ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: James Lurgio of Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery
I have always been a fan of not only monsters but of Halloween. It was only natural for me that in 1985 I combined both loves into a small yard … Read More
THE BASEMENT TOY BOX: Gre-Gory, Big Bad Vampire Bat!
Gre-Gory, the Big Bad Vampire Bat, by Mattel, is a toy that though I never owned personally, is one I always remembered! Being a monster fan as a child meant … Read More
THE HALLOWEEN BOOMBOX: Seasonal Music To Die For Part 2
Welcome to part two of THE HALLOWEEN BOOMBOX, my ongoing series showcasing spooky tunes and scary melodies. In the last entry (seen HERE) I highlighted 22 cd releases and this … Read More
WHAT THE FUG? Fugglers Taking Toy Industry By Storm!
Fugglers. Funny ugly monsters. Despite being a lover of bizarre toys I had never heard of these toys until they randomly came up as a recommendation on Amazon for me. … Read More
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Nicole Johnson of Mealy Monster Land
A few years ago, while looking for Halloween-themed images on Google, I came across a picture that featured three little creatures holding candy corn. I thought they were adorable and … Read More
THE BASEMENT’S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: Pedro the Mountain Mummy
Welcome to the second installment of my Cabinet of Curiosities, this time showcasing what is known as Pedro, the Mountain Mummy. Just recently, while going through some old boxes, I … Read More
THE HALLOWEEN BOOMBOX: Seasonal Music To Die For Part 1
As you get to know me and this site, you will learn that Halloween is my favorite holiday. Though Christmas and gift giving/receiving is fun, nothing equals the feeling of … Read More
THE BASEMENT TOY BOX: Mattel’s Rodan
Growing up in the 70’s was such a fun time. I would look forward to every Saturday, not only for the Saturday morning cartoons but also for the Creature Double … Read More
FILM BOOK OF FEAR: Invasion Of The Saucer-Men (1957)
Digging through the dusty basement today I came across a box of old VHS tapes that I actually forgot I had. While going through it, remembering what it was like … Read More
FILM BOOK OF FEAR: The Thing From Another World! (1951)
If you grew up in the 1950s then you were a first-hand witness to probably the greatest decade of monster movies ever produced. It was during this ten-year period that … Read More