Ian Thorne

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Briefly discusses the origins of vampire legends and the portrayal of vampires in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi.

Dracula

Presents synopses of several well-known horror films whose plots revolve around the experiments of diabolical scientists, including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Invisible Man.

Mad scientists

Presents synopses of several films whose plots revolve around the escapades of a giant ape named King Kong.

King Kong

Presents synopses of several monster films featuring such creatures as Godzilla, Hedorah, Mothra, and Ghidrah. Also briefly describes technical aspects of these films.

Godzilla

Briefly discusses the origin of the Frankenstein legend and the portrayal of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff.

Frankenstein

Recounts the plots of several films in which ancient mummies return to life.

The Mummy

Howard Schroeder

Recounts the plots of the 1954 film and its two sequels which followed the career of an unfriendly half-man, half-fish creature discovered in a Brazilian lake.

Creature from the Black Lagoon

It Came from Outer Space (Monster)

Martin Berkeley

A giant insect frozen for millions of years thaws out in Alaska and makes its way to New York City.

The Deadly Mantis

When a meteor crashes to earth, it carries a mysterious destructive blob inside.

The Blob

Presents synopses of several well-known horror films whose plots revolve around the experiments of diabolical scientists.

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