An appreciation of the late horror legend and jack-of-all-trades performer.
The Importance of Being Vincent Price
The Great ‘American Werewolf’ Reunion
That time I reunited John Landis, Rick Baker, David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne to reminisce about AMERICAN WEREWOLF for the pages of Famous Monsters magazine.
A Renewed Look at ‘Logan’s Run’
Renew! Michael York and Jenny Agutter reunite for a fresh look at their 1976 dystopian Sci-Fi classic.
Patrick Duffy Resurfaces ‘Man From Atlantis’
MAN FROM ATLANTIS star Patrick Duffy shares fond memories of his short-lived '70s Sci-Fi TV series.
Come Play With Us: Meet ‘The Shining’ Twins
Lisa & Louise Burns, aka The Shining Twins, detail their experience working on Stanley Kubrick's timeless horror classic.
‘Escape From New York’: My Interview with John Carpenter
A chat with the mastermind behind the ultimate dystopian fever dream, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK.
Harry Hamlin Interview: The Clash Behind ‘Titans’
Harry Hamlin reveals the struggles and triumphs of making the last great Ray Harryhausen movie.
The Perennial Holiday Horror of ‘Krampus’
KRAMPUS director Michael Dougherty talks up his candy-coated creature feature and fills our stockings with set secrets.
He’ll Save Every One of Us: Looking back at ‘FLASH GORDON’ with Sam J. Jones
The star of FLASH GORDON gets candid with set stories and some 20/20 hindsight about the 1980 fan favorite.
Monster Vitamins for A Generation of Monster Kids
In the early ’70s, horror legend Vincent Price was the perfect pitchman for Monster Vitamins.
Revisiting Fright Favorites
I've been enjoying a nice palate cleanser of classic horror movies and an ideal companion book to go with the nostalgia.
Terry Gilliam Turns Back ‘Time Bandits’
Director Terry Gilliam shares tales of working with Connery, a Beatle, an untried kid, and the most entertaining band of dwarves ever captured on film.
It’s All in the Reflexes: How the Hero-as-Sidekick Conceit Elevated — and Sank — ‘Big Trouble In Little China’
Why the beloved highly quotable fish-out-of-water supernatural martial arts action-comedy cult classic was big trouble at the box office.
Goodbye Gahan Wilson, Whimsical Creep
My interview with the late, great Gahan Wilson -- the ultimate whimsical creep whose macabre cartoons made so many smile.
Lost & Found: The Unmade Films of Ray Harryhausen and His New Epic Fantasy
Interview: HARRYHAUSEN: THE LOST MOVIES author John Walsh details the amazing unproduced ideas of the stop-motion legend and the planned follow-up to CLASH OF THE TITANS in development.
A Look Back in Context: The Fantastic Amazement of ‘This Island Earth’
Is THIS ISLAND EARTH a serious Sci-Fi classic, or an MST3K punchline?
The Wonder and Dynamation of Ray Harryhausen’s ‘The 7th Voyage of Sinbad’
My detailed appreciation of Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion spectacular THE 7th VOYAGE OF SINBAD on its 60th anniversary.
A Few Bites with Terry Wolfinger, Mad Monster Artist
Celebrated Famous Monsters cover artist Terry Wolfinger talks about his formative years and reveals the secrets to his commercial art success.
Famous Monsters & Aliens: A Chat with Rick Baker, Monster Maker
I first interviewed Rick Baker in 2012 for ET. He was happy to discuss his humble beginnings and love for Famous Monsters.
Awww, Chick! Vintage ‘Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein’ Lobby Cards
My favorite classic horror film to watch in the days leading up to Halloween is actually not a horror film at all, but a comedy.
Time to Revisit ‘The Exorcist’
When the autumn winds kick up, THE EXORCIST sits atop a demonic pedestal as my staple requirement in film, TV and print.
Basil Gogos: The Passing of a Monster Art Legend
Legendary Famous Monsters artist Basil Gogos may be gone, but his legacy lives on.
For the Love of Fantasy and Ray Harryhausen
Before STAR WARS, Ray Harryhausen's THE 7th VOYAGE OF SINBAD was the big-screen experience that rocked my world.
The Call of Cthulhu: Living in a Lovecraftian World
Why the refusal by so many to challenge their minds, politics, & belief systems? Ask Cthulhu.
Junket Fatigue: The Mind-Numbing Repetition of Movie Promotion
A look at what actors must endure to promote their latest product. Junkets can be psychological torture, a dark tunnel of repetition with no end in sight.
My ‘Star Wars’ Story and Mark Hamill Musings on the Blockbuster’s 40th Anniversary
STAR WARS first arrived in theaters 40 years ago today. Like so many of my generation, the movie rocked my world and changed the trajectory of my future aspirations. This is my story, along with excerpts of my first interview with Mark Hamill.
Henson and Oz Defend ‘The Dark Crystal’
With the announcement of a new prequel series to THE DARK CRYSTAL on Netflix, I revisit a vintage interview with original creators Jim Henson and Frank Oz.
The Phantom Monster Show!
In 1953, two wonderful Universal Studios horror classics were re-released as a double bill titled THE PHANTOM MONSTER SHOW!
LISTEN NOW: Podcasts Featuring IT CAME FROM… Creator David Weiner
I love to talk, and so naturally I love the podcast format, which provides a casual, fun, and freeform way to share all the things I love about genre pop culture.
‘Star Wars’ and the End of Famous Monsters
I've assembled a bunch of fun STAR WARS-themed covers of Famous Monsters, classic and contemporary, for your viewing pleasure.
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