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The first 250 copies of the Classic Monsters Annual 2025 are signed by both editors and include a FREE art print!<\/span><\/h2>\n

From silents and the golden age, right through to modern embodiments of vintage favourites, the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 is packed with all-new content, making it a must for every fan of horror cinema – and it\u2019s only available from Classic Monsters!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Covering monster movies from across the genre, the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 is another essential for your horror movie magazine collection, with 84 beautifully written, sumptuously illustrated pages of monstery goodness. As you explore the wealth of all-new content – unlike some other annuals, you won\u2019t find recycled material here – you\u2019ll find yourself back among your favourite movie monsters, with our unique approach bringing the classics back to life.<\/p>\n

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Our commitment to excellence is clear from the very first moment, with the signed edition of the Classic Monsters Annual 2025 being produced to the most exacting standards in line with our Rondo and Slaughter Award-winning approach. Printed to A4 size (210mm x 297mm) in perfect square-bound format, it features a gorgeous sturdy matt laminated cover, with the inner pages printed on finest quality silk stock to give every page a subtly elegant sheen. This is no fanzine – the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 is a premium quality classic horror cinema magazine which will be right at home in your collection. Our use of full colour print processes means even black and white images are packed with detail – this is worlds away from cheaper newspaper-style printing, as every meticulously restored still looks its very best.<\/p>\n

The beautiful cover art, showcasing the superlative work of revered horror artist Daniel Horne in his depictions of several beloved characters, leads you straight into the action. The first article in the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 is an appraisal of Boris Karloff\u2019s three performances as the Universal Frankenstein Monster, looking at how his portrayal evolved with the Monster\u2019s changing fortunes. From the confused, aggressive creation of the 1931 original, to the calculating approach of Bride of Frankenstein<\/em>, through to the intimidating \u2018giant\u2019 of Son of Frankenstein<\/em>, Karloff\u2019s three outings as the character are packed with detail and insight. Whichever you prefer, you\u2019ll find a fresh perspective on Universal\u2019s first three incarnations of the Monster here.<\/p>\n

We head from one artificial monster to a whole lineage of them, as David Huckvale explores the many and varied creations in Hammer\u2019s Frankenstein series. Horror fans really are spoilt for choice in Hammer\u2019s franchise – from brutish stitched-together creations to the most perfect woman you could meet (aside from some inconvenient homicidal tendencies), no idea is too outlandish here. We examine the themes, designs and classic moments that have made the Hammer Frankenstein series so memorable – and you\u2019ll only find it right here in the signed edition of the Classic Monsters Annual 2025.<\/p>\n

Monster cinema isn\u2019t all about the big hitters though, so we take some time out to mingle amongst the lesser celebrated – not to mention lesser funded – monsters in Universal\u2019s line-up. Those B-pictures have plenty to teach us about how to craft an effective monster moment, and as they were usually one-offs, the ideas they present are sometimes a little more special. The studio might not have lavished the same attention on these also-rans as it did on the better-known monsters, but that gives them a charm of their own. Who cares if the sets and scores were recycled? This part of the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 shows that when your ghouls are mad and your monsters arrive nightly, there\u2019s always plenty to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Turning from some lesser-recognised creeps to an utterly unforgettable one, we take a loving yet wary look at 1920\u2019s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde<\/em>. John Barrymore\u2019s remarkable transformation was just one facet of a movie that has the power to shock after over a century. Packed with beautiful stills and absorbing, this compelling feature is sure to reignite your fascination for an undisputed classic.<\/p>\n

Also staying the course are Messrs Lugosi and Karloff, whose adventures outside of mainstream big-budget cinema come to the fore in the conclusion of our two-part feature. Away from the high-profile machinations of the major studios and mass-market monsters, our beloved Bela and Boris made all manner of appearances in an equally diverse range of fare. From cynical imitations of their best-known roles, to the sorts of niche parts that you now can\u2019t imagine anyone else playing, Jamie Jones shows that these two genre heroes lifted even the most questionable material, just by being there.<\/p>\n

There are also plenty of surprises along the way, as the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 shines a decidedly lunar light on Amicus werewolf feature The Beast Must Die<\/em>. Screenwriter and playwright John Logan examines this star-studded movie from a number of angles, uncovering the details of its characterisations, its production, and of course the marvellously eccentric Werewolf Break gimmick. The Beast Must Die<\/em> has always been an outlier in werewolf cinema; as entertaining as the movie itself, this absorbing feature will give you a new appreciation for its place in the development of the genre.<\/p>\n

If the raw intensity of The Beast Must Die<\/em> proves a little overwhelming, perhaps you could drop in on some friends and relax a little. We know a lovely family down on Mockingbird Lane who would love to see you\u2026 Yes, the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 takes you into the endlessly endearing world of The Munsters<\/em>, the evergreen TV series that has become as much of a cultural reference point as the films that inspired it. Mixing social satire, monster-kid savvy and easygoing sitcom format, it became a phenomenon that endures to this day. If you\u2019re already a devotee you\u2019ll relish this exploration of why The Munsters<\/em> remains so fresh and relevant; if you\u2019re unfamiliar with this absolutely ordinary all-American family, you have a treat in store. This fun retrospective is one of the many reasons the signed Classic Monsters Annual 2025 is absolutely irresistible.<\/p>\n

The signed edition of the Classic Monsters Annual 2025 is only available on the Classic Monsters shop – you won\u2019t find it on newsstands and it can\u2019t be ordered from other retailers. Inside you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n