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A Spanish B-movie heroine is shocked and appalled at the cheap plastic Halloween teeth sported by
prolific co-star Paul Naschy. I wonder if his pair came with a whistle. Belgian window card for La Marca del
Hombre-Lobo (1968) Maxper Producciones Cinematograficas
The lovely Miss Steele and friend huddle in terror at the presence of an orthodontically-challenged ghost in
the sequel to Riccardo Freda’s Euro-gothic classic, L’Orrible Segreto del Dr. Hichcock. Belgian window card
for Lo Spettro (1963) Stellor Films
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Previous page [1] The notorious, apparently misunderstood outlaw stakes
the enfeebled bloodsucker shortly after knocking him for a loop with a thrown
firearm. And who says guns have no effects on vampires? Mexican lobby
card for Billy the Kid vs. Dracula (1965) Cinematografica Azteca, S.A.
[2] Dracula ponders the cryptic epitaph of “Were” on a fallen tombstone,
unaware that someone with no sense of humor has scratched out the preceding “You” and succeeding “Here.” Cover art by William Stout for Coven 13
v1#4 (March 1970) Camelot Publishing Company [3] If that’s his “quiet mask,”
how’d he secure one date, let alone two? I guess beggars can’t be choosers
when you go with one of them online dating services. Cover art by GAP for
Fear! v1#2 (July 1960) Great American Publications, Inc.
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This page [1] I’ve heard ballet instructors can be real monsters, but this
seems like a pretty extreme method for teaching an aspiring student en second lieu position des bras. Cover art for the 8mm excerpt from L’Amante del
Vampiro (1960) Ken Films #2217 [2] Cover art for the 8mm excerpt from The
Mummy’s Ghost (1944) Castle Films #1049 [3] The Claw Monsters. Although
uncredited, the artwork for this reel looks suspiciously like that of Wallace
Wood. Cover art for the 8mm excerpt from Panther Girl Of The Kongo (1955)
United Arista #HA-5 [4] If you asked me, the Count looks a little too jovial
having a big hunk of splintered wood sticking out of his sternum. But then
again, it looks more like a chocolate ice cream cone than a wooden stake, so
maybe things aren’t as dire as one would think. Box art for Creepy Creatures:
Dracula Jigsaw Puzzle (1975) H-G Toys, Inc. #455-02
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[1] If you ever wondered from whence I get my sophisticated sense of humor
(a ponderance which I’m certain has haunted you many a long, sleepless
night), then look no further than a certain Seattle horror host. An evocative
still of Joe “The Count” Towey from the late night horror program Nightmare
Theatre (circa 1970s) KIRO-TV
[2] C’mon, people, this is funny stuff! Oh, well, as per usual, the author
stands alone… Header design for Monsters, Ghouls & Assorted Creeps
Stationary Pad (1965) Paula #ASP-108
[3] Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Well, apparently this particular
soft captive isn’t terribly surprised or perturbed by their unannounced visit to
Terror Mountain. I guess she got the memo… Cover art for Shock Mystery
Tales v2#5 (October 1962) Pontiac Publishing Corp.
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