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Morgus Presents - Godzilla

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In an episode of Morgus Presents Dr. Morgus starts working on a laser for the government, while E.R.I.C. and Chopsley assist in his experiment. This broadcast was shown in July of 1988 during Morgus' brief run on WPIX Channel 11 in New York and includes the movie Godzilla and all the original commercial. Watch the full show below or right click here to download: Morgus - Godzilla Visit The Old City Ice House at: morgus.com

Sivad Scrapbook

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Sivad Scrapbook is a great new book that tells, though period newspaper articles, the story Watson Davis and his host creation, Sivad, who was on Fantastic Features in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1960's and 1970's. Tom Foster has compiled dozens of articles and advertisements from the Watson's time managing a movie theater, through his time as Sivad, and until his death. With almost no other text other than what was published originally, the book as a whole give a good representation of the professional life and some of the personal life of this host. Included in book are many ads for the movies that were featured on the Fantastic Features show and pictures of Sivad and some of the merchandise that was produced around Sivad. The excellent presentation of the book extends to the box it is shipped in, covered with bats and Sivad logo. It continues inside as you find, packed in with the book, are some other Sivad paper goodies, like flyers, a reproduction of a fan club card,

Nightmare Cinema - White Zombie

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The internet based show Nightmare Cinema is hosted by Lord Mortimer Mortis. In his second episode he presents the movie White Zombie . Watch the full show, with the movie, here:

FENDRED's Chamber - Ghosts Part 3

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In part 3 of the Ghosts series of episodes of FENDRED's Chamber , Roxsy Tyler visits Fendred and Mama Freakin, but loses her voice, while Goth the Crow unfortunately doesn't lose his. Roxsy is determined to get her voice back while Fendred shows a Casper the Friendly Ghost cartoon. Watch the episode here: See the whole Freakin family at: www.myspace.com/fendreds_chamber

The Deadly Ernest Picture Show

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The Deadly Ernest Picture Show ran on the Sky channel in the United Kingdom from 1989 - 1990. It was presented by Deadly Ernest and his ghoulfriend, Scarlett Aorta. The show may also have been known as Friday Night Fright at some point. Watch a commercial for the show here: See the beginning of one of the episodes here:

Alternative Realities - Cat-Women of the Moon

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Dr. Sigmund Zoid is dabbling in a bit of astronomy and gets curious about the Man in the Moon in the latest edition of Alternative Realities , in which he presents the movie Cat-Women of the Moon . Watch all of episode 14 with the movie here: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Look at Dr. Zoid's moon at: alternativerealities.tv

Hilde's Wilde Horror Show

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The German host show Hilde's Wilde Horror Show ran from June of 1992 to September of 1993 on the RTL channel and features Wilde Hilde presenting horror films from all decades. Watch the hosting segments from one the episodes here:

On The Block with Svengoolie

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Aly Bockler, the host of WCIU's On The Block , visited the set of Svengoolie's show and got a behind the scenes look at what gives his character its character. Watch the report here:

Pride and Prejudice and the Zombie Cheerleader

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Sally the Zombie Cheerleader reads the story Pride and Prejudice and Zombies to Zomboy and Zombette in an episode of The Zombie Cheerleader Show , which flashes into a video version of some scenes. See a preview here: Watch the full show here: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: For more stories with Sally, visit: www.thezombiecheerleader.com

Sleepy Hollow Theater

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Sleepy Hollow Theater is a show from Venango County, Pennsylvania that is hosted by Jack Shadow. He is joined by Professor Graves, Aura the Witch, Malenka the Vampire, Ned, Walter the Zombie, and Nyghtmare the clown. Watch clips from some of theire early episodes below: Episode 3 when they presented The Screaming Skull : Episode 4 when they presented The Brain That Wouldn't Die Part 1: Episode 4 when they presented The Brain That Wouldn't Die Part 2: Stay awake at night at: sleepyhollowtheater.com

Super 8 Action Theatre

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Super 8 Action Theatre is a new hosted show from the makers of Monster Madhouse . In the show, Karlos Borloff presents episodes of Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot , while he is joined by guests like Count Gore De Vol. Watch part of one of the first shows here: Have a super time at: monstermadhouse.com

Movie Macabre - The Doomsday Machine

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In the 32nd episode of the 2nd season of Movie Macabre , Elvira presented the movie The Doomsday Machine . This show was originally broadcast on August 27, 1983. Watch the full episode with the movie here: To spend any day with Elvira, visit: elvira.com

Dumpsterpiece Theatre - She Demons

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Junkyard John and Alphonso T. Rat presented the movie She Demons , as well as trailers, a DVD review, and some intermission clips in an episode of Dumpsterpiece Theatre . Watch the full show here: Check out the latest drop-offs at: dumptv.com

Fendred Freakin & Roxsy Tyler Horror Host Graveyard Promos

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Two promotional spots for the Horror Host Graveyard have been filmed by the makers of FENDRED's Chamber . The first features Fendred Freakin, Mama Freakin, and Goth the Crow and the second has Roxsy Tyler, who is joining the show in the next episode. Watch the promos here: Fendred, Mama, and Goth: Roxsy: Visit the Freakin Castle at: www.myspace.com/fendreds_chamber

Wild Thingdom - Shadows Of The Orient

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Wild Thingdom is a show from Rochester, New York hosted by Roderick Von Zipper, otherwise known as Von Zip. In this episode of his show, Von Zip adds his usual flair into the movie Shadows Of The Orient . Watch the full show here:

Monster Creature Feature Interview

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In October of 2009, North Carolina Public Radio, WUNC , conducted an interview with Ormon Grimsby and Monster Creature Feature creator Craig Vance. Click PLAY below to listen or right click here to download: MCF Interview To see more of the show's undertaking, visit: http://mcftv.com/

The Basement Sublet of Horror - Teenage Zombies

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In episode 128 of The Basement Sublet of Horror , Gunther Dedmund is forced to retool his show and turns it into Gunther's Dance Party while showing his version of the movie Teenage Zombies . Watch the full show here: Boogie with Gunther at: basementsubletofhorror.com

A Horror Hosts’ Tribute to Vampira

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As part of the HorrorHound Weekend and HMA MaskFest on March 26-28, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana, many horror host will take part in A Horror Hosts’ Tribute to Vampira . More than 30 hosts have signed up so far for the event, which includes a live spookshow, a Vampira Spook-A-Like contest, and a Vampira tribute ceremony. More hosts get added to the guest list every day. You can keep up to date by visiting their website at: vampiratribute.com . Watch host promos for the event below: The Late Dr. Lady Show : FridayNight FrightNight : Alternative Realities : Miss Misery:

Marvin Visits Wrigley Field

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In 1956, Marvin and Dear from Chicago's Shock Theater visited Wrigley Field to do some promotions with the Cubs baseball team. Watch some video from their trip, along with some rare audio from Shock Theater here:

Count Gregore - How it all Began

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Dave and Angi from NewsOK interviewed John Ferguson, who played Count Gregore on many different horror host shows in Oklahoma from 1958 to the present day. In it, he talks about how he became a host. Watch the interview here: Check out the Count's site at: countgregore.com

Alternative Realities - Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated

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On the 13th episode of Alternative Realities , with Sluggo's help, Dr. Sigmund Zoid deals with the old year ending and the new one beginning. As he comes to terms with that, he presents the movie Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated . Watch the full show and the movie, below: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Make some new acquaintances that you may want forgot at: alternativerealities.tv

The Mad Doctor Traveling Spook Show

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The Mad Doctor Traveling Spook Show is a new horror host show that is just starting out. It stars The Mad Doctor R.U. Crazy and his assistant Natasha who treat ill patients and bring them to their special therapy room. They have completed a pilot episode and are looking for a place to air. Watch some clips of the show below: An early teaser: The theme song: A commercial for the show:

FridayNight FrightNight - Horrors of Spider Island

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The internet based FridayNight FrightNight has three hosts, Count Victor Von Scary, Baron Randal Graves, and Captain Creepshow, with many other characters also joining in. The show started in 2009 with an episode in which they presented the movie Horrors of Spider Island , which includes many funny audio and video drop-ins throughout. Watch the full first episode, with the movie, here: To keep up on what's going down with the guys, visit: fridaynight-frightnight.com

Bob Wilkins WonderCon 2009 Tribute

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At the 2009 WonderCon convention, John Stanley and Mr. Lobo took part in a tribute to Creature Features host Bob Wilkins, who passed away that year. Here is some fan footage of the tribute and panel: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Visit their websites: Bob Wilkins: bobwilkins.net John Stanley: stanleybooks.net Mr. Lobo: cinemainsomnia.com Bob Wilkins painting by Dixie Dellamorto.

The Bone Jangler - Blood Freak

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For the Thanksgiving 2009 edition of their show, The Bone Jangler and Nocturna presented the movie Blood Freak . See the full episode with the movie below: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: For more turkeys, visit: thebonejangler.com

Chiller Drive-In - The Giant Gila Monster

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When Wolfman Mac and Boney Bob showed the movie The Giant Gila Monster on Chiller Drive-In , the decided they need to buy some insurance against bad movies from their local agent. Watch the hosting segments here: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Ensure that you check out Mac at: nightmaresinema.com

Count Gregula's Crypt

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Indiana based Count Gregula's Crypt debuted on February 15, 2005 and is hosted by Count Gregula with his wife Countess Gregula, who are joined by their children, Shegor and Figor. Watch clips from some of their episodes below: See the opening of episode 1 here: See the opening of episode 2 here: See the opening of episode 3 here: Watch a clip from episode 2 here: Visit them in their crypt at: count-gregula.com

Movie Madness - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

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Episode 5 of Movie Madness is a Christmas edition in which Dr. Praxis, Stromboli, and Alice present the movie Santa Claus Conquers the Martians . The group provides interesting information about the movie along with other seasonal video clips. Watch the full show with the movie below: Part 1: Part 2:

Uncle Gomez Horror Host Graveyard Promo

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Uncle Gomez from Shrieking Double Features made a promotional video for Horror Host Graveyard from his Castle Darkholm. Watch it here: Visit with the whole Darkholm family at: Uncle Gomez

Nightmare Cinema - The Vampire Bat

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On the New Year's edition of Nightmare Cinema , Wolfman presents trailers, a Superman cartoon, an episode of Suspense , and the movie The Vampire Bat . Watch the full show with the movie below: Part 1: Part 2: Ce;ebrate the blue moon with Wolfman at: Nightmare Cinema

Meet Cleaver Theatre - New Years 2009

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Butch R. Cleaver celebrates the end of 2009 by showing the trailer for the movie The Stuff , along with some other oral related commercial in the New Years episode of Meet Cleaver Theatre Sub Atomic . Watch episode 149 here: To see more than balls dropping, visit: meetcleaver.com