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Bela Lugosi Haunted By Dark Past In Hungary
Guest writer MATTHEW E BANKS reveals a strange tale from Bela Lugosi's past in Hungary
Bela Lugosi’s Dead, A Look Back On The Bauhaus Classic
Bela Lugosi's Dead: DOM COOPER explains how a classic horror star influenced Northampton Goth Rock outfit Bauhaus
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.
The Raven 1935 REVIEW
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
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at The Black Cat 1934, the first encounter between Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi!!
Dracula 1931 REVIEW
Dracula 1931, starring Bela Lugosi, is reviewed by CHRISTOPHER PAGE
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.
6 Dracula Myths Not Mentioned By Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker's Dracula has inspired countless adaptations, often adding misconceptions not found in the original novel. CHRIS NEWTON reveals the truth behind these Dracula myths
It Came From South London: Greatest Horror Film Stars Revealed
London's most famous horror stars and authors came from south of the Thames. Boris Karloff, Claude Rains, Elsa Lanchester, the list goes on. DAVID TURNBULL pays tribute to these spooky South Londoners.
You’ll Find Out 1940 REVIEW
Karloff, Lugosi and Lorre sound like a dream team but is there a catch? “You’ll Find Out”, as RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at this “musical-mystery” from 1940.
My Top 10 Frankenstein Films
Mary Shelley's gothic tale has seen many screen adaptations. RICHARD MARKWORTH lists his favourite Frankenstein films, just in time for Halloween
One Man Poe: Stephen Smith INTERVIEW
Stephen Smith talks to Spooky Isles about his his lifelong passion for horror and gothic literature, how it shaped his career in digital theatre, and his future plans, including a UK tour and educational shows
Is The Brummy Vampire Monster Or Myth?
Were the so-called Brummy Vampire attacks of the early 2000s the result of urban legends and mass hysteria rather than actual supernatural events? RICK HALE takes a look
Renfield 2023 REVIEW
Renfield 2023 - a modern relook at Dracula's familiar - falls short on horror and comedy, says TERRY SHERWOOD
Dracula Character Guide: A Look at Bram Stoker’s Finest
We look at the main characters in the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. Who is your favourite Dracula character?
The Invisible Man 1933 REVIEW
Universal's The Invisible Man 1933 is still the gleeful best version of the HG Well's classic, writes TERRY SHERWOOD
The Beetle and Dracula: A Gothic Rivalry
Richard Marsh's The Beetle deserves greater recognition as a classic of Victorian Gothic fiction, despite ultimately losing the longevity battle to Dracula, writes DAVID TURNBULL
13 Things You Didn’t Know About The Wolf Man 1941
Here are 13 things you didn't know about The Wolf Man 1941!
How BBC’s Dracula Paid Homage to Horror History
BRONTË SCHILTZ explores how the BBC's Dracula miniseries from 2020 dug deep to revitalise the classic vampire story
In Search of Igor, Frankenstein’s Assistant
The character of Igor is as much as mish-mash as one of Frankenstein's own creatures, says RICHARD MARKWORTH, author of newly-released Igor and the Twisted Tales of Castlemaine
Mad Monster Party? 1967 REVIEW
TERRY SHERWOOD takes a look back at animated horror classic Mad Monster Party? 1967, starring Boris Karloff in his last brush with his most famous role
Travelling In Jonathan Harker’s Footsteps through Romania
Dracula fan JOEL HEYES grabs his travel guide and heads off to visit the Jonathan Harker sites mentioned in Bram Stoker's Dracula novel
Son of Dracula 1943 REVIEW
Son of Dracula 1943 is an highly-enjoyable original spin on a familiar genre, says guest writer RICHARD MARKWORTH
Una O’Connor: Universal Horror’s Excitable Character Actress
Una O’Connor’s shrieking is familiar to anyone interested in Universal Horror. TERRY SHERWOOD looks at the Belfast-born actress behind the screams