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Chris Lackey 5/30/25 Chris Lackey 5/30/25

Extra Credit 035 - Universal Frankensteins

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We're discussing Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Son of Frankenstein (1939). MOVIES GOOD!!!

Here is the 1938 article from The Daily Times about a roving Frankenstein in Iowa, plus a close-up of the photo.

Here's that Frankenstein promotional poster with a giant monster and Lugosi's top billing.

Outro: She's My Bride by Pitch Black Manor

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Chris Lackey 5/28/25 Chris Lackey 5/28/25

Classic Cast: The Call of Cthulhu

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It's a cyclopean classic cast covering Lovecraft's masterpiece: The Call of Cthulhu!

Watch the movie on Tubi!

Hear the full reading!

Check out all the offerings at The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

  • M.U. monograph Liber Oblitus: a Reading of an Unreadable Book

  • The Gilman House Lounge Hospitality Set

And don't forget the incredible music of Reber Clark!

Original episodes:

  • The Call of Cthulhu - Part One

  • The Call of Cthulhu - Part Two

  • The Call of Cthulhu - Part Three

And a bonus episode featuring Lovecraft scholar S.T. Joshi!

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Chris Lackey 5/22/25 Chris Lackey 5/22/25

Study 131 - The Damp Man Returns

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Just when you thought you'd gotten dry, The Damp Man Returns! Join us as we discuss Allison V. Harding's thrilling noir sequel!

Special thanks to reader Travis Bedard! Check out New Play Exchange now!

Next up: an extra credit episode on Universal's first three Frankenstein films, as well as a monstrous classic episode!

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Chris Lackey 5/15/25 Chris Lackey 5/15/25

Study 130 - The Damp Man

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A swimmer is stalked by an inhuman monster in Allison V. Harding's The Damp Man!

Special thanks to reader Travis Bedard! Check out New Play Exchange now!

The Strange Case of Allison V. Harding by Terence E. Hanley

New York Daily News item about Lamont Buchanan's fortune!

Bonus 10 - The Cat People Films

Our reading of The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall by John Kendrick Bangs.

Next up: The Damp Man Returns!

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Chris Lackey 5/13/25 Chris Lackey 5/13/25

Feedback 035 - Psychedelic Bloodbath

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Extra! Extra! Read all your comments!

Links from this episode:

The Book Tour by Andi Watson

Putting on the Dish - a short film in Polari

Cooking by Heart with Chris Sarandon!

Love Me, Dracula

Next up: The Damp Man!

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Chris Lackey 5/8/25 Chris Lackey 5/8/25

Study 129 - Liberation of Earth

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Earth is stuck in a war between alien races with devastating consequences, and it's somehow funny! Join us as we discuss Liberation of Earth by William Tenn!

Special thanks to our reader, George Woodruff of Full Throttle Sound!

Next up: Aickman Feedback and The Damp Man!

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