New Horror Host Book - Masters of Terrormonies

 This week I released a project I've been researching and writing for over 20 years - Masters of Terrormonies: The History of Television Horror Movie Hosts in Nashville, TN.

 

Masters of Terrormonies is the definitive guide to the legendary horror movie hosts who terrified and delighted late-night viewers on the airwaves in Nashville, Tennessee from 1957-present.

From the dapper Dr. Lucifur (Ken Bramming) and the hunchbacked Sir Cecil Creape (Russ McCown) – Nashville’s most iconic and best-remembered host – to the modern mad scientist Dr. Gangrene (Larry Underwood), this book dives deep into the histories of these macabre masters and the broadcast eras that brought them to life in Music City.

Inside these pages, you’ll discover detailed biographies about the real-life people behind the makeup, exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, rare interviews, vintage newspaper clippings, and never-before-seen photographs and memorabilia.

Written by Larry W. Underwood, cover by Mark Maddox, interior illustrations by Jeff Wilson, foreword by Dr. Jeff Thompson.

Available on Amazon.com 

#87 - Edward Scissorhands

Here it is, the final episode of The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price, exploring Vincent's last three films - Catchfire, Edward Scissorhands, and The Heart of Justice. This has been quite a ride, making a video for each of Vincent's theatrically released films as well as a number of other projects along the way, including his books, TV work, radio and more. Thank you all for joining me along the way, and for all your support. It's been a fun project.


In closing, I just want to mention that this series is nominated for a Rondo Award for classic horror excellence. If you have enjoyed this series, please consider voting for it for Best Multimedia. The ballot is at rondoaward.com, or you can just send an email to taraco@aol.com and let them know you'd like to vote for The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price for best Multimedia. Voting goes through April 8th.

#86 - Dead Heat

In this episode, Dr. Gangrene takes a look at this 1988 horror/comedy film starring Joe Piscopo and Treat Williams, with appearances from two genre favorites, Vincent Price and Darren McGavin.

 About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review, and criticism.

 Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/ All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice

#85 - The Whales of August

In this episode Dr. Gangrene discuses the 1987 drama The Whales of August, starring Batty Davis, Lillian Gish, and Vincent Price. Also featured in this episode - the Read, Write and Draw TV series.

About this series: Award-winning TV Horror Host Dr. Gangrene (author Larry Underwood) explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #thewhalesofaugust

#84 - From a Whisper to a Scream

In this episode Dr. Gangrene takes a look at a pair of 1980s horror anthology films featuring Vincent Price - ESCAPES, and FROM A WHISPER TO A SCREAM.

 

#83 The Great Mouse Detective

Episode #83 of The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price spotlights a pair of animated projects from the 80s in which Price voiced characters - The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo, and The Great Mouse Detective.

#82 Bloodbath at the House of Death

The Fantastic Films of Vincent Price #82 takes a look at the 1984 British horror/comedy Bloodbath at the House of Death. Price plays a 300-year-old satanic cult leader known as The Sinister Man.

 

#81 - The House of the Long Shadows

 Dr. Gangrene takes a look at the 1983 horror/comedy, The House of the Long Shadows. All star horror cast featuring Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and John Carradine in an old dark house mystery. Desi Arnez Jr. is a writer who takes a bet he can script a horror novel in 24 hours provided he has the proper setting.

About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism. Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/ All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #houseofthelongshadows #christopherlee #petercushing #johncarradine

#80 - The Monster Club

Come join Vincent Price and John Carradine as they visit a very special club - The Monster Club - and tell you three short tales of terror in this 1981 horror anthology. Stellar cast and fangtastic music from The Viewers, B.A. Robertson, Night, the Pretty Things and more! Directed by Roy Ward Baker.
#themonsterclub #vincentprice #drgangrene




About this series:
Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice  #themonsterclub

#79 - Scavenger Hunt

In his final final appearance of the 1970s Vincent appeared briefly in the wacky screwball comedy, SCAVENGER HUNT.

About this series:
Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Hot Swing"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice

#78 - Journey Into Fear

Episode #78 of the Fantastic Films of Vincent Price takes a look at the 1975 film noir, JOURNEY INTO FEAR.

Price plays an Arabian doctor onboard an ocean liner filled with quirky characters including Donald Pleasance, Shelley Winters, Yvette Mimieux, Ian McShane, and Sam Waterson, an employee of an oil coropration with a contract on his head.

Also covered on this episode are several other Vincent price seventies side projects, including ALICE COOPER, THE NIGHTMARE and THE SNOOP SISTERS.


About this series:
Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.


Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #drphibes #theaterofblood

#76 - Madhouse

One of my favorite Price films, mainly because he shares so much screentime with the great Peter Cushing. This is a Price essential.




Vincent Price stars as Paul Toombes, a famous horror actor best known for his signature role, Dr. Death. At a wrap party for his latest film his fiance is murdered by someone dressed as Dr. Death. Toombes, distraught, is placed in a mental hospital. Now, years later, he is released from the institution and planning a comeback. But once again bodies begin to pile up, as someone has it out for Paul Toombes. Also stars Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, and Adrienne Corri.

About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #madhouse

#75 - Theater of Blood

Vincent Price stars as Edward Lionheart, a much-maligned Shakespearian actor who is believed to be dead, driven to suicide by negative critics reviews. When those critics begin turning up dead, it is discovered that Lionheart is still alive, and on a mission of vengeance!

 

About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

 Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

 All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #drphibes #theaterofblood

#74 - Dr. Phibes Rises Again

Vincent Price as Dr. Anton Phibes, returned from suspended animation to continue his quest to restore life to his beloved wife, Victoria. Once again joined by his assistant Vulnavia (Valli Kemp), he finds himself on a race to Egypt against his old rival Biderbeck (Robert Quarry) to uncover the mystical River of Life.

 

About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

 Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

 All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #drphibes #theabominabledrphibes

#73 - The Abominable Dr. Phibes

Vincent Price stars as Dr. Anton Phibes, a man whose wife died on the operating table. On his way rushing to the hospital Phibes' car slid off the road and he was presumed dead in a horrible accident. However, he survived, and now seeks revenge against the surgical team that operated on his wife. Together with his assistant Vulnavia, he is killing each member is bizarre, exotic fashions that follow the ten plagues on the pharaoh in the bible.




About this series:
Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107

#72 - House of Frightenstein

In this episode Dr. Gangrene looks at several of Price's television appearances from 1971 that are among his best.

About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107

#71 - Cry of the Banshee

Vincent Price stars as Lord Whitman, a 16th century magistrate with a vendetta against witches. He sentences accused witches to a variety of tortures. When his men disciver a coven of witches in his province they attack them, slaughtering a number of them. In retaliation their leader, Oona, summons an avenging spirit, a sidhe, to attack the Whitman family.

 About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

 Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

 Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

 All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #cryofthebanshee #hilarydwyer

#70 - Scream and Scream Again

 An insane seventies romp featuring Vincent Price as a mad scientist responsible for creating a race of Frankenstein-style composites, while a Vampire killer is attacking women in London, draining them of blood, and a madman from a nazi-like totalitarian government is crushing people to death. Also appearing are Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

 About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

 

Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

 Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/

 All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107 #drgangrene #vincentprice #christopherlee #petercushing #screamandscreamagain

#69 - The Oblong Box/The Trouble with Girls

In this AIP Poe picture, Price plays Julian Markham, a rich nobleman who keeps his insane, disfigured brother Edward (Alister Williamson) locked in a room in his attic. His brother fakes his death and escapes, then goes on a murderous rampage. Also features Christopher Lee as Dr. Neuhartt, who purchases bodies from body snatchers for medical experiments. Directed by Gordon Hessler. This was the first film to feature Price and Christopher Lee together.


About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.

#68 - More Dead than Alive

In this one Price plays Dan Ruppulo, owner of a traveling sideshow and shooting show. He runs across former criminal and killer named Cain (Clint Walker), recently released from prison. Cain only wants to live a peaceful life, but his past just won't let him. Also stars Anne Francis as a painter named Monica who befriends Cain. Price is great as the sideshow barker in this one.


About this series: Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright and Award-winning Nashville-based TV Horror Host explores the films of the merchant of menace, Vincent Price, in chronological order from first to last, approaching them from a scholarly perspective, offering commentary, review and criticism.


Music: "Backed Vibes", "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Opening Credits Artwork: Used by permission from Mark Maddox, http://www.maddoxplanet.com/ All film clips © respective studios and used purely for academic purposes and Fair Use under Copyright Act 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107