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Dead Of Night Theater Episode 3

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Dead Of Night Theater started in Milwaukee in 2008 and features horror host Makovan, a disembodied head in a mirror. Episode #3 from October 18, 2008 presented the movie House on Haunted Hill and had as one of their special guests Milwaukee television writer and historian Dick Golembiewski. He was also known as Dick Nitelinger when writing about horror hosts for his website Milwaukee TV Horror Hosts and Scary Monsters Magazine . Dick passed away March 29, 2009. Watch all the hosting segments of Dead Of Night Theater here:

Friday Night Frights - Coffin Caper

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Here are the hosting segments from a 1980 episode of Doctor Madblood Presents Friday Night Frights called Coffin Caper . Part 1: Part 2: Visit Doctor Madblood's website at: http://www.madblood.net

Dr. Speculo's Tales from 6 Feet Under

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Dr. Speculo's Tales from 6 Feet Under was hosted by Dr. Speculo in the Florida/Georgia area from 1992 - 1993. Click here to watch Dr. Speculo's opening and theme song: Dr. Speculo Theme Here is one of Dr. Speculo's experiments:

Doctor Morbius' Movie Mausoleum

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California horror host Doctor Morbius hosts Doctor Morbius' Movie Mausoleum . He, and his co-host, Goth Girl Six, show movies and sometimes talk to celebrity guests, booked by Urnie, the Doctor's mortician-of-all-work. Here are some clips from the show:

The Ghoul Radio Interview

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The June 17, 2006 episode of the radio show Spooky Southcoast features an interview with Ernie Boch Jr. when he was bringing his character of The Ghoul to the revised version of Creature Double Feature . Penny Dreadful of Shilling Shockers is also in this show. Click play to listen to the whole show: Right click here to download the show: Spooky Southcoast - The Ghoul

Mr. Lobo Radio Interview

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Mr. Lobo of Cinema Insomnia was interviewed on the November 15, 2007 edition of Cult Radio A-Go-Go . Listen to it here: Visit the Cinema Insomnia and Cult Radio A-Go-Go websites.

Dr. Scar

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Tuscon, Arizona horror host Dr. Scar had a couple of shows in the 1960s and 1970s. One was called Big 9 Chiller and the other was Science Fiction Theater . Dr. Scar was played by Jack Jacobson, who passed away March 23, 2009. Watch a short tribute with some rare footage of Big 9 Chiller from the 1960s here:

Horror/Cult Drive-In

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Horror/Cult Drive-In is hosted by Dita Dirt Nap, who started in 1999 and has had shows under a few different names. Besides horror hosting, Dita is known for her movie reviews, many of which appear on Count Gore De Vol's website in Dita's Den . Dita is also part of the Horror Host Radio Network on Cult Radio A-Go-Go/ , where she has a regular radio program. Here is the lost pilot of Horror/Cult Drive-In from 1998: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Visit Dita's MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/ditadirtnap

Scary Monsters Magazine Promo Cards

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In the 1990s, Scary Monsters Magazine had a series of horror host promo cards that were given out in various issues. The checklist is: 0. Dr. Paul Bearer 1. Dr. Speculo 2. Son of Ghoul 3. Zacherley 4. Uncle Ted 5. Dr. Creep 6. Svengoolie 7. Dr. Terror For more information on Scary Monsters Magazine visit: http://www.scarymonstersmag.com/

Midway of Madness - The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

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Madame Mortem has an all new episode of Midway of Madness in which she presents the movie The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave . Watch the first five minutes below and click the links in the video to watch the full episode:

The Horror Host Underground Presents The Giant Gila Monster

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A special horror host show is making the rounds of various TV channels called The Horror Host Underground Presents The Giant Gila Monster . The show, brought together by The Bone Jangler, features many hosts hosting the movie The Giant Gila Monster and interacting with the film. Also included are skits and a music video, as well as an interview with the star, Don Sullivan. The show is a great way to see how different hosts from around the country tackle the same movie. The hosts that appear are A Ghastlee Ghoul, The Bone Jangler, The Dark Vault of Public Domain, Dr. Dreck, Dr. Pureblood, Garou, Halloween Jack, Karlos Borloff, Lon Madnight, Moaner the Zombie Cheerleader, Nocturna, Ormon Grimsby, Penny Dreadful, Remo D's Manor of Mayhem, The Sinister Minister, and Undead Johnny. Watch the full show for a limited time, courtesy of Dr. Pureblood : Visit The Bone Jangler and his Coven at: http://www.thebonejangler.com/

The Fabian Gravewillow Show

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The Fabian Gravewillow Show is a new horror host show that is in production and will be premiering soon. Here is the sysnopsis from their MySpace page: On a thunderous planet somewhere deep in the galaxy, Queen Promedia has been a ruler of her people for a VERY long time. Because of this, she doesn't have to do much of anything except see that the citizens are satisfied (get yer head outta the toilet!). After a transmission featuring their favorite horror film star, Fabian G Gravewillow, is blacked out due to cancellation by both the network and the star(he died-what a drag), it is up to the Queen and her servant Dufus to resurrect him on planet Earth and find him filming headquarters in Hollywood's hills. Unfortunately, they pick a house that belongs to a troupe of kiddie puppets who had a hit show of their own in the 1960's. Not so groovy. Along with his sidekick Earl, Fabian tries to make do with the crazy and usually terrible movies he is given. Watch a preview of the

Deadly Cinema: The Complete Series

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Deadly Cinema: The Complete Series is the three disc DVD set of the 2003 - 2005 show Deadly Cinema . The set features episodes of the show hosted by Jami Deadly, who presents the movies Werewolf in a Girl's Dormitory , Beach Girls and the Monster , The Snow Creature , Last Man on Earth , Wild Guitar , Scared to Death , and Hollywood After Dark . Also included are extras, such as a documentary on the show, a blooper reel, commentary, and advertisements. You can purchase the DVD set from the Deadly Cinema MySpace page at: www.myspace.com/deadlycinema Here is the Making of Deadly Cinema DVD extra: Watch the trailer below:

Cult of UHF - Hercules and the Captive Women

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Reverend Chumley, host of the internet based show Cult of UHF , brings us episode 44 featuring the movie Hercules and the Captive Women . Click play to watch the full episode: Visit the Reverend at: http://www.cultofuhf.com

The World of the Weird Monster Show - Episode 4.6

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The World of the Weird Monster Show season 4 episode 6 featured the movie Lady Frankenstein . Watch the hosting segments of A Trip To Shellvania below: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Visit Undead Johnny at: http://www.wowmonstershow.com/

Fright Time FunHouse - 3D Special

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A special 3D edition of Fright Time FunHouse features Jebediah Buzzard hosting the 3D movie Cat Women on the Moon , Asylum of the Insane , and Jebediah's own, The Devil's Barnyard . You will need red and blue lensed anaglyph glasses to get the full effect. Watch the first five minutes below and follow the links in it to see the full show" Visit the funhouse at: http://www.fright-time-funhouse.com/

Movie Macabre - The House That Screamed

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On the season 1 episode 3 edition of Movie Macabre Elvira hosted the movie The House That Screamed . Click play to watch the entire episode. For more of Elvira, visit: http://elvira.com

The Midnight Massacre Theatre - Night of the Death Cult

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Click play to see a full episode of The Midnight Massacre Theatre featuring the movie Night of the Death Cult : Visit The Midnight Massacre Theatre site at: http://themmt.com/

Demented Drive In Theatre - Frankensteins Daughter

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Here is a full episode of Washington State's Demented Drive In Theatre in which Floyd Cadaverious, Nurse Evilynn, and Kenny Wickman host the movie Frankensteins Daughter . Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: Part 9: Part 10: Part 11: Part 12: Part 13: Part 14: Visit Demented Drive In Theatre at: http://dementeddrivein.blogspot.com

Monster Madhouse 3/7/2009

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The March 7, 2009 episode of Monster Madhouse presented the movie It's Alive along with special guest David Colton, who created and runs the Rondo Awards. Watch part of the hosting segments here: Visit the Madhouse at: http://monstermadhouse.com/

Shilling Shockers Radio Interview

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The February 25, 2006 episode of the New Bedford, Massachusetts radio station Spooky Southcoast features Penny Dreadful, Garou, and Dr. Manfred Von Bulow as guests. This interview is from the time Shilling Shockers was just starting. During the show the cast's alter egos, as well as Rebecca Paiva, give a lot of behind the scenes information about how Shilling Shockers was developed and made. Click play below to hear the entire broadcast: To download the show, right click here: Spooky Southcoast 2/25/06

Creature Double Feature

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Boston's channel WLVI had a beloved horror movie show in the 1970s called Creature Double Feature . It was revived in 2006 in a pair of specials, this time with an on screen host called The Ghoul, who was joined by Mr. Stump. The new version premiered on June 24, 2006 showing Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster and The Giant Gila Monster . A second episode aired on October 28, 2006 and featured the movies Horror Express and Night of the Living Dead . Another episode aired October 27, 2007, though without The Ghoul. Merchandise, including DVDs of the shows, are available here: The Ghoul Store Watch the Creature Double Feature promo here: Below are a variety of clips from the show:

Dale Kay's Spookshow

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Dale Kay's Spookshow airs in Amherst, Ohio and stars Dale Kay who is joined by Uncle Vic, Mad Mike, and Vampire Vickie. Each "Issue", as they call their episodes, feature cartoons, a movie, original skits, and sometimes celebrity interviews. Here is a recent opening sequence for the show: Watch the hosting portions of Issue 12 from 2008 below: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Visit Dale's page at MySpace

The Midnight Snack Shack

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Mad Mark Mak from Remo D's Manor of Mayhem is just starting his own spin off show called The Midnight Snack Shack . It is part one part horror host show and one part cooking show. Watch the first episode here:

Chester Grim's Mausoleum

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Chester Grim has an internet based horror host show called Chester Grim's Mausoleum that started in 2007 on Deadpit.com . Watch the first episode here:

HEL on ICE the T.V. Show - the D.V.D.: Number 2

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HEL on ICE the T.V. Show - The D.V.D.: Number 2 is another collection of three episodes of Ms. Monster's Hel on Ice show. The episodes contain skits with Ms. Monster and Tit and Tat, edited down movies, trailers, cartoons, and live music footage. Also included in the bright yellow box is a HEL on ICE mini comic and a Ms. Monster postcard. To purchase a copy, go to Ms. Monster's Web Shop and place an order for the Volume 1 DVD and request #2 in the PayPal notes. To purchase both volumes,send Ms. Monster a PayPal transfer of $26, shipping included, with a note that you want both DVDs. All orders come with a signed Ms. Monster photo and usually a special treat. This is a clip from The Great Titini episode: Here is a trailer for HEL on ICE from the DVD: See more of Ms. Monster and HEL on ICE at: http://msmonster.com/

Chiller Theater Reunion Special

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The Chiller Theater Reunion Special aired on December 14, 1991 on WPXI-TV and featured Chilly Billy and his cast getting together to reminisce and play classic clips from Chiller Theater , the Pittsburg horror host show. Watch the full show here: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6:

Graveyard Shift

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In the 1990s, Australia's Arena channel had a horror host show called Graveyard Shift which was hosted by Tabitha Clutterbuck. The regularly showed at least two movies on every broadcast and enjoyed a pretty big following for the few years it was on. Here are some of the hosting segments from an episode featuring the movies House of Wax and House on Haunted Hill . Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4:

Zacherley Horror Host Graveyard Promo

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The newest Horror Host Graveyard promo features the legendary father of horror hosts Zacherley. Watch it here: Visit Zacherley's website at: http://www.zacherley.com/

Dr. Terror's Vault Of Horror

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England's Dr. Terror started out as Dr. Walpurgis in a Halloween special on the BBC in 1992. It was successful and it became a regular series from 1993 - 1996. For the series, they changed his name to Dr. Terror and also changed the name of the show throughout it's run. First it was Vault Of Horror , then Dr. Terror's Vault Of Horror , and finally Dr. Terror Presents . Here is Dr. Walpurgis presenting Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein on November 1st, 1992: Dr. Terror presents The Curse of Frankenstein from August 6, 1994: