Creepy Classics & Monster Bash News
Wednesday October 28 - Thursday October 29, 2026
MONSTER BASH PHAN PHOTO, HALLOWEEN WEEK: Ron Cannetella and his sister on a Halloween from yesteryear. Nice spooky set prepped for Trick-Or-Treaters!
New! Classic Movie Poster Postcards
Here they are! The kind of postcards you want to send to your fiendish friends! Get these new ones that are available now:
THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942) - Postcard
An unused postcard for THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942), a Universal film. Beautifully reproduced from a theater poster. 4x6 inches. New! Collect them all.
THE MONSTER AND THE GIRL (1941) - Postcard
An unused postcard for THE MONSTER AND THE GIRL (1941), a Paramount film. Beautifully reproduced from a theater poster. 4x6 inches. New! Collect them all.
COUNTESS DRACULA (1971) - Postcard
An unused postcard for COUNTESS DRACULA (1971), a Hammer film. Beautifully reproduced from a theater poster. 4x6 inches. New! Collect them all.
THE BLACK CAT (1941) - Postcard
An unused postcard for THE BLACK CAT (1941), a Universal film. Beautifully reproduced from a theater poster. 4x6 inches. New! Collect them all.
Get any of these, or see even more, more, more in our Trading Cards Department at Creepy Classics.
New! Vintage TV Guides To Bring Back The 1980s Memories...
I love paging through these, seeing the movies I would have circled or highlighted...and the ads too. The ads bring back the times in my mind's eye. Join me and get some to relive those exciting days for Monster Kids:
TV GUIDE (May 23-29, 1981) - Used Magazine
The memories of 1981 come rushing back as you leaf through this old TV GUIDE! Remember looking through it for your favorite monster movies that may appear on the home screen? In this issue you can find listings for: BEWARE THE BLOB, THE MONOLITH MONSTERS, SALEM'S LOT, DESTROY ALL PLANETS, FROM HELL IT CAME, and more. Plus, TV shows like NIGHT STALKER, HEE HAW, THE ROCKFORD FILES, I DREAM OF JEANNIE, GUNSMOKE, and more. And, who can forget the ads for Kraft, Glade, Right Guard, various cigarettes, Scope, K-Mart, Whirlpool, and more? Used magazine, but no cut-outs or pen marks. Subscription sticker on cover, but like new. Barbara Eden on cover.
TV GUIDE (May 30 - June 5, 1981) - Used Magazine
The memories of 1981 come rushing back as you leaf through this old TV GUIDE! Remember looking through it for your favorite monster movies that may appear on the home screen? In this issue you can find listings for: VAMPIRE MEN OF THE LOST PLANET, THE LOST CONTINENT, NIGHT OF TERROR (Lugosi), and more. Plus, TV shows like STAR TREK, MASTERPIECE THEATRE, STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO, KOJAK, THREE'S COMPANY, GET SMART, and more. And, who can forget the ads for weight loss, various cigarettes, Bell Systems, K-Mart, Thom McAn, and more? Used magazine, but no cut-outs or pen marks. Subscription sticker on cover, but like new. Dan Rather on cover.
TV GUIDE (May 9-15, 1981) - Used Magazine
The memories of 1981 come rushing back as you leaf through this old TV GUIDE! Remember looking through it for your favorite monster movies that may appear on the home screen? In this issue you can find listings for: THE TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES, TOWER OF LONDON (1963), and more. Plus, TV shows like KUNG FU, BARNEY MILLER, GRIZZLY ADAMS, STAR TREK, HOGAN'S HEROES, and more. And, who can forget the ads for various Cigarettes, the RCA Tape Club, Bell Systems, Sears, Step Saver Kitchens, and more? Used magazine, but no cut-outs or pen marks. Subscription sticker on cover, but like new. DALLAS, Larry Hagman on cover.
TV GUIDE (April 18-24, 1981) - Used Magazine
The memories of 1981 come rushing back as you leaf through this old TV GUIDE! Remember looking through it for your favorite monster movies that may appear on the home screen? In this issue you can find listings for: BATTLE BENEATH THE EARTH, THE FACE OF MARBLE, DRACULA (1979), THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN, and more. Plus, TV shows like THE MUPPET SHOW, I LOVE LUCY, FAT ALBERT, RAT PATROL, ROCKFORD FILES, BOSOM BUDDIES, and more. And, who can forget the ads for The RCA Tape Club, cigarette ads, Delco car radios, Air Force recruiting, and more? Used magazine, but no cut-outs or pen marks. Subscription sticker on cover. ABC News anchor Ted Koppel on cover.
TV GUIDE (Jan. 23-29, 1982) - Used Magazine
The memories of 1982 come rushing back as you leaf through this old TV GUIDE! Remember looking through it for your favorite monster movies that may appear on the home screen? In this issue you can find listings for: FIVE MILLION YEARS TO EARTH, EMPIRE OF THE ANTS, THE HUMAN VAPOR, THE PHANTOM FROM 10,000 LEAGUES, THE CURSE OF BIGFOOT, THE HOUSE THAT SCREAMED, and more. Plus, TV shows like Columbia Tape Club, cigarette ads, Arari, L.L. Bean, Planters Peanuts, and more. Used magazine, but no cut-outs or pen marks. Like new. Super Bowl promote on cover.
TV GUIDE (Dec. 6-12, 1980) - Used Magazine
The memories of 1980 come rushing back as you leaf through this old TV GUIDE! Remember looking through it for your favorite monster movies that may appear on the home screen? In this issue you can find listings for: THE MONSTER THAT CHALLENGED THE WORLD, COUNT YORGA - VAMPIRE, WOMEN OF THE PREHISTORIC PLANET, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, and more. Plus, TV shows like THE MUPPET SHOW, STAR TREK, NOVA, THE OUTER LIMITS, LOU GRANT SOAP, and more. And, who can forget the ads for the RCA Tape Club, cigarettes, Levis, K-Mart, and more. Used magazine, but no cut-outs or pen marks. Subscription sticker on cover. DIFF'RENT STROKES on cover.
Get your classic TV GUIDE Digest Magaines by CLICKING HERE. They're resting right now, waiting for you at Creepy Classics.
It's Here! MONSTER BASH SPECIAL #7 Magazine
Above: A Peek inside this MONSTER BASH Special Edition!
The glossy, brand-spanking new MONSTER BASH SPECIAL #7...for your Halloween enjoyment and reminiscing. This special edition is not included in subscriptions. The next regular issue #61 will be available in December. Get this issue for your collection now:
MONSTER BASH SPECIAL #7 - Magazine
This is it! The special all-Halloween monster movie edition! Flashbacks from you, the reader, on growing up loving Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating! The memories, the monsters, the costumes, the candy! Plus, a look at the movies we love to watch in October that are branded in our minds with fun Halloween nights. The color DRACULA (1931) center spread, the REAL Sleepy Hollow yesterday and today, a little girl's Halloween Matinee! CURSE OF THE DEMON, DRACULA, FRANKENSTEIN, THE THING THAT COULDN'T DIE, HORROR OF DRACULA, and so much more! Writers include: Tom Weaver, Frank Dello Stritto, Kevin Slick, Ron Adams, Leonard Hayhurst, Kent Daluga, Ursula Adams, and more. NOTE: This special edition is not included in subscriptions.
Available now for shipping right to your doorstep! It's in our MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE Department from Creepy Classics.
New! Holiday Horror Magazine Pack
It's not to early to start thinking about getting your holiday reading in line. You remember what it's like at your aunt's house while the adults just talk and talk. You need a Monster Kid survival pack like this:
MONSTER MAGAZINE: CHRISTMAS PACK - Three Magazines
Holiday monstrous deal! Three great mags to read during the Christmas season: THE CREEPS #21, MONSTER BASH #38, and SHUDDER #14. Spook-out with THE CREEPS and SHUDDER, reminisce with monsters in MONSTER BASH. A great three-pack of monster mags at a great price. Limited time offer, get your three pack now.
It's holiday horror mags at a real deal price in our Miscellaneous Magazine Department at Creepy Classics.
New! A Batch of Great Used Books
The selection grows! Here are some recent used collectible books that are available now:
MYSTERIES OF THE UNEXPLAINED - Used Paperback
By Allan Zullo. A book aimed at young adult readers with a lot of very good, in-depth information. Chapters include: The Roswell UFO Crash, The Plains of Nazca, The Mary Celeste, The Bermuda Triangle, The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot!
DRACULA: THE LIFE OF VLAD THE IMPALER - Used Hardback Book
By Arnie Kaplan. The history of Dracula! The real Dracula was Vlad The Impaler. It explores his history and the effects from Bram Stoker's novel and the amazing pop culture that evolved. Films like DRACULA with Lugosi to Christopher Lee's Hammer films and beyond. Aimed at young adults with lots of photos and illustrations. Former library book.
THE HARDY BOYS: FOOTPRINTS UNDER THE WINDOW - Used Vintage Hardback
By Franklin W. Dixon. A classic Hardy Boys mystery of espionage thrills. A stolen vital instrument from the United State space program has the boys on the case. A former library hardback from 1965!
Get any of these, or see many more in our Creepy Bookstore on-line at Creepy Classics.
New! More Rare Back Issues of CREEPS Magazine
Scoop up these rare issue of THE CREEPS magazine, before they're gone forever:
The late-lamented CREEPS magazine before it became SHUDDER. Illustrated horror to give you the creeps! Includes contributions by Don Glut, Nicola Cuti, Artie Godwin, and more. Cover by the great Ken Kelly.
The late-lamented CREEPS magazine before it became SHUDDER. Illustrated horror to give you the creeps! Includes contributions by Nicola Cuti, Don Glut, Artie Godwin, and more. Cover by the great Frank Frazetta.
The late-lamented CREEPS magazine before it became SHUDDER. Illustrated horror to give you the creeps! Includes contributions by Nicola Cuti, Don Glut, Artie Godwin, and more. Cover by the great Vic Prezio.
The late-lamented CREEPS magazine before it became SHUDDER. Illustrated horror to give you the creeps! Includes contributions by Nicola Cuti, Don Glut, Artie Godwin, and more. Cover by the great Rich Corben.
Get ready for the holidaze with THE CREEPS magazine! The illustrated black and white horror comic magazine that throws you back and down the stairs to the good ol' days of CREEPY and EERIE! Great artwork and stories about Santa Claws, A Water Ghost, a frost Golem, Maciste vs. Vampires and more!
The late-lamented CREEPS magazine before it became SHUDDER. Illustrated horror to give you the creeps! Includes contributions by Don Glut, Nicola Cuti, Artie Godwin, and more. Cover by the great Frank Frazetta.
Get these and see others in our CREEPS Department at Creepy Classics.
Registration Amission Memberships Now Being Taken! It's MONSTER BASH June 18-20, 2027
The dates are locked in! Put them on your calendar and get signed-up now for a initial discounted low price (won't last long). It's the MONSTER BASH! A celebration of The Monster Boom Generation! Us kids that grew up with cool TV shows and seeing all the classic monster movies on TV gather at Monster Bash from across the country!
Building monster models, reading FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine, circling all the horror and science fiction films in the TV GUIDE...
Let's all go back in time and be kids again for an extended fun weekend. Forget your troubles, and let's BASH together:
MONSTER BASH EXPO JUNE 18-20, 2027 - 3-Day VIP Membership Admission
Admission membership for all three days! June 18-20, 2027 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. See details, guest stars, schedule and more, CLICK HERE.
Book your on-site hotel room now, CLICK HERE! Or, call (724) 772-3700.
New! VAMPIRESS #36 is In Stock
She's slinking your way...the new issue is ready to fly with a horde of vampire bats your way:
VAMPIRESS CARMILLA #36 - Magazine
Terrifying illustrated tales of enchantment and horror! Black and white comic magazine just like we used to get in the 1970s. Art by Val Mayerick, Nik Poliwko, Steve Davis, and others. Cover by Frank Frazetta! Stories by Don Glut, Artie Godwin, and others. Editor: Rich Sala. Inside: vampires, werewolves, ghouls, and more!
Get this and see every issue, all available in our VAMPIRESS CARMILLA Department at Creepy Classics.
New! CANDID MONSTERS #30
The new all BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN volume is in shock stock now, get yours:
CANDID MONSTERS #30 - Book Magazine
A magazine that's more like a book. The inside stories: interviews, background, behind-the-scenes photos, effects...everything you'd want to know about Universal's THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935). Great in-depth study, fully illustrated with vintage newspaper articles and stunning, sharp photos. Karloff, Lanchester, Clive, Fye, Thesiger, Hobson...all here! For all Universal Frankenstein film fans! 140 pages.
Get this or any of the back volumes in our CANDID MONSTERS Department here at Creepy Classics.
New! The Latest RETRO FAN Magazine
Hot off the presses, here's the latest, now available:
The magazine of everything pop culture from the 1950s-1980s. The TV shows, the movies, the toys! In this all color issue: Weird Toys of the Past, CHARIOTS OF THE GODS, Gary Owens, Barbie copycat dolls, 77 SUNSET STRIP, and GILLIGAN'S ISLAND. Interviews with Bob Denver, Dawn Wells, Russell Johnson, and more.
Get this and see back issues (reduced in price!) in our RETRO FAN Department here at Creepy Classics.
New! Large Hardback of Retro Monsters
Monsters, monsters, monsters! We grew up with this stuff:
SON OF MONSTER MASH - Large Hardback Book
The pop culture of monster fans from the 1950s-1960s. The movies, the TV, the masks, comics, and cool toys! Loaded with pictures of the things you grew up with. Plus, interviews with Ray Harryhausen, Roger Corman, Julie Adams, Hazel Court, Robert Quarry, Ingrid Pitt, and more! 191 pages in a large hardback book.
Get this, and see hundreds of other books of interest on our shelves at our Book Section of Creepy Classics.
In Stock! The Definitive Fay Wray Biography
The story of two famous parents, Fay Wray and screenwriter Robert Riskin by their daughter Victoria Riskin! A beautiful hardback full of rare home photos and photos from their films...from KING KONG, THE VAMPIRE BAT, THE MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM, DOCTOR X, and more. Robert is known for the films IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN, and more. This book is new and autographed by the daughter of Fay Wray and Robert Riskin, author Victoria Riskin:
FAY WRAY & ROBERT RISKIN: HOLLYWOOD MEMOIR - Hardcover Book
Get the amazing biography FAY WRAY AND ROBERT RISKIN - A HOLLYWOOD MEMOIR. Robert, Fay's husband was also in the business, a screenwriter with credits like MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, LOST HORIZON and many more. The book, by their daughter Victoria Riskin, is an amazing inside story on the lives of Fay Wray and Robert Riskin. A 397 page hardback packed with stories, Hollywood history and stunning personal photos.
Get this, only a few in stock in our Book Department at Creepy Classics.
New! 1964 Vintage Warren Magazine
Head to the beach before this fall gets too cold! Or, at least, read about the beach and monsters:
HORROR OF PARTY BEACH (FAMOUS FILMS) #1 - Magazine
A Warren publication! In the style of a comic book, but told in photos from the movie THE HORROR OF PARTY BEACH! This original 1964 James Warren magazine is in excellent condition, tight spine, no store markings. Art styling and formatting by Wally Wood and Russ Jones.
Grab this one now, it won't last long, from our Miscellaneous Magazine Section here at Creepy Classics.
More Here! Classic Monster Postcards
Check these cool postcards out:
THE SORCERERS (Boris Karloff) - Postcard
An unused postcard for THE SORCERERS (1967), a Tigon film. Beautifully reproduced from a theater poster. 4x6 inches. New! Collect them all.
THE AMITYVILLE HORROR - Postcard
An unused postcard for THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), an AIP film. Beautifully reproduced from a theater poster. 4x6 inches. New! Collect them all.
Get these postcards, and see more to collect in our Creepy Collectibles Department at Creepy Classics.
Here! For the FAMOUS MONSTERS Collector
A glossy promo card for the 2011 FAMOUS MONSTERS event:
FAMOUS MONSTERS IMAGI-MOVIES FILM FEST - Promotional Card
A glossy 4x6 inch promo card for the FAMOUS MONSTERS 2011 Imagi-Movies Film Festival. Info on the back listing and picturing Roger Corman. Plus announcements on Bela Lugosi, Jr., Vincent Price, Lovecraft film, and more.
It's something to keep with your FM collection in our Trading Cards Department at Creepy Classics.
MONSTER BASH Magazine Is For All Classic Monster Movie Fans of All Ages
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.
You can subscribe too!
New! MONSTER BASH October 2026 T-Shirt
New to celebrate the October 2026 MONSTER BASH CONVENTION. A very limited supply, sizes men's small - 3X (while supplies last):
MONSTER BASH: BUILD MONSTERS - T-Shirt
A comfortable black t-shirt for the 2026 October MONSTER BASH CONVENTION. "If you build it...monsters will come!" In men's sizes SMALL-3X (while supplies last). Color image in front of t-shirt.
Quick, get this now for you wild wardrobe in out T-Shirt Department at Creepy Classics.