Podcasts about Boris Karloff

It's absolute madness as Jim Towns and David Ullman dissect this 1946 Boris Karloff-starring RKO thriller.

Boris Karloff's portrayal of Frankenstein's Monster remains one of the most iconic performances in horror history. In this episode, we explore how the character evolves across three classic Universal monster films: Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Son of Frankenstein. Beginning as a misunderstood creation driven by instinct and fear in Frankenstein, the Monster develops emotional depth and self-awareness in Bride of Frankenstein, before becoming a weary and tragic figure manipulated by others in Son of Frankenstein. We'll examine how Karloff's performance, makeup, body language, and character development helped transform the Monster from a cinematic villain into one of horror's most sympathetic characters. Join us as we analyze the complete arc of Frankenstein's Monster and discuss why Boris Karloff's interpretation continues to influence horror films more that 90 years later.

Eric & Serling sneak a Bonus Episode into the season with an examination of the most influential scary movies, decade by decade, from the 1920s through the 1960s.  We promise there will be some surprises along the way!Send us Fan Mail

Vi avslutar terminen i gratis-feeden med andra och sista delen av Roger Cormans Edgar Allan Poe-adaptioner och filmerna The Raven och The Haunted Palace i ordinarie flödet samt The Masque of the Red Death och The Tomb of Ligeia för alla fantastiska patrons.   Johannes reagerar initialt på den märkliga sten-sminkningen på en vaktmästare på slottet, undrar om någon på sminkavdelningen haft en dålig dag men saker och ting faller snart på plats och Tomas hyllar det tramsiga i The Raven under förevändningen att han tycker sig se de verkliga människorna bakom de annars så pompösa karaktärerna i övriga delar av filmserien. Vi pratar också kort om: Vincent Price, Richard Matheson, Peter Lorre, Jack Nicholson, Boris Karloff, Charles Beaumont, Francis Ford Coppola, H.P Lovecraft, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Lon Chaney, Messiah of Evil, The Resurrected, Elisha Cook jr, Yog Sothoth, Cthulhu, Necronomicon, Arkham, Shadow over Innsmouth, Debra Paget, Leo Gordon och Freud. Mycket nöje!  

Step into the shadowy laboratories and towering castle halls of Son of Frankenstein as we explore one of the most visually stunning and influential entries in Universal's legendary monster cycle. In this video, we discuss the film's expressionistic style, unforgettable performances, and the eerie atmosphere that helped shape horror cinema for decades. We take a closer look at Boris Karloff in his final appearance as Frankenstein's Monster, Bela Lugosi stealing scenes as Ygor, and Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein. From its twisted sets to its dark psychological themes, this sequel remains a fascinating bridge between gothic horror and the monster movies that followed. Topics include: Boris Karloff's farewell performance as the Monster Bela Lugosi's groundbreaking portrayal as Ygor The film's striking gothic production design Connections to earlier Universal horror classics The movie's influence on later Frankenstein films and pop culture Whether you're a longtime classic horror fan or just discovering Universal Monsters, this discussion uncovers the crakling lightning at the heart of this 1939 horror classic.

Actor Doug Jones | The Brett Allan Show | "Get Me Doug Jones" CLICK HERE https://www.getmedougjones.com/about Actor Doug Jones has often been referred to as the Lon Chaney and Boris Karloff of our time. This in depth feature length documentary seeks to find out how an actor & mime went from humble beginnings in the American Midwest to becoming one of Hollywood's most sought after performers when it comes to creating fantastic creatures in full body make-up & costumes. From his early start on projects such as MAC TONIGHT, BATMAN RETURNS and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER to major motion pictures like HELLBOY I & II and FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER, television work including STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS to the multi Oscar-winning films PAN'S LABYRINTH and THE SHAPE OF WATER, this documentary will explore the rich, vibrant life and career of this Hollywood legend. "Doug is love..." - Sonequa Martin-Green This documentary will showcase the incredible life that Doug Jones has lived, not only focusing on his iconic career, but also on the deeply personal relationships he has held with family, friends and fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boris Karloff may have played the original screen version of the iconic undead Egyptian Mummy in 1932, but since then there have been numerous iterations of the classic movie monster, including the recently released writer/director Lee Cronin version! But what's this new version of THE MUMMY like -- a modern masterpiece or a rotting corpse best left under wraps with tomb for improvement? . . . Join us on CITIZEN FRAME to find out! Enjoy! #JackReynor #LeeCronin #JamesWan 

In this episode, Chris and Gerry explore the classic Universal horror film Bride of Frankenstein (1935), directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, and Elsa Lanchester. Widely considered one of the greatest horror sequels ever made, the film expands the tragic story of Frankenstein's Monster with unforgettable performances, gothic atmosphere, dark humor, and groundbreaking visuals. We'll discuss the movie's production history, themes of loneliness and humanity, the unforgettable creation of the Bride, and why this film remains one of the crown jewels of classic horror cinema. From the Monster's emotional journey to Dr. Pretorius' sinister plans, Bride of Frankenstein continues to influence horror movies nearly a century later. If you love classic horror, Universal Monster, gothic cinema, and vintage monster movies, this deep dive is for you.   Topics covered include: The legacy of Universal horror films Boris Karloff's legendary performance Elsa Lanchester as both Mary Shelley and the Bride James Whale's unique directing style The film's gothic visuals and horror atmosphere The Monster's tragic humanity Behind-the-scenes production stories Why Bride of Frankenstein is still influential today Like, comment, and subscribe for more classic horror discussions, movie retrospectives, and Universal Monsters content!

Episode 418 is about a garish classic that manages to entertain in spite of having a troubled production. “The Curse of the Crimson Altar”, also known as “The Crimson Cult” (1968) has a lot of fun visuals going on. Wild parties, occult S&M rituals and the apparition of Barbara Steele as a horned demon woman, painted blue. Not to mention Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee! How could you not join your hosts for all that? Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS can be found on Soundcloud, Apple Music and anywhere fine podcasts can be found. Please rate, review, subscribe- it really does help new listeners find us! #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scary movies #monstermovie #podcast #chewingthescenery #zombies #zombie #VHS #britishhorror #boriskarloff #barbarasteele #christopherlee #crimsoncult #curseofthecrimsonaltar

Step into the laboratory of one of the greatest horror films ever made as we explore Frankenstein, the groundbreaking Universal Pictures classic directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff in his legendary role as the Monster. In this video, we break down the film's unforgettable performances, eerie atmosphere, groundbreaking makeup effects by Jack Pierce, and the lasting influence Frankenstein had on horror cinema and pop culture. We'll discuss the iconic scenes and why this pre-Code horror masterpiece still resonates with audiences nearly a century later. Whether you're a longtime Universal Monsters fan or discovering the movie for the first time, this deep dive into Frankenstein (1931) celebrates one of the most important horror films ever made. Topics Covered: Boris Karloff's performance as the Monster James Whale's direction and visual style Universal Horror history The creation scene and iconic moments Frankenstein's influence of modern horror Legacy of the Universal Monsters Like, comment, and subscribe for more classic horror discussions, retrospectives, and deep dives into vintage cinema.

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode is unusual, in that Sara Karloff is not a musician. She is the only daughter of Boris Karloff, star of many films but famously the 1931 adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.Sara will join composer Michael Shapiro in London on 25 October as his original score is performed in London together with a screening of Frankenstein: commissioned in 2001, it has been presented in over 75 sold-out productions worldwide. I travelled to Milan in November 2021 and the experience of hearing Michael's music while watching such a genre-defining and ground-breaking film from nearly a century ago was extraordinary.I chatted with Michael in October 2020, April 2021 and October 2024.The music I'm playing alongside my conversation with Sara Karloff is from Michael Shapiro's In the Light of the Sun, performed by members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Stathis Karapanos (flute). I was fortunate in being in the studio when this was recorded.Enjoy Frankenstein and Michael Shapiro's score, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the showRead reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.ukFollow me on instagram.com/hilseabrookFollow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

“Get Me Doug Jones!” — Doug Jones & Derek Maki Talk Legacy, Friendship & the Documentary That Celebrates It All!Step into a truly special Captains Quadrant conversation as we sit down with the incomparable Doug Jones — the legendary performer behind some of the most iconic creatures and empathetic beings in film and television — along with his longtime friend, agent, writer and producing the forthcoming documentary; Derek Maki.Together, they take us inside their upcoming documentary “Get Me Doug Jones!”, a heartfelt, passionate, and deeply human look at the man beneath the makeup.

Can we ever really know who we are? And does self-knowledge come with an incredible cost to ourselves and others? Maybe! We investigate the First Philip K. Dick Adaptation, with a 1962 episode of the British TV show Out of This World on his short story "The Imposter." Plus, we do a medium dive into PKD's life. And there's lots to discuss in the MouthGarf Report! Plus, I See What You Did There! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NATbmF4Qxc (While labeled "The Cold Equations" this is the audio for "The Imposter") https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_(short_story) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_K._Dick https://web.archive.org/web/20120511082635/http://www.philipkdick.com/media_sfeye87.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170921182200/http://culture.pl/en/article/philip-k-dick-stanislaw-lem-is-a-communist-committee https://www.salon.com/2022/07/23/8-facts-about-philip-k-dick_partner/ Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts!  Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.com Listen to Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster. Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books. Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025 Next time: First Film Directed by Markiplier/Mark Fischbach

There's a huge push to get people to buy war bonds, so Archie writes a play for their guest, Boris Karloff, to star in. He is sure it will be an incredible motivator to get people to buy the bonds.Originally aired on January 12, 1945. This is episode 154 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.

On this episode of Scene Missing, we head into shadowy postwar London for a stylish and strange detour in the career of Douglas Sirk. Before the lush Technicolor melodramas of the 1950s, Sirk took a crack at noir with the 1947 thriller Lured. A serial killer mystery wrapped in elegance, obsession, and just a touch of dark humor. Starring Lucille Ball in a rare dramatic role, the film follows a woman drawn into a dangerous undercover game as bait for a killer targeting lonely hearts. Along the way, she crosses paths with a gallery of suspects played by the likes of George Sanders and Boris Karloff, each bringing their own eerie flavor to the mystery.Joining me for the conversation is Washington D.C. comedian Lady Vee, and we dig into what makes Lured such an odd and fascinating hybrid. Is this a straight noir, or something more playful and subversive? How does Sirk's later thematic obsession with performance and identity show up here? And where does this sit in the evolution of Lucille Ball before I Love Lucy changed everything?

This week we're listening to an episode of Inner Sanctum Mystery featuring Boris Karloff. “The Corridor of Doom,” features a man who wakes up after a medical procedure he doesn't recall surrounded by a medical staff he doesn't know. And even as he struggles to understand his surroundings, the strange medicine they prescribe him gives […]

There's no Brendan Fraser or Boris Karloff, just a sarcophagus and some pure unstoppable terror from the director of 'Evil Dead Rise'. Alexis Hejna from Honeysuckle Rose Creations joins Robert Winfree to take a look at what will surely go down as one of the most intense horror films of 2026.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we unwrap a mix of horror, character-driven storytelling, and a true cinematic classic! The Mummy (2026) Directed by Lee Cronin Lee Cronin brings a fresh, likely more visceral take to one of Universal's most iconic monsters. We discuss how this new version stacks up against past iterations and whether it successfully breathes new (or undead) life into The Mummy franchise. Normal A grounded and intimate story that explores the complexities of everyday life and identity. We break down its themes, performances, and whether "normal" is ever really attainable. Lorne A character-focused film that dives into the life and psyche of its central figure. We discuss what works, what doesn't, and how the film handles its subject matter. Classic Feature: The Mummy (1932) Directed by Karl Freund Starring Boris Karloff We travel back to the origins of cinematic horror with the original The Mummy. Anchored by Boris Karloff's unforgettable performance, this atmospheric classic set the tone for decades of monster movies to come. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's Art at Jeff Lassiter Art. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

078 - The Mummy, Dir. Lee Cronin There is no Brendan Fraser nor is there any classic Boris Karloff to appeal to you here, sadly.  There is an abundance of gore and horror elements present though, if that is your thing, complete with an older woman being eaten by coyotes.  If that is your thing, then this movie is for you! 0:00:00 - Introductions and Banter 0:16:00 - Box Office  0:17:35 - Movie Recommendation - Evil Ded 2, Dir. Sam Raimi (1987) 0:20:15 - Lee Cronin's The Mummy- Is it Really That Bad? 0:36:00 - The Mummy, Dir. Lee Cronin Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion.  Also Hosted by Christopher Boughan.   Visit the new Youtube channel, "Post Credits Podcast" to watch the video version.   Thank you for listening! Check us out on many podcast services: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean. Check is out on YouTube for the full video each week: https://www.youtube.com/@Postcreditspodcast1

This week we open up a new sarcophagus, but really a new film review cask set all around the world of Mummy films and up first we discuss the one that started it all with The Mummy from 1932. Journey with us as we discuss this original Universal Monster and the return of Boris Karloff. We dive into the interesting cast of characters and if this is really just reheated Dracula. Is this a worthy first installment to the Mummy franchise or is it the weakest of all the monster movies? So pour some rye, grab your Scroll of Thoth, and get ready to summon Imhotep. Cheers!

Episode 314: Lee Cronin's The Mummy. Not to be confused with Brendan Fraser's mummy, Tom Cruise's mummy, Boris Karloff's mummy, or any mummy brought to you by Universal Pictures. This mummy is Lee Cronin's alone and it's got nothing to do with any one else's. How does Dr Cronin's monster stack up against not only previous versions but his own past work with Deadites and evil children? Let's unwrap. Plus, The Mummy (1932). 

The grisly body horror flick "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" owes a lot more to "The Exorcist" than Boris Karloff or Brendan Fraser. A little girl goes missing and, eight years later, she's discovered to be alive and possessed by an ancient Egyptian demon. There are some effectively scary moments, but the movie is overlong and over reliant on gruesome makeup effects. Writer/director Lee Cronin had success reviving the “Evil Dead” franchise, but this one should have remained buried. Let's hope it's a wrap on this version of The Mummy. If you want to see two brilliant actors go toe-to-toe, the sly comedy "The Christophers" is the movie for you. Sir Ian McKellen and Michaela Cole star in the tale of a once famous painter now living as a virtual hermit who makes a little cash doing personalized Cameo videos. The painter's estranged children hire a woman to pose as his assistant and forge his unfinished paintings so that they can sell them upon his death. James Corden and Jessica Gunning are effectively churlish as the offspring. Director Stephen Soderberg continues to expand his reach with “The Christophers,” a funny, smart and engaging movie. It's good to try to find something positive in even the worst movies, but there's nothing remotely redeeming in the criminally atrocious Amazon Prime comedy, "Balls Up." Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser play employees of a condom company who ruin a World Cup soccer game in Brazil and go on the run from angry fans. Not only is it not funny, but it's also intended to offend. “Balls Up” is certainly successful on that count. Director Peter Farrelly should have his Oscar for "Green Day" revoked.

Arsenic and Old Lace is a comedy thriller based on a true story. A New York newspaper drama critic discovers his two aunts are insane murderers! It aired in 1952.

Cultists, eager to keep their hit streak going, Universal released The Mummy in 1932. Bringing back Frankenstein star Boris Karloff, and with Dracula cinematographer in the director's chair. The film capitalized on an Egyptian craze in the era, and spawned one of horror's most enduring franchises. So before the next iteration is released from its Tomb, let's put the original on the Exam Table.    Dissection Topic  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023245/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B002L5CN3E/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r  Unholy Sacrament  Love Potion #9, Milk Stout- Block 15 Brewing Company https://untp.beer/MMJ4z  Dark Tidings  Cold Iron Blood by David Graves https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/150527/cold-iron-blood Vault Of Darkness  Wonder Man, (Cretton and Guest, 2026) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21066182/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/marvels-wonder-man  Alex Verus Series by Benedict Jacka https://benedictjacka.co.uk/alex-verus-series/    #themummy, #leecroninsthemummy, #mummy, #themummyreturns, #karlfreund, #boriskarloff, #karloff, #imhotep, #ardethbey, #ankhesenamun, #ancksunamun, #universalmonsters, #universalhorror, #classicmonsters, #darkuniverse, #universalstudios, #universalpictures, #universalmonstersuniverse, #classicmonsters, , #jackpierce,

Legendary B-movie king Roger Corman has produced and directed over 400 films, giving early career breaks to actors like Robert De Niro, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Charles Bronson and Dennis Hopper and helping to launch the directing careers of Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich (among others).Gilbert and Frank phoned Roger in his Hollywood home to learn more about his life and storied career, including where/how he first met longtime friend and collaborator Jack Nicholson, why the Hell's Angels threatened to murder him AND take him to court, and why “a monster should always be bigger than a leading lady.” PLUS: “The Beast with (not quite) a Million Eyes”! Roger experiments with LSD! Peter Lorre messes with Boris Karloff's head! And the enduring mystery of “The Terror”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die, Monster, Die! (1965) AIP Production # 6512 / 6549 Jeff and Cheryl get infected with the strange, unearthly glow of Die, Monster, Die!Screenplay by Jerry Sohlfrom "The Colour Out of Space" by H. P. Lovecraft Produced by Pat Green Directed by Daniel Haller Starring: Boris karloff as Nahum Witley Nick Adams as Stephen Reinhart Freda Jackson as Letitia WitleySuzan Farmer as Susan Witley Patrick Magee as Dr. Henderson Paul Farrell as Jason Terence De Marney as Merwyn Leslie Dwyer as Potter Harold Goodwin as taxi driver Sydney Bromley as Pierce Billy Milton as Henry Sheila Raynor as Miss Bailey An Alta Vista Film Production An American International Picture Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast  Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955) 

Gilbert and Frank celebrate the lives and careers of horror icons Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff  with the help of their devoted offspring, Bela Lugosi Jr. and Sara Karloff. First up, the “Son of Dracula” recalls visiting the set of “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” as a child and points out what the movie “Ed Wood” got wrong about his famous dad. Then, author and historian Sara Karloff looks back on her father's most indelible roles, from The Frankenstein Monster to The Mummy to The Grinch—and tells us why her dad referred to Halloween as his “busy season." PLUS: Karloff dances on “The Red Skelton Show”! Lugosi passes up the role of a lifetime! Sara meets the “Son of Gilbert”! And Bela Jr. takes a stand for The Three Stooges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Link to Audio version “The Bat” is a short horror monologue recorded by Bela Lugosi, built around his spoken persona rather than a conventional plot. In it he addresses the listener directly and describes the bat as a creature of night and hush, a watcher at windows and eaves, half in the natural world and half in something older and less defined. The piece is more mood than story: a sequence of images about darkness, wings, and unease, letting pauses and emphases do most of the work.  After arriving in the United States as a stateless immigrant in 1920, Lugosi struggled with the English language, often memorising his lines phonetically. His big break came in 1927 when he was cast as the lead in the Broadway production of Dracula. His performance was so magnetic that Universal Pictures cast him in the 1931 film adaptation. Lugosi's portrayal—characterised by his slow, melodic Hungarian accent, intense gaze, and formal evening wear—transformed the vampire from a finished, rat-like monster into a seductive, sophisticated villain. This performance became the template for every vampire depiction that followed. While Dracula made him a superstar, it also trapped him. Lugosi found it nearly impossible to land roles outside of the horror genre. The Rivalry: He was frequently paired with Boris Karloff (who played Frankenstein's monster), though Karloff often received higher billing and better pay, which reportedly frustrated Lugosi. The Roles: He gave notable performances in White Zombie (1932), The Black Cat (1934), and as the broken-necked Ygor in Son of Frankenstein (1939). Health Struggles: Chronic sciatica led to a severe dependency on painkillers. As his health declined and his "classic" style of horror fell out of fashion, he found himself relegated to low-budget "B-movies." In the 1950s, Lugosi experienced a strange career coda through his friendship with cult director Ed Wood. He appeared in films now famous for being "so bad they're good," such as Glen or Glenda and Plan 9 from Outer Space (released posthumously). Lugosi passed away in 1956 at the age of 73. In a final tribute to the role that defined him, he was buried in his full Dracula cape at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. Despite his difficult later years, he remains one of the most recognisable and influential icons in cinema history.

Link to Audio version “The Bat” is a short horror monologue recorded by Bela Lugosi, built around his spoken persona rather than a conventional plot. In it he addresses the listener directly and describes the bat as a creature of night and hush, a watcher at windows and eaves, half in the natural world and half in something older and less defined. The piece is more mood than story: a sequence of images about darkness, wings, and unease, letting pauses and emphases do most of the work.  After arriving in the United States as a stateless immigrant in 1920, Lugosi struggled with the English language, often memorising his lines phonetically. His big break came in 1927 when he was cast as the lead in the Broadway production of Dracula. His performance was so magnetic that Universal Pictures cast him in the 1931 film adaptation. Lugosi's portrayal—characterised by his slow, melodic Hungarian accent, intense gaze, and formal evening wear—transformed the vampire from a finished, rat-like monster into a seductive, sophisticated villain. This performance became the template for every vampire depiction that followed. While Dracula made him a superstar, it also trapped him. Lugosi found it nearly impossible to land roles outside of the horror genre. The Rivalry: He was frequently paired with Boris Karloff (who played Frankenstein's monster), though Karloff often received higher billing and better pay, which reportedly frustrated Lugosi. The Roles: He gave notable performances in White Zombie (1932), The Black Cat (1934), and as the broken-necked Ygor in Son of Frankenstein (1939). Health Struggles: Chronic sciatica led to a severe dependency on painkillers. As his health declined and his "classic" style of horror fell out of fashion, he found himself relegated to low-budget "B-movies." In the 1950s, Lugosi experienced a strange career coda through his friendship with cult director Ed Wood. He appeared in films now famous for being "so bad they're good," such as Glen or Glenda and Plan 9 from Outer Space (released posthumously). Lugosi passed away in 1956 at the age of 73. In a final tribute to the role that defined him, he was buried in his full Dracula cape at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. Despite his difficult later years, he remains one of the most recognisable and influential icons in cinema history.

Welcome to Episode 255, where we dig into talking about FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley! We also discuss two adaptations that we've watched. We both plan to watch more adaptations and remain fascinated by Shelley and her work, so we are not done with FRANKENSTEIN. Thanks to everyone who attended the Zoom discussion and to those who have chatted with us via email, Goodreads, and social media. Books we finished since the last episode and talk about include: HOBOMOK AND OTHER WRITINGS ON INDIANS by Lydia Marie Child AWAKE IN THE FLOATING CITY by Susanna Kwan ALL THAT REMAINS by Patricia Cornwell THE RESERVATION by Rebecca Kauffman In Biblio Adventures, we got to see THE LIBRARIANS documentary, directed by Kim A. Snyder, at the Schubert Theater in New Haven. It drew a big crowd of librarians and library lovers. The film documents the attack on school libraries launched by a billionaire and politician, with cookie-cutter campaigns that spread across Texas and into other states, such as New Jersey. Librarians are on the front lines fighting against these threats to our First Amendment rights and the foundations of our democracy. New showings are added to their website regularly, and you may be able to organize one yourself. It is streaming on PBS from Feb 9-May 9, 2026 [https://thelibrariansfilm.com/streaming/] As for Couch Biblio Adventures, we both watched FRANKENSTEIN, directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Chris also recommends Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson, a short documentary on the making of Del Toro's adaptation. And she watched FRANKENSTEIN: The Man Who Made a Monster, starring Boris Karloff, who originated the iconic flat-headed creature with neck electrodes. It is interesting to see which aspects of Shelley's story movie makers choose to focus on, what changes they make, and the new elements/characters they create. We are checking off some boxes on our Page-to-Screen Bingo card. We hope you enjoy this episode, and that you are finding comfort, inspiration, and understanding in books. Happy Reading!

THE BRIDE! hits theaters this week, so we wanted to enjoy the original 1935 film THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN in anticipation of the upcoming adaptation. Zach and Danny sit down to watch and yap (it's meaningful yapping, so it's ok) over James Whale's classic story of outsiders looking for acceptance in a cruel, cruel world. Enjoy this intro to our PATREON EXCLUSIVE commentary on THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, and join for only $3/month at patreon.com/howimetyourmonster for the full episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFor bonus content and commentaries, check out our PatreonFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more!Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

Ben and Rob crack open the lab and fire up the lightning rods for their trip into Frankenstein, the long-gestating passion project from Guillermo del Toro, and things get stitched together fast. Before they even get near the operating table, the pair dig back to the source, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, unpacking the Creature's original, deeply human motivation and how often adaptations miss the tragic point entirely.From there, Rob unveils a chaotic brand-new segment (almost definitely probably returning… maybe) in a heroic attempt to keep the episode on the rails, before the conversation lurches through cinema history: from the shadow of Boris Karloff's silver-screen monster in Frankenstein, to how that imagery still crackles through del Toro's gothic sensibilities. The boys also can't help noticing eerie déjà vu, debating why parts of this version feel like a near carbon copy of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein directed by Kenneth Branagh, and whether homage, coincidence, or mad-science recycling is to blame.Along the way, they detour into one of the wildest behind-the-scenes stories in Hollywood; how James Cameron reportedly helped Guillermo to save del Toro's kidnapped father and how that real-life horror shaped the filmmaker's lifelong obsession with monsters, loss, and empathy.It's bolts, brains, and big feelings as Ben and Rob ask what still shocks, what feels stitched together from past versions, what makes this Creature tick in 2025… and, as always, beneath the thunder, tragedy, and tortured men of science… what does Frankenstein really mean?CONSUUUME to find out all this and much, much more!PLUS! We have a Patreon with EXCLUSIVE content just for you starting at just ONE POUND a month - click the link below!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

Between 1081 and 1903, roughly 20 Japanese Buddhist monks voluntarily endured a grueling three-year process of starvation and isolation — sealing themselves alive inside stone tombs in pursuit of becoming Buddha in their own bodies.*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://take.supersurvey.com/QGZCRXPVSIN THIS EPISODE: One of the greatest monsters ever to be brought to the screen was The Mummy, portrayed by Boris Karloff. We have, of course, seen numerous recreations of the creature since the original Universal film, but still, the image is grotesque and frightening no matter the incarnation. To see a mummy in real-life is that much more shocking. But real fear… real terror… would be if you yourself were to be mummified… while still alive. (To Be Mummified Alive) *** In the days that followed the rescue of 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault from the wreckage of the yacht called the Bluebelle, it would became clear that a storm hadn't destroyed the ship, as the previously-rescued captain, Julian A. Harvey, had said earlier. A storm hadn't killed everyone aboard… Harvey himself had. (The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle) *** When a loved one passes away, we sometimes wish we could speak to them one last time. Some people report they received phone calls or voicemails they believe are from their deceased loved ones. Sometimes they come through as eerie otherworldly static, while other times the ghostly caller is able to communicate one last message. We'll share a few true stories from people who have received phone calls from the beyond. (Phone Calls From Beyond The Grave) *** If you buy a furnished home and move the furniture to clean the floor – and the furniture moves back on its own – you can be pretty sure you've just moved into a haunted house. That's exactly what one family in Rockford, Illinois found out. (A Haunting on School Street) *** And I'll end the episode with the story that I began it with – a short story by Louisa May Alcott called “Lost in a Pyramid”… or “The Mummy's Curse”. 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Madeline Brumby joins Jim for a look at the 1944 Universal Classic "House Of Frankenstein," starring Boris Karloff, J Carrol Nash, Lon Chaney Jr, John Carradine, Lionell Atwill, Anne Gwynne, Peter Coe, Glenn Strange, and Michael Mark. It is 15 years after the Wolfman and the Frankenstein Monster downed when the dam was blown up and water engulfed the Frankenstein castle. But now, a new villain has come into the picture to stir things up. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The POdcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

Madeline Brumby joins Jim for a look at the 1944 Universal Classic “House Of Frankenstein,” starring Boris Karloff, J Carrol Nash, Lon Chaney Jr, John Carradine, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne, Peter Coe, Glenn Strange, and Michael Mark. It is 15 years after the Wolfman and the Frankenstein Monster downed when the dam was blown up […] The post House Of Frankenstein | Episode 504 appeared first on The ESO Network.

It's time to revisit one the best known goth bands of all time...The Sisters of Mercy. I previously covered them about 10 years ago and thought it would be interesting to take a fresh look at a band with a legacy unlike many others. Led by Andrew Eldritch with the assistance of both man and machine, it's a journey both unique and winding as the creative control and rockstar lifestyles shape the way they interact with the world. Cameron and I take a look at their formation and up to the release of First and Last and Always in 1985 with a little bit of the continuing history.Our new intro and outro song is "Boris Karloff's Alive" from the Gremlins E.P. by Dr.Sanders.Timestamps:00:00 The Amazing Intro and Episode Breakdown10:22 Band History & Early Releases33:00 First and Last and Always59:28 Wake1:03:49 The Sisterhood - Gift

⭐Bride of Frankenstein (1935) - Gods, Monsters, and Moral Chaos (Plot Synopsis) ⭐

In this week's episode, Brian Interviews Vinegar Syndromes own Brandon Upson about the new TV focused sub-label Iconoscope that he is spearheading. Their launch titles include a beautiful 4K of the TV movie classic DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK as well as a rare, previously unaired series with Boris Karloff called THE VEIL - both of which are discussed. Check out their first releases here: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/iconoscope This week's episode is also brought to you by the fine folks at DiabolikDVD - a great place to buy your discs from! https://www.diabolikdvd.com/ Just the Discs Now has a YouTube Channel! Check it out here and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffVK8TcUyjCpr0F9SpV53g Follow the Show on Twitter here for Episode previews and new Blu-ray News! https://bsky.app/profile/justthediscs.bsky.social Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts We're also on Instagram! instagram.com/justthediscspod/

In this video discussion, Chris and Gerry dive into The Black Room (1935), a moody pre-code horror film starring Boris Karloff in a chilling dual role. Set in a shadow-soaked European castle, the film blends prophecy, paranoia, and gothic dread as twin brothers struggle against a sinister legend. We explore Karloff's performance, its pre-code themes, and why The Black Room remains an overlooked gem of classic horror cinema. Perfect for fans of vintage horror, gothic films, and Golden Age Hollywood. 

Send us a textWe continue on with our Criterion Collection theme:  this time it's spine number 1156; "Arsenic and Old Lace," a 1944 screwball comedy classic, directed by Frank Capra and starring Carey Grant, Priscilla Lane, Raymond Massey and Peter Lorre. Based on a stage play of the same name, this is the story of a dysfunctional, and mildly insane, family who literally have bodies buried in their basement.We also dive into what "screwball comedies" are exactly, how they came to be, and why they probably don't resonate much with modern audiences.  There is definitely one among our party that does not care for them, and that always makes for a lively discussion.But. . . if you like the idea of murderous little old ladies, Teddy Roosevelt, and Boris Karloff lookalikes, then this may be the film for you!

One of Gilbert and Frank's favorite interviews was this 2014 sitdown with a legend of local broadcasting, the one and only Joe Franklin. In this episode, the boys dropped in on Joe's infamously cluttered (an understatement!) Manhattan office to nosh on (very old) chicken salad, dodge falling stacks of collectibles and ask the “King of Nostalgia” about his memories of Charlie Chaplin, Woody Allen, Buster Keaton, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and John Lennon, to name but a few. PLUS: The Ramones! Remembering the Toastmaster General! Joe interviews Boris Karloff (and Bela Lugosi?)! And the greatest entertainer of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 125 -  “VIRGINIA MAYO: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD STAR OF THE MONTH” - 2/02/2026  One of the most glamorous actresses in old Hollywood undoubtedly was VIRGINIA MAYO. This peaches-and-cream, midwestern beauty started her career wrangling two men in a horse costume on stage before being discovered by producer SAMUEL GOLDWYN and transformed into a full-blown movie star. Often playing the fantasy girl to leading men like BOB HOPE and DANNY KAYE, her beauty sometimes made people miss the fact that she was a very capable actress — particularly when she played bad girls in films like “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “White Heat.” She was very adept at light comedy, romance films, and drama, appearing in over 50 feature films and many television shows throughout her career. And tune in to find out about Steve's connection to this old Hollywood glamour girl as we celebrate Mayo as our February Star of the Month.   SHOW NOTES:  Sources: The Best Years of My Life (2001), by Virginia Mayo, as told to LC Van Savage; The Forties Gals (1980), by James Robert Parish & Don E. Stanke; “Virginia Mayo's 100th Birthday,” November 30, 2020, by Vanessa Varquez, www.ashroudofthoughts.com; “Virginia Mayo, 84, Stunning Actress of 1940s Romantic Films,” January 19, 2005, Los Angeles Times; Virginia Mayo, Movie Actress, Dies at 84,” January 18, 2005, by Richard Severo, New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Follies Girls (1943), starring Wendy Barrie; Up In Arms (1944), starring Danny Kaye & Constance Dowling; Jack London (1943), starring Michael O'Shea; Seven Days Ashore (1944), starring Wally Brown; The Princess and the Pirate (1944), starring Bob Hope & Virginia Mayo; Wonder Man (1945), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, & Vera Ellen; The Kid From Brooklyn (1946), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera Ellen & Steve Cochran; The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff & Ann Rutherford; The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), starring Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews & Teresa Wright; A Song Is Born (1948), starring Danny Kaye & Virginia Mayo; Smart Girls Don't Talk  (1948), starring Bruce Bennett & Virginia Mayo; Flaxy Martin (1949), starring Virginia Mayo & Zachary Scott; Colorado Territory (1948), starring Joel McCrea & Virginia Mayo; White Heat (1949), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Red Light (1949), starring George Brent & Virginia Mayo; Always Leave Them Laughing (1949), starring Milton Berle, Virgina Mayo & Ruth Roman; Backfire (1950), starring Gordon MacRae, Virginia Mayo & Edmond O'Brien; The Flame and the Arrow (1950), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo; The West Point Story (1950), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951), starring Gregory Peck & Virginia Mayo; She's Working Her Way Though College (1952), starring Ronald Reagan & Virginia Mayo; South Sea Woman (1953), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo;   Pearl of the Pacific (1955), starring Dennis Morgan & Virginia Mayo; The Silver Chalice (1954), starring Paul Newman, Virgina Mayo * Pier Angeli; Congo Crossing (1956), starring Virginia Mayo & George Nadar; The Big Land (1957), starring Alan Ladd & Virginia Mayo; The Story of Mankind (1957), starring Vincent Price, Ronald Colman & Peter Lorre; Young Fury (1965), starring Rory Calhoun & Virginia Mayo; Castle of Evil (1966), starring Scott Brady & Virginia Mayo; Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), starring Bruce Dern & Madelyn Kahn; Hunted (1977), starring Aldo Ray; French Quarter (1978); starring Bruce Davison; The Man Next Door (1997); starring Karen Carlson; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!We're starting 2026 with an insightful and important series highlighting PRE-CODE HOLLYWOOD, and all the uncensored scandalousness that comes with it!Back in the world of Universal Horror and the first pairing of Boris Karloff & Bela Lugosi on this week's show for a strikingly unique addition to the Universal Horror of the 30s, dealing with the occult and satanism, bodily possession, and grim revenge; Morgan and Jeannine delve into Edgar G. Ulmer's THE BLACK CAT (1934)!Our YouTube Channel for all our video content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(17748) It's A Wonderful Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music.Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morgan:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeannine:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_Keep being wonderful!!

We hear from Lights Out on this week's episode of The Horror. From March 23, 1938, here's Boris Karloff in, The Dream. (This is a different story than the 1943 episode of the same name.) Listen to more by Lights Out https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/TheHorror1262.mp3 Download TheHorror1262 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Horror

Jim and Eric kick off this week's show with a very on-brand travel mishap from Jim's latest Hallmark-fueled road trip, then pivot back to the stuff you came for - Universal news, theme park weirdness, and one surprisingly deep dive into how Frankenstein's Monster became the pop culture template we all still recognize today. Along the way: Epic Universe breadcrumbs, a Vegas horror venue that might be scarier for its empty queue than its monsters, and why Boris Karloff's dentures deserve their own credit line. NEWS • Universal's proposed UK theme park clears another hurdle, with the project advancing in the approvals process and still targeting a 2031 opening • Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas adds a holiday horror overlay, but reports suggest the venue can feel eerily empty even during a supposedly busy week • A new “Galactic Expo” mural lands inside the Men in Black Alien Attack gift shop, packed with sci-fi Easter eggs • A new Men in Black film is reportedly in development - and Jim has thoughts on what that could mean for the long-running attraction • Universal's latest “Whatever Makes You Happy” merch drop leans hard into 1980s nostalgia, mashing up brands that make Eric do a double-take FEATURE • Why Universal rushed Frankenstein (1931) into production after Dracula hit big - and how it helped the studio dig out of debt • The behind-the-scenes moment when director James Whale spots Boris Karloff in the commissary and decides his face has “startling possibilities” • The unglamorous reality of monster-making: punishing makeup sessions, 65 pounds of costume, and the physical toll that followed Karloff for years • The lost-but-legendary Technicolor Frankenstein footage from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that fans have been hunting for decades HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR Be Our Guest Vacations - plan your next adventure with a platinum-level, earmarked travel agency offering concierge service for Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Disney parks, cruises, and more. Get started at beourguestvacations.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the 2025 holiday season by revisiting this short but sweet mini-episode from 2018, as Gilbert gleefully opens Christmas gifts from worshipping fans — including coffee table (!) books, collectible magazines, homemade holiday CDs, hand-drawn greeting cards and other goodies. Also in this episode: Chick Tracts presents “The Death Cookie,” the music of the Johnny Gregory Orchestra, Gilbert warbles the Chock Full O' Nuts jingle and the first mention of future staffer-funster Michele Mantynen! PLUS: Rondo Hatton! Blind Lemon Raybone! “Boris Karloff's Tales of Mystery”! And “The Gilbert Gottfried Munchausen by Proxy Telethon”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From queue changes to construction walls to nighttime lagoon testing, the parks offer plenty to parse this week. The guys then pivot from the Epic Universe lagoon to Universal's classic monsters, using the buzz around Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein to explore how the 1931 film lurched into existence. Expect lost projects, studio pivots, and a Monster role Bela Lugosi famously refused. NEWS • VelociCoaster ends its single rider line, likely due to party sorting and load-efficiency issues. • Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly shopping DC theme park rights to Universal, raising big questions for Marvel, Six Flags, and international parks. • Removal of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit sparks speculation, though new construction-wall posters suggest general theming rather than a specific IP. • Nighttime testing at the Epic Universe lagoon shows projection effects featuring a bird-or-dragon silhouette. • Universal Studios Hollywood opens sales for FanFest Nights and a late-night New Year's Eve event, prompting questions about noise control before Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift debuts. FEATURE • Guillermo del Toro's long-gestating Frankenstein began as a Universal concept more than a decade ago. • Jim walks through how Universal's early monster era took shape under financial pressure following the 1929 crash. • The studio acquired stage rights to Frankenstein after Dracula's success, initially planning it for Bela Lugosi, who rejected the role. • The episode ends as Universal begins hunting for a new star, eventually leading James Whale to discover Boris Karloff in the studio lunchroom. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Be Our Guest Vacations, a platinum-level earmarked travel agency offering concierge planning for Universal, Disney, cruises, and more. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To coincide with this week's "Fun for All Ages" salute to 1960s and '70s New York television, GGACP revisits this 2014 interview with a legend of local broadcasting, the one and only Joe Franklin. In this episode, Gilbert and Frank drop in on Joe's infamously cluttered (an understatement!) Times Square office to nosh on chicken salad, dodge falling stacks of collectibles and ask the “King of Nostalgia” about his memories of Charlie Chaplin, Woody Allen, Buster Keaton, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and John Lennon (to name but a few). PLUS: The Ramones! Remembering the Toastmaster General! Joe interviews Boris Karloff (and Bela Lugosi?)! And the greatest entertainer of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPENOTE: Episodes in this series are low quality. You can still hear and understand the story, but some people may find the quality distracting. But you have to expect some degradation when listening to something that is almost 100 years old!Step back to 1931 and experience the complete 13-episode Frankenstein radio serial that aired the same year as the legendary Boris Karloff film—a rarely heard vintage horror dramatization starring George Edwards as Baron Victor Frankenstein. Bolt your doors, turn off your lights, and journey into the darkness for over two hours of classic old-time radio terror. | #RetroRadio EP0546CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open, Introduction to “Frankenstein”00:02:46.604 = Part 01: “The Wanderer”00:15:43.563 = Part 02: “Strange Genesis”00:29:01.911 = Part 03: “The Power And The Price”00:42:00.781 = Part 04: “The Monster Returns”00:55:39.429 = Part 05: “A Death in The Woods”01:08:08.822 = Part 06: “The Hunter And The Hunted”01:21:39.422 = Part 07: “The Promise”01:34:21.772 = Part 08: “Reunion on Ornkey Island”01:47:22.910 = Part 09: “Bitter Homecoming”02:00:23.457 = Part 10: “Vendetta”02:12:40.793 = Part 11: “Escape and Exile”02:25:29.324 = Part 12: “Pursuit”02:38:21.820 = Part 13: “The Last Death”02:51:40.621 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#WeirdDarkness #Frankenstein1931 #OldTimeRadio #VintageHorror #ClassicRadioDrama #BorisKarloff #RetroRadio #GoldenAgeRadio #1930sHorror #ClassicMonstersCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0546

GGACP celebrates Halloween week by revisiting this conversation from 2021 as Gilbert and Frank celebrate the 90th anniversaries (1931-2021) of Universal Studios' original “Dracula” and “Frankenstein” with Oscar-winning makeup creator Rick Baker and late author-historian David J. Skal. In this episode, Rick and David talk about sympathetic monsters, mad scientists (real and imagined), the genius of Jack Pierce and the premature deaths of Colin Clive, Dwight Frye and Lon Chaney. Also, David interviews Carla Laemmle, Rick turns Martin Landau into Bela Lugosi, Glenn Strange appears in Boris Karloff's obit and Bram Stoker's widow tries to kill off “Nosferatu.” PLUS: Ghoulardi! “Man of a Thousand Faces”! The influence of Forrest J. Ackerman! Bette Davis (almost) plays the Bride of Frankenstein! And the boys (once again) try to make sense of “The Black Cat”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices