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Valentines and Monsters in 1965 (Above photo courtesy of Cortlandt Hull at The Witch’s Dungeon)
It was the big day in Central School on Main Street in Grove City, PA back in 1965. Valentines Day. It really wasn’t about girlfriends, boyfriends or romance. It was about a school party. Cupcakes brought in by parents, colorful cards and just a day of excitement. And….the decorating of the shoebox you brought in from home! The Valentines day box for cards from fellow students.
There was white gelatinous paste (the weird kid in the back was tasting it, yeach), the construction paper, the small rounded end metal scissors. Our teacher passed out catalogs so we could cut out pictures to glue to the sides of our boxes. Plus, there was colored pencils and markers (still a new novelty then!). The teacher helped us all cover it with red construction paper and cutting a haphazard slot opening on the lid.
I went at it with drawing on my shoebox. I drew the obligatory hearts with arrows through them. Some of the arrows were through people’s heads too. And, I drew people on my box…well, if you want to call them people. They were men and women with scraggly hair, scars, missing teeth, bug-bloodshot eyes. They had either big lips or were screaming.
There were a lot of “ewwws” from the girls that came by to drop a little mini-Valentine card in my box. I don’t remember any comments from the teacher on my box…I can only imagine. But, she may have not noticed with all the party day chaos.
Then it was those cupcakes and cookies. In those days the desserts were not from a local grocery…but, all homemade by the moms. Valentines was a fun day at school. I got to draw monsters.
-Ron Adams, February 2020.
On with the show, now let’s check out the new cool stuff and classic monster news…
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Valentines In the Creepy Office
Some nice Valentines coming in here at the Creepy Classics/Monster Bash HQ (Thanks to my sister!).
Make sure not to forget YOUR Valentines this year!
Or you may find yourself being walled-up in the basement. And, it’s dark down there.
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Get Your Hotel Room Booked Now for MONSTER BASH OCTOBERFEST 2020
This year’s MONSTER BASH OCTOBERFEST will be at the Marriott Pittsburgh North. Guests line-up has begun….Victoria Vetri (WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH), Elizabeth Shepherd (TOMB OF LIGEIA), Ann Robinson from THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, Pam Pierce from THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK, Son of Ghoul (Ohio TV Horror Host Legend), Bill Diamond (Monster Muppeteer)….and MANY more to come.
It’s October 16-18, 2020. Get your hotel room now…on-site rooms for BASH now discounted to $109 a night. CLICK HERE to book now.
Or, call and ask for the MONSTER BASH rate: (724) 772-3700.
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New! Expanded, Re-Mastered Documentary on Bela Lugosi
It’s in stock now! The documentary BELA LUGOSI – THE FORGOTTEN KING…hosted by the founding editor of FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND magazine, Forrest J Ackerman. It’s been updated with additional first hand information on Lugosi from even more people that worked with the man!
Here’s the details:
LUGOSI – THE FORGOTTEN KING (1984-2017 Expanded!) – DVD
Officially licensed by Lugosi Enterprises Edition. First ever documentary about iconic actor, Bela Lugosi. Originally produced in 1984 and hosted by horror legend Forrest J Ackerman, the film has been digitally remastered with over an hour’s worth of new material added. This edition is fully authorized by The Lugosi Family. You’ll see interviews with Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, Carroll Borland, Alex Gordon, Ralph Bellamy, Sara Karloff, Bela G. Lugosi, Donnie Dunagan, Janet Anne Gallow, Terry Castle, Carla Laemmle, Louise Currie, Ann Jeffreys, Bob Burns and more.
Get you copy now in our New DVD Department here at Creepy Classics!
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Hey! The Winter Issue Still Available…MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #38
Get your copy of the latest MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE right now! Don’t miss out on getting it right away from Creepy Classics…home of MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE.
Whaddah issue:
MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #38 – Magazine
The horror-day issue for good monster boys and ghouls everywhere! THE MUMMY’S HAND lurks, Snow Monsters, Spooky Things in Haunted Houses, Agnes Moorehead’s Manor House, Fan Flashbacks and more, more more! Tales of The Moleman, Your Chance to Win a Blu-Ray, Monsters at Christmas, Rondo Hatton . Writers include Frank Dello Stritto, Tom Weaver, Leonard Hayhurst, Rich Scrivani, Ron Adams and Joseph Cole.
Order before midnight, so you don’t forget!, CLICK HERE, or call (724) 238-4317.
It’s in our “Monster Bash Magazine Department” now at Creepy Classics!
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Outta This World…
Now here, classic vintage pulp magazine digests. Great ones like AMAZING SCIENCE FICTION STORIES, GALAXY NOVELS, SCIENCE FICTION STORIES, SUPER SCIENCE FICTION and more.
Collectible mags with gorgeous cover art and great stories from the masters!
Select the ones you’d like from our Vintage Digest Department before the coolest ones sell! They’re here at Creepy Classics…all come bagged and boarded for protection.
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10,000 Villagers With Torches!
We want to thank everyone that has been participating at our official Creepy Classics/Monster Bash Conference Facebook Page. This past weekend we crashed through the 10,000 followers mark.
If you haven’t been joining us there, please check it out. We are the place on Facebook that holds the torches high in honor of classic monster movies, events, new releases and flashback memories.
CLICK HERE to check out the page.
Or, go to Facebook and search for “Monster Bash Conference“
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A Happy Belated Birthday…Basher!
A couple days late…but Happy Birthday to MONSTER BASHER Shawn Israel!
He’s been on the Bash staff since the very beginning…1997. From drive-ins, to obscure film references…he’s the guy.
A sincere Happy Birthday to Shawn.
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Get Ready….Big News From Universal!
My daughter, Paisley, came running down the stairs last night to where I was, watching MAN MADE MONSTER in honor of Lon Chaney, Jr.’s recent birthday. She said enthusiastically “Dad, have you see this?! What’s coming to Universal Studios in Florida?”
She showed me this article on her laptop and played the video. Zounds! A new theme park area at Universal Florida and a CLASSIC MONSTERS section planned with blue prints filed publicly. I can’t wait for 2023! Here’s the web site with all the details:
https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/site-plan-for-universal-classic-monsters-at-epic-universe-revealed/
Here’s the video, CLICK HERE!
Universal classic monster fans rejoice!
-Ron
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New! Personal Checks Autographed by FAMOUS MONSTERS’ Founding Editor…Forrest J Ackerman
Now, here at Creepy Classics you can get and own a real bank certified check that was written and signed by Forrest J Ackerman. Ackerman was the founding editor of FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND magazine.
These would be great framed with an issue of FAMOUS MONSTERS! From the estate of Forrest J Ackerman.
Get these and other star signatures in our Creepy Classics Autograph Department.
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….and now, photos of fun from past MONSTER BASH shows! Stay up-to-date with MONSTER BASH Shows:
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Monsters After Midnight 