Click to read:Scaring up Some Small-Town Excitement Oct 30, 2009
As the bodies began to pile up, the whole town became obsessed with learning the identity of the homespun Dr. Frankenstein. "The first five or six, nobody knew where they were coming from and people would be talking about them and stuff, and I would be, 'I wonder where they are coming from?'" said Joyce Geiken. (CBS News)
Daily television listings Oct 30, 2009
Young Frankenstein 8 p.m. (AMC). A spoof of horror films. (Boston Globe)
10 things to do this weekend Oct 30, 2009
The actress, who lives with multiple sclerosis, will make an appearance at the Hollywood Palms Theatre in Naperville for a showing of her classic Halloween spoof "Young Frankenstein." Tickets include movie, dinner, popcorn and an option to meet the star. Nov. 1, 6:45 p.m. reception with Ms. Garr, 8 p.m. movie. (Crain's Chicago Business)
A weekend of mayhem Oct 29, 2009
The city has set trick-or-treat time for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., which means it's still going to be light outside when little Frankenstein is coming to your door ... We'd have no Frankenstein, no alien creatures, no Invisible Man, no mass-produced candy bars. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
It's BadNeither a concert film nor a documentary but a ghoulish “event”... Oct 29, 2009
Like a cinematic Dr. Frankenstein, he culls semi-usable footage from as many as three rehearsals (based on Jackson s outfits) for a single number ... Like a cinematic Dr. Frankenstein, he culls semi-usable footage from as many as three rehearsals (based on Jackson s outfits) for a single number. (New York Post -- News)
Saw franchise creates buzz, but is it any good? Oct 29, 2009
I think it is important to look back at the original monster franchises the Universal Studios monsters Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, etc. and the sequels they generated, she said. (MSNBC -- News)
Horror films upset Christopher Lee Oct 29, 2009
The veteran actor, who played Count Dracula and Frankenstein in a series of Hammer movies from the 1950s until the 1970s, says it's "obscene" how much is displayed in today ... Aside from the Dracula movies, "The Curse of Frankenstein" (1957) and "The Mummy" (1959), "I haven't done lots of horror," the prolific actor told CNN.. (CNN -- International)
Dr. John Polidori and The Vampyre Oct 29, 2009
Like several other significant works of the period most notably Mary Shelley s Frankenstein Polidori s vampire story had its genesis in the infamous , when Lord Byron invited a handful of luminaries to spend time with him at his villa on Lake Geneva in Switzerland ... Mary Godwin s, of course, was later published as Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus ... The Monsters: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Frankenstein. (Suite101.com)
10 movies that even scare Wes Craven Oct 28, 2009
Elm Street director and board member of Mondays Scream 2009 Awards recommends his favorite fright flicks, including War of the Worlds,' 'Frankenstein, and Psycho. Blow-Up (1966)Directed by Michaelangelo AntonioniI saw Antonioni's Blow-Up when it first came out, in a theater in Potsdam, N.Y., the small town where I was teaching at the time. (MSNBC -- News)
Pop Music's 5 Best Halloween Songs Oct 28, 2009
And what besides the great Universal horror classics -- "Dracula," "Frankenstein," "The Wolf Man" and "The Mummy" -- have enshrined characters that are costume staples no matter what the year ... Featuring Jackson's most electric vocal performance and built on a zigzagging, digital clavinet and a complicated, xylophone-like pattern of drum machine syncopation, the track is as mesmerizing a pastiche as Frankenstein's monster ... Edgar Winter Group "Frankenstein". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Hammer time: Cult studio's lead ladies Oct 27, 2009
Today, Hammer is most commonly associated with the career-defining roles of its leading men, namely Peter Cushing's Frankenstein and Christopher Lee in "Dracula.". Less commonly remembered is the wealth of highly-glamorous roles for distressed damsels and femme-fatales alike. (CNN -- International)
'The Creature' freshens up 'Frankenstein' Oct 27, 2009
The Creature' freshens up 'Frankenstein ... The Creature' freshens up 'Frankenstein ... Adapted from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Directed by Rob Melrose. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Alice Cooper, Slipknot give Fresno an early fright Oct 27, 2009
You're in the section. Creepy rockers alight at Saroyan Theatre, Save Mart Center. (Fresno Bee)
- Just Warming Up: Not sure I want to be a zombie 0 Oct 27, 2009
Even though everyone calls you Frankenstein, you are really just the monster. Rating: I had a life-size glow-in-the-dark Frankenstein s monster poster in my room as a kid, but I m not sure I would want to stomp around scaring torch-toting villagers for the rest of my life. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Day in the life: Haunted house staff Oct 27, 2009
Last season, she played Igor (from Frankenstein) at Macabre Cinema. "I don't like haunted houses," Hendrix said with a laugh. (University News, MO)
To stretch or not to stretch? Oct 27, 2009
She waddles like a penguin, marches like Frankenstein and kicks her legs around like a marionette ... She waddles like a penguin, marches like Frankenstein and kicks her legs around like a marionette. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Screenings of scary movies for Halloween Oct 26, 2009
Son of Godzilla/Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman: The 1967 Japanese "Son" and 1943 "Frankenstein," starring Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney Jr., screen Wed. at the Grand Lake Theater, Oakland. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Authentic 'Frankenstein' leads list of Halloween events Oct 25, 2009
Mary Shelley's best known novel, "Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus," is as misunderstood as the oft-caricatured monster it portrays, says Adam Lincoln ... FRANKENSTEIN: THE MAN WHO MADE A MONSTER will be presented by Alaska Theatre of Youth at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday in Sydney Laurence Theatre ... "In the book, the Creature is not green. And his name is not Frankenstein. Not a lot of people know that.". (Anchorage Daily News)
2009 Halloween TV Specials: A Boo-t... Oct 24, 2009
Blood of Dracula at 4:30 a.m., Sabretooth at 7:45 a.m., End of Days at 3:15 p.m., Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein at 8 p.m. and The Amityville Horror at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30. A repeat of Tuesday's Halloween trilogy beginning at noon Saturday, Oct. 31, followed by three consecutive Halloween night airings of Night of the Living Dead starting at 6 p.m.. (Suite101.com)
Grin & scare it Oct 24, 2009
FASHION BASH Project Runway meets Bride of Frankenstein when a consortium of shops and designers hosts Monsters Ball, which has four deejays spinning on three levels from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Free entry for those wearing costumes or dressed in black ... FASHION BASH Project Runway meets Bride of Frankenstein when a consortium of shops and designers hosts Monsters Ball, which has four deejays spinning on three levels from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Free entry for those wearing costumes or dressed in black. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Astro Boy: Sweet Sci-Fi for Your Inner Child Oct 23, 2009
You will recognized the story's reverberations of familiar mythic characters: Frankenstein, Pinocchio and Jesus. Plus the old Philip K. Dick premise, of a man who doesn't know he's a cyborg, that Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg borrowed for A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, and which showed up this year in Moon and Surrogates. (Time.com)
Flicks: Vampires have endured worse things than Twilight Oct 22, 2009
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, 1948. This marks the beginning of the end. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Monster mash Oct 22, 2009
Meyer and the pops have dug up Franz Waxman's lush and macabre cues from "Bride of Frankenstein," the 1935 chiller starring Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester. Bloodsuckers of a more recent vintage will be honored by "Bella's Lullabye," from 2008's maiden installment of the "Twilight" franchise, and a nod toward the tweens the Phil hoped to entice to the show. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cat-crazy Halloween video Oct 21, 2009
Aren't cats valiant in facing flailing Frankenstein arms at Halloween or hip-wiggling electronic Santas at Christmas. Isn't he your brave boy when he bats down balloons. (USA Today -- Life)
Burlington's spooky stories Oct 21, 2009
Then they saw a Frankenstein coming right at them ... The head jack-o-lantern threw fire and the Frankenstein threw big bones ... I finally made it and then Frankenstein was walking towards me and bats were flying everywhere. (Burlington Union, MA)
'Monster Monologues' Oct 21, 2009
The Invisible Man (James Wood), The Mummy (Richard Lawrence), The Wicked Witch (Neola Young), The Bride of Frankenstein (Whitney Barkley) and Dracula (John Howell) are five of the 15 monsters on the loose in Jackson for Fondren Theatre Workshop's upcoming production of The Monster Monologues. (Diana Howell | Special to Northeast Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Thor vs. Raging Bull? Oct 19, 2009
Thor director previously directed and co-starred opposite De Niro in Frankenstein, and he directed Law (a self-proclaimed comic book fan) in Sleuth. In related news, recently chatted with who confirmed that he's met with Branagh about doing a cameo for Thor, but doesn't know the details of it yet. (IGN FilmForce)
Mo Rocca: Once Outcasts, Nerds Now Rule Oct 19, 2009
And then there's Victor Frankenstein ... But in a world so reliant on technology, those with the curiosity of a Dr. Frankenstein are more valuable than ever. (CBS News)
The Israeli Brand, Craig Smith, Adbusters Oct 17, 2009
The long term outcome is inevitable, i.e., the demise of zionism and its Frankenstein, Israel. Sadly, it will be preceded by more death, destruction and suffering in the Middle East. (Harper's Magazine)
Rock and Shock festival draws some famously ghoulish guests Oct 16, 2009
Doyle von Frankenstein (left) and Glenn Danzig of the punk band the Misfits are among the big draws tomorrow at the Palladium in Worcester. (Scott Gries/Getty Images) By Globe Correspondent / October 16, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Dracula Films Oct 13, 2009
Dracula was made in 1958 following two acclaimed adaptations of the Frankenstein legend, and the film was an immediate hit. Terence Fisher directed a cast which included two men who would go on to cement their places as giants of cinema, and the horror genre in particular, as Christopher Lee donned the cloak of Dracula, and Peter Cushing took up the stake to become Van Helsing. (Suite101.com)
Spooky events celebrate Halloween Oct 13, 2009
Festivities will get under way at 5 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Visitors will view the crazy experiments Dr. Zany has in his laboratory, dance with Frankenstein s monster and sample the tasty treats from Hilda s cauldron. There is no charge for admission. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
AMC Fest Spreads the Fear Oct 12, 2009
In addition, the network will feature three AMC Celebrates events during the period honoring the 30th anniversaries of Alien and The Amityville Horror, as well as the 35th anniversary of horror spoof film Young Frankenstein, Stillerman said. Filmmakers such as George Romero (Night of the Living Dead) and actors including Lance Henriksen (Aliens) and Cloris Leachman (Young Frankenstein) will introduce their respective films throughout the marathon. (Multichannel News)
Most Loveable Movie Monsters Oct 10, 2009
Frankenstein's Monster (Young Frankenstein / Monster Squad). Frankenstein gets a twofer here considering that Peter Boyle and ; who played the classic monster in Young Frankenstein and , respectively ; both managed to create touching and comedic versions of this legendary abomination ... That said, whether it's Tom Noonan's Frankenstein finding something to be utterly "bo-gus!" or Boyle's doing a dance routine, the frightening hulk of a character is certainly not without its charms. (IGN FilmForce)
Heyde Center ushers in comedy on Friday Oct 10, 2009
Rounding out the month is the classic Halloween favorite, Frankenstein ... The story is less about the monster scientist Victor Frankenstein s creates and more about his own narcissism, true motivations, and the depths to which a person will sink for love or glory. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Other horror films and characters from the movies featured in Halloween Horror Nights include reimagined classics like Frankenstein and Dracula, along with haunted houses, live shows and costumed actors. Regular admission to any night of the event is 69. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Actor Ryan Gosling and pal scare up a band Oct 9, 2009
(That also explains Dead Man s Bones s press photos depicting Gosling as Frankenstein and Shields as a werewolf. . (Boston Globe)
How Twenty20 inventor was short-changed Oct 9, 2009
And come to life it has, but some believe Robertson has created Frankenstein. Twenty20 has heralded a new era of earning potential for players and sport-savvy businessmen and women, and with that comes problems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hallmark Channel Unveils 'Holiday Countdown' Program Oct 6, 2009
For Halloween, Hallmark won't be serving up entries from the Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream or Frankenstein franchises. "The programming will be on-brand," said McAvoy of the Halloween programming schedule, running from Oct. 26 through Nov. 11. (Multichannel News)
NM bookmobiles: Books for those without libraries Oct 4, 2009
Today, he's looking for something on origami and "anything that looks good" before checking out books on Frankenstein, dinosaurs and knitting. One woman examines the mystery section for Santa Fe writer Michael McGarrity. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 4, 2009
At the Lake Wales YMCA will feature ghoulish games, Dr. Frankenstein s Lab and costumes are optional. Fun starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m.. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hammer and Overture Announce Primary Cast for 'Let Me In' Oct 2, 2009
Hammer is the legendary British film brand, which was originally launched in 1934 and delivered a hugely successful run of films in the 1950s including Gothic classics "Dracula" and "The Curse of Frankenstein" and Sci-Fi picture "The Quatermass Xperiment." Hammer's reputation became branded worldwide as 'Hammer House of Horror. In the 1960s Hammer struck distribution deals with Universal, Warner Brothers, Fox and Columbia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Popular films inspire Halloween Horror Nights | VIDEO Oct 2, 2009
Your favorite Hollywood bad boys -- Chucky, Frankenstein and Dracula, to name a few -- are the stars of the monthlong Halloween event that features eight haunted houses, six "scare zones" and two live shows ... Other haunted houses include "The Wolfman," "Dracula: Legacy of Blood," "Frankenstein: Creation of the Damned," "Leave it to Cleaver" and "Silver Screams.". (Florida Today)
@ The Movies: Halloween Flick Picks Oct 2, 2009
From "Frankenstein," "Dracula" and "The Mummy" to "The Wolf Man" and "The Creature From the Black Lagoon," I loved how these glorious black-and-white gems relied on shadow techniques and suspense -- proving that there's nothing scarier for a movie fan than a scene where you have to use your own imagination to draw a conclusion ... Universal Television Distribution, 2004Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff in "The Bride of Frankenstein" ... "The Bride Of Frankenstein" (1935): Any number of the... (KERO 23, CA)
Political scheme turns Mexican into odd celebrity Oct 2, 2009
"This urban Frankenstein was an invention of Lopez Obrador to keep the booty that is Iztapalapa," columnist Jose Cardenas wrote in the newspaper El Universal. "What resulted highlights our ridiculous political system.". (AZCentral -- News)
Pop culture is becoming a Zombieland Oct 1, 2009
Into a negative situation, like Frankenstein. Loss of the peace of the grave. (MSNBC -- News)
Alaska documentary featured in food film fest Sep 30, 2009
That set-up runs through Ellen Frankenstein's documentary "Eating Alaska," which follows her struggle to come to terms with clubbing salmon, shooting deer and pulling the heads off live shrimp ... Frankenstein's film has a distinctly Alaska angle ... But resolutions are elusive and imperfect, especially in Alaska, suggests Frankenstein, who has won several awards with her previous documentaries, like "Carved from the Heart.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Scary Kids Halloween Costumes Sep 30, 2009
Dress up as Frankenstein, an exo-skeleton, Chucky, Darth Vader or Count Dracula ... Scary costumes for children include Frankenstein, Count Dracula, Chucky, Darth Vader or an exo-skeleton ... Frankenstein Costume. (Suite101.com)
Niveau is not a skin cream Sep 19, 2009
Of course it does not help that most campy war movies have often depicted them as forbidding and as humourless as Frankenstein. This, however, is not the case in reality. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
House Republican campaign chief: 'Speaker now likening genuine opposition to assassination'... Sep 18, 2009
Capitol Briefing - Republicans Denounce Pelosi for Warning Against 'Incitement. Get the latest on House and Senate votes. (The Drudge Report)
‘Rocky' is loud, lewd and loads of fun (2) Sep 16, 2009
Marikis has a fine singing voice, and when Brad croons, here's a light from the song ver at the Frankenstein Place, a sea of flashlights and lighters illuminate the theater. Despite its raunchiness or because of it the show is extremely entertaining. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
• Events calendar Sep 11, 2009
" Individual tickets are 30 and 40, and go on sale Oct. 1. Series tickets are 115 for Sun Valley Center members and 165 for non-members, at , 726-9491, ext. 10, or at the center, 191 Fifth St. E.Theater/Twin FallsMagic Valley LIttle Theatre Inc. presents "Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical," at 7:30 p.m. OCT. 29-31, at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium, 315 Falls Ave. The production, a tale of the epic battle between good and evil, is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Monster Party Sep 10, 2009
Animated with the same brilliant style as Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman, the film tells the story of Baron von Frankenstein's retirement from the rough-and-tumble life of being an evil genius ... But when Frankenstein leaves this evil secret to his unusually mild-mannered ; and shockingly human -- nephew, his fellow monsters, who've assembled for the Baron's announcement, decide that they must battle this awkward young human for control ... The cast of characters is largely a play on the... (IGN FilmForce)
Tuesday TV: The Wild West Sep 7, 2009
Our fascination with fright is unpicked in this book-chat exploration of various horror classics, from Frankenstein to the current crop of vampire best-sellers. Hosted by the ever-smiley Jennifer Byrne, this radio-with-pictures discussion brings together two Australian horror writers, an enthusiastic academic, plus crime writer and model Tara Moss, who knows her onions (or should that be garlic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daily guide to television and radio Sep 3, 2009
Young Frankenstein 8 p.m. (AMC). A spoof of horror films. (Boston Globe)
Actors needed for 'Frankenstein' adaptation Sep 1, 2009
Actors are needed for an adaptation of the Mary Shelley book Frankenstein, by Lot Turner of the Chapter 13 Players. The play explores the personality and motivations of the young scientist Victor Frankenstein as he creates his monster. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Learning Lessons From Jaycee's Ordeal Sep 1, 2009
like a Frankenstein that had to keep my secret. because I did not want to hurt anyone. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Halloween Party Idea: Monster's Mas... Aug 31, 2009
One such online resource is , which carry wigs perfect to create a good Vampire or Elvira, Bride of Frankenstein, Beetlejuice, or even Batman s arch enemy, the Joker. has glow in the dark hair gel that doesn t even require a black light (Iglow Hair Gel). (Suite101.com)
Tech.view: Machines in control Aug 29, 2009
That is a pity because the parable of the Genevan protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, deserves wider appreciation, especially among those concerned about technology getting out of control ... Dr Winner was also one of the first to note that Frankenstein s invention represented a giant leap in the capability of a certain kind of technology. (The Economist)
• Local foods festival to be held Saturday Aug 27, 2009
Sitka Filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein will be present during a showing of her film "Eating Alaska" at the Goldtown Nickelodeon Saturday evening. The documentary chronicles the journey of a vegetarian who moves to Alaska, marries a fisherman and hunter and begins to wonder what the "right" thing to eat is on the Last Frontier. (Juneau Empire)
Classic Tales to Read for Halloween Aug 23, 2009
Mary Shelley s Frankenstein. Even the story surrounding Frankenstein s origin is perfectly suited for Halloween ... The result of that nightmare was the basis of Frankenstein, which has since become a classic story of our culture. (Suite101.com)
Pop Up In Video Aug 23, 2009
Now my head is twice the size of Adrienne Barbeau's, so halfway through I abandon my lines and just spend the rest of the scene in a Frankenstein pose, screaming, "I. Am. A. Giant!". It's the funniest thing I've recorded so far. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
GC 2009: LittleBigPlanet PSP Crea... Aug 20, 2009
There were skull elevators that left no room for error in getting on and off before getting crushed in their jaws, a series of wooden vampires I had to navigate past without getting smushed or stabbed with their fangs, and a nasty set of Frankenstein monsters. Because the PSP screen is just a wee bit smaller than the TV your PS3 is most likely hooked up to, Sackboy is going to show his emotions in a different way this time around. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'SPIDER-MAN' LOSES THE GIRL Aug 14, 2009
(Even before it got torn up, it was a worthless barn, where big, lumbering shows such as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "Young Frankenstein" came to die. . (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Death Race Prequel Aug 13, 2009
Project to delve into Frankenstein's back-story ... reports that the script -- to be written by Tony Giglio -- will delve into the past of the heavily scarred and massively popular driver Frankenstein ... Death Race's Frankenstein. (IGN FilmForce)
