Classic Horrors Club

With Godzilla: King of the Monsters opening on May 31, Jeff and Richard examine three of the "legendary" beast's friends and foes by discussing Rodan (1956), Mothra (1961) and Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964.) It's an epic battle of titans as Rodan flaps his wings, Mothra spins her cocoon, and Ghidrah bobbles his heads. The titans of terror cause varying levels of destruction, but consistent levels of fun! We want feedback! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club: http://classichorrors.club Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile: http://www.kccinephile.com/ or... Monster Movie Kid: https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ The Fire & Water Podcast Network: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Monster Kid Radio: http://www.monsterkidradio.net/

In this surprise bonus episode, a previously-unannounced meeting of The Classic Horrors Club, Jeff and Richard welcome Justin Humphreys, film historian and author of The Dr. Phibes Companion, which has been nominated for Book of the Year in this year's Rondo Awards. We barely scratch the surface of The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) and its sequel, Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972), but the behind-the-scenes conversation is fascinating and we appreciate Justin joining us. To order The Dr. Phibes Companion, published by Bear Manor Media: http://www.bearmanormedia.com/the-dr-phibes-companion-softcover-edition-by-justin-humphreys?search=phibes To find the complete Rondo Award ballot: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/ Our Usual Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club: http://classichorrors.club Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile: http://www.kccinephile.com/ or... Monster Movie Kid: https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ We want feedback! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email:

Three times the terror; three times the... time? Wow, this is a record breaker! But not only do Jeff and Richard discuss three movies: The Omen (1976), Damien Omen II (1978) and The Final Conflict (1981), they also review this year's Rondo nominees. You have until midnight on Sunday, April 20 to cast your votes. Choose from nominees like the ones for which our friends have been recognized (see below) or write-in your favorites.  Go to rondoaward.com for more information. We want feedback! Call us at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club: http://classichorrors.club Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile: http://www.kccinephile.com/ or... Monster Movie Kid: https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ Rondo Nominee Suggestions: Best Commentary: Troy Howarth (Zombie) Best Independent Film: Guns of the Apocalypse Book(s) of the Year: T

Jeff & Richard discuss how the UK, best known for its gothic horrors, fares when London is invaded by giant monsters. Are the British suited for the sub-genre? Look no further than The Giant Behemoth (1959), Konga (1961), and Gorgo (1961) for evidence to support your opinion.  Just remember, we aren't British (hence the continued mispronunciation of the word "Quatermass"), but we do play them on the podcast. Leave feedback like Steve Sullivan and Christ Franklin did!  Just call: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ or Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ Read Dr. Cushing's Chamber of Horrors at http://stephendsullivan.com. Listen to Supermates 86: 5th Anniversary Celebration at http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/

Born on February 10, 1906, Lon Chaney Jr. is the latest icon to receive a Classic Horrors Club Podcast tribute. As they've done in the past, Jeff and Richard discuss three films from his horror career: one near the beginning (Man Made Monster, 1941), one near the middle (The Alligator People, 1959) and one near the end (Spider Baby, 1967). It's the maddest podcast ever recorded and we invite you to join our monthly meeting! For Jeff's birthday this month, he requests that you give the podcast a rating on iTunes.  And, as always, you can provide feedback by calling: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or by emailing: classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or by... ...joining us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile: http://www.kccinephile.com/ or... Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Come gather 'round for the song of the enchilada man... or the discussion of three "horror comedies": The Cat & the Canary (1939), The Ghost Breakers (1940), and Scared Stiff (1953).  For a change of pace, instead of Vincent Price, we talk about Bob Hope; and, instead of Karloff and Lugosi, we talk about Martin and Lewis. We've got a lot of participation this week, so thank you to the "club members" who called and left voicemail: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB. You can leave feedback by calling that number or by: Emailing classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or by... ...joining us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ or Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ Find Rob Kelly at The Fire & Water Podcast Network: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/

Happy Holidays from The Classic Horrors Club podcast!  Not only is this special episode our gift to you, but the movie we discuss is a really fun package to unwrap: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964).  (Well, at least it's better than a lump of coal.) Speaking of lumps of coal, is that what Jeff and Richard will get in their stockings this year?  Not if you listen to the end when they share their wish lists... Thank you to all our listeners for a fun year! Thank you for your participation if you called: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB, or... ... if you Emailed: classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... ...if you joined us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ Watch this month's movie: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/

Nothing says Christmas like monster babies!  And no one gives 'em to us like Larry Cohen, the king prince of low budget movies.  Two out of three ain't bad, as we discuss It's Alive (1974), It Lives Again (1978) and It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987). Grab a bottle of milk, some birthday cake, and take your seats as we call this month's meeting to order.  There's only one thing wrong with this podcast... it's alive. YOU can participate in our next meeting.  Just give us a call: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB, or... Email classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... Join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ Purchase or stream this month's movies: King Cohen It's Alive Trilogy It's Alive (2009) The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ The Songs: "Monsterbaby" by Tyce & Cheryl Freeman from Monstersongs "Island of Death" by

Island oasis or jungle hell?  While Jeff looks for a vacation getaway, Richard is wary... particularly considering the movies we're discussing: Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Twilight People (1972) and The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977). As if those three aren't enough, club member Steven Turek provides comments for Terror is a Man (1959), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) and Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau (2014). Don't make us haul you out of the water by your feet.  Row your boat on over to this month's meeting as we call The Classic Horrors Club to order... Stick around to the end to learn who won last month's contest and these three fabulous prizes: The Boris Karloff Collection (DVD, courtesy of VCI Home Entertainment) Guns of the Apocalypse (DVD) Demon with the Atomic Brain (DVD) To participate in our next meeting just call: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB, or... Email classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... Join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook

'Tis the season.  What better way to celebrate Halloween than with three Hammer Horror classics from the creative peak of the great British studio's output: The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Horror of Dracula (1958), and The Mummy (1959)!  (Thank you to Steve Turek for assisting and providing a fun way to rate them.) Plus: Listener feedback "Vincent Price Tag" Birthdays & Anniversaries New on Home Video & TV Terror Guide Be sure to stick around to the end to learn how you can win one of three fabulous prizes: The Boris Karloff Collection (DVD, courtesy of VCI Home Entertainment) Guns of the Apocalypse (DVD) Demon with the Atomic Brain (DVD) It's a super-super sized episode, so let's get on with it.... To participate in our next meeting just call: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB, or... Email classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... Join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile:  h

On August 16, 1956, we lost horror legend Bela Lugosi at the age of 73.  As we did with Boris Karloff in Episode 15, we pay tribute to Lugosi by discussing three films representing different stages of his career: Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932), The Return of the Vampire (1943) and the infamous Ed Wood movie, Bride of the Monster (1955). You're invited to attend this month's meeting for all this, plus our regular features: Old Business, August home video releases, birthdays, anniversaries, TV Terror Guide, and listener feedback.  You can participate, too, by the way; just call: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB, or... Email classichorrorsclub@gmail.com. And join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ Please support: Arrow Home Video:  https://arrowfilms.com/ The Fire & Water Podcast Netw

Join Jeff and Rich in welcoming a special guest at this month's meeting.  When he heard our Dark Shadows episode, Steve Turek was inspired to watch the entire series during 2018.  He finished in only four months... and lived to talk about it, which he does in this episode.  He also shares his Monster Bash experience and joins us in discussing the two Dark Shadows movies:  House of Dark Shadows and Night of Dark Shadows. Disclaimer: We experienced some technical difficulties during the first 8 minutes or so of our conversation with Steve.  Please be patient; they are soon resolved. Jonathan Angarola also calls in live from Monster Bash for some on-the-spot reporting.  He did this by calling and leaving  a message at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB Be like Jonathan!  Call and leave us a message.  Or, visit us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ Like what you hear?  Even if you don't, please consider leaving us an honest review on iTunes. The Plugs: Classic Hor

THE CLASSIC HORRORS CLUB PODCAST "REMASTERED"! PRESENTING AN EPISODE FIRST RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, WITH IMPROVED SOUND QUALITY (HOPEFULLY)... It's a daunting task, but Jeff and Richard manage to cover the entire run of the original Dark Shadows (1966-1971) in a little less than 2 1/2 hours.  Run home after school and listen! On the way, stop at a payphone and leave us some feedback, like Christopher Page and Steve Sullivan did: (616) 649-2582 (616) 649-CLUB (You can also email us at classichorrors.club@gmail.com) The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ Resources: Dark Shadows 50th Anniversary Compilation Dark Shadows Wiki The Collinsport Historical Society

THE CLASSIC HORRORS CLUB PODCAST "REMASTERED"! PRESENTING AN EPISODE FIRST RELEASED ON JULY 3, 2017, WITH IMPROVED SOUND QUALITY (HOPEFULLY)... It's a monster-sized episode (pun intended) as Jeff and Richard report their adventures from Monster Bash and share clips from discussions with VIP guests such as Bert I. Gordon, who, coincidentally, produced and directed this month's movie, The Beginning of the End (1957).  Grab a cup of coffee, take your seats and get ready for a meeting that's a little longer than usual, but that will make you feel like you were there with us...

THE CLASSIC HORRORS CLUB PODCAST "REMASTERED"! PRESENTING AN EPISODE FIRST RELEASED ON JUNE 7, 2017, WITH IMPROVED SOUND QUALITY (HOPEFULLY)... Jeff and Richard “tear it up” in a discussion of two 1970s thrillers, Willard and Ben.  Are these little guys cute or creepy?  Can they be pets or do they simply carry pestilence?  And do we need to worry about Jeff?  Take your seats as we call this month’s meeting to order… Welcome to the Classic Horrors Club!

On May 13, 2018, we were saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Margot Kidder at the age of 69.  Sure, everyone knows her as Lois Lane, but she's perfectly at home in the podcast because of three of her early films, Sisters (1972), Black Christmas (1974), and The Amityville Horror (1979).  With a little help from their friends*, Jeff and Richard discuss these films and the life of this lovely and amazing actress. *Thank you Chris Franklin, Christopher Page, Steven Turek, and Jonathan Angarola Participate in our meetings!  Simply leave us a message at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB ...or visit us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ Monster Movie Kid:  https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ (Some of) Our Friends: Collecting Classic Monsters:  http://collectingclassicmonsters.com/ The Fire & Water Podcast Network:  http://fireandwaterpodcast.c

THE CLASSIC HORRORS CLUB PODCAST "REMASTERED"! PRESENTING AN EPISODE FIRST RELEASED ON NOV. 6, 2017, WITH IMPROVED SOUND QUALITY (HOPEFULLY)... Actually, we have five of them! Jeff and Richard compare, contrast and confuse Donovan’s Brain, from novel to radio play to motion picture(s). Come for the facts and fun, but stay for news about a contest where you can win a brain of your own! Remember this number: (616) 649-2582 That’s (616) 649-CLUB …and give us some feedback, just like Steve Turek did. The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club: http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile: http://www.kccinephile.com/ Monster Movie Kid: https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ Please support: The Films of Christopher R. Mihm: www.sainteuphoria.com Monster Kid Radio: www.monsterkidradio.net The Super Mates Podcast: fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-super-mates-podcast/

THE CLASSIC HORRORS CLUB PODCAST "REMASTERED"! PRESENTING AN EPISODE FIRST RELEASED ON MAY 8, 2017, WITH IMPROVED SOUND QUALITY (HOPEFULLY)... Jeff and Richard put on their party hats to celebrate the May birthdays of Vincent Price, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee by discussing three movies that feature various pairings of the horror legends: The Oblong Box (1969), The House That Dripped Blood (1971) and Madhouse (1974). Take your seats as we call this month's meeting to order... Welcome to the Classic Horrors Club!

EP 18: Those Pesky Flies! by The Classic Horrors Club Podcast

On this day (April 22) in 1894, Rondo Hatton was born in Hagerstown, Maryland.  On this day (April 22) in 2018, Jeff and Richard celebrate his birthday by discussing his life and legacy. First we review his final three movies: The Spider Woman Strikes Back, House of Horrors, and The Brute Man.  Then, we discuss the nominees for this year's Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards.  Although the winners have already been announced (click here to see them), there are a lot of amazing people and projects to feature.  If nothing else, it's a holiday shopping list eight months early! You can now subscribe to The Classic Horrors Club Podcast on its own through Soundcloud, iTunes or Stitcher! Participate in our meetings!  Simply leave us a message at: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB ...or visit us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ The Plugs: Classic Horrors Club:  http://classichorrors.club Kansas City Cinephile:  http://www.kccinephile.com/ Monster Movie Kid:  https: