Tag Archives: Boris Karloff

Silver Screen Standards: The Wolf Man (1941)

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: The Wolf Man (1941) When I’m asked to choose a favorite among the classic Universal monster movies, I always pick The Wolf Man (1941). As much as I love Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi in their iconic … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Monsters Meet in Universal’s Shared Cinematic Universe

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Toni Ruberto

Monsters Meet in Universal’s Shared Cinematic Universe What’s better than seeing your favorite movie characters in a film? Seeing them together in multiple films of course! That’s the idea of the “shared universe” in modern filmmaking where endless Star Wars … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Vincent Price

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: Vincent Price During the Halloween season we naturally think of Vincent Price, that undisputed icon of horror whose many roles in the genre put him in the exalted company of Lon Chaney, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Make your Own Horror Film Festival at Home

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

“Have a Festival of Horror” proclaims the full-page magazine ad from 1973. It was in the quarterly magazine called The Film Journal and it literally meant to have a film festival, as in  “hey, buy these movies on 16mm film.” … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Anthologies Serve Quick Bites of Horror

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Monsters and Matinees: Anthologies Serve Quick Bites of Horror We’re hearing a lot about Quibi these days, a new video platform touting a “quick bite” philosophy of short-form videos. Classic horror fans been ahead of the curve on this idea, … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (1949)

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Danilo Castro

“Things have been awfully dead around here.” I am forever indebted to Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The duo were my entry point into classic film as a kid, and many of their comedies (Buck Privates, Rio Rita, Abbott & … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Boris Karloff

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: Boris Karloff It was an early afternoon in June as I trooped along from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile near George IV Bridge with my family in tow. We were headed for Greyfriars Kirkyard to poke around the tombs … Continue reading →

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The Funny Papers: When Scary is Funny

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Kellee Pratt

  When Scary is Funny… Autumn is such a beautiful and fun time of year. With it, come the crisp leaves and cooler temps but also all the Halloween fare, including the spooky comedy films. As a kid, these films … Continue reading →

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Cheers and a Very Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by minooallen

  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our CMH readers. And to help keep the merriment alive, we offer you the gift of joy – in the form of our favorite classic film stars. Enjoy! ….. Shirley Temple having what … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Boris Karloff

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born November 23, 1887 Horror Icon Boris Karloff Boris Karloff appeared in over 200 film and television roles, silent and sound, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, Tower of London, The Body Snatcher, The Black Cat — and of course The Grinch! Boris … Continue reading →

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