Creepy Classics & Monster Bash News
Monday July 13 - Tuesday July 14, 2026!
MONSTER BASH PHAN PHOTO: It's hypno-Rondo! The beloved Universal actor Rondo Hatton who played The Brute Man and The Creeper in Universal horror films.
New! Vintage CREEPY Mags
Here are used copies of some great vintage CREEPYs:
The classic illustrated horror magazine from publisher James Warren. Uncle Creepy is in the house to introduce great tales of fear. Artists in this vintage 1967 issue include: Neal Adams, Dan Adkins,Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall, Wally Wood, John Severin, and others. Reader condition with tape on spine, some tears, no clip-outs or pen marks. Classic Creepy!
The classic illustrated horror magazine from publisher James Warren. Uncle Creepy is in the house to introduce great tales of fear. Artists in this vintage 1967 issue include: Neal Adams, Dan Adkins, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Gray Morrow, and others. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Reader copy, Cover chipping, creases, wear marks, interior has just age tanning, no clip-outs or pen marks. Classic Creepy!
Get vintage CREEPY Magazines to read all summer long from Creepy Classics.
We Still Got 'em! Some Out-Of-Print Blu-Rays, New and Sealed...
The following Blu-Rays, many that are now out-of-print, are still here, new and factory sealed:
WEREWOLF IN A GIRL'S DORMITORY (1961, Uncut) - Blu-Ray
A werewolf-mystery film -- who's the one turning hairy and ripping-up people's throats?! A new instructor arrives at the all-girl's reformatory, is he the werewolf? There's blackmail and many suspects. This is the original uncut version. Audio: English or Italian. Packed with extras: New scan of film elements, beautiful quality, nice booklet reproduction of an original photo-comic promotional piece, bonus CD of soundtrack music, interviews, commentary, trailers and more!
MAD DOCTOR OF BLOOD ISLAND (1968) - Blu-Ray
Stars John Ashley, Angelique Pettyjohn and Ronald Remy. Horror from the Philippines! Indeed! A vacationer lands on an island and discovers a mad doc who is working on experiments that result in monster-zombies.
Stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire and Anthony Perkins. It's post nuclear war and a crew aboard a submarine reach Australia were blasts and radiation haven't reached. But, there's a massive radiation cloud coming their way and no hope of escape. How do the small group of people react? Amazing and powerful.
Get these and see hundreds of other titles in our Blu-Ray Department here at Creepy Classics!
The KONG Klassic Is Back! DVDs in Shock Stock:
Re-loaded on the classic KING KONG (1933) on DVD with extras here:
The original 1933 classic with Robert Armstrong, Fay Wray and Bruce Cabot. An enterprising promoter (Armstrong) and a young beauty (Fay Wray) travel to Skull Island. Dinosaurs and the mighty ape -- KONG, preside there. Armstrong captures the giant ape and brings it back to New York. Kong escapes and knocks New York on its ear. A classic in anyone's book. Extras: Newly restored edition, commentary by Ray Harryhausen (special effects genius) with excepts of historic Merian C. Cooper and Fay Wray interviews, and trailer gallery.
Get your copy, for your collection, now from Creepy Classics. A must-have for any classic movie clollector.
New! Used Young Adult Scary Storybooks
Remember the books that steered us into becoming horror movie fans! Here's some cool ones available here now:
MYSTERY OF MORDACH CASTLE - Used Hardback
A super creepy novel for young readers by William MacKellar and beautifully illustrated by Jerry Lazare. This hardback appears unread with a tight spine. It was published in 1970. What may make this book even creepier is that there's a kid's name on the inside front cover, then on the inside back cover there is weird and cryptic formulas written by a young girl. Very strange.
MOSTLY GHOSTLY: HAVE YOU MET MY GHOULFRIEND? - Used Hardcover Book
Before he launched the "Goosebumps" series of books, author R.L. Stine write this "Mostly Ghostly" book for young readers. He's gone on to become the number one author of horror stories that spook kids around the world. This is a hardcover, former library. Has typical library markings and shelf wear. Spine solid on this hardback edition.
DEADTIME STORIES: ALONG CAME A SPIDER - Used Paperback
A scary novel for young readers! DEADTIME STORIES: ALONG CAME A SPIDER (A really BIG spider!) is by author A.G. Cascone. A young boy finds a dusty old science kit and things go terribly wrong! Used paperback from 1996. Has student name written on inside front. Used book.
SECRET OF THE UPSTARS ROOM & OTHER GHOSTLY TALES - Used Paperbaback
Nostalgic kid's ghost tales book by Gale Burnick. Issued in 1983 with illustrations by James Odbert. A collection of supernatural stories for young readers. Light cover damage with crossed out name. Used paperback of spooky stories.
Get these books in our Book Department (Where else?), here at Creepy Classics.
Hurry Before The Price Increase! Get Your Membership Admission To MONSTER BASH in October!
Don't wait, get your plans for this year lined up for the MONSTER BASH CONVENTION October 2026!
Besides a packed wall-to-wall vendor displays, talks, monster game shows, live theater, film fest, and entertainment...here are the guests so far: Glenn Strange's grandson Michael Glenn Nix, Lynne Lugosi-Sparks (Bela Lugosi's granddaughter), Victoria Price (Vincent Price's daughter), Renee Browning (The Creature Kid, Ricou Browning's daughter), and more to come.
Plus, TV Horror Host Legend "Son of Ghoul," Bill Diamond's Basil Gogos & Muppet Museum, Live Theatre with Zach Zito, Leonard Hayhurst's monster game shows, Mexican Monster night, Saturday Night Free Cake in the Lobby, the Midnight Free Prize Toss...and so much more. So much Bash...almost three non-stop days.
Get your admission membership locked in now, the discount price won't last long:
MONSTER BASH EXPO OCTOBER 16-18, 2026 - 3-Day VIP Membership Admission
Admission membership for all three days! October 16-18, 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.
Here's the link for discounted on-site hotel rooms at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, get yours before they sell out, CLICK HERE! The back-up hotel is the sister hotel, The Courtyard, only a short walk across the parking lot.
Check out the growing details by CLICKING HERE. The MONSTER BASH CONVENTION is produced by Creepy Classics.
Check out the preview trailer, CLICK HERE!
And...here's a walk-through courtesy of Dark Ride Dracula, CLICK HERE!
Rondo Remembers: Flash Forward!
Today, I'm looking ahead three months. That's when the excitement of Halloween really ramps up. That's when a very special MONSTER BASH magazine will be out. It will be special #7. Our specials always focus on one theme. This time it will be Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating from our childhood. Those glorious memories as we flashback together.
I've been soliciting to have YOU be part of this special magazine. Email in your fond, funny, films to watch, or endearing reflections of Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating from the past. Our email is creepyclassics@creepyclassics.com.
My thoughts take me back to: Crunching leaves underfoot on the sidewalks. A hint of apple in the air. An aroma from those late fallen fruits that means autumn to me. Gourds and pumpkins on hay bales along the side of the road for sale. The woods in the mountains here full with color as the sound of the wind rustles those raining leaves.
I'll pull out some Halloween favorite movies to watch: THE WOLF MAN (1941), DOCTOR X (1932), THE UNINVITED (1944), NOSFERATU (1922), HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1958)....and, of course, FRANKENSTEIN (1931) and DRACULA (1931). While one of those movies plays, I'll be carving jack-o-lanterns...pulling out the "guts" and all the seeds. My wife likes to fry up those seeds with butter and salt!
Now here are a few emails from people that have shared their Halloween memories and thoughts:
Hi Ron,
The weather , the leaves, the monsters, and Halloween in the air. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a small town in New England so everything you describe brings back a million memories. Also for the season, I watch DRACULA (1931) every Halloween night and it really is the time of year for the classic monsters! -John Dobrydnio
Hi Ron,
The season of fall has always been my favorite time of year ever since I was a little kid. And, for the last few years, it has also been my busy time when I volunteer to help raise funds for the historic Burlington County Prison Museum in Mt. Holly, NJ. During the month of October for the last 5 years we have turned the courtyard of this 1800's prison into a haunted maze, and I get to play the role of the "Caretaker of the Graveyard" It was featured in an episode of the TV show GHOST HUNTERS. Anyone in the Philadelphia or south New Jersey area should put it on their calendars to check it out, and I'm sure they'll have a good time.
All the best, Kevin Mulligan
Ron,
Taking you up on the request to share Autumnal Memories, Ron…We have an heirloom apple tree in the back yard, planted in the 1700s that delivers a lot of great pie material—if the yellow jackets don’t get to ‘em first! Favorite trick-or-treat candy? Too hard to choose! Jellied orange slices…RULE! If its orange & black it’ll taste good! I don't know yet what I’m going to be this year for Halloween! You are NEVER too old to dress up…Have a stack of DVDs that should make for viewing pleasure this fall: DRACULA vs. FRANKENSTEIN (with guest star Forry Ackerman), THE UNKNOWN with Lon Chaney….NOSFERATU!
-Joe Shea
Ron,
Ah, how I remember the fall growing up in Virginia. The leaves changing color, the smell of some neighbors burning leaves, and the chill in the air as my favorite season approached. I would beg my Mom to take me up the road to the local Standard Drug store, so I could see the latest in Collegeville and Ben Cooper costumes! While at the drug store, of course I had to peruse the magazine rack, and sure enough, another FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND would be sitting there. Needless to say, "Thanks Mom!" We'd go home, and I'd try on my costume and run around the house, a month before Halloween. Mom would take me food shopping at the Big Star grocery, and I would run in looking for the pumpkins! Mom would always have to tell me, "If we get it now, it won't be any good at Halloween!" I wish, for just a moment, to have a time machine and go back to one of these particular days to relive it. Just one day, to relive innocence, to smell the autumn air,.....and to see Mom again.
-John Pace Miami, FL
What always gets me into the Autumn/Halloween spirit, will be to sit down, relax, and watch IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN, on a cool breezy evening, with the wind whispering it's name in the trees, and leaving its footprints on the leaves. Then everything seems to be just perfect here in Southern California, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
-Count Craigula
Please submit your thoughts (short or long) on Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating to be possibly included in MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE SPECIAL #7. Send photos if you can! Maybe of you in costume from all those years ago? Email creepyclassics@creepyclassics.com!
Looking forward to Halloween here in 2026!
-Ron Adams,
Ligonier, PA
July 2026
Back In Shock! It's the Classic Godzilla T-Shirt
Your monster designer fashion for the rest of summer and for autumn, suggest this Godzilla tee:
Comfortable black t-shirt with your favorite radioactive giant monster...Godzilla from the original 1950s film. Only a few remain. Get your Godzilla now! Men's sizes.
Back in stock in sizes SMALL-3X.
Get it, and see other designs, in our T-Shirt Department at Creepy Classics.
Is This The Gal You Really Want To Date?
I think there's some "bad intentions" in those eyes! There's a date that will probably not go well. It's the DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954), on DVD and available here:
DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS (1954) - DVD
Woman and her side kick (a nasty robot) drop out of the sky to collect earth males. Wild fifties sci-fi! Stars Hazel Court.
She's looking for YOU in our DVD Department at Creepy Classics.
Now In! All "Frankenstein" Magazine
Page after page of the Frankenstein Monster and his friends...
GOREZONE: FRANKENSTEIN - Magazine
A special "All Frankenstein" magazine. Issued in 1994 this mag includes articles and rare photos on: The Complete History of Frankenstein Films, Universal's Karloff Legend, Hammer's Peter Cushing, the film MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN, Frankenstein Books and Comics...and more, more, more Frankenstein! All glossy, packed with photos. Like new condition!
Get this glossy Frankenstein mag in our Miscellaneous Magazine Section of 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! CRYPTOLOGY #10
It's here and ready to ship to your door:
Retro creep culture for movies, TV and comic books. In this issue: Neal Adams and His DC Horror Comics, Giant Spiders in Movies, Pulps and Comic Books, Mainstream Movie Stars in Horror Movies, Beverly Washburn in SPIDER BABY, and more!
Spin our on-line Magazine Spin-Around Rack and grab this issue now from Creepy Classics.
Now Here! DIE NIBELUNGEN, The Fritz Lang Classic Fantasy Epic
Dragons, heroes, and tragedy in this classic silent film masterpiece:
NIBELUNGEN, DIE (1924/Fritz Lang, German Film) - DVD
Directed by Fritz Lang (METROPOLIS). An amazing epic of Nordic legends. A tale of dragons, trolls, and heroic honor. It's spirals into a nightmare world. Originally released as a two-part story. The two full features have been merged into this amazing feature of 149 minutes of magic movie making.Stunning visuals for a silent 1924 film. New restoration! Extras: 68 minute documentary, newsreel footage from the set of the film with Fritz Lang.
Snag this epic classic in our Recent Additions Department at Creepy Classics.
Classic Horror History! Own This 1958 Theater Pressbook For THE FLY
This is an original FLY pressbook available now at Creepy Classics (while it lasts):
THE FLY (1958) - Original Theater Pressbook
A 1958 film that starred Vincent Price and Charles Herbert. This is the original pressbook issued to theaters for advertising purposes in print media. It's 12x16 inches on heavy stock glossy paper with many various ad images for the film. Rare collectible. No clipped ads, no markings...original in very good condition! Only some minor fold tears. Twelve pages.
Also available:
THE PARTY (Peter Sellers) - Original Press Book
A 1968 film that starred Peter Sellers and was directed by Blake Edwards (THE PINK PANTHER). This is the original pressbook issued to theaters for advertising purposes in print media. It's 11x18 inches on heavy stock glossy paper with many various ad images for the film. Rare collectible. No clipped ads, no markings...original in excellent condition. Eight pages.
See these and other original theater pressbooks available in our Pressbooks Department at Creepy Classics.
The Latest! MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #60
Above: A peek inside this latest issue!
Now, you too, can get this latest issue:
MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #60 - Magazine
It's the all-glossy classic movie monster magazine! Informative and fun for all those that grew up watching horror and science fiction films. Inside the pages of this issue: Teenage Monster Run Wild in movies like I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN, I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF, BLOOD OF DRACULA and TEENAGE MONSTER! Plus, a look at The Thin Monster -- John Carradine. The Page of Disclosure, a Martian in a full color center poster for your wall. Ted Cassidy...The Tall Monster -- he was Lurch on THE ADDAMS FAMILY. And look out for the Gallery of Ghouls, a collection of rare photo stills from your favorite movies. Contributions by Tom Weaver, Frank Dello Stritto, Thom Shubilla, Ron Adams, Micah Carey, and more. Packed with monster movie celebration.
It's loaded up in our MONSTER BASH Magazine Department, lurking for you, at Creepy Classics.
New! Out-Of-Print Rare Used DVD Titles
All in excellent condition, here are some titles that are getting hard-to-find, but available here at Creepy Classics:
BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS (1958) - Used DVD
John Agar stars as a man possessed by a giant floating brain from outer space! His eyes turn silver and he grits his teeth a lot. The contacts probably hurt! Great, great cult classic from Science Fiction's golden years.
CREATURES THE WORLD FORGOT (1971) - Used DVD
Hammer Films caveman move of rivaling brothers Prehistoric adventure, but no dinosaurs this time around...just lots of cave guys and girls with fur bikinis.
MAN FROM PLANET X (1951) - Used DVD
Outside of a European castle a strange spacecraft lands. A being with a large, weird head try to communicate with Robert Clarke and others in the castle. Is he friendly or malevolent? William Shallart tries to exploit the being for his own personal reasons, turning him against the others in the castle. Very atmospheric early Sci-Fi directed by Edgar Ulhmer. If there's such thing as a gothic science fiction film, this is it.
Get any of these, or see many other selections, in our Used DVD Department here at Creepy Classics.
Back In Stock! One of the Creepy Charlie Chan Mysteries
Factory sealed from Columbia Studios, get this DVD for your collection:
CASTLE IN THE DESERT (CHARLIE CHAN MYSTERY) (1942) - DVD
Stars Sidney Toler. Manderlay Castle is the home of the Borgias family. The family that has a terrible and deadly history. The murders begin again and Charlie Chan is roaming the great halls to discover the reasons behind the deaths.
Get this right now in our DVD Department at Creepy Classics!
Used, Like New! Blu-Rays To Spin In Your Player
Just added, these used Blu-Rays, in excellent condition:
Stars James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon and James Arness. One of the best big-bug movies! Ants at your picnic and in the city sewer system...and they're bigger than cows. One of the greatest "big bug" movies ever made! Like new!
NOSFERATU (1922/Kino Deluxe Edition/2-discs) - Used Blu-Ray
The first "Dracula" film was made in Germany with Max Schreck as the evil vampire. Schreck means "terror" in German. The count travels across the ocean to invade a new land of fresh blood. Still creepy and atmospheric, this film has scared people for decades. Newly re-mastered in HD, Optional English or German title cards, Stereo master original 1922 music score, 52 minute documentary called THE LANGUAGE OF SHADOWS, Lengthy excerpts from director Murnau's other films, image gallery. Amazing print and extras on this two disc set!
Better hurry and grab the ones you want before another collector does! These discs are resting peacefully in our Used Blu-Ray Graveyard at Creepy Classics, waiting for a new home.
Now in Shock Stock! Warren's THE ROOK Magazine
In 1979, Jim Warren published this forgotten mag similar to CREEPY, EERIE, and VAMPIRELLA. This premiere issue is available (while it lasts) now:
THE ROOK #1 (Warren) - Magazine
A Warren Publishing magazine from 1979 published by James Warren. In the same format as classic Warren illustrated mags like CREEPY, EERIE, and VAMPIRELLA. Illustrated action-packed adventures featuring "The Rook," the original master of time. Cover by Rich Corben. Interior by Alfredo Alcala and others. Excellent condition...first, premiere issue. Comes bagged and boarded for protection.
Zip over to our Miscellaneous Magazine Department and slide this Warren Publication into your collection! Mail order now from Creepy Classics.
New! A Stack of Vintage Science Fiction Digests
Here are just some of the sci-fi digests, full of good reading, now available here:
ANALOG (March 1991) - Vintage Digest Magazine
The magazine of science fiction and science fact! Stories and articles by Daniel Hatch, Lawrence Watt-Evans, F.M. Busby, and others. Illustrated. Appears new and unread, tight spine.
ANALOG (February 1983) - Vintage Digest Magazine
The magazine of science fiction and science fact! Stories and articles by David R. Palmer, Dr. Robert L. Forward, Frederik Pohl, and others. Illustrated. Appears unread, tight spine. Just tiny pen marks on cover.
ANALOG (January 1983) - Vintage Digest Magazine
The magazine of science fiction and science fact! Stories and articles by Hayford Peirce, Dr. Robert Forward, Richard C. Hoagland, and others. Illustrated. Excellent condition, tight spine.
ANALOG (May 1991) - Vintage Digest Magazine
The magazine of science fiction and science fact! Stories and articles by Harry Turtledove, Daniel Hatch, Jeff Hecht, and others. Illustrated. Appears new and unread, tight spine.
ANALOG (April 1991) - Vintage Digest Magazine
The magazine of science fiction and science fact! Stories and articles by Harry Turtledove, F. Alexander Brejche, P.J. Plauger, and others. Illustrated. Appears new and unread, tight spine.
Get these classic science fiction mags in our Vintage Digest Department, for your reading pleasure, from Creepy Classics.
Coming October 23-24, 2026! A MONSTER BASH British Invasion at the Grand Palace Theatre
Thrill and chill to these movies on the big screen:
It's Hammer and Amicus time with great British horror films on the giant screen at a real 1920's movie palace.
See the preview trailer, CLICK HERE!
This 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:
Full Festival Membership Admission...it's the BRITISH Horror Movie INVASION! Two days, Eight feature films. Plus, vendors with collectible monster movie merchandise. It's all October 23-24, 2026 at the grand Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio. A restored 1920s movie palace! Get your full festival admission membership now. Full membership also includes a free prize toss at the end of the night on Saturday! Single feature admissions will be available at the door as well. Films and events subject to change. Admission is NON-REFUNDABLE, non-transferable.
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 (ask for the MONSTER BASH special rate discount)....or, do it on-line easily, just CLICK HERE!
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.