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Scheduled for March 2026 publication and shipping.

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

The hardback edition of Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #37 is another must-have addition to your horror movie magazine collection, bringing you our award-winning combination of nostalgia, commentary and analysis in a sumptuous glossy format. A wealth of entertaining and informative articles leads you through the world of vintage monster cinema, from beloved classics through to more niche discoveries and explorations of the magic behind the genre. With beautiful presentation and the gloriously restored stills for which we’re known, it all adds up to the kind of classic horror film magazine no self-respecting genre fan should be without: whatever age of horror cinema you’re into, chances are you’ll find it in here. The Classic Monsters of the Movies #37 Legacy Edition Hardback is a welcome opportunity to dive into the world of classic monster movies with abandon – lovingly crafted and produced to the highest standard, it’s a chance to relish the genre we love in high-end style.

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Produced to A4 size (210mm x 297mm), the Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #37 Legacy Edition Hardback boasts a sturdy matt laminated oversized cover that allows the artwork to look its best. Inner pages are printed on fine silk stock paper with a luxurious yet subtle sheen – coupled with the clean and timeless design, it means you’re in for an easy, satisfying reading experience. The highest levels of attention to detail during the writing, design and production processes, not to mention our famed image restoration work, result in a classic horror movie hardback that’s the envy of the world, and has legions of devoted readers around the world.

The first thing you’ll notice about the signed hardback edition of Classic Monsters of the Movies #37 is Daniel Horne’s stunning cover art: as one of the industry’s leading artists, Daniel knows how to capture atmosphere, and his depiction of Jenny Hanley and Christopher Lee in Scars of Dracula is another stunning window on the world of Hammer Horror. In this issue’s lead feature, Nige Burton chats to star Hanley about her status as a horror legend, her life in TV and film, and her memories of working alongside Christopher Lee. The ‘final girl’ archetype has become a familiar trope, particularly in more modern slasher movies, but Hanley was rocking that style in 1970 and didn’t look back. In this fun, engaging piece packed with nostalgia, you’ll gain an insight into what life in Hammer Horror’s shadowy world feels like, from one of the people who was part of it.

From the lurid gore and shocks of Hammer Horror, we head into the stylish and unsettling world of Italian horror with a captivating exploration of the horror films of Mario Bava. In a compelling piece exclusive to Classic Monsters of the Movies #37 and its casebound counterpart, award-winning screenwriter and playwright John Logan brings his own knowledge of the filmmaking process to an appraisal of seven particular Bava films, with an analysis of the ways in which each one managed to get under our skin and stay there. From the black and white witchcraft of Black Sunday and the queasy claustrophobia of Black Sabbath, to the warped science fiction of Planet of the Vampires and the chic giallo chills of Blood and Black Lace, the work of Mario Bava has a unique and irresistible sense of the macabre; this richly illustrated feature is an absolute essential for any fan of the man himself, or the wider world of Italian horror.

As you explore the signed hardcover Classic Monsters of the Movies #37, you’ll find that every horror movie villain needs someone to rely on, and Jamie Jones introduces the servants, housekeepers and assorted skivvies who have played their part in horror cinema. Sometimes their roles have been literal – take, for example, butler Morgan from The Old Dark House, or the sour-faced Miss Lu from The Cat and the Canary. But there are also those hapless underlings, like the priest in Hammer’s Dracula Has Risen From the Grave, who are turned to the dark side and just can’t help playing second fiddle to a much greater monster. This entertaining piece is packed with characters from across the whole spectrum of classic horror, so you’re bound to find a favourite among all the eerie attendants and doom-laden domestics.

Elsewhere in the signed hardback edition of Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #37, we head back to the world of Hammer Horror, with David Huckvale’s fascinating look at Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb. Adapted from Bram Stoker’s story The Jewel of the Seven Stars, this late entry into the studio’s Mummy series boasts a wealth of memorable images, as well as strong performances from the likes of Valerie Leon and Andrew Keir. This exciting and provocative piece examines the movie’s relationship to its source work, its often uncomfortable themes, and the sadnesses that surrounded it. Written in David’s inimitably informative style, it’s lavishly illustrated with gloriously restored stills, making it indispensable for any fan of Hammer’s Mummy movies.

As you’ll see though, you don’t have to tangle with the exotic undead to create an unforgettable horror movie. In the third part of his remarkable and meticulous examination of haunted house movies, writer and actor Steve Nallon probes the genre from its cobwebbed rafters right down to its dusty cellar where the bodies are hidden. As absorbing as it is entertaining, this instalment looks at the cinematic techniques that have come to characterise haunted house cinema – you’ll relish the connections between what appear on the surface to be very different films, which are actually using a similar visual language to probe our fears. And as you’ll see, the presence of these technical structures means it’s all the more exciting when the rules are broken. It’s another reason why the hardback Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #37 is an unmissable part of our horror movie magazine range.

We also have some fairy-tale magic in store, as our Modern Classics section features Tim Burton’s 1990 fantasy Edward Scissorhands. As the mysterious Inventor, Vincent Price brings classic charisma to a most unconventional Frankenstein story, while stars Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder are the perfect leads for a skewed Gothic romance in the heart of stylised suburbia. Perhaps you remember it from its release, or maybe it passed you by, but one thing’s for sure – this magical movie has lost neither its style, nor its uncanny ability to merge tender romance with director Burton’s taste for darkness.

Inside the signed hardcover edition of Classic Monsters of the Movies #37 you’ll find:

• Jenny Hanley – her performance as the feisty Sarah in Scars of Dracula made her an overnight Hammer Glamour legend, but there’s far more to this performer than meets the eye.
• Mario Bava – whether in bleak period settings or in a dangerous modern world, the auteur of Italian horror knew how to terrify his audiences.
• Sinister servants – horror cinema has countless of examples of underdogs having a nasty bite. From domestic servants to unwilling accomplices, they have plenty of stories to tell.
• Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb – based on a work by Bram Stoker, this brooding mystery has an air of evil about it, and our fact-filled analysis is the perfect way to enjoy it.
• Haunted houses – every horrific homestead deserves to look its best, so we explore the cinematic techniques that have brought many a ghost story to life.
• Edward Scissorhands – equal parts chilling and heartwarming, Tim Burton’s Gothic fantasy is awash with beautiful imagery and moments of surprising horror.
• And much more!

Classic Monsters of the Movies won the Rondo Award for Best Classic Magazine in 2023 and 2024, as well as the 2024 Slaughter Award for Best Magazine, and it’s easy to see why. A commitment to the finest production values, combined with our passion for horror cinema, makes our titles a high-end addition to your collection. There’s nothing to compare with our beautiful stills and engaging writing, so whatever kind of classic horror is your favourite, the Classic Monsters of the Movies #37 signed hardback has something for you.

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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