Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Boris Karloff performances. According to Wikipedia: Boris Karloff was an English actor, who emigrated to Canada in the 1910s, best known for his roles in horror films and the creation of the Monster in 1931's "Frankenstein". His popularity following "Frankenstein" in the early 1930s was such that for a brief time he was billed simply as "Karloff" or, on some movie posters, "Karloff the Uncanny".

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Boris Karloff: The Man Remembered

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Horror suggests physical repulsion, disgust, and that seems to me a worthless, pointless reaction for any work of entertainment to aim at; it's so easy it isn't worth doing. An eye, say, plopping all bloody into a glass dish may provoke a gasp of revulsion when it is first seen on the screen, but this is an entirely physical thing, and something one can get used to--no doubt with a certain coarsening of one's responses in the process. The second or third time something like this happens in a film, the surprise and excitement is gone, and then you come back to the old, ... Read Full Story

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31 Days To Halloween Countdown...Continues with a review of the 1939 film "Son of Frankenstein" by Sam Juliano, from "Wonders in the Dark."

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The Movie Poster from the 1939 film "Son of Frankenstein" is a reproduction from "sunny" Spain Item Number: 206808 Description: 11 x 17 Movie Poster - Spanish Style A Product Condition:New Availability: Available - [Editor's Note: I want to take this time to express my sincerest thanks to Sam Juliano, for sharing his review of the 1939 film "Son of Frankenstein" and in order to visit Sam Juliano , his writers Allan Fish , Joel Bocko and all his readers from over there at Wonders just follow the link here... Wonders in the Dark Thanks,] Cast : Basil Rathbone...Wolf von Frankenstein Boris Karloff.........................The Monster ... Read Full Story

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It's Time for the 1st Zombos' Closet Halloween Contest!

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Trick or Treat! Now tap those feet. It's time for some really good treats! It was inevitable. With all the wonderful reviewer copies of DVDs and books cluttering up my attic office, as well as the enormous material I acquire on my own, I should have thought of this sooner. My gain will now become yours. But what's the price? You must play a game. First you must correctly answer the following devilishly difficult questions to win one of three splendidly horrifying prizes. Second, you must email those answers to me, whereupon I will place your name in the Skull o'Chance and perform the ... Read Full Story

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31 Days To Halloween Countdown...Continues with a look at Rankin and Bass'...1969 "Stop Motion Animated Cartoon..."The Mad Party" with Boris Karloff..

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[Editor's Note; All the information about the film Mad Monster Party is courtesy of Rex Burgess from over there at Horror Stew ...in order to visit Horror Stew please follow the link here... Horrorstew . My sincerest Thanks to Rex Burgess , for the use of his review and screenshots from the film Mad Monster Party .] Mad Monster Party...Reviewed by Rex Burgess, from over there at Horror Stew. Mad Monster Party is a fun stop-motion animation feature film by Jules Bass . He’s the same guy who brought us holiday favorites like “The Little Drummer Boy”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph”, and “The Year ... Read Full Story

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Frankenstein Friday Party in NYC for Halloween

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More Halloween fun... FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY this Halloween has been designated to honor and celebrate the "mother" and "father" of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and Boris Karloff. Every year a different venue is used to celebrate this occasion. In years past it has included a torch lighting ceremony, film festival, and awarding of THE FRANKY. A special celebration is planned this year since it is the 50th anniversary of the release of Frankenstein 1970 , Karloff's last "Frankenstein film." This year, the 2008 Frankenstein Friday Party will be held at the Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, in New York City, where we will be screening Frankenstein ... Read Full Story

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Boris Karloff's Last Picture

Did you know that this Monday would have been Boris Karloff's 122nd birthday? As it happens, over a hundred bloggers knew this and decided to stage a blogathon. I opted to use this as an excuse to reinvigorate my YOU'RE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST PICTURE blog. ("It's ALIVE! IT'S ALIVE!!!") Last updated in June with Peter Sellers, for some reason my next choice became problematic and perpetually backburnered. So finally, I decided to skip her...

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Frankenstein Knows Baseball

Think Kirk Gibson had a memorable pinch hit? It was actually a remake. Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster had a monster pinch hit for his one and only appearance in a baseball game.Contributor: Joe, Chris, Brad & RalphiePublished: Nov 23, 2009

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The Hypocrites’ Frankenstein IsFrankensteinian

Photo of Matt Kahler and Jessie Fisher by Paul Metreyeon First off, we should tell you that we’re more familiar with Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” than Mary Shelley’s original novel. Or the Boris Karloff movie. Or any other version, really. (Our apologies to the Chicagoist Literary and Film Offices if they’re ashamed of us in any way.) The point is: We fully accept that The Hypocrites’ Frankenstein may have included references that went...

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Universal Monsters Tribute At Larry Edmunds Book Store, Hollywood, Thursday...

This Thursday, Larry Edmunds Book Store in Hollywood will host a book signing for author Michael Malloy, who will be promoting his new book Universal Monsters. Sara Karloff, daughter of screen legend Boris Karloff will also attend.

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Boris Karloff'S "Thriller" Tv Series Coming To Dvd Next Year

The web site TV Shows on DVD announced that Image Entertainment will release the classic TV series Thriller as a deluxe boxed set of DVDs next year. The acclaimed series was hosted by the great Boris Karloff and was favorably compared to The Twilight Zone. The set will include many extras and represents the first time the show has had a professional release on home video. Among the young up-and-coming stars featured in the series: Richard...

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