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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #32 is another essential addition to your horror movie magazine collection, with our trademark mix of factual commentary, insightful analysis and stunning presentation. Exploring the beloved monster movies of the past, we\u2019ll inspire you to revisit favourite classics as well as revealing new niche gems that you\u2019ll love. Whatever era of classic horror cinema you love the most, there\u2019s something here for you – our work spans everything from the silents, through the golden age and Hammer Horror\u2019s lurid heyday, with a sprinkling of more modern classics that show how the genre has evolved. Classic Monsters of the Movies #32 has its own share of macabre goodies to unfold, with every lovingly-written article as entertaining as it is informative.<\/p>\n

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Naturally, the first stop on your journey through Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #32 is Daniel Horne\u2019s gloriously evocative cover painting of Lon Chaney in 1927\u2019s London After Midnight<\/em>. The movie itself might be lost – if you\u2019ve seen a copy, you\u2019re either a very lucky monster kid or a very old one – but the wealth of information and imagery from it still has the power to draw us in, as surely as if we\u2019d seen it on the silver screen. In our cover story, Nige Burton details the movie\u2019s development and production, not to mention its important place in cinema history and now-legendary status as the one that got away. Of course, we also explore the practical eye-popping reality of star Lon Chaney\u2019s make-up; the mysterious Man in the Beaver Hat is one of horror\u2019s genuinely iconic creations, and this absorbing London After Midnight<\/em> feature is packed with stunning stills.<\/p>\n

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From the eerie corridors of the Balfour house, we head into tragedy with a look at the sorrowful real-life stories of classic horror cinema\u2019s most important names. In the first part of an extended feature, Jamie Jones chronicles some of the heartbreaking life events that befell our favourite cast and crew. The scandal that rocked Lon Chaney’s world, the fatal fears that haunted costume designer Vera West, the all-too-short life of producer Irving Thalberg\u2026 Hollywood horror is certainly not without its darker side, and this haunting article shows the very real shadows that circled around some of the genre\u2019s most important figures. It\u2019s another reason why Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #32 is a must-have for any horror fan.<\/p>\n

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Such stories of sadness are a sober reminder of how showbiz isn\u2019t all glitz and glamour, but that\u2019s not to say it\u2019s without its minxish side too, and Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #32\u2019s biography feature has waspish wit in spades as Alex Hopkins explores the life and work of actor Ernest Thesiger. His turns as Horace Femm in The Old Dark House<\/em> (1932), Laing in The Ghoul<\/em> (1933) and Dr Pretorius in Bride of Frankenstein<\/em> (1935) sparkle with mischievous malice, but he popped up in plenty of other productions too, as well as boasting other skills besides acting. Sit down, have a potato and raise a toast to a new world of gods and monsters as we celebrate this marvellously idiosyncratic performer.<\/p>\n

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Such timeless characterisations make you wish time could stand still, and with that in mind, David Huckvale looks at Hammer\u2019s attempt to hold back the years. 1959\u2019s The Man Who Could Cheat Death<\/em> is an elegantly sinister piece of filmmaking, its themes of morality and immortality lovingly captured by a top-notch cast featuring Anton Diffring, Hazel Court and Christopher Lee. Detail and insight abound in our richly illustrated article as we look at this fascinating, darkly sparkling jewel in Hammer\u2019s golden age crown. You\u2019ll gain a deeper understanding of the film itself, its production and design; you\u2019ll also wonder if eternal youth is really worth all that suffering.<\/p>\n

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Did someone say suffering? If you\u2019re looking for a family drama with the most harrowing of twists, you\u2019d be hard pressed to beat 2018\u2019s Hereditary<\/em>. Don\u2019t let its relative youth fool you – this story of a rather unfortunate family tree is positively dripping in classic gothic splendour, driven by Toni Collette\u2019s hypnotic central performance and director Ari Aster\u2019s gift for creating a nightmarish mood. If you\u2019re already familiar with Hereditary<\/em>, you\u2019ll understand why it belongs in the pages of Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #32; if you aren\u2019t, you\u2019ll soon discover why this particular modern masterpiece is right at home among the greats of yore.<\/p>\n

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We round off Classic Monsters of the Movies #32 with a look at a collaboration between William Castle and Vincent Price that can only be described as spine-tingling. Yes, it\u2019s 1959\u2019s The Tingler<\/em>, one of the weirdest pieces of science fiction you\u2019re ever likely to see. Our Kitsch Corner feature takes you on a whistle-stop tour of this monster chiller, shining a revelatory X-ray on its many campy facets and the countless moments which will make you gasp, giggle and – oh yes, of course – scream for your life.<\/p>\n

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Classic Monsters of the Movies is produced to A4 size (210mm x 297mm) on high quality paper stock, with a commitment to timelessly clean design that ensures each article looks as good as it reads. With full colour printing throughout, even black and white stills have a depth and detail that traditional newspaper-style monochrome print simply doesn\u2019t provide. Every image is carefully restored to look its best, while the glossy cover infuses Daniel Horne\u2019s remarkable cover with life. There\u2019s simply nothing like Classic Monsters of the Movies, and it\u2019s an essential for your collection.<\/p>\n

Inside Classic Monsters of the Movies #32 you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n