CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES NO. 6 ON SALE NOW

Granted, it takes a Monster Kid to call a monster magazine "beautiful", but Nige Burton's CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES can certainly be called that. Each issue is carefully designed for classic monster eye candy and the printing is exceptional.

Information and ordering for the latest issue (#6), back issues and pre-ordering the next issue can be found by clicking HERE.

Contents of Issue #6:

• Glenn Strange – in rounding off the Universal Frankenstein series, this cowboy-turned-monster played a key role in the franchise, but what kind of legacy did he leave behind? Our in-depth article looks at his lasting contribution to the horror genre.
• Inner Sanctum – Universal’s thrillers took Lon Chaney Jr on a journey into the dark corners of the mind, and made a lasting contribution to the world of psychological horror.
• Quatermass – Hammer’s movie series took Nigel Kneale’s story into bold and horrific territory – join us in celebrating this remarkable motion picture trilogy.
• Evelyn Ankers – though popularised as a horror pin-up, this skilled star was more than just a pretty face… find out why in our biography.
• Monster Music – from sampled music to original scores, horror film soundtracks aren’t just about screaming. We explore the relationship between monsters, movies and music.
• Them! – one of the all-time big bug classics comes under the microscope with our exploration of this movie’s enduring appeal.
• Dark Eyes of London – ugly and unsettling, this Bela Lugosi shocker has much to recommend it in this issue’s Forgotten Frights feature.
• And so much more too!

Issue #6 of Classic Monsters of the Movies brings your favourite classic horror movies back to life. Lovingly written by our team of professional writers, each article is packed with information and adorned with high-quality stills. Its elegant, sleek design captures the spirit of the classic monster magazines of yesteryear, and brings it bang up to date – the perfect way to revitalise your love of classic horror.

This issue features another stunning painting by monster art supremo Daniel Horne, this time of Glenn Strange as the Frankenstein Monster. Whatever kind of monster is your particular favourite, Classic Monsters of the Movies has plenty to offer.

Sample pages from the latest issue:

CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES NO. 2 REVIEWED

CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES
Vol. 1 No. 2
Spring 2016
Stripey Media Ltd.
Editor: Nige Burton
Cover art: Ron Whittaker
Pages: 68

If you are in the mood for a nostalgic walk down Monster Memory Lane, then Nige Burton's CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES just might be what you're looking for. The latest entry in the print monster magazine market is one heckuva nice looking publication. Subtitled, "Rediscover Your Favourite Monsters", editor Burton has served up an attractive, thoughtful, and -- dare I say it -- sophisticated magazine from the whimsically-sounding Stripey Media Ltd. in the UK.

Owing a good deal to the assistance of designer Greg White, CMOM is visually striking for an indie 'zine (there is no barcode indicating mass market distribution). Compared to even commercially-published monster magazines, the quality of printing is excellent. While not as sharp as the reproductions seen in, say, Jim Clatterbaugh's MONSTERS FROM THE VAULT, the photos are nevertheless beautifully presented, and are near-optimum in quality. Surpassing even MFTV, though, are vibrant color images that are used generously throughout.

And the content? Well, what you get here is a mix between U.S. and UK horror genres, no one eclipsing the other, and melding into a well-rounded representation of both. The writing is cogent and succinct, and never over-indulgent, which is more than I can say for other writers who inflate their articles with unnecessary subjectivity. In short, what the reader can expect is a straightforward narrative that is both entertaining and informative, with a focus of historical perspective on each topic that is covered (hence, the meaning of the magazine's subtitle).

The second issue features articles on Universal's Mummy cycle, Bela Lugosi's acting ability versus his main competitor, Boris Karloff, an overview of the life and career of "Hollywood's Maddest Doctor", Lionel Atwill, the making of Hammer's FRANKENSTEIN, and 1950s science-fiction monster movies. Also included is editor Burton's reminiscence of his life-long love of monster magazines. And why not? What better way to explain the reason behind the creation of this latest, enthusiastically-recommended (from this reviewer's perspective) monster magazine?

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CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES NO. 3 NOW SHIPPING

The third issue of the UK's newest monster 'zine, CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES has been recently announced as printed and ready to ship. Editor and Publisher Nige Burton is publishing a very nice looking magazine and I encourage all fans of vintage British (and American) monsters and their movies to take a look.

Check back here later this week for a review of issue #2.

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