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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33 brings you more of the classic chills you love, taking you back to the world of vintage horror as only we know how. Whichever age of horror films is your favourite, there\u2019s so much here to enjoy, as we journey through the genre with a combination of factual information, thought-provoking commentary, gorgeous imagery and an enduring love for all things cinematically monstrous. This issue is no exception, showing you just why we\u2019re the 2023 Rondo Award winners in the Best Classic Magazine Category – from the origins of the genre, to the modern classics that have turned familiar concepts into all-new experiences, we share your passion for horror cinema. Classic Monsters of the Movies #33 is the perfect starting point for a rewatch of some favourites, and the discovery of myriad new terrors.<\/p>\n

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The beginning is always a very good place to start, and Daniel Horne\u2019s nightmarishly moody cover painting of Lon Chaney junior in 1942\u2019s The Ghost of Frankenstein<\/em> is your doorway to Classic Monsters of the Movies #33\u2019s lead feature. Nige Burton\u2019s reassessment of Universal\u2019s fourth Frankenstein film explores its place in the series, its status as a second wave classic, and its impact on what came next in the Frankenstein gravy train. Under Erle C Kenton\u2019s direction, Chaney\u2019s brutish performance as the Monster was balanced by Bela Lugosi\u2019s wheedling, manipulative Ygor, but with strong support from Cedric Hardwicke, Lionel Atwill, Evelyn Ankers and Ralph Bellamy, this was no one-trick pony of a monster thriller. A range of stunning stills immerses you in the world of one of horror\u2019s most storied families once again as we make contact with The Ghost of Frankenstein<\/em>\u2026<\/p>\n

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Unless you\u2019re aiming for a very specific atmosphere, key to the mood of pretty much any horror movie is its musical backdrop, and Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33 hits plenty of the scariest notes with an exploration of the songs and tunes embedded in some of our favourite horror films. From the elegant \u2018Beautiful Love\u2019 from The Mummy<\/em>, through to the hypnotic \u2018Lullaby of the Bells\u2019 in Phantom of the Opera<\/em> and the plaintive \u2018He\u2019ll Be There\u2019 of Dr Jekyll and Sister Hyde<\/em>, filmmakers\u2019 choices of music has added immeasurably to the sense of place that\u2019s so important in our beloved horror films. Jamie Jones looks at the ways in which the near-universal appeal of music can enhance, distort and subvert the films it\u2019s used in.<\/p>\n

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From the tapestry of musical backing that has enriched so many horror movies, we turn next to an actor who was front and centre with some truly scene-stealing performances. Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33 features a biography of Onslow Stevens, whose appearances in Secret of the Blue Room<\/em> (1933), Life Returns<\/em> (1935), The Monster and the Girl<\/em> (1941), House of Dracula<\/em> (1945) and Them!<\/em> (1954) showed tremendous range within the horror genre and beyond. Whether facing off against brain-transplanted gorillas, tearing up the screen (and the people of mittelEurope) in the aftermath of an unholy blood transfusion, he was never less than compelling. You\u2019ll also learn of his tragic final days, a most unfitting end for a gifted performer.<\/p>\n

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Next up in Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33, we take an in-depth look at Hammer\u2019s 1971 quasi historical romp starring Ingrid Pitt as the infamous Countess Dracula<\/em>. The story of Hungarian noblewoman Countess Elizabeth B\u00e1thory, who allegedly murdered some 300 women and attempted to maintain her youth by bathing in human blood, was too good to pass up as a Hammer shocker, particularly when given a tart-up by writer Jeremy Paul, who duly changed her name to Elisabeth N\u00e1dasdy. David Huckvale goes deep inside the castle walls to discover just exactly what that worthy is bathing in, and explores both the film\u2019s dynamic and its relevance to both the studio and the history books.<\/p>\n

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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33 also has something very special in store, as we dive into the macabre, sensual and utterly unforgettable world of Showtime\u2019s modern classic TV show Penny Dreadful<\/em>. Creator John Logan, whose Hollywood screenwriting credits include Gladiator<\/em>, Skyfall<\/em> and Hugo<\/em>, brought together some of the genre\u2019s most iconic characters and wove them together in ways you\u2019d never have imagined, bringing genre fans an all-new ensemble piece with its own rich mythology and a star-studded cast including Eva Green, Timothy Dalton, Helen McCrory, Billie Piper and Josh Hartnett. In an exclusive feature, this insightful discussion of Penny Dreadful<\/em> explores Logan\u2019s literary inspiration, the processes he went through, and the haunting, harrowing results.<\/p>\n

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After the intensity of Penny Dreadful<\/em>, take a little time out for something lighter, as Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33 looks at 1941\u2019s The Black Cat<\/em>. Mystery with a side order of murder is the name of the game as a group of misfits vie for their share of Henrietta Winslow\u2019s fortune, and with a cast list that boasts Bela Lugosi, Basil Rathbone, Anne Gwynne and Gale Sondergaard, you can\u2019t fail to be entertained. It\u2019s even got a crazy cat lady\u2026 but is she really that crazy? Find out in our Kitsch Corner run-through of one of the wildest spooky-house movies you\u2019ll see in a long time.<\/p>\n

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Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33 is printed and finished to the absolute highest standards, offering you a uniquely enjoyable mix of nostalgia, discovery and sheer passion for classic horror. Printed to A4 size (210mm x 297mm) on high quality silk-finish paper stock with a glossy cover, it\u2019s designed with an easy reading experience in mind – a clean and timeless design means every carefully restored still looks its best. Rather than cheaper newspaper-style monochrome printing, which can leave images looking dull and washed-out, we use full colour print processes that mean even black and white stills burst with detail. Written with passion and produced with care, Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #33 is another must for your collection.<\/p>\n

Inside Classic Monsters of the Movies #33 you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n