Well, a few of 'em at any rate, brave hearts! As long as you're this deep in my maze, you might as well indulge in further exploration.
But be warned!
Always remember the gate by which you entered, or you may lose the path.
And if you do that...
...the graveyard shift reports for duty at midnight.
(Come in a half-hour early so we can process your paperwork.)
Margali
A Raft of Cons:
CoastCon XXXII
This is your Auntie M's home away from home, and the place that gave me my start. (But then, I gave them quite a start too...) 2009 will mark my 25nd year with them -- and after the lovely way they've treated moi, how could I not go back again? Come on down to Biloxi's Gulf Coast Coliseum and celebrate with the folks who know how: Gulf Coast Fandom! March 20th-22nd, 2009.
MobiCon XII
Hie thee over to Mobile, Alabama, and join the celebration for some serious fannish fun, coming 'round again May 15th-17th, 2009. Don't miss it! (I did once, and never forgave myself.)
Mechacon 3.0
Feeling animated -- or is that anime? Well, so are the fen gathering in Lafayette, LA, this August 1st-3rd, 2008. Follow the link. Hai!
Monster Bash Home Page
As in "Monster Bash: The International Classic Monster Movie
Convention and Expo". Now doesn't THAT sound promising? Can you say "Road Trip!", boys and girls? It's coming back to haunt ya on June 26th-28th, 2009.
Expand your Horror IQ ("More brains! More brains!"):
Forrest J. Ackerman's Wide Webbed World
Fabulous Forry, the AckerMonster himself, the man who invented the term "sci-fi" AND gave the world the original "Famous Monsters of Filmland" hosts this site. What more do you need to know? Why haven't you clicked already??
Bob Burns Home Page
Bob Burns is another marvel, having been a genre actor, producer, research/technical consultant and about a jillion other things besides in this arena. He is also the curator of the Bob Burns Memorabilia Museum. (Seems like between 'em, Bob and Forry have glommed all the neat stuff. Looks like another lump of coal this Christmas...)
Oh, and speaking of glomming good stuff: Mr. Burns has so many good links that, instead of copying them here, I'll just tell you where to go (but nicely, Couch Pumpkins, 'cause I want you to come back. I'd feel like a lost soul without you. In fact, I feel like one right now. Or maybe I'll have two of 'em...)
The Boris Karloff Homepage
"It's alive! It's alive!!" This is the official Karloff Enterprises page, celebrating the legendary King of the Boogey Men, Boris Karloff!
The Officially Licensed Website of Bela Lugosi
Because the night is not complete without the suave Master of Melodramatic Menace, Couch Pumpkins.
The Official Chaney Website
Both Lon Chaney and Lon Chaney, Jr. are known for portraying many frightening and unusual characters. With over 300 film credits collectively, the father-son actors have carved their own niche in entertainment's history books.
Peter Cushing Dot Com
Whether as Herr Baron, Von Helsing or Holmes, this Hero of Hammer is always "spot on!" And this is his spot!
The Official Christopher Lee Web
Can you tell I love my classics? The suave and sinister Mr. Lee is celebrated here in his several incarnations.
The Vincent Price Film Site
And...
A Vincent Price Tribute
Two sites well worth a visit for those who appreciate dear Vincent. And who wouldn't?
Barbara Steele
Best known for her roles in Euro-horror films, the prolific Ms. Steele is rightly paid homage here.
The Jamie Lee Curtis Ring
She's so much more than just a "scream queen", but she'll always be your best date come Hallowe'en...
Pitt of Horror
Ingrid Pitt, that is, Hammer's very own Countess Dracula. (And Leona Helmsley thought she was the "Queen of Mean"! HA!)
The Mark of Naschy: The Paul Naschy Website
Dedicated to Spain's premier horror star: actor, writer, director, producer--and werewolf!
The Official John Carpenter Site
Keep up with what John is doing. Because you really daren't turn your back on him...
Classic Horror Movies Tribute Page
For those of you who enjoy horror films without multi-million dollar special effects, buckets of blood, exploding gore, and scantily clad teenagers being slaughtered this site may be of interest to you. (Can I help it if I'm "Old School"? Mind how you answer that...)
Carfax Abbey: Horror Film Database
This fear-fan's feast now totals (at last count): 491 Films, 1080 Actors, 324 Directors, 1157 Gallery Pics...and more! It just gets bigger every day. Reviews, photos, news on upcoming releases, TV listings, book, etc. Well, they fed it and now...it JUST KEEPS GROWING!!
Hammerweb: The Hammer Films Official Website
The House of Hammer is alive--or whatever, brave hearts!--and well. Keep up with all their news here.
Horror Online
News, reviews, interviews, clips and more stuff. Sections on Film, TV, Video, Books, Comics and Games. Over 1200 horror film reviews. Whew!
Horrorfind.com is the first search engine dedicated to "all horror, all the time"; a directory and search engine dedicated to Horror, Hallowe'en and sundry spooky subjects galore. They claim to be "the ultimate source", so give 'em a try. Happy hunting, Brave Heart!
And to keep you up on your reading...
HORROR-WOOD Webzine
Updated monthly, HORROR-WOOD is the only monthly webzine covering classic and cult horror and monster films. Renfield the proprietor promises that, once inside, "you'll find lots of creepy cool information on your favorite classic horror films, as well as those 'guilty pleasure' monster flicks. You'll also find film reviews, articles, book reviews, and John-John! So, turn the lights down low and come on inside...and enter the haunted world of your favorite old horror and monster movies--HORROR-WOOD!" (Can that boy write copy, or what?) ;)
Stomp Tokyo
"Illuminating the dark heart of video, Stomp Tokyo brings reviews of the best and worst monster flicks, b-movies, kung-fu battles, sci-fi adventures and other schlock cinema to the World Wide Web." And that's just part of what they do! See for yourself, Couch Pumpkins...
(Or cut to the chase...)
AND they have many more good links there, too! (But if you must wander off, do try to remember your way back here, Brave Heart. I hate having to use those flying monkeys...)
Jabootu's Bad Movie Dimension
If you just can't get enough of Things Man Was Not Meant To Know (and certainly shouldn't watch!), then visit Jabootu, "devoted to the savoring of films at the very bottom of the Cinematic Bell Curve!" Nuff said, m'dears!
B-Fest.com
Check this site for b-movie events on TV and around the world!
The Astounding B Monster
Simply GREAT cult movie resource.
For an online treat, Couch Pumpkins, you really must check into "Creature Feature: The Weekly Web Program" hosted by that charming Count Gore De Vol. "For he's a jug-u-lar fel-low, he's a jug-u-lar fel-low..."
And be sure to check in with Count Gore's Horrorhosts Mailing List, dedicated to Horrorhosts of the Past, Present & Future.
Brian's Drive-In Theater
Park it here, m'dears, and prepare to step back in time. The Drive-In has thousands of photos and oodles of information about your favourite B-movie actors and actresses from the 1930s through the 1980s. Check out all the different sections Brian offers here. Way cool, as they say (or said).
And for that drive-in ambiance (minus the mosquitoes)...
Meanrabbit Graphic Design DriveIn Movie
It's that total drive-in experience, without the tinny speakers--unless you have a REALLY CHEAP computer, Couch Pumpkin! This is just a wonderfully whacked-out whimsy (complete with subliminal messages during the snack-bar promo). As a veteran of more than a few autumn nights spent at the drive-in (watching the movie! Don't be RUDE!) I recommend you see "Meanrabbit". Pass the popcorn, please.
And speaking of drive-ins...
Monstervision Movies
Sure, Joe Bob has moved on to other things and TNT has forgotten about we The Faithful Late-Night Viewers, but the memory lingers on here. Not unlike last week's fish...
"It's been lovely, but I have to shop now...":
Sinister Cinema
One of my favourite sources for my expanding video library. They have classics, serials, silents, "forgotten" horror, mysteries and much else. There's also a movie board for exchanging messages with other film buffs.
Creepy Classics
As in Creepy Classics Video: Classic Horror, Science Fiction and Mystery movies! Hard-to-find Horrors and Creepy Classics on VHS Video & DVD! Monsters delivered to your door! (I think I'm in love, Couch Pumpkins!)
Think "gothic cottage industry" with some really great looking kits 'n' such, and a special devotion to THE Count, Bela Lugosi. Be sure to follow the link to their auctions too! I did...heh-heh-heh...
Another great VHS/DVD source I highly recommend. So go there!
Morticia's Morgue
The name alone should clue you to go here--very carefully!
"Well, I had it all together. Now where did I put it?" (i.e., more neat stuff):
Halloween Central
When these folks say "All About Halloween!" they mean it! If you can't get enough of our favourite holiday, just you wait 'til you check this site! You'll never run out of links! Of course, you may never find your way out again either...heh-heh-heh...
The Page That Dripped Blood
Bring a mop! This place is literally dripping with all sorts of gore and grue for the discriminating connoisseur of such. And they are very generous when giving out "more brains!"
Bruce Campbell Online
For those who "Don't know Jack" or cannot get enough of Ash, this is the official place for BRUUUUCCE! (And Bruce--it's "NIKTO!" Try to remember, okay?)
Sharon Green's Home Page
Aside from being a really neat lady, Sharon is an author I recommend you take time to read. Want to know why? Then just do it, m'dears...
There'll be more to come, but a sorceress' work is never done, brave hearts.
This page last updated on 7/30/08 -- "The Night of the Limp and Excessively Humid Dead"! If you find where something has died here, please let me know.
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