragon, Christopher Lee, Terror Talk, The Basil Rathbone Story, and more. The companion magazine to FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND. Glorious!
Movie monster magazine from 1975 - first issue! Inside: Sea Creature and Space Ghoul movies, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, The Vampire Book - The movies and the legends, DARK SHADOWS werewolf make-up session in photos, Kathy Lorre - Peter Lorre's daughter talks, and more. A packed 96 pages of articles and rare pics.
These won't last long. Get them while you can in our on-line Magazine Newsstand at Creepy Classics.
New! Hammer House of Horror Set & More Re-stocked Classics
The COMPLETE HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR set is new at Creepy Classics, and we've re-stocked many favorite titles, and rarities too:
COMPLETE HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR (1980) - 5 DVD Set
Hammer Studios produced a series of thirteen horror stories to air on British television in 1980. They featured a host of Hammer regulars, including Peter Cushing. Each episode provides a completely new and individual tale of terror and suspense. The complete series of HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR in it's original airdate order, with all-new introductions and supplemental features. This five disc Collector's Edition includes recollections by Kathryn Lee Scott, an animated photo gallery, and more! 13 episodes on 5 discs!
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (Complete Original Series) - DVD Set
Get your original The Twilight Zone DVD set of the complete series. It contains all 156 episodes of Rod Serling's classic series in one convenient box set. Relive this classic TV show with an episodes-only DVD. Sit down and enjoy intriguing and eerie story lines, famously narrated by Serling himself. A host of guest stars brighten up several episodes, including Dennis Hopper, Leonard Nimoy, Don Rickles, Burt Reynolds and many more.
NIGHT GALLERY (The Complete Series: 1969-1973) - DVD Box Set
From stories based on H.P. Lovecraft to Rod Serling originals...Serling hosts this amazing horror series that was at times thought provoking like TWILIGHT ZONE, but more often terrifying. 98 stories with stars like Vincent Price, Elsa Lanchester, John Carradine and scores more! Loads of extras.
CREATURE FEATURE: 60 YEARS OF THE GILLMAN (2015 Documentary) - DVD
Feature length! the most comprehensive documentary on the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. The movies, the merchandising, the stars, the legend...they're all here! Interviews with Ben Chapman, Julie Adams and more. Bonus: Abbott and Costello Colgate Comedy Hour with the Creature and loads more!
GAMMERA - THE INVINCIBLE (1966) - DVD
Stars Brian Donlevy and Albert Dekker. Nuclear testing revives a prehistoric creature related to a turtle. It's a big cousin to Godzilla and it breathes radioactive fire. I saw this in a kiddie matineee back in 1968, the Ju Ju Beas were flyin' -- what a great time.
Stars Michael Bryant and Jane Asher. An obscure and terrifying made-for-TV horror film. An electronic company movies into an ancient Victorian mansion. Soon they discover that the arcane house is possessed by a ghost. They try to rid the place of the apparition, but the sinister spirit has other ideas.
MURDERS IN THE ZOO (1932) - DVD
Holy smoke -- what do I say about this? If you've never seen it, take my word for it...it's incredible! Atwill's finest performance. Only he could play a slimy, nasty, evil guy with a sparkle and a smile. Graphic and horrifying. A modern day Poe-styled story with a man obsessed, murder and mayhem. The ending will put you through the roof. A four howler!
Locate these in our DVD Department which is stacked with super great titles, hundreds of them! It's a public Monster Fan Service from Creepy Classics.
Back From the Lagoon! A Burger King Creature Collectible
Just one left of this Burger King exclusive figure from 1997:
This Universal Monster was issued through Burger King in 1997. Approximately 4 inches tall. Posable. It's bath time in the Black Lagoon!
It's swimming around in our Models, Toys & Action Figure Department right now at Creepy Classics.
Re-Stocked! The Blu-Rays You Want
Re-loaded in our Blu-Ray section are these two great and popular titles:
CREATURE FEATURE: 60 YEARS OF THE GILLMAN (2015) - Blu-Ray
Feature length! the most comprehensive documentary on the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. The movies, the merchandising, the stars, the legend...they're all here! Interviews with Ben Chapman, Julie Adams and more. Bonus: Abbott and Costello Colgate Comedy Hour with the Creature and loads more!
HERCULOIDS: THE COMPLETE SERIES (1967-69) - Blu-Ray
The complete original series that aired from 1967-1969! The space barbarian family Zandor, Tara and son Dorno fight alongside their giant pets: The Herculoids! A dragon, space rhinoceros, rock ape and the shape-shifting Gloop. They fight invading robots, mad scientists and mutants. Saturday fun!
Locate these in our Blu-Ray Department right now at Creepy Classics.
Just In! More Used DVDs at Great Prices
More hot horror titles are available to fill in your DVD collection:
HORROR OF DRACULA (1958) - Used DVD
Christopher Lee in his first portrayal of Count Dracula. Stunning and classy. Peter Cushing as Van Helsing.
TWENTY MILLION MILES TO EARTH (50th Anniversary) - Used DVD
Two disc anniversary edition. Colorized and original BW versions. Some of the best Ray Harryhausen stop-motion ever to grace the silver screens. And, what a cool looking monster. Commentary by Ray Harryhausen and Tim Burton. Colorzized version supervised by Ray Harryhausen. Jam-packed with extras.
SCI-FI CREATURE CLASSICS (4 Film Collection) - Used DVD
Like new! Just no shrink wrap. Four great movies: MOTHRA, THE GIANT CLAW, 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH and IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA!
Get these or see hundreds more to choose from in our Used DVD Department at Creepy Classics.
MONSTER BASH Magazine Is For All Classic Monster Movie Fans!
Did you grow up watching classic monster movies on TV? Love those horror and science fiction classics? Well, THIS is the magazine for you!
It's packed with rare photos and articles by the best film historians and writers in the field. From Frankenstein to King Kong to Creature From the Black Lagoon, and all the obscure films...we got you covered!
See all the issues and select the ones you would like from our MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE Department at home here at Creepy Classics.
New! DRACULA MEETS THE WOLFMAN Big Model Kit
Yes! This new, big model kit, is actually in stock now and shipping to monster model fans:
DRACULA MEETS THE WOLFMAN - Large Model Kit
Frank Frazetta’s Dracula Meets The Wolfman. The model is sculpted by Jeff Yagher, based on the Frazetta cover art for Creepy Magazine #7 back in February 1966. A large kit with two figures and the big base. All plastic assembly. Glue and paint not included. Dynamic, excellent kit!
Get monsters shipped to your door! Order this from our Models, Toys & Action Figures Department at Creepy Classics.
Just In! Fu Manchu Hardback Books from 1917
Wouldn't these be nice to see on your bookshelf?
INSIDIOUS DR. FU MANCHU (1917 4th printing) - Hardback Book
By Sax Rohmer. This is a fourth edition 1917 hardback book. Note: Former library with solid library binding. Excellent condition. Has all the typical library markings. Being a somewhat detailed account of the amazing adventures of Nayland Smith in his trailing the sinister Chinaman! 383 pages.
HAND OF FU MANCHU (1917 McKINLAY 1st EDITION) - Hardback Book
By Sax Rohmer. This is a first edition 1917 hardback book. Note: Former library with solid library binding. Excellent condition. Has all the typical library markings. A new phase in the activities of Fu Manchu, the devil doctor! 308 pages.
These titles available, while they last, in our Creepy Bookstore at Creepy Classics!
New! A Green Metallic Phantom Model Kit
Up from the depths of the Paris Opera House:
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Limited Metallic Green) - Sealed Long Box Model Kit
The classic Aurora model design in the long box...still new in shrink wrap. METALLIC GREEN limited edition! Rare kit that is unopened. Long box. Phantom with his tortured prisoner model. Assembly required, glue and paint not included.
Dive in to our Models, Toys & Action Figures Department to get this emerald creeper at Creepy Classics.
MONSTER BASH Retro Summer 2026, You Can Sign-Up Now!
It's next summer's MONSTER BASH CONFERENCE JUNE 2026!
Sign-Up now for the classic monster fest:
MONSTER BASH JUNE 12-14, 2026 - 3-Day VIP Membership Admission
All three days! June 12-14, 2026 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, (Cranberry Township-Mars, PA). The classic monster movie conference and festival! Three days of monster fan fun. Movie and TV stars appearing, wall-to-wall monster merchandise, special events, special screenings. Discounted for a limited time. Admission is non-refundable, non-transferable. You will be mailed a hard copy confirmation.
Updated details are here now:
The growing guest list includes Gary Conway (I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN), Jack Hill (Director of the last four Boris Karloff movies, and SPIDER BABY), Butch Patrick (THE MUNSTERS), Daniel Roebuck (THE MUNSTERS movie), Beverly Washburn (SPIDER BABY), Bill Diamond (Basil Gogos Museum/Muppet Museum), John Russo (NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD), and more! Plus, Marian McKnight (Miss America 1957), film historians and writers Frank Dello Stritto, Tom Weaver, Greg Mank, Lucy Chase Williams, Stan Gordon (UAP-UFO researcher), and the magic and monster movie making of the one-and-only David "The Rock" Nelson.
Wall-to-wall collectible vendor tables: vintage monster magazines, monster toys, comic books, Blu-Rays, rare DVDs, original movie poster room, t-shirts, monster gear...your head will spin seeing all the creepy cool ghoulish goodies.
Plus, all the fun monster bash events: the free prize toss at midnight on Saturday, Friday night Mexican Monster Night, Thursday Night Mystery Movies for the pre-Bash fun with Geoffrey Curtis (film collector), Zach Zito's live theater, a weekend film fest, Tom Weaver's Forgotten Horror rare films, Leonard Hayhurst with game shows and prizes...it's an almost non-stop three days of classic monster celebration and fun.
Discounted hotel rooms, get your reservations now before they sell out, CLICK HERE.
Check it all out, CLICK HERE!
Get your advance, discounted VIP full 3-Day Membership Admission: CLICK HERE.
New & Re-Stocked Blu-Rays!
A load of new Blu-Ray titles are here:
HILLBILLYS IN A HAUNTED HOUSE (1967) - Blu-Ray
Country singers and a "country comedian" (can you take him?!) end up in a haunted house after car trouble. Lon Chaney Jr. and John Carradine are lurking about as well as a mad scientist. Whew wheee. You're strong enough...you can take it, Lon and John did! Extras include commentary, photo gallery, trailer.
PIRATE TREASURE (1934 Complete Serial) - Blu-Ray
Stars Richard Talmadge, Lucille Lund, Walter Miller and Pat O'Malley. A real rough and tumble serial from Universal, the same year they made THE BLACK CAT (also with Lucille Lund). A young man finds that he has a real pirate's treasure map and sets out to find his fortune. A tough gang of cut-throats discovers he has this valuable map and will stop at absolutely nothing to get it. Some unbelievable real-life stunts pepper this forgotten, gritty serial.
THE PHANTOM OF THE AIR (1933/Complete Serial) - Blu-Ray
A twelve chapter serial from Universal Studios! Stars Tom Tyler (THE MUMMY'S HAND, CAPTAIN MARVEL), Gloria Shea, and Leroy Mason. A scientist invents an anti-gravity device and searches for an adventurous pilot to demonstrate it to the public. Behind-the-scenes, a gang of smugglers is after the invention to steal it before the public is aware of it. Ariel, top flight thrills!
THE GREEN HORNET (Complete Serial/1940) - Blu-Ray
THE GREEN HORNET (1940) Stars Gordon Jones, Wade Boteler, Keye Luke, and Anne Nagel. Complete serial restored. The city is riddled with crime and racketeering. Only the Green Hornet and Kato can route out the evil. Misunderstood by the law, The Green Hornet, is a modern day vigilante dedicated to ending crime and injustice in whatever methods he sees fit.
KING OF THE ZOMBIES/MISS V FROM MOSCOW (Double Feature) - Blu-Ray
Two classic films from Poverty Row Studios! KING OF THE ZOMBIES (1941) Two men crash an airplane on a distant island. The island is presided over by a zombie leader. Mantan Moreland steals the show with the best one-liners around. MISS V FROM MOSCOW (1942) Stars Lola Lane. A double spy tale from World War II with Lane attempting to free French underground agents in Paris. Thrills and spies!
....and these great Blu-Rays are re-stocked here now:
BEYOND ATLANTIS (1973) - Blu-Ray/DVD Combo
Great action-undersea adventure, complete with pearls and monsters. Another weird one from the Philippines starring John Ashley and Patrick Wayne. Fun old-time spirit! Commentary, interviews, trailers, TV spots, pressbook, restored, scanned from 35mm negative and more...loads of extras!
GANGBUSTERS (1942 Complete Serial) - Blu-Ray
Stars Kent Taylor, Irene Hervey, Robert Armstrong and Ralph Morgan. Here's a overlooked 1940's serial with some horror/sci-fi elements. Produced by Universal in their 1940s heyday, this features a mad scientist (Ralph Morgan of THE MONSTER MAKER, CONDEMNED TO LIVE, NIGHT MONSTER) who has his secret labs below the subway systems! His group of dead gangster-zombies cause general mayhem and are stealing the city blind. Morgan's army of gangster suicide victims is called "The League of Murdered Men!" The good guys are Kent Taylor and Robert Armstrong (Denham of KING KONG fame). A thirteen chapter cliffhanger. Mastered and restored in 4K from 35mm.
England's version of Godzilla is terrific! Too bad there weren't sequels...great effects. See Gorgo crush London (Tokyo survives!). Remastered with loads of extras - it's never looked this good! Extras -- Daniel Griffith documentary, comic book scan, trailer -- MUCH MORE! Widescreen.
Select the ones you want for your collection! You'll find them in our Blu-Ray Department at Creepy Classics.
New! Vintage Mr. Moto Paperback
Ah, there's nothing like the smell of vintage paperbacks and comic books. This one was just added:
MR. MOTO IS SO SORRY (1963 edition) - Used Paperback Book
By John P. Marquand. The no-holds-barred Asian secret agent with guts and wits! Peter Lorre starred in a series of films as the famous character. Polite, yet deadly! A mysterious object (a silver cigarette case) is not what it seems. Moto must deliver it to Mongolia...but espionage and death are at every turn. Used vintage paperback with small chip missing on back cover and a crease on the cover.
Get the above book, and see hundreds more in our Creepy Bookstore here on-line at Creepy Classics.
The Latest! MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #57
In stock! The latest issue of MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE that has King Kong, The Wolf Man, The Frankenstein Monster, zombies...all waiting to crawl out of the pages in your home:
MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #57 - Magazine
The all glossy classic monster movie magazine! A retro celebration of classic horror and science fiction films, packed with stunning, rare photos. In this issue, Lon Chaney, Jr.'s Wolf Man stalks the woods with film and actor insights. Zombies of the golden age of film, like I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, and more. James Whale on FRANKENSTEIN in 1931. Vintage interview uncovered: Fay Wray talks KING KONG (1933). The World of Zanol, Creature (From the Black Lagoon) Feature, and more...Readers reminisce! Cover by Micah Carey.
Get your very own copy now by ordering it from our MONSTER BASH Magazine Department at Creepy Classics.
Just Another Day at the Super Market
Thanks to reader Rick Destree for sharing this "Goon Toon" with us. Still smiling over this right now.
MONSTER BASH October 2025 Was Fun!
Above pic: Monster Bash staffer Ted Lewczyk hauls in hundreds of DVDs and Blu-Rays that made their way into the show at the Pittsburgh Marriott North.
See MANY vendors with cool stuff at the next MONSTER BASH CONVENTION in June.
Just Added! This MGM Film Collection on DVD
Four great movies that are just up your sci-fi alley:
A four feature film collection from the vaults at MGM Studios! Films: THE MAN FROM PLANET X (1951), BEYOND THE TIME BARRIER (1959), THE TIME TRAVELERS (1964), and THE ANGRY RED PLANET (1960). 1950s and early 1960s science fiction fun at its best. Like new!
Select this to add to your DVD collection from our Used DVD Department at Creepy Classics.
New! Decades Old Postcard From Canada
Stomping out of the woods, it's a Parasauropophus:
DINOSAUR PARASAUROLOPHUS (St. George Island Zoo) - Vintage Postcard
A vintage postcard from the 1960s with a photo of a life-size dinosaur (Parasauropophus) figure in a wooded area. Card is in excellent condition. A hand written note on the back from a boy named "Bruce" to his grandparents.
Slide this into your collection from our Creepy Collectibles section of Creepy Classics.
New! Sword and Sorcery Rein in This Color Comic Book
Now in stock:
CROSSGEN CHRONICLES #8 - Comic Book
A 2002 full-color comic book of sword and sorcery. Creators include: Pablo Marcos, Mark Waid, Esteban Maroto, and Jeromy Cox. Absolutely excellent, like new condition. Adventure and horror comic.
Check out this one and see many other cool comics in our Comic Book Department at Creepy Classics.
Coming October 23-24, 2026! A MONSTER BASH British Invasion at the Grand Palace Theatre
It's Hammer and Amicus time with great British horror films on the giant screen at a real 1920's movie palace.
This next autumn's MONSTER BASH FILM FESTIVAL at the majestic Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio....is October 23-24, 2026! We'll be the week BEFORE Halloween in 2026 with the creepy coolest British classic horror films. The change from August to October for the Monster Bash is due to renovations that will be happening at The Palace in August-September 2026.
ADVANCE MEMBERSHIP ADMISSION available now! ADMISSION WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR for all 8 movie two-day passes or individual movie admission as well. Address: The Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702-1016.
Call for information at: (330) 454-8172.
Reserve your Double Tree hotel room (closest hotel, just 5 blocks away) call (330) 471-8000. Other hotel and motel options in Canton, CLICK HERE.
Vendors in the lobby and on the second floor mezzanine level too!
All the details, CLICK HERE.
Fiendish Friends Gather At MONSTER BASH
Friends gather at the MONSTER BASH events to celebrate a mutual love for classic monster movies!
Join the fun at the next MONSTER BASH!
Check Out the MONSTER BASH Autumn Re-Cap Video From DARK RIDE DRACULA!
Our friends Andy and Amy have just released their show on MONSTER BASH OCTOBER 2025!
Relive the fun or see the creepy coolness you missed, CLICK HERE!
Autographed! It's THE MAN WHO TURNED TO STONE Photo Autographed by Actress Charlotte Austin
Just one of this color photo autographed by actress Charlotte Austin:
CHARLOTTE AUSTIN (MAN WHO TURNED TO STONE) - Glossy Autographed Photo
Heavy stock glossy photo (THE MAN WHO TURNED TO STONE) autographed by actress Charlotte Austin. 8.5 X 11 inches. Obtained direct from Charlotte at the October 2018 MONSTER BASH CONFERENCE.
Score this autographed pic in our Creepy Autograph Department at Creepy Classics!
New! First 4 Issues of MONSTROUS Autographed By the Writer
Comic Book MONSTROUS (First Four Issues) autographed by the writer himself, Greg Wright. Each of the four issues is signed:
MONSTROUS COMIC BOOKS #1-4 (Autographed by Writer Greg Wright) - Comic Book Set
The first four issues of the MONSTROUS comic book. Issued in 2015. All four comics are signed by the writer Greg Wright. Illustrator Ken Lamug. Four color comics, each autographed!
Get this pack of autographed comics stored in our Comic Book Department at Creepy Classics!
Hurry, ONLY 2000 of these worldwide were made! Numbered Limited Deluxe FRANKENSTEIN Box Set with 3-D Cover
Talk about an ultimate edition of FRANKENSTEIN (1931)...this is just awesome:
FRANKENSTEIN - LIMITED EDITION SET (1931/3-D Cover/Art Cards) - Blu-Ray Box Set
Boris Karloff's name would never be forgotten after this classic from director James Whale. The fully restored version from Universal. Fritz, Fritz...stay away from that criminal brain....oh, no leave it alone, Fritz. Leave it alone! This amazing collectible edition feature a lenticular 3-D cover, beautiful interior art, five art cards....limited to just 2000, all editions are numbered. PACKED with an amazing amount of extras.
Get this great box set in our New Blu-Ray Department at Creepy Classics.