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Ships March 2025.

Now with 88 pages, bringing you more monsters than ever!

The hardback edition Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34 is packed with even more of your favourite classic horror cinema, with our increased page format bringing you a bigger helping of the films, stars and nostalgia that makes us Monster Kids tick. Our award-winning approach to the movie monsters of yesteryear takes you back to the beloved crypts, laboratories and forests of yore as we revisit a wealth of vintage chills, along with some modern additions that evoke the spirit of the classics. With a commitment to high quality journalism, mouthwatering imagery and thoughtful discussion of the genre, our titles have become must-haves for horror fans across the world, and the Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34 Signed Hardback is no different, with a range of articles to spark your imagination – not to mention lots of viewings of favourite movies. Whatever kind of horror cinema makes your hair stand on end, we share your love for monstrous motion pictures, so join us for another foray into the fearful.

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Our passion for classic horror cinema is evident before you even turn a single page of the new bumper-sized hardcover Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34, as Daniel Horne’s gloriously eerie cover painting introduces our lead feature, an in-depth exploration of Hammer’s three adaptations of the work of Dennis Wheatley. In this exclusive piece, award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Logan dives into the wildly different cinematic worlds of The Devil Rides Out, The Lost Continent and To the Devil a Daughter. This insightful narrative examines the social context in which Wheatley wrote, the oftentimes problematic results, and the wildly different ways they reached the screen. Whether frightening, fun or just plain strange, they all made their mark on the Hammer canon, and this uniquely absorbing article – accompanied by our signature beautiful stills – is just one of many reasons why the casebound edition of Classic Monsters of the Movies #34 is an essential for your collection.

Of course, there’s plenty more to discover, so once you’ve battled with the demons and monsters of Dennis Wheatley’s Hammer movies, it’s time to face off against some decidedly unorthodox faces on the Island of Lost Souls. Nige Burton takes a fresh look at Paramount’s pre-code shocker and discovers its myriad surgically-modified charms in a feature that will leave you longing to see the movie all over again. Propelled by Charles Laughton’s fearsome portrayal of Dr Moreau, with strong support from Bela Lugosi, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams and Kathleen Burke, Island of Lost Souls never fails to shock, its sickly atmosphere creating a pressure cooker of madness and megalomania. Re-enter the House of Pain and discover the meaning of horror as we take you back to a movie that always merits another viewing.

From the warped creations of Dr Moreau, we look at a performer who made himself right at home among some very human-shaped terrors. The hardback edition of Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34 has a gloriously informative biography feature from Alex Hopkins looking at the life and work of actor Donald Pleasence, who made a number of masterful contributions to the stage and screen. You might remember him best as Bond villain Blofeld, but if your penchant is for horror, you might know him best from his turn in subway cannibal thriller Death Line, or maybe his most iconic role for you is that of psychiatrist Sam Loomis in the Halloween series. Whichever of his roles is your favourite, the Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34 Signed Hardback is the perfect opportunity to reacquaint yourself with the compelling work of this gifted performer.

They say power corrupts, and Jamie Jones takes a look at the many ways in which horror movies have shown the malevolent nature of those in positions of power. From Boris Karloff’s sadistic devil worshipper in The Black Cat, through to John Carson as the manipulative Squire Hamilton in The Plague of the Zombies, the cruelty of Vincent Price as Matthew Hopkins in Witchfinder General and all manner of wicked clergy, horror movies have never been shy of drawing a line between power and evil. This offbeat article investigates the psychology of control, the temptation of power and the countless ways it can drive the story of a horror movie: the principles are simple, but the interplay between master and servant can be a fascinatingly horrible one.

Remember, there are 84 pages in the new format hardcover Classic Monsters of the Movies, so there’s plenty of room for a whole universe of monstrous thrills. We head back to the pre-code era, and into more tales of power and control, for a look at 1932’s The Most Dangerous Game, which pits Fay Wray and Joel McCrea against Leslie Banks’ terrifying Count Zaroff. David Huckvale’s detailed analysis of this thrill-packed feature takes you into the wild tale of a hunt unlike any other. As well as engaging commentary on the movie itself, you’ll discover the many other films that take inspiration from its cinematography, imagery and ideas. It’s one heck of a ride, so get out of that trophy room and into the jungle.

An altogether different kind of danger beckons, as the casebound Classic Monsters of the Movies #34 heads into a more modern era with Nige Burton’s look at 1990’s stylish, star-studded Flatliners. Featuring the likes of Kiefer Sutherland, William Baldwin, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon and Oliver Platt, this nightmarish journey between life and death is a cult hit that stands up confidently today. With a wealth of gorgeous stills taking you back to some questionable after-hours medical school experiments, this Flatliners feature looks not just at the sheer horror of the subject matter, but also at the story’s many poignant moments, which make its scenes of violent afterlife activity all the more powerful. It’s another reason why the hardback Classic Monsters of the Movies #34 is absolutely not to be missed.

Feel like the mood needs lightening a little? You’re in luck, as our Kitsch Corner feature takes a spin around Lew Landers’ crazy horror-comedy The Boogie Man Will Get You. With Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and a basement full of scientific equipment, the stage is set for some madcap antics that will raise as many laughs as chills. And who cares if there are a few murders along the way? It’s all in a day’s work for Columbia’s horror classics, so get yourself out of suspended animation and enjoy another unmissable part of the Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34 hardback.

You won’t find another horror movie hardback out there like Classic Monsters of the Movies. Issue #34 boasts 88 full colour pages, giving you even more of our acclaimed high quality journalism and glorious stills, all printed using full-colour processes to ensure every image looks its best. Printed on fine silk paper stock, with a luxurious anti-scuff image wrap laminated cover, it’s finished to A4 size (210mm x 297mm) with a clean design that makes every page a pleasure. From the passion of its inspiration to the care and craftsmanship of its production, Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34 is truly unmissable.

Inside Classic Monsters of the Movies #34 you’ll find:

• Hammer and Wheatley – from devilish dealings to wild adventures, Hammer’s three adaptations of the work of Dennis Wheatley are a treasure trove of atmosphere, excitement and sheer weirdness.
• Island of Lost Souls – exploring themes of vivisection, colonialism and some very strange attractions, this pre-code beauty doesn’t skimp on the shocks or the brilliance.
• Donald Pleasence – never was the line between drama, horror and the driest of humour crossed so adroitly. This powerhouse of an actor left a legacy of true excellence.
• Sinister ministers – who watches the watchers? Horror cinema is full of people who let power go to their head, with devastating consequences for friend and foe alike.
• The Most Dangerous Game – the hounds are loose again, so there’s no time to waste as we take a tour of an island whose visitors keep losing their heads…
• Flatliners – what’s on the other side? Haunting in so many ways, this eerie thriller about life after death has the power to – ironically – get your heart beating faster.
• The Boogie Man Will Get You – wouldn’t you just love to have a mad scientist working in your basement? As you might expect though, it’s not all straightforward.

Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #34 has something for Monster Kids of every stripe. You might be a seasoned veteran of the genre, or just finding your feet in this monstrous milieu, but as you’ll discover, we share your passion and look forward to offering our own perspective on all that classic horror cinema has to offer.

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Book specification:

• 84 pages
• Full colour throughout
• Packed with stills, posters, articles and info
• Printed and finished to the highest standard
• Luxury matt laminated cover
• Image wrap hardback cover
• Signed by editors and individually numbered
• Includes FREE exclusive art print based on the cover design
• Includes certificate of authenticity
• Packaged in black foil presentation pouch