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Classic Monsters of the Movies #26 is a trip down the monstrous side of memory lane, exploring some of your favourite vintage horror movies in our award-winning style. Whether you prefer golden age legends, the lurid shockers of the seventies or the kitsch side of science fiction, our passion for horror cinema makes Classic Monsters of the Movies the horror film magazine you\u2019ve always dreamed of. Combining beautiful stills reproduction, professional journalism and top-end production values, we offer Monster Kids around the world a welcome route back to the world of nostalgic chills.<\/p>\n

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Universal\u2019s third Frankenstein entry gets the cover treatment for this edition, with Daniel Horne\u2019s stunning oil painting of Boris Karloff leading you into our feature on 1939\u2019s Son of Frankenstein<\/em>. As sinister as it is stylised, this movie marked a turning point in the franchise, with Karloff making his final canonical appearance as a markedly more aggressive Monster. He\u2019s in good company, with Bela Lugosi\u2019s remarkable portrayal of blacksmith Ygor and Basil Rathbone as titular son Wolf forming a unique and ever-entertaining character dynamic. Our analysis of the movie looks both at its fast-paced storyline and its context within the series, making it a must-read for any Universal Frankenstein fan, and it\u2019s accompanied by wonderfully restored stills that capture all those glorious expressionist flourishes. Universal gave Son of Frankenstein<\/em> the resources to be a success, and it remains a sterling piece of cinema.<\/p>\n

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But there\u2019s more to horror cinema than the eerie villages of mittelEurope, so our Terror Trains feature takes you through the diverse range of locomotive-based thrillers and chillers that have shaped so many nightmares. Whether it\u2019s supernatural goings-on, serial killers or wicked conspiracies, there\u2019s always a reason to stay on the rails rather than going off them.<\/p>\n

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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #26 also takes time to celebrate one of classic horror\u2019s lesser-recognised support stars, Martin Kosleck. You\u2019ll know him from Universal pictures like The Mummy\u2019s Curse<\/em> (1944), The Frozen Ghost<\/em> (1945) and House of Horrors<\/em> (1946), but there\u2019s so much more to his intriguing story. Find out more about his life and career here.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also time to get your party outfit on as we head to the Dance of the Vampires<\/em> and an exploration of this richly atmospheric and much-loved horror comedy. There\u2019s so much to say about this movie, from its slick direction to its wealth of timeless performances, and our absorbing feature takes you to the ball in style.<\/p>\n

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If the dancing gets too much, it might be time for some fresh air, so why not get stuck into our Kitsch Corner feature and get lost in The Maze<\/em>? From its air of sinister mystery to its 3-D presentation and that<\/em> eyebrow-raising plot twist, this guilty pleasure of a sci-fi mystery has something new around every corner.<\/p>\n

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Further frights await elsewhere in this issue, with Karloff making a welcome return, as we fall under the brooding spell of The Black Room<\/em>. This tale of twin brothers haunted by a family curse is a thoroughly eerie experience – the glorious stills and wealth of information make this a must-read feature.<\/p>\n

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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #26 is an essential addition to your horror movie magazine collection. From Daniel Horne\u2019s extraordinary cover artwork to our compelling articles and fresh perspectives on beloved movies, this is a celebration of the genre you love, all presented with a clean and timeless layout that pays fitting tribute to your favourite motion pictures.<\/p>\n

Issue 26 of Classic Monsters of the Movies includes:<\/p>\n