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by Dan Colón and Mike Manzi
Join “The Invisible Dan" Colón and “Monster Mike" Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the Universal Studios Classic Monsters series.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 23m
Frankenstein Created Woman (1967)
Heads are gonna roll as “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” dive back into the world of Victor Frankenstein who, since we last saw him, has a new obsession: successfully capturing and transplanting a person’s soul into a new body. Join them as they discuss Peter Cushing’s effortless performance, the amped up sex and gore, the film’s slimy proto-Droog villains, and everything else that makes Frankenstein Created Woman an enjoyable late entry Frankenstein tale from Hammer. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
- Sep 26, 20261h 45m
Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966)
Stranded 2km outside of Karlsbad, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” brace themselves for the return of Christopher Lee as Count Dracula! Join them as they discuss the new silent Count, why everyone should be listening to “Queen of Hammer” Barbara Shelley, the badass new priest who deserves his own spin-off, the amped up violence, and why Dracula: Prince of Darkness is, in many ways, a return to form for Hammer Film Productions. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
- Aug 29, 20261h 17m
The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)
It’s time to head back to Karlsbruck! Or is it Karlstadt? Who knows? In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” discuss the return of Peter Cushing as the abominable Victor Frankenstein, Hammer’s distribution deal with Universal Pictures and the subsequent ret-con of their Frankenstein continuity, the additional footage and storyline shot specifically for American television, and why The Evil of Frankenstein still manages to be fun despite its shortcomings. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
- Jul 31, 20261h 21m
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964)
It’s time for yet another mummy movie! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they head back to ancient Egypt to discuss Michael Carreras sliding into the director’s chair, his lackluster script, the awful Mummy costume, and why a few brilliant performances (*ahem* Fred Clark *ahem*), some amped up violence, and a shocking third act twist make The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb somewhat watchable. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
- Jun 26, 20261h 23m
The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” dive back down into the sewers for another spin on the classic Phantom of the Opera! Join them as they discuss the new mask, the star that almost was, the similarities and differences between Hammer’s film and Universal’s 1925 and 1943 versions, and why this Phantom is ultimately just… fine? If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
- May 30, 20261h 33m
The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)
In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” are heading back to 18th Century Spain for Hammer’s one and only wolf man movie! Join them as they discuss the iconic Oliver Reed in his first lead role, producer Tony Hinds adapting the screenplay himself from “the Dracula of werewolf novels,” Hammer’s trademark cost-saving measures moving the story from Paris to Madrid, and why the focus on story–rather than star power–makes The Curse of the Werewolf a distinct entry into Hammer’s gothic horror canon. TW: this episode contains a brief mention of sexual assault. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
- Apr 26, 20261h 44m
The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960)
In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” finally dive into their first genuine adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic gothic novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and boy, it's a doozy! Join them as they discuss Paul Massie’s unique dual role as the homely Dr. Jekyll and the handsome Mr. Hyde, the return of horror icon Christopher Lee in a non-monster role, plus another big screen icon making his first Hammer appearance, Hammer’s trademark use of bold colors, what constitutes a monster movie, and why The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll is far and away the most salacious film they’ve discussed so far! Trigger warning for this episode: Sexual assault If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
- Mar 28, 20261h 36m
The Brides of Dracula (1960)
“The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” are, once again, heading back to Transylvania, where Count Dracula’s Cult of the Undead continues to spread in his absence. Join them as they discuss the return of Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing, the new vampire threat, the incredible cast of women, and how The Brides of Dracula finds ways to keep things fresh and exciting while staying true to the established Dracula mythology. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
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