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Five Gripping True Stories of the Men Behind the Greatest Screen Monsters of All Time!
Watch if you dare as the lives of five of the greatest horror stars to ever creep across the screen unfold in your own living room! The perfect Halloween treat, this two-disc set narrated by Richard Kiley features over 2 hours of rarely seen trailers and featurettes.
Bela Lugosi: Hollywood's Dark Prince
Continental charm, dashing good looks and an imposing presence made him an ideal candidate as a romantic hero, but for audiences around the world, Bela Lugosi would be forever known for one role, bloodthirsty Transylvanian aristocrat Count Dracula!
Star of such favorites as The Black Cat, White Zombie and The Body Snatcher!
Boris Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Famed for his powerhouse portrayal of the Frankenstein monster, Boris Karloff was in fact a sensitive and cultured man. His tremendous talent and versatility as a performer created an enduring legacy as one of horror's most cherished performers.
A Tony Award nominee (for The Lark) and GRAMMY Award winner (for How the Grinch Stole Christmas)! Star of The Ghoul, Targets, Black Sabbath, and host of TV's Thriller!
Lon Chaney, Jr.: Son Of A Thousand Faces
First seen as the lumbering Lennie in Of Mice and Men and Larry Talbot in The Wolf Man, Lon Chaney, Jr. was a shy, troubled man who battled depression and alcoholism in a life every bit as riveting as any screenplay. He portrayed the Mummy, Frankenstein's monster, Dracula and a host of other classic characters, ensuring him a permanent home in the horror great pantheon.
Star of Spider Baby, Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein and One Million B.C.!
Peter Lorre: The Master Of Menance
His bulging eyes, nasal accent and intense portrayals of tormented characters earned Peter Lorre a reputation as one of the most distinctive talents in Hollywood. His performances projected evil, anguish and even brilliant comedy. From his breakout role in Fritz Lang's M to such classics as The Maltese Falcon, Mad Love and Casablanca, Lorre's unique talent made him one of the most memorable men in fright history!
Star of The Raven, The Beast with Five Fingers and Tales of Terror!
Vincent Price: The Versatile Villian
With aristocratic bearing and a distinctive voice, Vincent Price
cultivated an air of sophistication and mystery which made him one of fear cinema's most popular and cherished icons.
Star of '50s favorites like House of Wax, The Fly and The Tingler and such drive-in hits as The Abominable Dr. Phibes, Theatre of Blood and Masque of the Red Death!
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