Creepy Classics & Monster Bash News
It's our latest offerings, and a look ahead at cool classic monster, horror, & science fiction releases & MONSTER BASH events!
Thursday April 17 - Friday April 18, 2025
32 Creepy Years in Business!
TODAY'S MONSTER BASH PHAN FOTO: A home portrait of actor Richard Denning with his daughter, Dee. Dee Ankers-Denning was a guest at the MONSTER BASH CONFERENCE twice, the daughter of Richard Denning and Evelyn Ankers!
New! TOY-VENTURES Magazine #13 is Here
The latest issue of the retro toy magazine for collector fans is in stock now, ready to ship to you:
The retro magazine of the toys we grew up with. Glossy, full color packed with photos of retro toys. Plus, detailed histories and information on the toys of the past. In this issue: Mego's Lost Plans For 1983, Aquaman Toy Collection, Gamma Glow Machine, Mini-Ape Toys, Super Hero Vehicles, Planet of the Apes Toys, and more!
Don't miss out! Get your latest issue in our TOY-VENTURES Department at Creepy Classics.
New and Re-Stocked! The Blu-Ray Titles You Need...
Creepy Classics is brimming with both new additions and re-stocked favorite films on Blu-Ray:
FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966) - Blu-Ray
Stars Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack and Anton Diffring. Ray Bradbury's story of a future where reading and imagination are outlawed. Have a book in your possession and you are in serious danger...you could even loose your life. 451 degrees fahrenheit is the temperature that paper starts to burn. That's just what the future government is doing...burning books. A horrifying tale for everyone with imagination. Extras! Included: documentary of the making of the film, a discussion with author Ray Bradbury, commentary by Julie Christie, photo gallery, trailer, and more extras!
HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1983) - Blu-Ray
Stars Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, John Carradine and Desi Arnez, Jr. A writer is wagered to spend a night in a spooky deserted house and create a novel in 24 hours. Only problem is the old mansion is not deserted...it's occupied by weird characters and their may be murder afoot.
THE SPACE CHILDREN (1958) - Blu-Ray
Stars Michael Ray, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber, Johnny Wasbrook, Jackie Coogan and Russell Johnson. A huge, glowing alien brain materializes in a hidden cave near a military base. The children of scientists working on the base discover the creature which telepathically begins to control them. Much to the surprise of their parents, the kids begin working on ways to thwart a rocket launch for the alien. Russell Johnson (the professor from Gilligan's island and a host of 50s sci-fi films) plays against his usual character. He's a mean, rotten drunk in this film!
Stars Caroline Munro, Marjoe Gortner, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff, and Judd Hamilton. Roger Corman was back in 1978 to ride on the coat tails of STAR WARS with STAR CRASH. Unplug your brain and enjoy this wild space opera. Two women smugglers find themselves as a rescue party for the emperor of the galaxy's lost son. Laser beams, wild costumes, and special effects.
REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1958/Special Edition) - Blu-Ray
Hammer movie with Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) back to his old tricks. Thoughtful and intense Victorian horror. Special edition extras: Multiple documentary features, outtakes reel, Super 8 versions, commentaries, trailers, widescreen, remastered 4k restoration....on and on. It is packed with extras!
Get these, or see hundreds more in our Blu-Ray Department here at Creepy Classics!
New! Great Quality Poster Reproduction Books
Glossy, color, quality poster auction books:
HOLLYWOOD POSTERS (June 1993 CHRSTIE'S) - Glossy Color Catalog Book
Heavy stock glossy pages in full color. Wonderful reproductions of classic movie posters. Included: THE MALTESE FALCON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1946), THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN, S.O.S. COAST GUARD, HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, FLASH GORDON'S TRIP TO MARS, THE MUMMY'S GHOST, CHANDU THE MAGICIAN, and many more from all genres.
HOLLYWOOD POSTERS (December 1993 CHRISTIE'S) - Glossy Color Catalog Book
Heavy stock glossy pages in full color. Wonderful reproductions of classic movie posters. Included: FORBIDDEN PLANET, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925), Fritz Lang's "M", THE WOLF MAN, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS, THE MUMMY'S TOMB, and many more from all genres.
These are available right now in our Creepy Bookstore...in the belfry at Creepy Classics.
New and Shocking! It's MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #56
Shocking and electrifying:
MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #56 - Magazine
The magazine of creepy classic movies for fans of all ages! The pages of this issue are filled with fearsome photos! An in-depth short circuit with MAN MADE MONSTER, the Lon Chaney Jr. shockbuster. Plus, a stroll down the Rue Morgue: A look at the Bela Lugosi film MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE and its side streets. The fangs all here with the history of fanged vampires of filmland. Monster fan letters, great actors that have gone but not forgotten, "Reel Reviews" of the latest physical media that features classic monsters on Blu-Ray and DVD. An all glossy, retro rockin' monster magazine!
Writers include Frank Dello Stritto, Bob Pellegrino, Thom Shubilla, Ron Adams, Leonard Hayhurst! Cover art by Kerry Gammill.
Don't miss out! Get the latest issue now, it's here and in stock at Creepy Classics in our MONSTER BASH Magazine Department.
Here are some peeks inside:
Get the latest, the greatest MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #56, CLICK HERE.
Weird! Coffee From Outer Space
An item from the convention circuit back in the 1990s...coffee sold by PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE actor Conrad Brooks:
BLEND 9 FROM OUTER SPACE (Conrad Brooks) - Coffee Collectible
Here's a wild, weird collectible from the past! Sold sometime in the late 1990s by Ed Wood actor Conrad Brooks himself at conventions. A 13 ounce can of coffee playing off the popularity of the movie PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. Columbian coffee flavored with chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut. A collectible best left resting on a shelf!
Get this mortals...from our Creepy Collectibles Department at Creepy Classics.
New! CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF Pal Tape with Collector Cards
A Hammer Horror collectible. The tape is a Region 2 PAL tape (if in the USA, you'll need an all-region player. And....it comes with a collector card set:
CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF (Collector Cards and PAL Tape) - VHS
Note: This is a PAL tape. It will not play in standard USA video tape players, you need an all region player. A cool special edition that features three collector cards (still sealed) inside the tape case. The cards feature behind-the-scenes information. One of the most ferocious looking werewolves ever. A glossy Hammer production of a boy cursed to be a werewolf. Class "A" Hammer Horror!
Locate this now in our VHS Department, here in the hammered horror halls of Creepy Classics.
New! Vintage Ray Bradbury Paperback Book
Before The Martian Chronicles, Bradbury was selling short story mysteries and horror tales to pulp magazines. This is a collection of those great stories:
A MEMORY OF MURDER by Ray Bradbury - Used Paperback Book
A rare out-of-print boo by Ray Bradbury. Issued in 1984 by Dell. The book features an introduction by Bradbury and 15 short stories by the author. These are stories reprinted from some of his first published works. Short stories that appeared in pulp magazines during the 1940s...stories of mystery, thrills, and horror. Note: this book is a former library book with library markings.
Get it in our Creepy Bookstore right here in the lofts of Creepy Classics.
New! AMC Magazine From 1990
Back in the 1990s, when AMC really played American Movie Classics, they also published this magazine:
AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS (November 1990) - Magazine
Back in 1990 AMC was a cable channel that exclusively played vintage, classic films. The host was the beloved Bob Dorian. At that time they had a magazine available for subscription. This issue in from November of that year. Not a thick magazine, but one with great heartfelt articles and photos. In this issue: Claudette Colbert, Rudolph Valentino, Great American Cinemas, Maureen O'Hara (HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME), Veteran's Day Movies, Letters To Bob Dorian...and more.
Get this in the Miscellaneous Section of magazines here at Creepy Classics. And, check out all the magazines available HERE.
MONSTER BASH Magazine is for Monster Kids of All Ages
Make Sure You're Caught Up On Your MONSTER BASH Magazine Collection!
Everyone's talking about MONSTER BASH! The ultimate classic monster movie magazine! Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, Creature From the Black Lagoon, King Kong, The Phantom of the Opera, Mr. Hyde...they're all here, at home in MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE.
Collect them all (or, subscribe here too)....CLICK HERE to see all the issues, new glossy mags shipped bagged and boarded for protection to you!
All at Creepy Classics, right now!
New Collectibles! Lon Chaney Posters From A Private Collection
Only one each available. Acquired from a private collection:
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA & TRIO - 11x14 Color Poster
An 11x14 inch, beautiful color poster of Lon Chaney and the three leads in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925). Sharp, colorized poster on card stock and comes in a crystal clear acrylic slip sleeve for protection. Suitable for hanging in your dungeon. From a private collection. Only one available.
MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES (LON CHANEY) - 11x14 Color Poster
An 11x14 collage color poster of Lon Chaney and his many make-ups! A beautiful poster on card stock. Comes in a crystal clean hard acrylic sleeve. Suitable for hanging or displaying in your mad lab! Comes from a private collection. Only one available.
Grab these before they're gone, gone, gone...in our Creepy Collectibles Department at Creepy Classics.
Last Gasp! DRACULA VS. VAN HELSING Action Figure Set
We were able to get just a few more of these sets that are now deleted and out-of-print:
DRACULA and VAN HELSING - Mego Action Figures
8 inch, posable, action figures of Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) and Count Dracula (Christopher Lee). Based on the Hammer films. These figure sets have now been deleted and we only have a few remaining sets. If you want this Hammer Horror set for your coffin's collection, get one now...before they disappear with the rising sun.
Pull the stake out and get these guys now! You'll find this set in our Models, Toys & Action Figures Department here at Creepy Classics.
New! 1920s Vintage Glass Lantern Slides, Wow
It's 1925 and you're in a theater playing THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with Lon Chaney. The film breaks. While the projectionist is repairing and splicing the film, you might see one of these slides come up on the big screen:
PHANTOM-HUNCHBACK 1923-1925 - Theater Magic Lantern Slides (Rare Collectibles)
What are these? Amazing pieces of film and Lon Chaney history! These are four Magic Lantern glass slides used by theaters. The film distributors provided these to theaters. They were projected before films to advertise upcoming features OR used when the film jammed or broke. While the projectionist was repairing the film, these glass slides would be projected on the big screen. Here are four: one from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925) and three from THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923). These will be shipped and packed with care. A super collectible! 3x4 inch glass slides. Click image and see close-ups.
Add these to your own monster museum! They're available in our Creepy Collectibles Department at Creepy Classics.
CREEPY CLASSICS On the Road - Upcoming Conventions
Here a listing of shows that Creepy Classics will be setting up at, we hope to see you down that dusty trail:
DRIVE-IN SUPER MONSTER RAMA - April 25-26, 2025: Riverside Drive-In, Vandergrift, PA.
All the details: CLICK HERE.
MONSTER BASH CONFERENCE, Marriott Pittsburgh, North, Cranberry Township (Mars), PA. June 20-21, 2025.
More details: CLICK HERE.
MONSTER BASH FILM FESTIVAL The Canton Palace Theatre, Canton, Ohio.
August 15-16, 2025.
More details: CLICK HERE.
THE MID-ATLANTIC NOSTALGIA CONVENTION, Sheraton Baltimore North, MD. September 18-20, 2025.
More details: CLICK HERE.
DRIVE-IN SUPER MONSTER RAMA - September, 2025: Riverside Drive-In, Vandergrift, PA.
All the details: CLICK HERE.
MONSTER BASH CONFERENCE, Marriott Pittsburgh, North, Cranberry Township (Mars), PA. October 10-12, 2025.
More details! CLICK HERE.
Shocked! THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN Special Edition, All Region Blu-Ray
In shock stock now:
REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1958/Special Edition) - Blu-Ray
Hammer movie with Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) back to his old tricks. Thoughtful and intense Victorian horror. Special edition extras: Multiple documentary features, outtakes reel, Super 8 versions, commentaries, trailers, widescreen, remastered 4k restoration....on and on. It is packed with extras!
Stitch this into your collection from our Recent Addition Department at Creepy Classics.
New! More Back Issues of TWILIGHT ZONE Magazine
Zone out! Get your back issues of TWILIGHT ZONE magazine now...step up, step up:
TWILIGHT ZONE (August 1981) - Magazine
In the tradition of Rod Serling's classic tales of mystery, horror, science fiction, and twist endings...it's TWILIGHT ZONE MAGAZINE! In this issue, stories and articles by: Theodore Sturgeon, George Clayton Johnson, Gahan Wilson, and others. Plus, coverage on the film THE HOWLING. Rod Serling's TV script of the Zone's "The Odyssey of Flight 33." Illustrated. Like new.
TWILIGHT ZONE (July 1981) - Magazine
In the tradition of Rod Serling's classic tales of mystery, horror, science fiction, and twist endings...it's TWILIGHT ZONE MAGAZINE! In this issue, stories and articles by: Charles L. Grant, Robert Silverberg, Joe Lansdale, Theodore Sturgeon, Gahan Wilson, and others. Plus, coverage on the film THE OMEN. Rod Serling's TV script of the Zone's "The Eye of the Beholder." Illustrated. Like new.
TWILIGHT ZONE (June 1981) - Magazine
In the tradition of Rod Serling's classic tales of mystery, horror, science fiction, and twist endings...it's TWILIGHT ZONE MAGAZINE! In this issue, stories and articles by: Theodore Sturgeon, Stephen King,Anthony Boucher, Gahan Wilson, and others. Plus, coverage on the film OUTLAND. Rod Serling's TV script of the Zone's "TheAfter Hours." Illustrated. Like new.
TWILIGHT ZONE (February 1985) - Magazine
In the tradition of Rod Serling's classic tales of mystery, horror, science fiction, and twist endings...it's TWILIGHT ZONE MAGAZINE! In this issue, stories and articles by: Anne Serling, David J. Schow, Gahan Wilson, and others. Plus, coverage on the classic THE OUTER LIMITS. Illustrated. Like new.
TWILIGHT ZONE (February 1984) - Magazine
In the tradition of Rod Serling's classic tales of mystery, horror, science fiction, and twist endings...it's TWILIGHT ZONE MAGAZINE! In this issue, stories and articles by: John Carpenter, David J. Schow, Gahan Wilson, and others. Plus, coverage on the film CHRISTINE. Rod Serling's TV script of the Zone's "Mirror Image." Illustrated. Like new, just subscription sticker on cover.
TWILIGHT ZONE (April 1985) - Magazine
In the tradition of Rod Serling's classic tales of mystery, horror, science fiction, and twist endings...it's TWILIGHT ZONE MAGAZINE! In this issue, stories and articles by: Richard Matheson, Carol Serling, Joe R. Lansdale, Gahan Wilson, and others. Plus, coverage on the film BRAZIL. Rod Serling's TV script of the Zone's "Where Is Everybody." Illustrated. Like new, just subscription sticker on cover.
TWILIGHT ZONE (June 1985) - Magazine
In the tradition of Rod Serling's classic tales of mystery, horror, science fiction, and twist endings...it's TWILIGHT ZONE MAGAZINE! In this issue, stories and articles by: Roger Zelazny, Algernon Blackwood, Gahan Wilson, and others. Plus, coverage on the film RETURN TO OZ. Rod Serling's TV script of the Zone's "And When the Sky Was Opened." Illustrated. Like new, just subscription sticker on cover.
Get these above issues now before they're gone! See the covers and even more selections by entering the dimension of our TWILIGHT ZONE Department at Creepy Classics.
Sign-Up Now! The 2025 MONSTER BASH FILM FEST at Canton's grand Palace Theatre
The movies, the vendor tables, the beautiful historic, restored theatre!
It will be a ghostly time for all! The beautiful theatre, itself, is said to be haunted.
See the details and schedule of events, CLICK HERE.
Reserve your complete film fest VIP admission, CLICK HERE.
If you're a vendor, tables are 50% off for a limited time, reserve yours, CLICK HERE.
A ghostly good time to be had! The spirits are waiting...for you. And, meet John Russo there, the co-writer for the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.
Looking for a place to stay during the festival? The Canton Double Tree is five blocks away. CLICK HERE to secure a room.
Rondo Remembers: Real Dragon?
When I was about six or seven years old and everything was magic. I was stunned and fascinated at a dragon I saw on the big screen at our local theater. Was it real? Surely not...but, it was exactly as I would have imagined it. I had seen pictures of dragons in story books...but here it was on a giant movie screen...in action. Kids these days seem more de-sensitized to special effects, but back in the 1960s, through the eyes of a little kid, this was amazing.
Back in those days, the local theater had a special "kiddie matinee" where all your school friends could be seen in the cavernous movie theater. For me it was the Guthrie Theater in Grove City, PA. The special price for kids was 35 cents...and maybe Mom might give me an extra 15 cents for popcorn. Can you believe those prices?! It's true.
Back to this dragon. It was my first exposure to the wonderment that was created by a special effects stop-motion animator...Ray Harryhausen. The movie was a re-issue of the great SEVENTH VOYAGE OF SINBAD. It featured a giant green dragon and a cyclops beast that was horrifying. I loved the film. It truly amazed me. I knew it couldn't be real, these beasts, but at that age I wasn't sure how it was accomplished.
Then, there was a little boy in the film that helped draw us kids like me in. He was a genie with the power to grant wishes. This movie had everything perfect to make a six-year-old never want it to end. There was action, romance (yuck!), and those incredible giant creatures. And...very colorful!
Years went by and the impression of that first fantastic Ray Harryhausen movie stayed with me. A branding iron on my little soul that would last a lifetime.
That Saturday mid-day kiddie matinee made storybook dragons real to me....from a land beyond, beyond.
Ron Adams
Ligonier, PA
April 2025
Swimming Back In Stock! It's THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LEGACY COLLECTION on Blu-Ray Set
It's the Universal Studios Creature movie trilogy on a Blu-Ray box set! All three movies in the series and extras:
CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LEGACY SET (1954-56) - Blu-Ray
All three of the original Black Lagoon creature movies on Blu-Ray! CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954/2-D and 3-D versions), REVENGE OF THE CREATURE (1955/2-D and 3-D versions) and THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US (1956). Multi-Blu-Ray set from Universal Studios!
Get your set to submerge into your collection now from our Universal Monsters Department at Creepy Classics.
New! Vintage Vinyl Record Albums
Available, while they last, collectible vintage record albums from the 1960s:
MR. SPOCK'S MUSIC FROM OUTER SPACE (Leonard Nimoy) - Used Vinyl Record Album
Original 1960s LP on Dot Records! Leonard Nimoy of STAR TREK presents Mr. Spock's Music From Outer Space! Includes the original Dot Records promotional inner sleeve. Cover has shelf some shelf wear, record looks to be in excellent condition. Rarity.
BARBARELLA - Used Soundtrack Vinyl LP
Paramount soundtrack LP for BARBARELLA (1968). Some slight shelf wear, record looks excellent. Vinyl (not a CD) from 1968. The science fiction cult classic. Performed by The Bob Crewe Generation Orchestra.
Snag the ones you want from our Vinyl Record Department in the stacks at Creepy Classics.
Ron Does Remember! The FLASHBACK Hardback Book from MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE
Still a bestseller at Creepy Classics! A 250 page book, packed with the images that take up back to childhood and growing up with monster movies, music, comic books and just loving this life. Get yours now:
FLASHBACK: MONSTERS, MUSIC & COMIC BOOKS - Large Illustrated Hardback Book
By Ron Adams, editor of MONSTER BASH magazine This is the first edition, special hardback! Growing up with pop culture in the 20th century. One kid's journey of imagination and pop culture that touched the lives of thousands. Relatable, touching, and memory jogging tales of life, family, and insight into the journey of kids. Monster movies, comic books, music, and the adventures of childhood.
Packed with historical images of toys, models, candy, movies, records, and everything we all grew up with in the 1960s through the 1980s.
250 pages that are a time machine for all of us that never let go, and never really grew up. Welcome home.
Get your very own copy of this hardback now in our Creepy Bookstore...at Creepy Classics.
Outside the USA?, order yours on Amazon (just search for FLASHBACK by Ron Adams).
Here are some peeks inside:
Get your very own book now, CLICK HERE!
Outside the USA?, order yours on Amazon (just search for FLASHBACK by Ron Adams)
Don't Miss Out! Get Your VIP Admission Memberships For MONSTER BASH June 2025 Available In Advance, Now...
Get you discounted 3-Day VIP Membership admission now for next summer's blast! Discounted $5 off each for a limited time now.
The Universal Monsters Tribute with original Monster Kids, plus, DARK SHADOWS casts it's shadow on this fun-filled event. Get your admission now:
MONSTER BASH JUNE 20-22, 2025 - 3-Day VIP Membership Admission
All three days! June 20-22, 2025 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. The multi-Rondo award winning best convention. Discounted for a limited time. Admission is non-refundable, non-transferable.
Secure your on-site hotel room with the Pittsburgh Marriott North, or the sister hotel, just a 400 foot walk across the parking lot at The Courtyard Pittsburgh North...CLICK HERE now!
Hop on board the Bash. See the details HERE. From your horror home, MONSTER BASH and CREEPY CLASSICS.
We will have a packed, packed ballroom of vendors for our June 2025 show!
SEE THE PREVIEW TRAILER, CLICK HERE!
SIGN-UP NOW! MONSTER BASH CONFERENCE Autumn 2025...It's October 10-12
MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW, DON'T MISS OUT ON THE AUTUMN GATHERING OF CLASSIC MONSTER FANS FROM ACROSS THE NATION!
The MONSTER BASH for this Autumn 2025 is now in place. Vendors are coming in, guest stars are being announced...we're building another big BASH for classic monster movie fans.
Guest stars that will be appearing are Gary Clarke (the teenage werewolf from HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER), Kathryn Leigh Scott (DARK SHADOWS), Barbara Wilson (TERROR IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN, THE FLESH EATERS, BLOOD OF DRACULA, THE MAN WHO TURNED TO STONE, and more!), Jo Morrow (the original 13 GHOSTS, Ray Harryhausen's THE 3 WORLDS OF GULLIVER, and more)...plus, our BASH FAMILY regulars like legendary TV horror host SON OF GHOUL, Mark Statler, Zach Zito, and more.
That's how we get started! Stay tuned for more updates!
And, for a limited time...deep discounts on both 3-Day VIP membership admission (CLICK HERE), and vendor tables (CLICK HERE, they will go fast).
On-sight hotel rooms are selling now, jump on board! The host hotel is the Pittsburgh Marriott North and it's sister hotel (right next door), The Courtyard Pittsburgh North. Get a discounted room reserved, CLICK HERE.
Let's BASH when the autumn moon is full and bright.
All the growing details are HERE!