Classic Monsters Magazine Issue #38

Product Description

Ships September 2026.

Award-winning horror cinema, savoured cover to cover.

Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #38 is another irresistible invitation to lose yourself in the world of horror cinema, delivering our award-winning blend of nostalgia, commentary and analysis in a sumptuous glossy format. Rather than dwelling on a single film, this issue casts its net wide across the genre, from Universal’s golden age to Hammer’s blood-red heyday and the modern classics that keep the old magic alive, so there’s something here for every kind of fan. Whether you’re returning to the horror films you’ve loved for a lifetime or making fresh discoveries along the way, it’s exactly the kind of horror movie magazine no self-respecting genre enthusiast should be without. Lovingly written, beautifully designed and produced to the highest standard, Classic Monsters of the Movies #38 is a chance to re-immerse yourself in the films that thrill us, and to relish the genre we love in high-end style.

Breathtaking cover art by Mark Maddox

Pride of place on the cover goes to a magnificent depiction of The Shining by renowned industry artist Mark Maddox, conjuring all the dread of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film and Mick Garris’ 1997 TV miniseries – the perfect gateway to an issue that roams freely through the horror genre.

Beautifully restored stills, printed in full colour

Produced to A4 size (210mm x 297mm) and PUR square bound, issue #38 boasts a luxurious gloss cover that lets the artwork burst with colour, while the inner pages carry the beautifully restored stills for which we’re known. Rather than the flat, lifeless look that traditional monochrome printing can leave behind, our full-colour print processes give every image, even black and white stills, a richness of tone and contrast that brings the films vividly back to life. Coupled with professionally written, engaging editorial and clean, timeless design, it all adds up to a feast for film fans and a warm glow of nostalgia.

Inside Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #38

The Shining: John Logan meets Mick Garris

Our lead feature is a real coup, as Hollywood screenwriter John Logan – whose credits include Gladiator, Skyfall, Penny Dreadful, Michael and Alien: Covenant among many others – sits down with filmmaker and writer Mick Garris. The pair range across Garris’ remarkable career in horror film and television, with particular focus on his 1997 miniseries adaptation of The Shining. As they discuss, Garris’ version hews far closer to Stephen King’s original novel than Kubrick’s celebrated 1980 film, and this candid, insightful conversation is a fascinating window on what it takes to bring one of horror’s most haunting stories to the screen.

The Raven

Nige Burton turns his attention to The Raven, the 1935 Universal horror thriller that paired two titans of the genre, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. This engrossing piece explores how the film was made and what it meant for the careers of both stars, and reveals just how loosely it hangs on the Edgar Allan Poe poem that supposedly inspired it. Richly illustrated and full of insight, it’s essential reading for anyone who loves Universal at its most deliciously macabre.

Collateral Damage

In a thoughtful and original piece, Jamie Jones considers horror cinema’s collateral damage: the victims who were never meant to be victims at all, caught in the literal and figurative crossfire of monstrous misdeeds. Sometimes their deaths are purely accidental – think of Little Maria in 1931’s Frankenstein – and sometimes they are a grim means to an end, like poor Alan in 1966’s Dracula Prince of Darkness. It’s a compelling evaluation of the many ways in which horror’s events drag innocent bystanders into their orbit.

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Nige Burton also talks to former child actor Mark Lester, familiar to audiences from 1968’s Oliver! and 1971’s Melody, about 1971 hagsploitation thriller Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?, starring Shelley Winters. It’s a revealing conversation about a memorable entry in the sub-genre, told by someone who was there.

Haunted House Films

Actor and writer Steve Nallon brings his highly detailed examination of the haunted house film to a close. In this concluding instalment, he looks at how the genre has evolved to reach its present form, where it might venture next, and the psychology of the filmmakers drawn to crafting haunted house horror. As absorbing as it is authoritative, it’s a fitting finale to a superb series.

Little Shoppe of Horrors: an audience with Dick Klemensen

We’re also proud to present an exclusive feature on Dick Klemensen, founder and editor of Little Shoppe of Horrors – one of the most beloved and influential magazines the genre has ever produced. Since 1972, his acclaimed journal of classic British horror has set the gold standard for writing on Hammer and its contemporaries, earning the devotion of fans and filmmakers the world over. Now, after more than half a century, this landmark publication is bringing its remarkable run to a close. In a candid conversation, Dick reflects on his extraordinary career, his experiences across decades in the industry, and the enduring impact of a magazine that shaped the way generations of us think and write about horror – Classic Monsters very much included.

Father of Dracula: The Life and Work of Author Bram Stoker

Finally, we shine a light on Jason Figgis’ fascinating new film Father of Dracula: The Life and Work of Author Bram Stoker, a documentary delving into the life and career of the man who gave the world its most famous vampire. It’s a fitting tribute to the author whose imagination still casts a long shadow over the genre we love.

A three-time winner of the Rondo Award for Best Classic Magazine (2023, 2024 and 2025), as well as a recipient of the 2024 Slaughter Award for Best Magazine, Classic Monsters of the Movies pairs a commitment to the finest production values with a genuine passion for horror cinema. Whatever corner of the genre you call home, Universal classics, Hammer Horror or modern slashers, issue #38 of our award-winning horror film magazine has something to thrill you.

If you’d prefer the ultra-limited legacy hardback edition of this issue, click here – there are only 15 copies in the world!

Magazine specification:

• 84 pages
• Full colour throughout
• A4 PUR square bound format
• Luxury gloss laminated cover
• Packed with stills, posters, articles and info
• Printed and finished to the highest standard