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Dracula’s Bela Lugosi haunted by mysterious woman and a dark past

Guest writer MATTHEW E BANKS reveals a strange tale from Bela ‘Dracula’ Lugosi's past in Hungary

Horror Films, Music

Bauhaus – Bela Lugosi’s Dead

DOM COOPER explains how a classic horror star influenced Northampton Goth Rock outfit Bauhaus

The Raven 1935 REVIEW: Karloff and Lugosi team up with Edgar Allan Poe!

Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi's second collaboration, the Edgar Allan Poe-inspired The Raven (1935). Review by RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES.

The Black Cat 1934 REVIEW: Karloff vs. Lugosi, but who will triumph?

Titans of terror Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi are pitted against each other for the first time. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at 1934's The Black Cat.

Chris vs Bela: The Ultimate Dracula Showdown

Who is your favourite Dracula? The Spooky Isles talks to horror film historian Alan Frank about the merits of two leading contenders for the King of the Vampires - Christopher Lee and Bela Lugosi.

Mother Riley Meets the Vampire 1952 REVIEW

Mother Riley Meets the Vampire would be long forgotten had it not been for Bela Lugosi's appearance in this lacklustre British comedy.

Castle Sinister 1932: The story behind the lost British horror

MARK FRYERS stitches together what is known about lost British horror classic, Castle Sinister 1932

7 famous actors who played Van Helsing who weren’t Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing wasn't the only famous actor to play Van Helsing, the original vampire slayer ...

Five Missing British Classic Horror Films You’ve Never Seen

MARK FRYERS reveals five classics from the lost annals of British horror

Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein: Five Characters in Search of a Killer Punchline

Guest writer KEVIN NICKELSON explains how Abbott and Costello Meets Frankenstein made film history

Why we love Dracula: From monster to sex symbol

Guest writer DEBRA McREYNOLDS puts the bit on our favourite film vampires in this look at cinematic Dracula

Happy 60th Birthday to Hammer’s Dracula (1958)!

Hammer's Dracula (1958) celebrates its 60th birthday. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks back on its initial release and impact.

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British Rock Music and its Supernatural and Science fantasy connections

EDDIE BRAZIL heads to The Jukebox from the Crypt to discover Brit rock with spooky connections

Strange History

Who were the Witches of Belvoir?

Who were the Witches of Belvoir?

Curse Of The Scarecrow (2018) REVIEW

RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at rural fear-fest Curse Of The Scarecrow.

Nostradamus back from the dead! The Man Without A Body (1957) REVIEW

RICHARD PHILLIPS-reviews 1957 Brit-horror: The Man Without A Body!

Elizabeth Castle, Jersey’s Most Haunted

Elizabeth Castle on Jersey is the site of much bloodshed, history and hauntings over the centuries, says RICK HALE

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