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World Without End (1956) Mexican Lobby Card

One of my favorite science fiction movies. As a young boy I was fascinated by the costumes and storyline. Here's the pressbook. Continue reading

Posted Oct 26, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Oct 25, 2018

The Monster and the Girl (1941) Pressbook

A fascinating and entertaining blend of crime, noir, gorilla, and horror. Paramount's The Monster and the Girl starts off as a noir in tone and camerawork, but then ignores that and moves on to an ape-murdering-for-vengeance storyline. It gets my vote for the best man-in-gorilla-suit movie produced in the 1940s... Continue reading

Posted Oct 25, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein Pressbook

Here's a great movie to watch on Halloween. Forget that the Wolf Man was cured earlier or that Dracula was dispatched in House of Dracula. Or even that Frankenstein's Monster got bogged down in House of Frankenstein; here they romp with mirth and madness, and contrary to the naysayer purists... Continue reading

Posted Oct 19, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Halloween Pirate Flashlight Gun

I looted this pirate flashlight gun from eBay. Arghh! Continue reading

Posted Oct 17, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Oct 17, 2018

The Uninvited (1944) Pressbook

One of the best haunted house movies ever made, watch this one late at night with the lights off. At 32 pages, this pressbook is almost as impressive as the movie. Of note is the Your Radio Campaign page, which reminds us of a time before social and commercial digital... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Henry Aldrich Haunts a House (1943) Pressbook

Henry Aldrich steps into it again. That tag line, "got haunts in his pants!" wouldn't work today, I'm sure. But crazy fun, 1940's movie style. Comic book reader version: Download Henry Aldrich Haunts a House Pressbook Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Oct 5, 2018

Scream Queenathon for Breast Cancer Charity 2018

Here's the press info on the Boobs and Blood 2018 event... Fundraising For Breast Cancer Charity, 10 of Horror’s Greatest Actresses Party for a Festival Unlike Any Other! Fundraising for Breast Cancer Charity, the BOOBS & BLOOD Film Festival opens on Oct. 5th with the 1st annual, celebrity packed and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Warner Bros. Castle Rock 4K on Blu-ray Oct. 15th, 2018

Look what the bat dragged in...I haven't binged this yet, so looking forward to it. The first season of Castle Rock, from Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, will be available to own on Digital October 15, 2018. Consumers can enjoy all 10 episodes in high definition... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Dead of Night (1945) Pressbook

What else can be said about this classic horror anthology (or portmanteau if you prefer)? A movie, it is said, that influenced Fred Hoyle's input into the Steady State Theory. Not too shabby for a horror movie. Of course, I know, you just want to be scared this Halloween. So... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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The Artistry of the Mexican Lobby Card

Here are beautiful examples of the artistic depth of illustration to be found in Mexican lobby cards. Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Dark Shadows on Decades TV for Halloween 2018

News Flash! Here's the press release I received. DECADES TV NETWORK PRESENTS DARK SHADOWS, A TRICK AND TREAT STARTING HALLOWEEN WEEK. BARNABAS COLLINS RETURNS IN 260 EPISODES STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 12 AM ET Chicago, IL (September 25, 2018) – Relive the first gothic soap opera television series Dark... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Deadline-U.S.A (1952) Pressbook

Humphrey Bogart tackles lies, criminal activity, and a struggling newspaper in Deadline-U.S.A. At least he didn't have to deal with the effects of the Internet and 24/7 newsy views dumping. Here's the hard-hitting 16-page pressbook. Comic reader version: Download Deadline-USA Pressbook Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Chick Carter, Detective (1946) Pressbook

I posted the movie herald and now here's the pressbook for Chick Carter, Detective: son of Nick Carter, detective. Dailymotion has episodes of the movie online. Julie Gibson (who played Sherry Marvin) also appeared with the Bowery Boys and the Three Stooges. Wikipedia states she's the oldest living performer from... Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Chick Carter, Detective (1946) Movie Herald

Here's the nifty movie herald for Chick Carter, Detective, a Columbia Pictures serial. He's the son of Nick Carter, detective, which MGM did a movie serial on. Sadly, no other movie company followed up with the rest of the family. Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Peeping Tom (1960) Pressbook

Like Freaks, Peeping Tom didn't get a good reception when first released and it pretty much killed its director's career; but time and reconsideration now rate it very highly. If you're a slasher film fan and haven't seen this movie, well then, you're not really a slasher film fan. Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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The Wolf Man Realart Pressbook

Here's the Realart re-release pressbook for The Wolf Man. Read my movie review. Comic book reader: Download The Wolf Man Realart Pressbook Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Halloween Cat's Meow

What time of the year is it, kids? That's right! It's Halloween time. These cats I found on eBay know all about it. Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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It's Tough Out There Mexican Lobby Cards

It's tough going out there as these movies will attest. Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Perils of the Wilderness (1956) Pressbook

A 15 episode serial from Columbia Pictures, Perils of the Wilderness was released when serials were on the wane, sadly. See this review for it at The Files of Jerry Blake. The serial format should be revived for movie theaters. I'm sure there's a variation of it that will work... Continue reading

Posted Sep 16, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Monster Madness Issue 3, 1973

By issue 3 of Marvel's Monster Madness, it looks like the editors realized a magazine solely comprised of funny photos was no longer enough. Monsterkids, nurtured on Famous Monsters of Filmland, were growing up: they needed more meat on those monster bones to gnaw on. In this issue, aside from... Continue reading

Posted Sep 15, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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Halloween 2018 Creepy Cooky Novelties Sighted at CVS, Rite Aid, and Lowe's

Here are some nifty novelties I picked up for Halloween 2018. I found this spooky animated clock at CVS. Clocks and phones have become a staple for Halloween novelties in the past few years. This animated skull phone was on the shelf at CVS. Here's another creepy animated phone I... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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A Bucket of Blood (1959) Mexican Lobby Card

Here's another good viewing choice for Halloween. The beatnik culture vibe is so straight from the fridge, dad! Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2018 at From Zombos' Closet

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