A Very Monster Soaky Christmas
Holiday headwear for horrific hobgoblins Text and photos by Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972” How often has this […]
The Creepy Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972
Fangoria #200 comic (2001)
Some thing from the attic Yo, yo, yo! Goin’ through some old stuff … found this comic I did for Fangoria in 2001 to mark their 200th issue […]
‘Phantoms of Philadelphia’ excerpts
Men behind the monsters Much of my talk “Phantoms of Philadelphia” on Halloween at Independence Branch in Philly was “boilerplate” stuff about the Monster Craze, […]
‘Beast of Blood’ (1971)
The talking head The final of four posts about the bizarre Filipino horror films affectionately known as the “Blood Island Trilogy.” Read previous post. By […]
Chiller Theatre (Oct. 24, 2015)
On the bill with Zach, 97 years young! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ A line of fans […]
Groovy Graveyard in Asbury Park
A ‘Ghoul’s Night Out’ in Asbury By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ That shop of horrors, Groovy Graveyard in Asbury […]
‘Mad Doctor of Blood Island’ (1969)
The village paths run … green! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ The third of four posts about […]
‘Two Trains Running’ (2007 production)
Impressions revisited By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ After seeing August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” at Two River Theater […]
‘Brides of Blood’ (1968)
Creatures ‘n’ cuckolds The second of four posts about the bizarre Filipino horror films affectionately known as the “Blood Island Trilogy.” Read previous post By Mark […]
‘Seven Guitars’ in Red Bank
Celebration, grief and the blues By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ A crackerjack cast. A gorgeous set. And the […]
John Ashley
He rocked the beach, fought monsters and got the girl! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ The first of […]
‘Monster Mash’ book trailer
Behold, the ‘Monster Mash’ trailer! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ BLOGGER’S NOTE: Please pardon the following rant […]
‘Tall in the Saddle’ (1944)
Lotsa mysteries, including: Which girl gets the Duke? By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ They call it a […]
‘The Shootist’ (1976)
‘Promise, no tears’: The Duke’s final ride By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ For fans of John Wayne, […]
John Wayne comedies
That’s right, Pilgrim: The Duke could be funny By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ We all know westerns […]
‘Dick Foran Western Collection’ review
The golden voice of the prairie! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ For a big galoot from New […]
‘McQ’ novelization (1974)
‘McQ,’ the paperback: alternate-universe version of events By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ I am the proud owner […]
‘The Vampire Lovers’ (1970)
Taste the deadly passion of the blood nymphs! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ I have to share […]
‘McQ’ (1974)
Wayne on wheels! By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ Picture an old John Wayne — this was his fourth-to-last […]
‘La nave de los monstruos’ (1960)
Las mujeres sexualmente atractivas y monstruos feos. ¿Qué más necesita? By Mark Voger, author, “Monster Mash: The Creepy, Kooky Monster Craze in America 1957-1972″ In the […]