Christopher Lee “Dracula” released
May 8, 1958 On May 8, 1958, the classic Hammer horror film “Dracula” was released in theaters. Starring Christopher Lee as the eponymous vampire and Peter Cushing as Van Helsing, the film became an instant…
Dracula
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Comedy and horror can be tricky. Comedy has to hit you as a surprise. Horror is often the result of surprise. Typically comedies and horror films have difficulty “holding up” over the years. Taste in…
Peacock’s Halloween picks are FANTASTIC!
One of the things that always attracted me to Universal is their ability to embrace “Joe Six Pack” type entertainment, particularly horror. No other major studio celebrates their relationship with horror. Even Disney has a…
Brides of Dracula (1960)
Yeah. I hear ya. That’s a Hammer film. It has a gothic castle. It has really beautiful women in the lead. It has Peter Cushing for goodness’s sake! It’s a Hammer film. True. But it…
Tim reads…How to Care for Your Monster
Originally recorded April 13, 2020 Tonight, Tim reads one of his favorite books, from when he was a little shaver. For all you kids in quarantine, here’s a book you are going to love. Sit…