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Special 200th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Frankenstein’ Novel

It is no secret that my favorite monster is the one built by Dr. Frankenstein. A few days ago, this icon turned 200 years old! Mary Shelly dreamed him into life and his story has seen many forms and incarnations, but none as good or profound or heart-wrenching as the original black and white print in the book. To celebrate his bicentennial birthday, Frankenstein gets re-released in a special 200th Anniversary Edition. “The 256-page hardcover book features an 8-page vellum insert detailing the doctor’s designs, and a stunning, full bleed, double gatefold image of the monster. Finished with printed endpapers and painted book block, this masterpiece volume is perfect for book lovers and art lovers alike. The suspense and horror of Dr. Frankenstein reanimating assembled body parts, the monster spying on an unknowing family, and the creature’s revenge on his maker take on whole new meaning when accompanied by Plunkert’s mystical, layered interpretations.” This extremely special collector’s item will be

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Capt McNeely
Jan 5, 2018
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‘The Frankenstein Chronicle’ Series Coming To Netflix

While Universal Studios’s Dark Universe seems to be in limbo after their reboot of The Mummy didn’t receive the love the studio expected, but that doesn’t mean that no one else can’t take a stab at our favorite classic monster tales. Variety is reporting that the UK series ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’ will be coming to the US via Netflix. While the series has only released six episodes to date the deal gives Netflix the chance to expand the show. Set in London in 1827, the re-imagining of Mary Shelly’s beloved novel stars ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Sean Bean as John Marlott, a war veteran, and policeman, as he investigates a corpse, found made from the parts of children. Intangled in the case are established figures and demonic forces.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2017
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Meet ‘Baby Frankenstein’ In This Films’ New Trailer

Milton Vedic Pictures in association with Bare Foot Girl Productions presents Baby Frankenstein, the tale of a young man and his unlikely friendship with a self-aware, pint-sized automaton that he fights to protect in the new trailer. Monster Squad actor Andre Gower stars alongside Eileen Rosen(Blue Valentine), Patrick McCartney (Elf), Mason Carver (Outpost Earth), Ian Barling, T. J. Rotell, and Rance Nix as Baby Frankenstein. In the film, directed by Jon Yonkondy and written by Mike Rutoski, M. Vedic, and Jon Yonkondy, a listless young man decides to protect his discovery of a lifetime from his mother’s demented boyfriend, he must decide how far he will go to save this ‘little dude’ from capture. Follow the film on Facebook and visit the official website for more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 30, 2017
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Zombies, Vampires Or Humans: Burying A False Meme

Oh the internet, you give us hours of entertainment and insight into the world around us. Sadly you’re also the home of the misinformed and the gullible. There’s been a meme circulating the web for years showing a gravesite with an iron cage covering it, quite peculiar indeed till you read the text that accompanies it. There’s a lot wrong with this meme. First off, the Victorians (1837-1901) were not as naive and terrified of the world around them as the generations before them. Many Victorians never heard of Vampires till in 1897 Irish author Bram Stoker published ‘Dracula’. After its publication, more Vampire stories showed up in works of fiction and still to this day. Zombies, the odds of a common Victorian knowing about Haitian or West African lore was slim. To a common Victorian, a Zombie was just someone who was brought back to life after being dead for some time; perfect example of this would have been

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Capt McNeely
Nov 21, 2017
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Shudder Welcomes The Universal Monsters To Its October Schedule

You can’t have Halloween without the classic Universal Monsters, luckily Shudder has you covered with all of the iconic monsters arriving on their AMC-backed streaming service today. So get cozy with your love and watch a classic! You can now find Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), and The Wolfman (1941) on the network dedicated to things that go bump in the night. About the films: Dracula – Bela Lugosi stars in the Universal’s classic adaptation of Bram Stoker’s essential vampire tale. Frankenstein – Boris Karloff is the screen’s most memorable creature in the story of Dr. Frankenstein, who pieces together salvaged body parts to create a human monster. Bride of Frankenstein – Karloff returns as the screen’s most misunderstood monster and Elsa Lanchester stars as his ill-fated bride in one of horror’s all-time greats. The Invisible Man – Claude Rains stars as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2017
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Len Wein’s Final Film ‘Tales of Frankenstein’ Kicks Off Indiegogo Campaign

Mel Novak stars in the upcoming film Tales of Frankenstein alongside ‘Wolverine’ creator Len Wein in his final film. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA , September 21, 2017 (Newswire.com) – Production has just wrapped in Los Angeles on the horror film “Tales of Frankenstein,” starring Bruce Lee’s “Game of Death’s” Mel Novak and “Wolverine,” creator Len Wein in his final film. “I was lucky enough to know Len well enough to call him a friend. He was a great guy, a fantastic writer, and actor and can never be replaced,” said Novak. This film has an Indiegogo campaign for post-production costs with lots of great perks at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tales-of-frankenstein-movie-post-production-horror–2#/ 2018 marks the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein,” so the goal of the film is to be released at that time to coincide with this momentous anniversary. This much-anticipated project is based upon four of writer-director Donald F. Glut’s (#1 Best Selling Star Wars novel “The Empire

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 26, 2017
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‘Simple Creature’, A Modern Retelling Of ‘Frankenstein’, Coming To DVD

Simple Creature, a new modern retelling of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, is preparing for its release later this month. Directed by Andrew Finnigan, the story centers on a young woman, saved after a brutal bus accident, but her life is no longer her own. In the film, techie college student, Em (Carollani Sandberg) heads home for holiday break, blissfully thinking about her new boyfriend is on the way. However, her life is put on hold when the bus she is taking crashes, nearly killing her. Em’s father, Roy (Tony Doupe) is grief stricken. He is also the head of an advanced genetics, nanotech, and robotics lab. Here, he is able to bring her back to normal, with additional technology-enhanced abilities. While Em struggles to find her humanity after being upgraded, Roy’s lab struggles to control their most successful experiment. From the Press Release: West Hollywood, California (Friday, July 7th) – Indican Pictures is set to release Andrew Finnigan’s Simple Creature this

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 8, 2017
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Javier Bardem In Talks To Star As Frankenstein For Universal

The new Universal Monsters shared universe is filled with stars, and I’m not talking about the kind that twinkle. The first of the films, The Mummy, is set for a summer premiere with stars Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe. Johnny Depp has signed on for The Invisible Man. Scarlet Johansson may swim with the Creature From the Black Lagoon which has already hooked Aquaman scribe Will Beall. And Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may be growing his hair out for The Wolf Man, to be penned by David Callham. Word is, Javier Bardem, whose latest role was as Captain Salazar in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is currently in talks to play Frankenstein’s Monster in both a film focusing on the character and in a second film, Bride of Frankenstein, where if the studio has its way he will co-star alongside Angelina Jolie. Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon will be in the director’s chair for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2017
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Details Revealed For Hotel Transylvania 3

I firmly believe that you are never too old to enjoy animated films and series, especially when they are horror related, the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ franchise is one of those. And Sony Pictures has just released the official synopsis and other details for ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’. Adam Sandler (Dracula), Selena Gomez (Mavis), and Andy Samberg (Johnny) will be returning as the voice of the main characters. Genndy Tartakovsky will be directing from the screenplay that he co-wrote with Michael McCullers. Michelle Murdocca will be producing, with Sandler serving as executive producer. Synopsis: Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. The rest of Drac’s Pack cannot resist going along, and once they leave port, romance zings Drac when he meets the mysterious ship captain, Ericka. Now it’s Mavis’ turn to play the overprotective parent, keeping her dad and Ericka apart. Little do

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2017
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Frankenstein is Not My Name

At my day job, I dress up in a shirt, tie and polished shoes. I am not a shirt, tie and polished shoes kind of guy. Therefore, I have found fun little ways to break out of the tie-noose, things like various colors of shoelaces and funky belt buckles. No, I’m no Wolowitz, but I am happy with my little collection. Among my favorite are a couple of different skull buckles, Freddy Krueger’s claw and the head of Frankenstein’s monster. I know, by now you are asking “what’s the point?” But here it is. In my opinion, in the monster world there are the big four: Dracula, Wolfman, The Mummy, and Frankenstein’s Monster. I do believe that there are very close second tier villains like Kruger, Voorhees, Ghost Face, Swamp Thing, and then spirals down into an infinite number of characters, but I want to focus on the Big Four. Here’s the point: The monster has no name? Yes, people

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Capt McNeely
Nov 29, 2016

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Special 200th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Frankenstein’ Novel

It is no secret that my favorite monster is the one built by Dr. Frankenstein. A few days ago, this icon turned 200 years old! Mary Shelly dreamed him into life and his story has seen many forms and incarnations, but none as good or profound or heart-wrenching as the original black and white print in the book. To celebrate his bicentennial birthday, Frankenstein gets re-released in a special 200th Anniversary Edition. “The 256-page hardcover book features an 8-page vellum insert detailing the doctor’s designs, and a stunning, full bleed, double gatefold image of the monster. Finished with printed endpapers and painted book block, this masterpiece volume is perfect for book lovers and art lovers alike. The suspense and horror of Dr. Frankenstein reanimating assembled body parts, the monster spying on an unknowing family, and the creature’s revenge on his maker take on whole new meaning when accompanied by Plunkert’s mystical, layered interpretations.” This extremely special collector’s item will be

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jan 5, 2018
Horror Fuel

‘The Frankenstein Chronicle’ Series Coming To Netflix

While Universal Studios’s Dark Universe seems to be in limbo after their reboot of The Mummy didn’t receive the love the studio expected, but that doesn’t mean that no one else can’t take a stab at our favorite classic monster tales. Variety is reporting that the UK series ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’ will be coming to the US via Netflix. While the series has only released six episodes to date the deal gives Netflix the chance to expand the show. Set in London in 1827, the re-imagining of Mary Shelly’s beloved novel stars ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Sean Bean as John Marlott, a war veteran, and policeman, as he investigates a corpse, found made from the parts of children. Intangled in the case are established figures and demonic forces.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2017
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Meet ‘Baby Frankenstein’ In This Films’ New Trailer

Milton Vedic Pictures in association with Bare Foot Girl Productions presents Baby Frankenstein, the tale of a young man and his unlikely friendship with a self-aware, pint-sized automaton that he fights to protect in the new trailer. Monster Squad actor Andre Gower stars alongside Eileen Rosen(Blue Valentine), Patrick McCartney (Elf), Mason Carver (Outpost Earth), Ian Barling, T. J. Rotell, and Rance Nix as Baby Frankenstein. In the film, directed by Jon Yonkondy and written by Mike Rutoski, M. Vedic, and Jon Yonkondy, a listless young man decides to protect his discovery of a lifetime from his mother’s demented boyfriend, he must decide how far he will go to save this ‘little dude’ from capture. Follow the film on Facebook and visit the official website for more.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 30, 2017
Horror Fuel

Zombies, Vampires Or Humans: Burying A False Meme

Oh the internet, you give us hours of entertainment and insight into the world around us. Sadly you’re also the home of the misinformed and the gullible. There’s been a meme circulating the web for years showing a gravesite with an iron cage covering it, quite peculiar indeed till you read the text that accompanies it. There’s a lot wrong with this meme. First off, the Victorians (1837-1901) were not as naive and terrified of the world around them as the generations before them. Many Victorians never heard of Vampires till in 1897 Irish author Bram Stoker published ‘Dracula’. After its publication, more Vampire stories showed up in works of fiction and still to this day. Zombies, the odds of a common Victorian knowing about Haitian or West African lore was slim. To a common Victorian, a Zombie was just someone who was brought back to life after being dead for some time; perfect example of this would have been

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 21, 2017
Horror Fuel

Shudder Welcomes The Universal Monsters To Its October Schedule

You can’t have Halloween without the classic Universal Monsters, luckily Shudder has you covered with all of the iconic monsters arriving on their AMC-backed streaming service today. So get cozy with your love and watch a classic! You can now find Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), and The Wolfman (1941) on the network dedicated to things that go bump in the night. About the films: Dracula – Bela Lugosi stars in the Universal’s classic adaptation of Bram Stoker’s essential vampire tale. Frankenstein – Boris Karloff is the screen’s most memorable creature in the story of Dr. Frankenstein, who pieces together salvaged body parts to create a human monster. Bride of Frankenstein – Karloff returns as the screen’s most misunderstood monster and Elsa Lanchester stars as his ill-fated bride in one of horror’s all-time greats. The Invisible Man – Claude Rains stars as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2017
Horror Fuel

Len Wein’s Final Film ‘Tales of Frankenstein’ Kicks Off Indiegogo Campaign

Mel Novak stars in the upcoming film Tales of Frankenstein alongside ‘Wolverine’ creator Len Wein in his final film. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA , September 21, 2017 (Newswire.com) – Production has just wrapped in Los Angeles on the horror film “Tales of Frankenstein,” starring Bruce Lee’s “Game of Death’s” Mel Novak and “Wolverine,” creator Len Wein in his final film. “I was lucky enough to know Len well enough to call him a friend. He was a great guy, a fantastic writer, and actor and can never be replaced,” said Novak. This film has an Indiegogo campaign for post-production costs with lots of great perks at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tales-of-frankenstein-movie-post-production-horror–2#/ 2018 marks the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein,” so the goal of the film is to be released at that time to coincide with this momentous anniversary. This much-anticipated project is based upon four of writer-director Donald F. Glut’s (#1 Best Selling Star Wars novel “The Empire

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 26, 2017
Horror Fuel

‘Simple Creature’, A Modern Retelling Of ‘Frankenstein’, Coming To DVD

Simple Creature, a new modern retelling of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, is preparing for its release later this month. Directed by Andrew Finnigan, the story centers on a young woman, saved after a brutal bus accident, but her life is no longer her own. In the film, techie college student, Em (Carollani Sandberg) heads home for holiday break, blissfully thinking about her new boyfriend is on the way. However, her life is put on hold when the bus she is taking crashes, nearly killing her. Em’s father, Roy (Tony Doupe) is grief stricken. He is also the head of an advanced genetics, nanotech, and robotics lab. Here, he is able to bring her back to normal, with additional technology-enhanced abilities. While Em struggles to find her humanity after being upgraded, Roy’s lab struggles to control their most successful experiment. From the Press Release: West Hollywood, California (Friday, July 7th) – Indican Pictures is set to release Andrew Finnigan’s Simple Creature this

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 8, 2017
Horror Fuel

Javier Bardem In Talks To Star As Frankenstein For Universal

The new Universal Monsters shared universe is filled with stars, and I’m not talking about the kind that twinkle. The first of the films, The Mummy, is set for a summer premiere with stars Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe. Johnny Depp has signed on for The Invisible Man. Scarlet Johansson may swim with the Creature From the Black Lagoon which has already hooked Aquaman scribe Will Beall. And Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may be growing his hair out for The Wolf Man, to be penned by David Callham. Word is, Javier Bardem, whose latest role was as Captain Salazar in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is currently in talks to play Frankenstein’s Monster in both a film focusing on the character and in a second film, Bride of Frankenstein, where if the studio has its way he will co-star alongside Angelina Jolie. Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon will be in the director’s chair for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 20, 2017
Horror Fuel

Details Revealed For Hotel Transylvania 3

I firmly believe that you are never too old to enjoy animated films and series, especially when they are horror related, the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ franchise is one of those. And Sony Pictures has just released the official synopsis and other details for ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’. Adam Sandler (Dracula), Selena Gomez (Mavis), and Andy Samberg (Johnny) will be returning as the voice of the main characters. Genndy Tartakovsky will be directing from the screenplay that he co-wrote with Michael McCullers. Michelle Murdocca will be producing, with Sandler serving as executive producer. Synopsis: Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. The rest of Drac’s Pack cannot resist going along, and once they leave port, romance zings Drac when he meets the mysterious ship captain, Ericka. Now it’s Mavis’ turn to play the overprotective parent, keeping her dad and Ericka apart. Little do

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2017
Horror Fuel

Frankenstein is Not My Name

At my day job, I dress up in a shirt, tie and polished shoes. I am not a shirt, tie and polished shoes kind of guy. Therefore, I have found fun little ways to break out of the tie-noose, things like various colors of shoelaces and funky belt buckles. No, I’m no Wolowitz, but I am happy with my little collection. Among my favorite are a couple of different skull buckles, Freddy Krueger’s claw and the head of Frankenstein’s monster. I know, by now you are asking “what’s the point?” But here it is. In my opinion, in the monster world there are the big four: Dracula, Wolfman, The Mummy, and Frankenstein’s Monster. I do believe that there are very close second tier villains like Kruger, Voorhees, Ghost Face, Swamp Thing, and then spirals down into an infinite number of characters, but I want to focus on the Big Four. Here’s the point: The monster has no name? Yes, people

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 29, 2016
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