The Monsters That Made Us

It’s an undead man’s party as Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s monster descend on the Visarian home of Dr. Franz Edelmann! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” for another monster rally where they talk about the Wolf Man vs. Dracula movie that almost was, why House of Dracula might be better than House of Frankenstein, and bid farewell to Erle C. Kenton, Jack Pierce, Lionel Atwill, and a few others.

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The mummy’s on the loose, and he’s dancing with the devil! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” for the thrilling conclusion of the Kharis saga with 1944’s The Mummy’s Curse! They discuss the rumors about whether or not Lon Chaney actually performed inside the mummy wrappings, the series’ overall consistency, why that works in its favor (and why the continuity doesn’t), and perhaps the single greatest sequence ever constructed for a mummy movie since the original!

Mrs. Olson Folgers Compilation from the 1960s

Mrs. Olson Folgers Commercial From the Early ’70s

Mrs. Olson Promotes the Folgers Automatic Drip Coffee in 1982

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Be sure to stock up on silver bullets and wooden stakes before joining “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” on a journey across Europe, searching for the notes of Henry Frankenstein with Dracula, the Wolf Man and the Frankenstein monster! They discuss the project House of Frankenstein almost was, the absolutely star-studded cast it would’ve had, the discovery and subsequent success of Glenn Strange as a horror icon, the messy, nonsensical script and how that doesn’t matter, and how House of Frankenstein should’ve been an Avengers-level event of its time.

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Grab those tana leaves because we’re heading back to Mapleton, Massachusetts, which is once again under siege by the evil mummy, Kharis! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they discuss the strange continuity across the Mummy films, heroic dogs, the new neighborhood watch, the evolution of Jack Pierce’s mummy makeup, and why The Mummy’s Ghost might be a good introduction for someone who has never seen a Mummy film!

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Look out! A lunatic with the power of invisibility is on the loose, but “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” are hot on his trail! Join them as they discuss Jon Hall’s return to the franchise, John Carradine’s underrated performance as Dr. Drury, John P. Fulton’s ever-improving special effects, a screenplay that seems curiously underdeveloped, and whether or not the use of broad comedy undercuts the horror in The Invisible Man’s Revenge!

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Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they head down to the bayous of Louisiana for some Southern Gothic vampire action in 1943’s Son of Dracula! They discuss Lon Chaney Jr.’s divisive performance as the nefarious Count Alucard, Robert Siodmak’s directorial debut with Universal, new vampire abilities, and why the film remains an interesting take on the classic Dracula formula despite a flawed screenplay.

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It’s time to dust off the old tuxedo and warm up those vocal chords because “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” are heading back to the Paris Opera House to discuss Universal’s Technicolor musical remake of Phantom of the Opera! Join them as they dive into Claude Rains’ turn behind the mask, the various scripts and plot points that were left on the cutting room floor, early color film processing, and why this Phantom still has a lot to offer, despite being more of a musical romantic comedy than a horror film.

The Stunning Evolution of Color in Film: https://youtu.be/hgYnW2ZSQMA

How Technicolor Changed Movies: https://youtu.be/Mqaobr6w6_I

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Prepare for the “Fight of the Titans” as Frankenstein’s monster and the Wolf Man collide in Universal’s first monster rally! Listen as “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” discuss the first shared universe from a major Hollywood studio, Bela Lugosi finally getting his turn in the Frankenstein makeup, Lon Chaney Jr. delivering his best performance as Lawrence Talbot, and why 1943’s Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man is essential for monster fans despite its myriad flaws.

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Remember when our old pals Steve and Babe discovered the tomb of the Egyptian Princess Ananka and, in doing so, unleashed the fury of the mummy, Kharis? Well, the high priests of Karnak sure as hell haven’t forgotten, and they’re back with a vengeance! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they discuss 1942’s The Mummy’s Tomb, its arbitrary jump 30 years into the future, Lon Chaney Jr. as the new Kharis, Universal’s strategy of throwing everything at the wall, and why, despite that, this mummy sequel isn’t necessarily greater than the sum of its parts.

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The world is at war, the Axis powers are planning a surprise attack on New York City and it’ll take a monster of our own to save us! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they discuss Hollywood’s post-Pearl Harbor uptick in US propaganda, why Peter Lorre is one of the silver screen’s all-time great bad guys, John P. Fulton’s Academy Award-nominated special effects, and why Quentin Tarantino may have drawn from Invisible Agent when crafting his own alternate universe WWII epic!

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