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MFTV #1 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
HORROR IN THE FORTIES: A Genre in Transition by Gary J. Svehla. An examination of '40s horror films, with in-depth analysis of Val Lewton's films.
MONSTER SIDEKICKS: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly by Tom Weaver. The best and worst of Universal's sidekicks, from Dwight Frye to J. Carrol Naish.
WILLIAM CASTLE: Horror's Last Showman by Joe Guilfoyle. Horror's answer to P.T. Barnum: his films and their gimmicks.
All this, plus editorial comments, film reviews, and tons of photos. Published Summer 1995.
MFTV #2 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
ELIZABETH ALLAN: The True "Vamp" of Mark of the Vampire by Gregory William Mank. Behind the scenes of this classic, along with a retrospective of Elizabeth Allan's career.
HAMMER GOES BACK-TO-BACK by Tom Johnson. Inside Bray Studios, focusing on the filming of Dracula--Prince of Darkness and Rasputin--The Mad Monk.
TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS OF BEING A "B" MOVIE STAR by Dennis Fischer. John Agar, Robert Clarke, Michael Fox, Jeff Rector, and William Schallert discuss their careers.
THEY KILLED FOR THEIR ART: A Brief History of the Torturer-Artist in the Horror Movie by John Stell. A look at the tortured artist in the horror genre. House of Horrors, Peeping Tom, House of Wax, and many others examined.
OFF THE WALL: Confessions of a Horror Film Poster Collector by Steve Kronenberg. One collector's love of the genre and its paper collectibles.
All this, plus editorial comments, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Winter 1996.
MFTV #3 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
WHOM THE GODS WOULD DESTROY... :The Great Mad Doctors of the Golden Age by Steve Kronenberg. A profile of the "mad doctors" from the Golden Age of Horror and the various approaches the actors brought to their roles.
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE REMEMBERED by Tom Weaver. A revealing interview with William Alland. The producer reminisces about his 1953 sci-fi classic.
HORRIBLE HANDS by John E. Parnum. A look at films in which the "monster" is actually hands. Films profiled include Mad Love, The Hands of Orlac, The Beast with Five Fingers, plus many more.
ROBERT WISE, DIRECTOR: The Science Fiction/Horror Films by Joe Guilfoyle. A profile of the Oscar-winning director's genre films.
UNIVERSAL'S ANACHRONISTIC MONSTER: Anomalies and Inconsistencies in the Frankenstein Series by Brian Smith. Is it a contemporary or a past setting? Twentieth century technology in the nineteenth century? Brian examines these and many other questions in his article.
ON THE REEL: Interview with a Film Collector by Jim Clatterbaugh. Film collector George Stover discusses his obsession.
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Summer 1996.
MFTV #4 CONTENTS ($8.00):
STAGED FRIGHT: Art Directors of Horror's Golden Age by Steve Kronenberg. A profile of the great art directors from the Golden Age of Horror. In-depth coverage of Charles D. Hall, Hermann Wärm, and Albin Grau.
UNIVERSAL'S HISTORICAL HORROR: Tower of London by Bryan Senn. A look at this realistically frightening film from Universal's Golden Age.
HAIL COLUMBIA? by John Stell. Analysis of Columbia Studio's horror ouput of the '30s and '40s. Even Karloff, Lugosi, and Lorre couldn't lift their pictures above the average "B's" being made during this time period.
BEAUTIFUL SCREAMER by Brian Smith. A look at the career of one of horror's best loved and prettiest leading ladies, Evelyn Ankers.
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Spring 1997.
MFTV #5 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
STAGED FRIGHT: Art Directors of Horror's Golden Age Part II by Steve Kronenberg. The second part of Steve's article on the great art directors of the Golden Age of Horror. Contains in-depth coverage of Byron Crabbe, Mario Larrinaga, Anton Grot, Cedric Gibbons, and Jack Otterson.
LOUISE CURRIE: L'Amour of The Ape Man by Gregory William Mank. A look at the horror film and serial career of one of Poverty Row's best loved and prettiest leading ladies.
DARK WINDS OF FATALISM: The Gorgon by Mark A. Miller. An in-depth analysis of what many feel is the last great film featuring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Fall 1997.
MFTV #6 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
WHOM THE GODS WOULD DESTROY: Part II by Steve Kronenberg. A profile of the "Mad Scientist" from the classic and not so classic films of Poverty Row and the 1940s and the various approaches that the actors brought to their roles.
THE VAMPIRE'S GHOST: Vampires and Voodoo on the Dark Continent by Bryan Senn. A look at this unique Poverty Row sleeper, which possesses above-average intelligence and is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
ZOMBIES B.R. (Before Romero): The Evolution of the Zombie in Horror Films by John Stell. A tour of the cinematic history of zombie films before Romero's classic hit the screens in 1968.
VICTORY, VAMPIRES, AND VILLAINS: Horror Films as Propaganda During World War II by Brian Smith. A discussion of the effect war had on horror films and how they were used as propaganda during the 1940s.
ENTER MY DREAM: Cortlandt Hull's Witch's Dungeon by Marian Owens Clatterbaugh. A visit to New England's first and only museum of Classic Horror.
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, CD reviews, and tons of photos. Published Spring 1998.
MFTV #7 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
STAKE-OUT ARTISTS: Horror's Shape-Shifting Vampire Hunters by Steve Kronenberg. A profile of the vampire's worst enemy and various approaches that the actors brought to their roles.
SELLING THE HOUSE: The Campaign to Hype House of Frankenstein by Brian Smith. Analyzes the pre-release publicity, ballyhoo, box office, and critical reception given to Universal's first "Monster Rally" film.
LUGOSI: Stigmata and Errata by Gary Don Rhodes. Writer Gary Don Rhodes has uncovered more rare Lugosi information since the publication of his book LUGOSI, and he shares it with the readers of MFTV!
HOLLYWOOD'S MADDEST DOCTORS: Lionel Atwill, Colin Clive, and George Zucco by Gregory William Mank. Writer Greg Mank explores the private lives and acting techniques of three of Hollywood's greatest "Mad Doctors."
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, CD reviews, and tons of photos. Published Fall 1998.
MFTV #8 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
RICHARD CUNHA'S SCHLOCK BOX by Steve Kronenberg. In 1958, Richard Cunha made four films that will ensure his spot in horror/sci-fi film history. Good or bad? You be the judge!
FRANKENSTEIN'S FAMILY TREE by Brian Smith. Frankenstein's sons, daughters, and other descendants are covered in this look at "Horror's First Family."
NORMAN, IS THAT YOU? by Tom Weaver. A look at Robert Bloch's true-life inspirations for his book PSYCHO and Norman Bates.
MINISTRY OF MAYHEM: The High Priests of Universal's Mummy Saga by Mark Clark. Who really were the stars of Universal's Mummy series? The title character, or the men who resurrected and controlled them?
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Spring 1999.
MFTV #9 CONTENTS ($8.00):
SHOCK TREATMENT by Steve Kronenberg. A look at the promotion of---and the rare promotional book of---1950s television's Shock Theater. Steve also reminisces about his first exposure, as a child of the fifties, to the Universal classics on Shock Theater!.
BITS AND PIECES: American Cinema and Radio Representations of Shelley's Monster Before and During the Creation of Karloff by Gary Don Rhodes. The first cinematic and radio representations of Shelley's classic novel, FRANKENSTEIN, are discussed.
CALLING ON CHRISTOPHER LEE: A Visit to the Actor's Chelsea Home by Mark A. Miller and Tom Johnson. Mark and Tom journeyed to England to meet Christopher Lee while researching their upcoming filmography book about the versatile actor.
BATTLE OF THE BUGS: Tarantula vs. The Deadly Mantis by Bryan Senn and Lynn Naron. Tarantula and The Deadly Mantis, two classic 1950s "Big Bug" films, are examined in detail and compared.
OH THE HORROR OF IT ALL by Robb White. The late Robb White (William Castle's favorite screenwriter) gives an inside look at what it was like to work with "The King of Ballyhoo."
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, CD reviews, and tons of photos. Published Summer 1999.
MFTV #10 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
A WALK IN THE DARK: Why Monster and the Girl is the Ultimate "Forgotten Horror" by Steve Kronenberg and Tom Weaver. Steve and Tom look at the production history of the 1941 Paramount film that featured George Zucco in one of his finest performances.
LITTLE GIANTS: For Fans of the 1960s and '70s, Castle Film Abridgements were 'The Best Things on Earth' by Mark Clark. Those wonderful 8mm films of the 1960s and '70s are examined. While they were not complete versions of the films, they were still loads of fun in the pre-video era.
HEROINE IN THE HOUSE Interview by Tom Weaver. Phyllis Kirk remembers the horrors of House of Wax.
HAMMER'S OTHER VAMPIRES by Steven Thornton. When one thinks Hammer, Christopher Lee as Count Dracula comes to mind. However, he was not the only vampire to walk Bray Studios.
DIRECTED BY THE BEST: Diane Clare Discusses Her Career in Everything From Drawing Room Comedy to Zombie Encounters by Mark A. Miller. Mark looks at the career of actress Diane Clare, who in the 1960s starred in such genre favorites as The Haunting, The Plague of the Zombies, The Hand of Night, and The Vulture.
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Winter/Spring 2000.
MFTV #11 CONTENTS (SOLD OUT!):
DELIVER US TO EVIL: Cinematographers of Horror's Golden Age by Steve Kronenberg. A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the unsung heroes of horror, Golden Age cinematographers.
UNIVERSAL vs. HAMMER: Cinematic Grudge Match of the Century by Bryan Senn. Who will win the battle of the horror studios. Bryan Senn gives us a blow-by-blow commentary.
THE SEXUAL APPEAL OF MALE HEROES IN THE 1930s HORROR FILM by Gary Don Rhodes. During the Great Depression these genre antiheroes stole scenes as well as our hearts.
"IT'S IN THE BLOOD!....Uncle was a Werewolf, Auntie was a Murderess!" by Cortlandt Hull. Cortlandt Hull shares a few family secrets as he recounts the careers of Henry Hull (Werewolf of London) and Josephine Hull (Arsenic and Old Lace).
HERR POELZIG: The Man Behind the Karloff Character by Gary Don Rhodes. Is fact stranger than fiction? Compare the true-life Hans Poelzig with Boris Karloff's film portrayal in The Black Cat.
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Summer 2000.
MFTV #12 CONTENTS ($10.00, ONLY A FEW LEFT!):
DELIVER US TO EVIL: Cinematographers of Horror's Golden Age Part II by Steve Kronenberg. Steve continues with his behind-the-scenes glimpse at the unsung heroes of horror, Golden Age cinematographers.
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE: House of Dracula and the Death of Universal Pictures by Brian Smith. Brian completes his look at Universal Studios' "Monster Rally" films with this in-depth look at House of Dracula. This film would mark the end of Universal's horror film dynasty.
FORGOTTEN UNIVERSALS OF THE 1930s: Some of the Studio's Golden Age Thrillers Remain Unavailable on Home Video by Mark Clark. Why have some of Universal's Golden Age Thrillers slipped through the cracks, and will they ever see the "video" light of day?
The US Horror Film of the 1920s and the "HOUSE OF PAYNE" by Gary Don Rhodes. Gary uncovers a rare study that looks at the effects the earliest horror films had on children.
SURREELISM: Films That Never Were by Anthony Ambrogio. Imagine what it would have been like if Karloff, Lugosi, and Chaney, Jr. starred in a series of Supernatural Westerns during their prime. Thanks to Anthony, we now know!
THELMA TODD & PATSY KELLY: Hal Roach's Almost-Brides of a Tinhorn Frankenstein by Michael H. Price. One of the more thoroughly forgotten Hal Roach horror-yockers is The Tin Man, a jewel of a quick-sketch piece starring Roach's "female Laurel & Hardy," as he called them, Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly. Writer Michael H. Price fills us in on what we've been missing all these years.
YEARS BEFORE ABBOTT & COSTELLO, PETE SMITH MEETS FRANKENSTEIN by Michael H. Price. Pete Smith's MGM short, Third Dimensional Murder, gives us a different (3-D) look at Universal's classic monster, Frankenstein.
All this, plus editorial comments, letters, film reviews, book reviews, and tons of photos. Published Winter/Spring 2001.