Famous Monsters of Filmland- Page 3

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 1:22pm

Is it worth anything?

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 1:24pm

JustAGuy---I don't remember that. I wish I did! I grew up in Lawrence, about 35 miles from Kansas City and 25 miles from Topeka.

Our TV stations were from those two cities. This was back in the Dark Ages ('60s and '70s). Channel 41 from KC used to show a lot of horror movies. Then it was TBS in the '70s.

Channel 9 was ABC (2 was CBS and 4 was NBC). I'm sure I watched 'em on all channels.

All six or seven we had, back then!

[wexy]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 1:24pm

I thought this said "Famous Monsters of Finland"
Time to clean the glasses.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 1:26pm

Or whipe off your screen.

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 1:26pm

The new Godzilla DVD has a documentary on how they made the monster suit -- I have to admit, I hoped it would seem so simple that I'd run off and make my own :)

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 1:31pm

It actually says "Fabulous Mobsters of Funland."

Right, Elphie?

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 1:45pm

Love these! And only 98 cents each!

[silversurfer2]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:01pm

I love the Monster Models-Had 'em all-From KING KONG to FRANKENSTEIN and all in btween. Whenever my Parent's friends would come over for a visit, My Mom would never allow them into my room...She wouldn't come in to clean, I did my own cleaning.
My Parents thought I was an Odd child. I had only one close friend, into the same Monster Stuff--I wasn't lonely, I had my Monster friends to keep me company and all those Magazines.
I guess I really was a weird kid. But I look back on my childhood with fond memories and a smile.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:04pm

As well you should.

There were a lot of us "weirdos" out there.

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:27pm

"There were a lot of us "weirdos" out there."

*raises hand*

I had a crush on Bela Lugosi as Dracula. I had recurring dreams of running off to Vladivostok Russia with him. I kept a picture of him in my wallet, right across from Fabian.

Then my father told me that Bela Lugosi was dead, and the dreams ended.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:33pm

But Dracula was immortal Jane!

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:33pm

LOL!

He should have told you he was "undead."

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:43pm

LOL guys! I still have a fascination with the whole "Dracula" concept.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:48pm

[Color and Light]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:52pm

Lon Chaney was the M-A-N. The man, I say!

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:14pm

I say the MAN is Max Shreck as Nosferatu, the definitive vampire!

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:22pm

Tazzy, I SO want to put on a Monster Show with that kit right now!


Jane--I have the older DVD of Nosferatu. It was a decent release, but then Kino went and did up a remastered double-disc, the bastards!

I've thought about buying it but I want to know if it's worth it. Anybody own the new one? I hear the print looks fantastic. Probably worth double-dipping.

And Color and Light---I couldn't agree with you more. Imagine what he would have done with a silent Sweeney Todd!

[tazber]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:27pm

I had the original one they did besty, and i double dipped for the new one. The new one is leaps and bounds better. I don't think the print will ever look any better.

[Jane2]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:31pm

Guys-I just watched Nosferatu on one of those sites, and it was the new, remastered version. The quality of the film was simply gorgeous-it was tinted, and perfectly crisp and clear. It's worth it! The whole time I was watching it, I couldn't help remarking how stunning it looked. The lighting effects especially!

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:55pm

I'm convinced!

Thanks!

[Color and Light]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 5:14pm

We can sing the praises of Lon's ability to physically transform himself for a part, but what always made him incredible to me is the way he acts with his hands. I can only quiver at the idea of Lon Chaney version of the Sweeney Todd yarn.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 6:59pm

I fondly remember FMOF

It seems like only yesterday I was buying them.While we aretripping down memory lane, who remembers Zacherly a/k/a/The Cool Ghoul ?

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 8:29pm

I don't remember him, but I found a pic for you, Roxy!





Apparently, he's been available on VHS!

And LONG before VHS or DVD... I had one of those toy 8mm projectors made for kids. And I collected a few of those old horror movies (edited down beyond recognition or coherence).

I used to hold "screening parties" in my bedroom closet.

Yes, I'm OUT of the closet now... but as a kid, it was ALL about getting into the closet and watching movie magic like this:

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 9:18pm

Another golden oldie Castle Films

I had a VHS on Zach & have long since put it on DVD. He was my introduction to the old Universal horror flicks.

I also remember those plastic records where you tried & tried to get the sound in synch with the film & never did.

I also have a VHS of The Mask with 3 5 minute 3 D sequences. How well it would transfer to DVD I may try & find out sometime.

Updated On: 12/27/07 at 09:18 PM

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/27/07 at 9:23pm

"I also remember those plastic records where you tried & tried to get the sound in synch with the film & never did."


Well, Mr. Roxy, I never knew those myself... but they sound absolutely hilarious! I can't believe it ever worked.

I'm sure obsessed people spent hours trying, though.