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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #21 is a celebration of the horror cinema of yesteryear. This is a classic horror movie magazine like nothing you\u2019ve ever seen, packed with beautiful imagery and absorbing articles to fire your imagination and recall fond memories of the motion pictures you love. Monster kids around the world enjoy the glorious image reproduction, compelling writing and high-end production values that characterise this publication.<\/p>\n

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Daniel Horne\u2019s breathtaking oil painting leads you straight into our lead article, an exploration of Universal\u2019s 1928 silent classic The Man Who Laughs<\/em>. We explore the film\u2019s origins in Victor Hugo\u2019s novel, the story of its production, and the many reasons why it remains so powerful today. Conrad Veidt\u2019s towering central performance is just one element in a most potent cinematic experience, and a collection of beautifully restored stills bring the tale to life.<\/p>\n

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We move from The Man Who Laughs<\/em> to the horror films that have made us laugh: our Nervous Laugh feature explores the ways in which horror and comedy have been combined to such compelling effect throughout cinema history. From early silents to Abbott and Costello\u2019s beloved monster mash-ups, horror movie history is packed with films that have raised a chuckle as much as a chill. As well as the films themselves, we delve into the psychology of horror-comedy: why does it work so well? It\u2019s time to find out.<\/p>\n

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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #21\u2019s biography section, meanwhile, charts the life of one of cinema\u2019s all-time icons, John Carradine. His extraordinary career took in screen classics ranging from Stagecoach<\/em> to The Grapes of Wrath<\/em> and The Ten Commandments<\/em>, but he also carved out a niche in the horror field thanks to the likes of Voodoo Man<\/em> and House of Frankenstein<\/em>. Our in-depth feature looks at his enormous cinematic legacy as well as his life off-camera.<\/p>\n

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There are further movie classics in store as we discover 1940 gangster horror thriller Black Friday<\/em>. With Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff heading up a strong cast also including horror favourite Anne Nagel, you\u2019d expect something special, and this one certainly doesn\u2019t disappoint, packed as it is with action and drama. We dive into the wild world of sci-fi noir with a movie profile that will revitalise your passion for a most unique movie, one that crosses genres with ease and never fails to get the pulse racing. No fan of Lugosi or Karloff should miss this feature.<\/p>\n

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Hammer fans also have plenty to enjoy in Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #21, with our examination of the atmospheric 1962 adventure Captain Clegg<\/em> (or perhaps you\u2019ll know it as Night Creatures<\/em>). Smuggling, romance and some seriously spooky phantoms await as Hammer Horror takes a distinctly swashbuckling turn. Packed with definitive performances from Peter Cushing, Oliver Reed and Michael Ripper, it\u2019s a firm favourite for Hammer devotees – let\u2019s look at why.<\/p>\n

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And if things are looking a little bleak, fear not, as this issue\u2019s Kitsch Corner follows the overwrought misadventures of George Zucco and Glenn Strange in werewolf sci-fi cult classic The Mad Monster<\/em>. There\u2019s plenty of shaggy-haired mayhem afoot as poor gardener Petro runs afoul of Dr Lorenzo\u2019s crazy schemes to rule the world – anything could happen, but chances are it\u2019s not going to be pretty.<\/p>\n

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This is just a taster of what Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #21 has in store – our remit is a broad one, taking in all areas of classic horror movie cinema with our famed mix of stunning stills reproduction, clean timeless layout, and meticulous attention to detail in production and finishing. This vintage monster movie magazine is printed in full colour to give even black and white stills a depth and richness that monochrome print simply can\u2019t provide – Classic Monsters of the Movies is a glorious, rewarding experience for every fan of classic horror.<\/p>\n

Issue 21 includes:<\/p>\n