Podcast appearances and mentions of Lon Chaney

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Jim & Livio tackle one story across two movies - we cover the Tod Browning & Lon Chaney silent classic West of Zanibar. We also touch on the 1932 remake, Kongo staring Walter Huston. Our main focus is on West of Zanibar - a very modern and stylistic Tod Browning/Lon Chaney collaboration that also features Lionel Barrymore. While this isn't a supernatural style horror film, it's a dark thriller with many twists and turns. Enjoy the ride as the Borgo Pass travels West of Zanibar!

This week we have a look at the 1963 Hammer film KISS OF THE VAMPIRE.  This is Episode #461! KISS OF THE VAMPIRE (also known as KISS OF EVIL on American television) is a 1963 British vampire film directed by Don Sharp and starring Edward de Souza and Jennifer Daniel. It was written by producer Anthony Hinds (as John Elder) and made by Hammer Film Productions.It was Sharp's first movie for Hammer. He went on to make two more non-vampire films for the company, The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964), and Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966). He also made Witchcraft (1964) with Lon Chaney, a film we've covered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Rupert Julian, Lon Chaney, Ernst Laemmle, and Edward Sedgwick's 1925 Hollywood silent movie blockbuster The Phantom of the Opera.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The False Faces" in 1919. Directed by Irvin V. Willat and starring Henry Walthall and Lon Chaney.This episode was released in conjunction with the film being screened on the opening day of the Columbus Moving Picture Show on May 22, 2025.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1

Narciso Ibáñez Menta (Sama de Langreo, Asturias, 25 de agosto de 1912-Madrid, 15 de mayo de 2004). Fue un actor y director teatral español. Es reconocido en la ficción de terror en países de habla hispana como Argentina, Uruguay y España. En 1933, en Buenos Aires, se inició en el género de terror que le iba a dar la fama, con una adaptación teatral de Doctor Jekyll y Mr. Hyde, seguida de una puesta en escena de El fantasma de la ópera. En Argentina protagonizó diecisiete películas, entre ellas El que recibe las bofetadas (1947), dirigida por Boris H. Hardy, y protagonizada junto a su cuñado Juan Serrador. En este país se transformaría en una leyenda del género de terror: actuó en películas como Una luz en la Ventana (1942), La bestia debe morir (1952), junto a Nathán Pinzón, además de Obras maestras del terror (1960). Dirigió varias obras y trabajó también como guionista de radio y televisión. Uno de sus mayores éxitos en TV fue El hombre que volvió de la muerte (1969). Gran admirador de Lon Chaney, aprendió a maquillarse de la misma manera, creando caracterizaciones en las que apenas era reconocible, como cuando interpretó a Elmer Van Hess, el protagonista de la serie televisiva argentina. El hombre que volvió de la muerte, aunque ya había hecho cosas similares para el cine. Es el Padre de Narciso Ibáñez Serrador, actor, dramaturgo y director de programas de televisión, con quien colaboró en numerosas ocasiones. Comenzó su labor en Estudio 3 de TVE, interpretando distintas obras, siendo algunas de las más importantes: El hombre y la bestia y El asfalto; aunque la popularidad le vino de la serie Historias para no dormir, dirigida por su hijo, fama que confirmaría después con ¿Es usted el asesino? dirigida por él mismo. Además, realizó obras de teatro universal en el ciclo Estudio 1 de TVE.

The Phantom of the Opera isn't just a silent film legend — some say Lon Chaney's ghost still haunts the very stage where his iconic monster was born.Download The FREE PDF For This Episode's WORD SEARCH Puzzle:https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOperaDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: We'll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera)SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb“The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="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.=====Originally aired: November 2018EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOpera

This... is the Inner Sanctum! Join Jim & Livio as they again travel into the mind of a man going mad with the thought of having murdered someone. This 1944 Inner Sanctum movie stars Lon Chaney, Jr, Martin Kosleck, Douglass Dumbrille, and Milburn Stone. Jim & Livio break down the story, performances, and production history in this episode. Yes, even you without knowing... can commit murder!

F.W. Murnau starts his Hollywood career with a trippy love story born out of a murder plot in "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans", and Tod Browning shows that Lon Chaney can do more than just be the Phantom of the Opera... he can be a man who smokes cigarettes with his feet in "The Unknown"! It's Nosferatu's director vs. Dracula's director this week. Plus a bonus review of a few obscure animated films that deserve your attention, 'Virus Tropical', 'Path of Blood', 'Attack of the Demons', and 'When You Get to the Forest'.Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

The Phantom of the Opera (1925) - "Your Career - Your Master!"This week we tackle the one-hundred year old classic THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925). A timeless tale about love, obsession and a genius forced to live on the fringes of society getting his revenge! This stunning film is anchored by a truly virtuosic performance from Lon Chaney as the titular phantom.We hope you enjoy this episode featuring another great film selection from our producer Sierra Rein!Support the show

When your movie is made just to be a double bill for a sequel to a successful film, you're at some point going to disappear from the consciousness of film lovers. That's exactly what THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE is. A story of heartache, trying to find out the truth, and animal/human mutation. With a cast that includes legendary creature actor Lon Chaney, Jr , and more heart than it advertises, does this film match up to its more successful cousin THE FLY? Lets find out, this week on The Monster Zone.   Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 https://instagram.com/specterm91 https://threads.net/@specterm91   Dissect That Film socials: Go to our Linktree for links to everything (Socials, merch, podcast app links, YouTube channel) https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm Rate and review the show wherever you listen to the show.

Couch And Coffee Table present an episode from The Abbott And Costello Show called Lon Chaney Steals Lou's Girl. This episode aired on June 2, 1948.

In Hollywood, the story beats of werewolf movies were codified in 1941 by a German-Jewish emigrant to Hollywood via London named Curt Siodmak, who wrote the seminal film 'The Wolf Man', starring Lon Chaney, Jr. 40 years later, John Landis made the most important and enduring and influential werewolf film ever made in 'An American Werewolf in London'. It was his follow-up to the one-two punch of 'Animal House' and 'The Blues Brothers'.  He could make any film he wanted, with anyone he wanted. So he made a script he'd begun when he was 18 years old. A script he'd first discussed with an aspiring special effects and creature-design guy named Rick Baker in 1971.  10 years later, he'd found two unknown leads, hired basically the entire cast of an acclaimed touring production of 'Nicholas Nickleby', and called Baker on the set of another werewolf movie ('The Howling') and convinced him to decamp to England to work on 'An American Werewolf in London'.  For his groundbreaking innovations on the film, Baker won the ver first Academy Award ever given for makeup special effects. Featuring a snappy, smart script, Landis' virtuosic comedy/horror chops, and an unexpected soundtrack of moon songs, 'An American Werewolf in London' is in a class by itself and is one of the most important films ever made. Other werewolf films of note and worthy of your time: 'Ginger Snaps' 'Wolfen' 'Wolf' 'Dog Soldiers' 'The Howling' 'The Wolf Man' (1941) 'Werewolf of London' (1935) "Werewolf of London' inspired Zevon's song 'Werewolves of London'. Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers had watched the film and told Zevon jokingly that he should write a song with that title and start a dance craze. And as far as listicles go, this one is well-reasoned by someone who knows their werewolf films: The 25 Best Werewolf Movies 

Haunt performer and friend of the show, Mikey Taylor helps ring in the new year with an in-depth look at the history of Clowns in Horror.  From the psychology of what goes into making a scary clown, to why people fear clowns, we cover it all, plus his work as his alter ego, Tweaky the clown.  We also take a look at some of the greatest clowns in horror history, from Lon Chaney's He, to David Howard Thorton's Art, we cover decades of scary clowns in this brand new episode.   For better sleep, check out or sponsor, Anita Jo, independent Lifewise consultant. https://lifewise.biz/AnitaJo     Links To Mention:   https://www.facebook.com/thecasacollection https://www.facebook.com/tweakytheclown PWP Live - Omaha's Pro Wrestling | Omaha's LARGEST Pro Wrestling Library | Patreon https://www.facebook.com/moosesmonstermashpod https://electronicmediacollective.com/moose/ https://twitter.com/MooseMediainc https://www.instagram.com/paul_moose_harder/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKQJq7_ZnFIjg0vcc5R7F7w        

HOWL AT THE MOON!!!! WATCH SKIP PLUS IS BACK!!!!  WS+ comes roaring back for Season 3! Apologies for the delay and keeping you in suspense about the “big news”: Sadly, Emcee has stepped away from the pod, and so Cupcake has a new host! Tune in as he and the (familiar) new co-host take on Wolf Man, an undercover Dark Universe/Universal Monsters reboot of the famous Lon Chaney, Jr. film “The Wolfman”. Written and directed by Leigh Whanell (a co-creater of the Saw franchise), will “Wolf Man” duplicate the thriller highs of Whannell's other Universal Monsters reboot “The Invisible Man” or is this yet another trauma-themed, elevated horror film that's all feels and no teeth?  TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE NEW WS+! And stick around for the PLUS….it's now AFTER the movie review proper!  TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Watch Skip Plus Intro 00:02:18 BIG NEWS: New Co-Host 00:03:52 Meet Mike the Willden-Beast 00:09:31 Wolfman: Below and Above the Line 00:21:11 Spoiler Free 00:32:33 Spoilers AHEAD! 00:54:40 Mike's Plus 00:58:28 Jose's Plus 01:04:39 Outro - - - - - - - - - - WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS! Watch Listen Love! Email us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspod X: https://x.com/watchskipplus YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WatchSkipPlus Discord: https://discord.gg/PGX4RRUe #podcast #newpodcast #movie #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #film #filmisnotdead #cinematography #filmcritic #wolfman #universalmonster #darkuniverse #christopherabbott #juliagarner #matildafirth #samjaeger #jasonblum #ryangosling #stefanduscio #benjaminwallfisch #arjentuiten #blumhouse #universalpictures #cloak&co

Jordan and Brooke celebrate some early 2025 horror by kicking it all the way back to 1941 and discussing the original "Wolf Man." We chat our own personal Universal Monster rankings, soundstage-sized sets and practical makeup, the evolution of werewolves and werewolf transformations, plus a healthy dose of Halloween Horror Nights content.Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)

The Wolf Man explores a disturbingly realistic vision of what it would take to turn a man into a werewolf. Does this horror movie have any basis in science fact? Do werewolves and wolf men even obey their own story rules?“Even a man who is pure of heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.” The Wolf Man (1941)Werewolves, wolf men (and women), and really werebeasts of all shapes and sizes have been a part of our collective unconscious for about as long as we've been able to tell stories. There's something universal (no pun intended) about the concept of a human being shape-shifting back into a more primal state. And if these tales were terrifying around a campfire, they're even more effective on screen, where all of the brilliant special effects Hollywood has to offer have long been brought to the table to transform ordinary actors into bloodthirsty werebeasts.But just where (“where oh, werewolf…”) does this story come from? Is there any chance at all that humans can devolve into a more animalistic state? Is there any reason to believe that werewolves could be real, even if they aren't exactly as depicted on film? Check out the latest episode of Does it Fly? for the answers to these questions and more!SUGGESTED VIEWING This episode is based primarily on the version of the werewolf legend told in 2010's The Wolfman, directed by Joe Johnston (we took a look at another of Johnston's films in our episode on The Rocketeer). It's a tremendously underrated film that starred Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt, Anthony Hopkins, and Hugo Weaving. If you haven't seen it, we rate it pretty highly.But that film was an updating of perhaps the most iconic werewolf movie of all time, 1941's The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney, Jr. A key piece of the classic Universal Monsters cycle of films, The Wolf Man is the source of many of pop culture's most enduring pieces of werewolf lore.However, if you're looking for the greatest werewolf movie of all time, the one that is the best blend of old and new, then look no further than 1981's An American Werewolf in London. While something of a horror-comedy, it won the first ever Academy Award for Best Makeup thanks to Rick Baker's incredible werewolf makeup and what is the undisputed champion of amazingly realistic on-screen man-to-wolf transformations ever put on film. It's not for the faint of heart, but you can't call yourself a true wolf-fan until you've seen this one.For more on the origins of horror stories, Tamara also recommends Monstrum, which is exceptionally cool.FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! MetamorphosisFairly common in nature is the basic concept of metamorphosis, most commonly illustrated by the egg to larva to pupa to final form life cycle found in insects (think caterpillars to butterflies rather than humans to wolves). Not a human thing, necessarily, but a good indicator of how such transformations aren't uncommon in nature.LycanthropyThere is actually a clinical disorder in which a human can hold the psychological belief that they've either turned into a wolf or are in the process of becoming one. There are actual scientific journal articles on the topic!Werewolves in MythologyOne of the earliest recorded stories as we know them is the epic of Gilgamesh, and even there someone turns into a wolf. Similarly, it's a theme that appears more than once in Ancient Greek mythology. Basically, werewolves have been with us since long before Hollywood discovered them.The Original Werewolf MovieWhile we detail plenty of cool werewolf movies in this episode, there's one you can only read about, the long lost (thanks to fire) 1913 silent film The Werewolf.LUCAKnown as the Last Universal Common Ancestor, it's proof that every species on this planet shares a little DNA. Does it prove the existence of werewolves? Absolutely not. It's still pretty cool, though!WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?This isn't our first spooky rodeo! If you're looking for other horror-themed Does it Fly? episodes, allow us to suggest…The Secret Science of Ghostbusters!The Truly Disturbing Horror of Smile (and Smile 2)What Beetlejuice Gets Right About Demonic Possession!FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBlueky: @Roddenberry  For Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

An encore presentation of Peter Lorre's dive into the horrors of silent cinema! Revisit the unforgettable moments of this legendary actor's fight for eternal peace after Matthew and Vincent force him into a devil's bargain to review silent movies for a return to the afterlife! You'll relive all your favorite moments - Pierre the wily rodent! The beloved bucket of fish heads! The inexorable descent into madness!Marvel at Mr. Lorre's reviews of the following classics: The Phantom of the Opera (1925); The Mystic (1925, dir. Tod Browning); The Unknown (1927, dir. Tod Browning feat. Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford); He Who Gets Slapped (1921, dir. Victor Sjöström feat. Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert); The Man Who Laughs (1928, feat. Conrad Veidt); The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920, photography of Karl Freund); The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) feat. Conrad Veidt); Metropolis (1927, dir. Fritz Lang); Faust (1926, dir. F.W. Murnau); Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920, feat. John Barrymore); The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923, feat. Lon Chaney); The Unholy Three (1925, dir. Tod Browning feat. Lon Chaney); The Lost World (1925, feat. Wallace Beery).Thrill in the audio glow of Mr. Lorre's famous filmography, with trailers for Mad Love; Casablanca; The Maltese Falcon; Invisible Agent; Trilogy of Terror; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; The Comedy of Terrors; The Raven (1963); and The Beast With Five Fingers.Thanks for joining us friends in this celebration of silent horror and the immortal Peter Lorre. We'll see you next time for the movie that inspired Gojira - The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) with special effects by Ray Harryhausen!If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review. Or leave a comment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaiju@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaijupodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠Instagram (@camp_kaiju)⁠; or call the Kaiju Hotline at ⁠⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠⁠.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/campkaiju⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaiju.threadless.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for perks and merchandise.Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Silent But Deadly: Monster Movies from the Silent Era (2024). Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced, written, and performed by Vincent S. Hannam. Additional performance by Joshua English Scrimshaw. © 2024 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Borgo Pass travelers to a special episode! Jim & Livio sit down with Bill Fleck, author of the Rondo nominated "Chaney's Baby" to discuss his latest book "Chaney's Audition" and the ever polarizing life and career of Lon Chaney, Jr. We discuss everything from his lesser seen roles to The Wolf Man and Of Mice and Men. Even a man who is pure in heart...

"McDougal!!!"Merry Christmas to all of the travelers of the Borgo Pass Horror Podcast. Santa's gift for us all is arguably the most popular classic horror film - Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. This is truly a cornerstone of the classic horror fanbase, and deservedly so. Made in 1948, we see Bela Lugosi's Dracula, Lon Chaney, Jr.'s The Wolf Man, and Glenn Strange's Frankenstein Monster for one last time. Join Jim & Livio this Christmas for the first half of this film, it's legacy, the actors, the production, and so much more!

It's inner city vs. outer space when London street urchins battle monsters from another world. Starring John Boyega (in his first feature!), impressive creature effects, and borderline unintelligible slang, this film gives new meaning to the British Invasion. Best of all, Frank Olson returns (see Troll 2, Rodan, and more) to lend his thoughts; plus, Peter Lorre reviews Lon Chaney in The Unholy Three (1925). Thanks for joining us, friends!If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Or leave a comment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaiju@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaijupodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠Instagram (@camp_kaiju)⁠; or call the Kaiju Hotline at ⁠⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠⁠.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/campkaiju⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaiju.threadless.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for perks and merchandise.We'll see you next time for ⁠⁠Gremlins (1984)TRAILERSAttack the Block (2011); The Space Children (1958); The Children of the Damned (1960); The Day of the Triffids (1963); It Came From Outer Space (1953); Invisible Agent (1942)SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plays by Vincent S. Hannam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Novels by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠•⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Film Friends Movie Trivia with Naomi Osborn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zack Linder & the Zack Pack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Attack the Block (2011) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Frank Olson. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2024 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved

The definitive biography of the great Shemp Howard, an original member of the Three Stooges, and one of Hollywood's most influential actors that Kirkus Reviews calls an "illuminating. reworking of the Stooges mythology" and Patton Oswalt praises as "the only book you will ever need to read about anything. Burn all the other books - there is ONLY SHEMP!" Shemp Howard not only had one of the most distinctive faces of the twentieth century, but was also one of its most accomplished, influential comic actors and showbiz personalities. Along with his brother Moe and comedy violinist Larry Fine, Shemp was an original member of the comedy team that became known as the Three Stooges before he quit and set off on his own in 1932.SHEMP! shows how he made an even greater mark in a successful and until now largely unexplored career in more than a hundred movie shorts and features. He appeared in comedies, dramas, mysteries, Westerns, and musicals alongside the biggest stars of the Golden Age, including W.C. Fields, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, William Powell, Lon Chaney, Jr., Myrna Loy, and the team of Abbott & Costello. Author Burt Kearns challenges the "official" version of Three Stooges history that's been repeated for decades, shattering myths while uncovering the surprising and often troubling facts behind the man's unlikely story: how the child of Jewish immigrants, supposedly racked by debilitating phobias, could conquer show business; the behind-the-scenes machinations that pushed him to return to the team; and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Through interviews with fans, family members, experts, filmmakers, and celebrities, SHEMP! unearths treasures in Shemp's solo work, examines the "cult of Shemp" that thrives today, and confirms Shemp Howard's deserved place in cinematic history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Jala is joined by Doug Lief (Nostalgium Arcanum) and Alex Krieger to discuss the 1925 silent film classic, The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. This episode is a companion to Doug's episode about the same movie where he and his guest give the rundown beat and beat, check it out here (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/109)! Mentioned during the episode: * Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_(1925_film)) * André Castaigne's Phantom artwork (https://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2019/11/28/andre-castaignes-phantom-of-the-opera/) * Version differences 1925 vs 1929, the unmasking scene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM0NTRM5R80) * Reddit post on the differences between the 1925 and 1929 cuts (https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/12xpbgc/the_phantom_of_the_opera_1925_vs_the_phantom_of/) * “Man's Hatred Has Made Me So”: Freakification and the Shifting Gaze in The Phantom of the Opera (https://openjournals.bsu.edu/dlr/article/download/2665/1587/4311#:~:text=Although%20many%20versions%20of%20the,capitalizes%20on%20the%20shift%20of) * The Phantom of the Opera: A Silent Era Masterpiece (https://theasc.com/articles/phantom-of-the-opera) Related episodes: * Episode 14: The Phantom of the Opera and Phantom by Susan Kay (Books) (https://www.jalachan.place/14) - Jala is joined by Alex Krieger and Slade to discuss both Gaston Leroux's classic 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera as well as_ Phantom_ by Susan Kay, a novel exploring Erik's past before he dominated the Paris Opera. * A Glass Darkly Episode 1: Our Story (https://www.jalachan.place/b-02) - In this inaugural episode of A Glass Darkly, Jala reads an original Phantom of the Opera vignette setting the stage for a potential new project. She wrote this piece in May 2023. All episodes of A Glass Darkly may be found as member perks on our Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia). Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Doug Lief Nostalgium Arcanum (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/) Twitter (https://x.com/nostalgiumpod?s=21&t=0NN10biK6Jch6W8f4sEW8Q) BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/nostalgiumpod.bsky.social) Threads (https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/) Alex Krieger BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/picklefactory.org) Special Guests: Alex Krieger and Doug Lief.

For nearly 100 years old, “The Phantom of the Opera” looks pretty good for its age. This 1925 production stars Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in a tale of all-consuming love and the pursuit of stardom.

In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and fellow podcaster Seth Vargas, from Movie Friends Podcast, share our April(May) overdue loot. From Zoom calls to beaver calls, from Russia to Thailand, we got it all here. It took us a while, but here it is. Check it out!00:00:00 - 00:01:32 -- Intro00:01:32 - 00:11:02 -- Meet Seth!00:11:02 - 00:47:43 -- The April Loot00:47:43 - 00:50:57 -- Closing00:50:57 - 00:52:23 -- OutroFollow Seth and Movie Friends PodcastWebsite: Movie Friends PodcastSeth's Twitter: @ohsethyMovie Friends Podcast: @moviefriendspodPodcast Intro/Outro: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist

Lon Chaney Sr. brought us more than just The Phantom or The Hunchback in his silent films, he brought Horror to America and became an icon. This week we are joined by Lon Chaney aficionado and friend of the podcast, @anastasiaelfman who joins our discussion about The Man of A Thousand Faces including looking into his life and legacy as a pioneering figure in the world of horror and special effects makeup. In the LA Area? Watch The Special 99th Anniversary Screening of Lon Chaney's The Phantom of The Opera Produced by Rockin Pins and Anastasia Elfman - NOV 26th - https://www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/phantom-of-the-opera-99th-anniversary-screening-homage-to-lon-chaney-sr/ We Want Your Feedback Help us shape the future of our podcast by sharing your valuable feedback! Take a moment to fill out our audience survey https://forms.gle/T2wHskEj7VecSaCA6   Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube -

The definitive biography of the great Shemp Howard, an original member of the Three Stooges, and one of Hollywood's most influential actors that Kirkus Reviews calls an "illuminating. reworking of the Stooges mythology" and Patton Oswalt praises as "the only book you will ever need to read about anything. Burn all the other books - there is ONLY SHEMP!" Shemp Howard not only had one of the most distinctive faces of the twentieth century, but was also one of its most accomplished, influential comic actors and showbiz personalities. Along with his brother Moe and comedy violinist Larry Fine, Shemp was an original member of the comedy team that became known as the Three Stooges before he quit and set off on his own in 1932.SHEMP! shows how he made an even greater mark in a successful and until now largely unexplored career in more than a hundred movie shorts and features. He appeared in comedies, dramas, mysteries, Westerns, and musicals alongside the biggest stars of the Golden Age, including W.C. Fields, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, William Powell, Lon Chaney, Jr., Myrna Loy, and the team of Abbott & Costello. Author Burt Kearns challenges the "official" version of Three Stooges history that's been repeated for decades, shattering myths while uncovering the surprising and often troubling facts behind the man's unlikely story: how the child of Jewish immigrants, supposedly racked by debilitating phobias, could conquer show business; the behind-the-scenes machinations that pushed him to return to the team; and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Through interviews with fans, family members, experts, filmmakers, and celebrities, SHEMP! unearths treasures in Shemp's solo work, examines the "cult of Shemp" that thrives today, and confirms Shemp Howard's deserved place in cinematic history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Troy and I return to the quartet of mummy movies that Universal released in the 1940's! This time we examine one of the best of the lot, THE MUMMY'S GHOST (1944). The film has a number of great elements including an underappreciated heroic dog named Peanuts! As with all of these movies, the limping rhythms are the same but it's the style and energy of the piece that makes it a standout.   We discuss the three decade time jump from the previous movie and marvel at 1970's technology. The age of college students becomes a source of amusement as does the ineffectuality of the local police's attempts to capture the rampaging mummy. We talk a bit about the cast, noting where we've seen a number of the players before in Universal horror pictures. There is some speculation on the possible health effects of being shot at point blank range given that George Zucco's character from the last film is still alive decades later. And we are pleased to point out the rare chance to physically emote that Lon Chaney is afforded in a few scenes. Is this his best performance as a mummy?   If you have any comments on the Universal mummy movies or any other film we've covered thebloodypit@gmail.com is the place to send them. Thank you for listening. 

You probably know Beverly Washburn best as Lizabeth Searcy in the 1957 Disney classic, Old Yeller, or from the 1967 horror cult classic, Spider Baby, but Beverly's film and television credits boast countless memorable performances.  This Emmy nominated actress has worked with such Classic Hollywood legends as Bing Crosby, Jimmy Stewart, Alan Ladd, Loretta Young, Lon Chaney, Jr., Jack Benny, Lou Costello, Barbara Stanwyck, and Frank Capra.  Beverly's rare ability to cry on cue naturally was put to good use from the start of her career, and contributed to her reputation as one of the best kid actors of her generation.  Listen for all about Beverly's remarkable career, and be inspired by her boundless kindness and gratitude.

In YUH 186 Ed Hartman returns to the chat lab to discuss his second restoration of a Richard Lyford film, "The Scalpel". In this classic from the golden age of Hollywood, Lyford reveals himself to not only be a sinister antoagonist, but an early master of special effects that may have informed more famous films like "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde" or "The Wolf Man" with Lon Chaney. The story revolves around the unscrupulous Dr. Howard Van Cleve and his fascination with the "wonder drug" Tyro-Chlorome, a concoction that turns him into a murderous monster decimating the halls and labs of the esteemed Karl Steiner Medical Institute. Our guest has not only recovered this perfect example of the cinematic short, but has restored it and re-scored the film in a way that only compliments the original work of the master. Just as the festivities started to close, the crew participated in a new round of the "Elite 8 Mini Bracket" on a topic that was so near and dear to Aaron's and Ed's heart, namely the songs of Frank Zappa, that the fun blissfully extended an addition half hour! Thanks Ed!  #TheScalpel #DrJeckylandMrHyde #SeattleWashington #AsTheEarthTurns #TCM #richardlyford #scifi #theacademyawards #jazzmusic #OrsonWelles YUH Theme by David T and Mojo 3 https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Sobriety-Blues-David-Mojo3/dp/B091N8BJNB The Scalpel on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24249678/ Article on The Scalpel on FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/TheScalpel Fabulous People Article with Ed Hartman https://fabulouswashington.com/fabulous-people/fabulous-people-ed-hartman/ Ed Hartman's official website https://edhartmanmusic.com Wikipedia abou "As The Earth Turns" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_the_Earth_Turns_(1938_film) Ed Hartman's original score for "As The Earth Turns" https://music.apple.com/us/album/as-the-earth-turns-original-soundtrack-recording/1489253886 Review of "As The Earth Turns" from Philosophy in Film https://philosophyinfilm.com/2020/07/19/review-as-the-earth-turns-1938/ Yeah Uh Huh Social Stuff: Yeah Uh Huh on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@yeahuhhuhpod Yeah Uh Huh on Facebook https://facebook.com/YeahUhHuhPod Yeah Uh Huh on Twitter https://twitter.com/YeahUhHuhPod Yeah Uh Huh on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7pS9l716ljEQLeMMxwihoS?si=27bd15fb26ed46aa Yeah Uh Huh on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-uh-huh/id1565097611 Yeah Uh Huh Website: https://yeah-uh-huh.wixsite.com/yeahuhhuhpod

This week on The Tinsel Factory, the life and career of Lon Chaney Movie Reviews: Alien: Romulus Support This Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinselfactorypod  Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/the-tinsel-factory/all Venmo: @tinselfactorypod Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/tinselpod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tinselfactory/ Sources: https://www.cspm.org/articles/lon-chaney/  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lon-Chaney  youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_RFXC-Kzc  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinselfactorypod/support

Our third dose of Charlie Chaplin brings us to his earliest film we've covered, and perhaps the funniest. Meanwhile, Lon Chaney embodies the Phantom, as we talk about its legacy, whether or not Gerard Butler got the same treatment in his version, and what the stage production was like. Connect with us: Never Did It on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverdiditpod Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/ Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/ Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/ Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

Content warning: frank talk of spiders, men chopping their arms off, spiders swarming a urinal... And those are just Matt and Vincent's real-life stories! Grab your bug spray, folks; we're talkin' spider-wranglers, John Goodman, and if "thrill-omedy" should ever be used to market a film. Plus, enjoy Peter Lorre's review of He Who Gets Slapped (1924) starring Lon Chaney, and a sneak-peak into our upcoming Mummy (1999) episode with Max Hannam. Thanks for listening, friends. If you like the show, please leave a rating and review; leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaijupodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠Instagram (@camp_kaiju)⁠; or call the Kaiju Hotline at ⁠⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/campkaiju⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaiju.threadless.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next time for The Mummy (1999) CHAPTERS: (48:03) Minya's Mailbox - more hair-raising spider stories! (55:09) Silent But Deadly - He Who Gets Slapped (1924) (01:17:05) Bonus - Universal's Mummy franchise TRAILERS: Arachnophobia; Kingdom of the Spiders; Tarantula; Eight Legged Freaks; Congo; The Mummy (1932); Abbott & Costello Meet the Mummy SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS • ⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠Plays by Vincent S. Hannam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠Novels by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠ • ⁠If I Only Had a Brain Movie Trivia with Naomi Osborn⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Zack Linder & the Zack Pack ⁠⁠ Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Arachnophobia (1990) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2024 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Godzilla and Robot Man - sorry, Jet Jaguar - battle the dastardly Megalon and psychopathic Gigan. Along the way, we meet fashion icon Robert Dunham and wonder if Goro and Jinkawa are more than friends. Plus, what do Ultraman and John Belushi have to do with this film? Then enjoy Peter Lorre's review of The Unknown (1927) starring Lon Chaney. All that and more as we discuss the campiest Godzilla movie this side of Seatopia. Thanks for listening, friends. If you like the show, please leave a rating and review; leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaijupodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at ⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/campkaiju⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠campkaiju.threadless.com⁠⁠⁠ for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next time for Arachnophobia (1990) TRAILERS: Godzilla vs. Megalon; Yog - Monster from Space, a.k.a. Space Amoeba; Frankenstein Conquers the World; The Blob (1988) REFERENCES • Klein, Brennan. "We're Here, We're Queer, and We Know Godzilla" Horror Press. 2023. SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS • Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Plays by Vincent S. Hannam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Novels by Matthew Cole Levine⁠ • If I Only Had a Brain Movie Trivia with Naomi Osborn⁠⁠ • The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society Podcast⁠⁠ • ⁠Zack Linder & the Zack Pack ⁠ Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, with Max Hannam. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2024 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camp-kaiju/support

Communications expert Tucker Eskew has been a participant in some of the most seminal moments in American political history over the course of the past 30+ years...a protege of the famed Republican strategist Lee Atwater, senior aide to the Bush 2000 win over John McCain in the fractious South Carolina primary, working in the White House the morning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a stint representing the Bush Administration at 10 Downing Street in London, one of Sarah Palin's lead handlers during her whirlwhind 2008 VP experience...among many other momentous experiences during his decades in and around politics. In this conversation, Tucker talks his path to politics and his time as both observer and player in some of the most important moments in recent American history.IN THIS EPISODETucker's roots as the son of a journalist growing up in the Southeast...The DC internship that set him on a path toward working in politics...A couple of his favorite Strom Thurmond stories...Tucker, in his mid 20s, becomes Press Secretary for South Carolina Governor Caroll Campbell...Tucker remembers lessons learned from his mentor - the famed GOP operative, Lee Atwater...Tucker's role on the ground during the bruising, fractious 2000 South Carolina primary between Bush and McCain...Tucker talks the strategic acumen of Karl Rove...Tucker's role as a Bush spokesman in West Palm Beach during the 2000 post-election chaos...Tucker recounts his amazing story of working in the White House on the morning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks...Tucker works out of 10 Downing Street for months, partnering with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the aftermath of 9/11...Tucker's stint as one of the senior handlers for Sarah Palin during her tumultuous 2008 VP experience...Why John McCain had a sense of relief after losing the 2008 presidential race...Lessons learned from 19 years as a partner at the corporate comms firm Vianovo...AND Whit Ayres, the BBC, Doug Bailey, James Baker, Dan Bartlett, John Buckley, Blaine Bull, Alistair Campbell, Chad Man, Lon Chaney, Dick Cheney, Bill Clinton, the Coalition Information Center, Candy Crowley, Matthew Dowd, emergency bunkers, Ray Eskew, flashbulb moments, fog of war, Gerald Ford, Michael Gerson, the Greenville News-Piedmont, Albert Hawkins, Karen Hughes, Jesse Jackson, Greg Jenkins, Lafayette Square, Jim Lake, Joe Lieberman, Larry Lindsey, low bono, Mary Matalin, Bob McAllister, Anita McBride, Tim McBride, mimeographs, next man up, the News Literacy Project, Richard Nixon, Bob Novak, pocket doors, the Presidential Campaign Hotline, the Reagan/Bush 1984 war room, red light moments, Condaleeza Rice, the Roosevelt Room, Mark Sanford, South Lawn moments, sucker optimists, James Taylor, UPI, The University of the South, ugly babies, George Wallace, Jim Wilkinson & more!

IN THIS EPISODE: We'll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera) *** Weirdo family member, Katie Jo, tells us that as a child she saw something similar to glitter – but in a very supernatural form! (Sparkles) *** An old man opens up to something that happened to him over six decades ago that he has never told anyone before – something that he says ruined his life. (Something Happened 63 Years Ago) *** A woman in bed is startled awake in the middle of the night when she feels someone pull her arm out from under her head – but she's the only one in her apartment. (Someone Or Something Moved My Hand) *** Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors everywhere. The more mirrors Lucida had the more she could admire herself.  She even is said to have made a deal with the devil in order to maintain her youthful beauty. (The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi) *** Village life in Lemont, Illinois was as peaceful as it could be, and the Willmans farm was one of the collection of typical sleepy homesteads in the region. Until the day the demon came. (The Demon of Lemont) *** Chillingly, statistics suggest that a child is more likely to be killed by a parent than by a stranger and in most cases, the killer takes his own life after the act. We'll look into the disturbing psychology of family annihilators. (The Psychology of Familicide)YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview00:03:45.100 = Show Open00:06:55.615 = The Phantom Of The Opera is Here00:15:36.351 = Sparkles00:17:35.871 = Someone Or Something Moved My Hand00:20:28.876 = Something Happened 63 Years Ago00:40:25.980 = The Demon of Lemont00:51:57.811 = The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi00:57:01.118 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 101:15:12.371 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 201:25:54.401 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 301:38:18.836 = Show Close01:40:55.887 = BLOOPERSSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Ghosts – True Encounters With The World Beyond” by Hans Holzer: https://amzn.to/3qtM47H“Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb“The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ“Sparkles” by Weirdo family member, Katie Jo“Someone Or Something Moved My Hand” by Mirandra for Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/37muJPH“The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2DgFrcK“The Demon of Lemont” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2rnR9zG“The Psychology of Familicide” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2rmEOM2“The List Family Massacre” from All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/34itO0IWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November, 2018CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/real-horror-behind-phantom-of-the-opera/

Monster Mondays enters the first part of the final two films in the Universal Mummy series. This week, Lon Chaney, Jr. returns as Kharis in 1944's The Mummy's Ghost. Find new episodes of the Film Seizure Podcast every Wednesday and a new Monster Mondays each Monday at www.filmseizure.com Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

This week, we're going way back to the silent film era for an absolute classic of early horror filmmaking. The iconic scene where Christine rips away the mask from the distorted face of Lon Chaney in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA from 1925 has been played countless times. But the film itself is woefully underappreciated. We're joined this week by co-hosts of the review podcast Horror, Sci-Fi, and Beyond (Drew Pasanen and Eric White) to discuss the relevance of its themes, the value of restoring and preserving classic films, and the unique power this particular classic holds.We hope you enjoy our conversation and we want to encourage you to check out some silent films (especially The Phantom of the Opera) for yourself with fresh eyes.2:43 - Getting to Know Drew Pasanen and Eric White11:27 - Horror, Sci-Fi, and Beyond Podcast26:23 - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Phantoms & Monsters 'Personal Reports' - cryptid & unexplained accounts directly from the archives of Phantoms & Monsters, and the Phantoms & Monsters Fortean Research team. Narrated by Lon Strickler. Join us in the chat, discuss, and ask me questions about the accounts. Featured in this edition: What is a Werewolf? In European folklore, it is a human who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day. It is said that some werewolves change shape at will; others, in whom the condition is hereditary or acquired by having been bitten by a werewolf, change shape involuntarily, and under the influence of a full moon. In French folklore, the werewolf is called Loup-Garou. France was particularly afflicted with reports of them in the 16th century, and there were many notable convictions and executions of Loups-Garous. The werewolf phenomenon may have a medical explanation. Take Peter the Wild Boy, for instance. In 1725, he was found wandering naked on all fours through a German forest. Many thought he was a werewolf or at least raised by wolves. Research has shown Peter likely had Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, a condition discovered in 1978 that causes a lack of speech, seizures, distinct facial features, difficulty breathing, and intellectual challenges. Throughout the centuries, people have used werewolves and other mythic beasts to explain the unexplained. In modern times, however, most believe werewolves are nothing more than pop culture horror icons, made famous thanks to Hollywood's versions of the Wolf Man, who was portrayed by my namesake Lon Chaney, Jr. Still, werewolves have a cult following. There are sightings reported each year, as evidence of what I am presenting to you. So, is the Werewolf more than just a legend? What are people reporting? Listen to these accounts and form your opinion. Hi. My name is Lon Strickler. I hope that you enjoy listening to Phantoms & Monsters Personal Reports. I have a question for you. Have you ever had an unexplained sighting or encounter? Do you have photographic and/or video evidence of your experience? Would you like to share your unique story with our readers and listeners? Please feel free to forward your account to me, either through my email lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.com or call me at 410-241-5974. You can also go to my website at https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com and use the contact link on the homepage. Your personal information will be kept confidential if requested. I have been a paranormal and anomalies researcher & investigator for over 45 years. My reports & findings have been featured in hundreds of online media sources. Several of these published reports have been presented on various television segments, including The History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens,' Syfy's 'Paranormal Witness', 'Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files,' and Destination America's 'Monsters and Mysteries in America.' I have been interviewed on hundreds of radio & online broadcasts, including multiple guest appearances on 'Coast to Coast AM.' One of my encounters was featured on Destination America's 'Monsters and Mysteries in America' television show for 'The Sykesville Monster' episode. I am a published author of 9 books on various cryptid & supernatural subjects. Do you have a report or encounter that you would like to be read on 'Personal Reports' & featured on the Phantoms & Monsters blog? Contact me at lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.com Would you like to help us out? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lonstrickl0 Phantoms & Monsters Homepage & Blog - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com Books by Lon Strickler - https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B009JURSD4 You can also support us by using PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3LSJFKCLRD2V8 Credits: All content licensed and/or used with permission. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lon-strickler/support

Troy and I poke our heads into a Universal Studio haunted house, spot vaudeville act Olsen & Johnson and run away. Well – not really. But our first viewing of this nearly forgotten comedy horror film is not the fun we might have hoped. Did we enjoy it at all? Give the show a listen and we'll point out the highs and lows. GHOST CATCHERS (1944) stars a number of very talented actors and singers but it also stars Olsen & Johnson – or, as I will eternally think of them, Faster & Louder. Nearly none of their supposed gift for humor translates effectively from the stage if this film is any indicator. The movie's silly plot is actually two different story ideas welded together with four songs and a lot of flat jokes. For both of us the film squandered what little goodwill we may have had for it in a certain horsey scene, but we'll let you discover that along the way. We were surprised that a couple of the songs were pretty great but when a horror comedy's highlight points out that it is more successful as a musical than anything else, there is a problem. (And we even get the title of the best song wrong in our discussion!) But funny is in the eye of the beholder so you may actually enjoy this odd Universal effort. And did we mention Lon Chaney's very small role?   If you have any comments about this film or vaudeville more broadly thebloodypit@gmail.com is the place to write. Thank you for listening. 

Larry Fessenden is almost a kind of mythic figure in the world of indie filmmaking. He's a filmmaker behind dozens of his own independently produced projects, an actor, an editor, and a producer who's helped give directors from Ti West to Kelly Reichart their start. His new film is BLACKOUT, which focuses on a different kind of mythic figure: the werewolf (with Larry's signature thoughtful touch). Appropriatey, Larry is feeling seen by...Larry, the Wolf Man from the 1941 original THE WOLF MAN, starring Lon Chaney, Jr. as...well...the Wolf Man. Then Jordan has one quick thing from the premiere of CHALLENGERS!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Larry Fessenden

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week my good friend and amazing artist Ryan K. Peterson discuss the history of makeup effects! Special thanks goes out to @scumchoir for the suggestion. We chat about how we became interested in makeup effects as kids and then discuss our nerdy knowledge of makeup effects starting from the early days of horror film makeup of Lon Chaney in the 1920's, Jack Pierce (and others) in the 1930's, the advent of foam latex appliances, and the many innovations of the godfather of modern makeup effects, Dick Smith up through the 1970's and more. This is part 1 of two episodes on the history of makeup effects! Part 2 will be next week! Also, a quick life update. Ryan's links: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdF03lVHfkXM4WMTmHNR-zw www.instagram.com/ryankennethpeterson/ www.facebook.com/ryan.k.peterson.7 Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2024

Dive into the dark world of horror with filmmaker Anastasia Elfman as she explores her passion for Lon Chaney and the spine-chilling tales of the genre! - BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

Anastasia Elfman is an actress, writer, performer, dancer . . . and monster kid. Even though she's touring with her latest film Bloody Bridget (dir. Richard Elfman), Anastasia took some time out of her schedule to chat with Derek about her movie, her background as a horror film fan, and Lon Chaney, Sr. Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Listener Feedback, and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland! Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Follow Anastasia Elfman Bloody Bridget - Dahlia Dimont - Anastasia Elfman - Richard Elfman - The Schlimazel of Sebreim - Make Believe Seattle - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Fest 2024 - Monsteropolis - Monster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Monster Fest - Small Town Monsters YouTube Channel (Home of SasWatch) - Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Next time on Monster Kid Radio: Matt Rashleigh and the Year in Monster Movies - 1954 The opening and closing song () provided courtesy of - Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

There are lots of bonkers classics on Criterion Channel right now and we wanted to pair pot with them before they show up on that "Leaving Criterion Channel" list in an episode we call "WHAT THE FUCK CRITERION." First up is THE DEVILS (1971), Ken Russell's masterpiece of blasphemy, demonic possession and religious persecution in 17th Century France. Oliver Reed is Urbain Grandier, an impossibly hot Jesuit priest, and Vanessa Redgrave is Sister Jeanne des Anges, a delusional nun who claims that she is possessed by the devil, and that devil works with Grandier. It's a gut-wrenching work that may be Russell's best. Continuing with the theme, our second feature is THE UNKNOWN (1927), a bizarre circus tale from FREAKS director Tod Browning. Lon Chaney, Sr. is Alonso, an armless knife-thrower who longs for Nanon, his fetching assistant played by a very young Joan Crawford. Nanon can't bear to be held in men's arms, so she should be perfect for Alonso, right? Well, all is not what it seems in this carnie world of deception, which motivates Alonso to go to sadistic and even masochistic extremes. What the fuck Criterion??? Man, we could've added a third feature here because PEEPING TOM is on the channel as well. Hopefully we'll get to that one soon. In the opener, Cory asks if it's even possible to create a cult movie these days where streaming has flattened everything out. Greg, Bob, and Philena all hold out hope. Hosts: Philena Franklin, Bob Calhoun, Cory Sklar and Greg Franklin Music: OMFYS Theme Song by Chaki the Funk Wizard "Black as the West" by "The Kiss and Crash Collective, courtesy of Kiss and Crash Collective and Sean Heskett "A Witches Sabbath" from Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique" performed by the United States Marine Band, courtesy of Archive.org "Minor Lament for Solo Bass" by John Ptitucci courtesy of YouTube Audio Library BIRDEMIC trailer audio courtesy of archive.org. Web: www.oldmoviesforyoungstoners.com Instagram/Facebook (Meta): oldmoviesforyoungstoners Bluesky: @oldmoviesystoners.bsky.social Twitter (X): OM4YStoners Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners AT gmail DOT com Coming soon: Matt Zoller Seitz joins us again for Crazy for Kaiju with SON OF GODZILLA. Subscribe so you don't miss it.

Episode #96 of MY HAUNTED HEAD (originally recorded as Episode #63) has apparently been collecting dust down in the vault for the past year or so.  So we've dusted it off, and now bring you this extensive, (mostly) unedited walk down memory lane as Toddzilla and Matthew discuss all of the incredible film heroes whom we've met at conventions, and who are unfortunately no longer with us.  Included are meetings with Stuart Gordon, David Hess, Gunnar Hansen, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Ted White, John Saxon and many more.  Lots of great memories, and a few laughs along the way. Listen now on your favorite podcast app.  RATE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!

This... is the Inner Sanctum! Jim & Livio finish 2023 just how they started it - by delving into another Inner Sanctum mystery, Calling Dr. Death. This is the inaugural Inner Sanctum starring Lon Chaney, Jr and also features the stunning Patricia Morison, as well as Universal regular J. Carrol Naish. Crack open a bottle of bubbly this New Years, and join us for an in depth look at this underrated Inner Sanctum mystery! Alternate SidesA movie podcast with a twistListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 15, 2023 is: hirsute • HER-soot • adjective Hirsute is a formal word that means “hairy.” It is also often used in humorous contexts to describe someone with a lot of hair on their face or body. Botanists use hirsute to describe plant parts, such as leaves, that are covered in coarse, stiff hairs. // Turner wore a hirsute mask as part of his werewolf costume for the school play. See the entry > Examples: “Outfielder Reggie Jackson, as the story goes, arrived for spring training with a mustache. A few pitchers followed suit, thinking they all would need to shave. Instead, then-A's owner Charlie Finley offered a $300 bonus to any player who grew a mustache. The result: A World Series between the hirsute A's and clean-cut Reds was dubbed ‘The Hairs vs. The Squares.'” — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, 3 June 2022 Did you know? If you've seen even one horror movie featuring a werewolf, you likely can recall the classic transformation scene of such films: tufts of hair sprouting from under cuffs and collars, some unfortunate soul's head suddenly covered by a shaggy, full-face beard. It's enough to make the hair stand up on the back of your own neck! Werewolves are common hirsute horror antagonists, which is fitting (unlike a werewolf's clothes) since hirsute and horror share etymological roots. Hirsute entered English in the early 17th century with nearly the same spelling and exactly the same meaning as its Latin parent, hirsutus. Hirsutus, in turn, is a cousin of the Latin verb horrēre, meaning “to bristle.” Horrēre gave rise to the Latin word horrōr-, horror, which has the various meanings of “standing stiffly,” “bristling,” “shivering,” “dread,” and “consternation,” and is the source, via Anglo-French, of our word horror. And if you need a fancy word for the goose bumps you experience watching Lon Chaney in his hirsute suit, may we suggest another hirsute relation, horripilation; its Latin source, the verb horripilāre, means “to shudder,” and was formed from horrēre and pilus (“hair”).

Lon Chaney's filmography is vast with his starring roles in horror movies bringing him the most fame. His expertise and innovation with special make-up effects brought him the nickname of "The Man of a Thousand Faces." He was only 47-years-old when he died and there are a couple of places that his spirit returned to often in the afterlife. Music used in this episode: Hollywood Cinematic Intro Ident by Oleg Kirilkov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-hollywood-cinematic-intro-ident-164243/ If you would like more content like this, we have over 300 bonus episodes for our Executive Producers! And you get regular episodes a day early with no ads. Join us on Patreon or sign up via PayPal. Check out the website at https://historyboesbump.com/support-the-show/

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! Find all of podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links.IN THIS EPISODE: Weirdo family member, Katie Jo, tells us that as a child she saw something similar to glitter – but in a very supernatural form! (Sparkles) *** An old man opens up to something that happened to him over six decades ago that he has never told anyone before – something that he says ruined his life. (Something Happened 63 Years Ago) *** A woman in bed is startled awake in the middle of the night when she feels someone pull her arm out from under her head – but she's the only one in her apartment. (Someone Or Something Moved My Hand) *** We'll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera) *** Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors everywhere. The more mirrors Lucida had the more she could admire herself. She even is said to have made a deal with the devil in order to maintain her youthful beauty. (The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi) *** Village life in Lemont, Illinois was as peaceful as it could be, and the Willmans farm was one of the collection of typical sleepy homesteads in the region. Until the day the demon came. (The Demon of Lemont) *** Chillingly, statistics suggest that a child is more likely to be killed by a parent than by a stranger and in most cases, the killer takes his own life after the act. We'll look into the disturbing psychology of family annihilators. (The Psychology of Familicide)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Ghosts – True Encounters With The World Beyond” by Hans Holzer: https://amzn.to/3qtM47H “Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb “The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ “Sparkles” by Weirdo family member, Katie Jo“Someone Or Something Moved My Hand” by Mirandra for Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/37muJPH “The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2DgFrcK “The Demon of Lemont” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2rnR9zG “The Psychology of Familicide” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2rmEOM2 “The List Family Massacre” from All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/34itO0I Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SEPT. 30, 2023) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="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 ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16602This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement