Celluloid Terror

A look into the classic and modern Horror Film Genre.

''Atom Age Vampire'' (1960)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/atom-age-vampire-1960 18th Dec 2022 - ''Atom Age Vampire'' is a 1960 Black and White, Italian Sci-Fi/Horror Film. Like the then rising trend of ''Atomic Fear'' Films that were being produc …

''Blood of Dracula'' (1957)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/blood-of-dracula-1957 18th Dec 2022 - ''Dracula'' and Vampire themed films were very much a staple from the 1950s thru 1960s. ''Blood of Dracula'' was no different. The Black and White 195 …

''Attack of The Crab Monsters'' (1957)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/attack-of-the-crab-monsters-1957 18th Dec 2022 - 1957s ''Attack of The Crab Monsters'' was a production of American Director Roger Corman (well known Pop Cinema Producer of ''Schlock'' Films often lo …

''Billy The Kid vs Dracula'' (1966)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/billy-the-kid-vs-dracula-1966 18th Dec 2022 - The Title says it all. While the 1960s are often seen as the ''rise'' of The Vampire Film Worldwide, One would not see the odd mixing of the Classic C …

''Devil Doll'' (1964)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/devil-doll-1964 18th Dec 2022 - A 1964 British Horror Movie, ''Devil Doll'' concerns an unhinged Ventrilogist whose Doll (named ''Hugo'') is actually possessed with a former Assistan …

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/children-shouldnt-play-with-dead-things-1972 18th Dec 2022 - A classic American low budget ''Zombie Flick'', 1972s ''Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things'' is a much overlooked ''Walking Dead'' fun feast. Th …

''Gamera'' (1965)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/gamera-1965 18th Dec 2022 - ''Created'' in 1965 Gamera was designed to augment the success of The ''Godzilla'' Films of Japan. As typical. Gamera was the ''Child'' of Atomic Test …

''Godzilla vs Hedorah'' (1971)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/godzilla-vs-hedorah-1971 18th Dec 2022 - Part of The Japanese ''Giant Monster'' Series, Hedorah was first seen in 1971. It was used to emphasize Man's pollution of The Planet Earth, by showin …

''The Invisible Man'' (1933)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-invisible-man-1933 18th Dec 2022 - Originally an HG Wells Sci-Fi Novel of 1897 Universal Pictures 1933 Classic ''The Invisible Man'' served as a catalyst for many related Horror/Sci-Fi …

''Massacre at Cutter's Grove'' (2005)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/massacre-at-cutters-grove-2005 18th Dec 2022 - The 2005s ''Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter's Grove'' ''Monster'', Roger LaForge was a Pirate of utter disgust. Perhaps more menacing and feared than …

''Child's Play'' (Chucky) (1988)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/childs-play-chucky-1988 18th Dec 2022 -  ''Chucky'' is the Antagonist of The ''Child's Play'' franchise of American Horror Movies which began is 1988. He is a Child's Doll (Toy) that is …

''Dark Shadows'' (Barnabas Collins) (1966-1971)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/dark-shadows-barnabas-collins-1966-1971 18th Dec 2022 -   Although (perhaps) ''unknown'' to the current generations of ''Horror Fans'', ''Barnabas Collins'' was the first Vampire character to be shown …