Monster Bash Guest List

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SUMMER 2012

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The time machine is set, we're bringing prehistoric monsters forward to 2012!

Also at Monster Bash...see Cortlandt Hull's Witch's Dungeon Roadshow Museum!

Our Local Legedary Horror Host

Chiller Theatre's "Chilly Billy" Appearing Saturday Only

Guest Star List

Martine Beswicke

Above Video: Martine Beswicke stars with Raquel Welch and John Richardson in ONE MILLION YEARS B.C. Martine is the lovely brunette cave woman!

Ricou Browning

Ricou Browning, the last of the original classic Universal Monsters! Ricou portrayed the underwater Gill-Man in CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, REVENGE OF THE CREATURE and THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US.

His underwater stuntwork was also featured in James Bond films, the TV show Flipper and in scores of other films and TV shows.

Ricou also writes and directs.

Ricou Browning and Julie Adams - CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON Trailer:

Julie Adams

The beautiful Julie Adams from CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. She was menaced on the big screen by out favorite fictional prehistoric monster - The Gill Man.

Julie at a previous Monster Bash:

Gregg Palmer

Gregg Palmer also had a run in with the Gill-Man in THECREATURE WALKS AMONG US (1956). Gregg also appeared in: FROM HELL IT CAME (1957), ZOMBIES OF MORA TAU (1957), THE MOST DANGEOUS MAN ALIVE (1961), WAGON TRAIN, THE LIFE AND LEGEND OF WYATT EARP, HAVE GUN - WILL TRAVEL, 77 SUNSET STRIP, GET SMART, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, The TARZAN TV show, DOCTOR WHO (1966-1969), CHISUM with John Wayne, KOLCHAK - THE NIGHT STALKER, GUNSMOKE, THE SHOOTIST, THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY and that's just scratching the surface!

THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US Trailer:

EEGAH REUNION!

Arch Hall Jr.

Here he comes with his wild guitar - it's Arch Hall Jr.! Star of EEGAH, WILD GUITAR, THE SADIST, THE CHOPPERS, DEADWOOD '76 and THE NASTY RABBIT! Retro cool and coming to Bash. He'll also be performing with house band - The Bash Boys. Plus, he'll team up with friend Richard Kiel (also from EEGAH) at Monster Bash.

Here's Arch in a clip from WILD GUITAR:

Richard Kiel

Richard returns to Bash to team-up with EEGAH co-star Arch Hall. Richard was EEGAH! He also has starred in numerous films, including HOUSE OF THE DAMNED and in the James Bond films as "Jaws," the most popular Bond villian on screen. Plus, he's in THE PHANTOM PLANT, THE HUMAN DUPLICATORS, WILD WILD WEST, THE TWILIGHT ZONE (TO SERVE MAN!), HAPPY GILMORE, PALE RIDER.

Here's Richard as Jaws:

Bert I. Gordon - Mr. BIG

Here comes Mr. B.I.G.! Nick-named "Mr. Big" by Forrest J Ackerman because of the great sci-fi movies that Bert made featuring giant beasts and monsters (and it's his intitials!). The big monsters we love in films like KING DINOSAUR, THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN, WAR OFTHE COLOSSAL BEAST, BEGINNING OF THE END, THE CYCLOPS, THE FOOD OF THE GODS and so many more! Bert Directed, scripted and created special effects for so many movies. Meet him in person at Monster Bash!

Bert I. Gordon's KING DINOSAUR:

Jimmy Hunt

My father turned me on to the movie INVADERS FROM SPACE when I was a little kid....it's still one of his top sc-fi movies and mine too. Jimmy Hunt is favorite of all the Monster Bash attendees and family. If you had a sense of wonder as a kid, this movie would make it stick for a lifettime. Jimmy is one great guy. Make sure to talk with him at Monster Bash!

Check Out Jimmy in this trailer:

Conrad Brooks

He's back, and at work on PLAN BASH FROM OUTER SPACE! It's Conrad Brooks....who appeared in PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, JAIL BAIT and BRIDE OF THE MONSTER with Bela Lugosi. He also appeared in NIGHT OF THE GHOULS, THE BEAST OF YUCCA FLATS, THE MAD MAGICIAN (with Vincent Price)! He was friends with Ed Wood, Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson and Criswell. The surviving Ed Wood stock company player.

Check out the Legend Films colorized PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE trailer:

Check The Legend Films colorized PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE DVD is available at Creepy Classics, the Monster Bash financial sponsor. The DVD also features the restored beautiful black and white version.

"Chilly Billy" Cardille
The host of Pittsburgh's Chiller Theatre from the 1950s through the 1980s on Channel 11, Pittsburgh, PA. This is the man who brought you spooky movies and made pizza partiies a way of life on Saturday nights for the city of Pittsburgh for three decades. Bill will only be at the Bash for a limited time. Make sure to get an autograph from this Pittsburgh icon. Appearng Saturday only.

Here's Chilly Billy opening a show in 1981:

Son of Ghoul
The horror host that rocks Cleveland through to its bones! Son of Ghoul will be back to put the scare on you. Make sure to visit him at Bash and if you're in Ohio, check your local listings for that SOG listing! Son of Ghoul will host Saturday Stooge Matinee at Bash.

Tom Savini

Local "Monster Kid" done good! Visit Tom to see his great work in sculptures of classic monsters and talk about his work in horror films over the past decades. A renaissance man that has done it all: specal effects, directing, acting, writing...

Stan Gordon

Nationally recognozed researcher on the unexplained. Stan Gordon has appeared on numerous world wide TV networks and is most known as the go-to guy for the world famous Kecksburg UFO Incident. He's written numerous books and will be speaking about cryptozology and some perhaps, still with us, dinosaurs.

John Russo

Screenwriter for the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, and part-time zombie on screen in that classic too!

George Kosana

The Sheiff from the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! "They're dead, they're all messed up!"

Jesse Melchior and Reel Majik

Make-up and mask master Jesse Melchior and crew will be providing live classic monsters that wil be roaming the halls of Monster Bash! Look for Kharis, Nosferatu, Wolfman, and various classic creepy creatures! Jesse will also be set-up with his unbelievably great masks and other monster gear.

Daniel Griffith

One of the best documentary makers in the business today - Daniel Griffith. His company is Ballyhoo Productions. Daniel produces and directs amazing documentaries on classic and cult films. He's top-notch technical expertise is stepped up to masterful with his sense of humor and obvious love of his subject matters. This Bash he spotlights his expanded Rondo Hatton documentary and a new one on Robert Lippert Productions. Lippert was behind such genre favorites as THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, THE FLY, THE LOST CONTINENT (1951), THE CURSE OF THE FLY, WITCHCRAFT (with Chaney Jr.), UNKNOWN WORLD, THE RETURN OF MR. MOTO and more.

Plus look for Daniel's Rondo Museum at BASH!

Mr. Lobo

We're happy to welcome, host of Cinema Insomia, Mr. Lobo to Monster Bash 2012. One of the most talked about Contemporary Horror Hosts on the Shock Scene! Make sure o check out his web site and videos. Mr. Lobo's in the House of Bash!

Kevin Slick
Keyboardist and life-long silent film fan, Kevin Slick! Kevin will perform at this year's MONSTER BASH! Don't miss out on this live event. Make sure to visit Kevin's site for all of the interesting things this renaissance man does!

Don Reese

Monster Bash stand-up comedy Saturday Night with Don Reese. Catch the man from Iowa at Bash and around the country through the year....check out his schedule on his web site....he might be near your area soon! RUN!

Here's a sample of Don....make sure to pick-up his full length DVD "IT CAME FROM IOWA" from Creepy Classics:

Ghoul A Go-Go
See you're favorite TV show personalities at Monster Bash! It's Vlad and Creighton from the Ghoul A Go-Go show. A twisted twisting monster -craze for kids of all ages. A retro kid's show that is a combination of Dick Clark's American Bandstand and The Addams Family.

What is "Ghoul A Go-Go?" Check out this promo:

Cortlandt Hull

Cortlandt Hull is the nephew of Henry Hull (the WEREWOLF OF LONDON) and Jospehine Hull (ARESENIC AND OLD LACE). Cortlandt, in his own right, is a sculptor and artist, heading The Witch's Dungeon in Connecticut. On display you'll see some of Cortlandt's life-size wax classic monsters!

Bill Diamond

Bill Diamond, who worked with Jim Henson's muppets, and now runs MONSTER TV on the Internet!

Kyra Schon

The little GHOUL NEXT DOOR - Kyra Schon from the original Western PA classic - NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! She was the little girl in the film with the unforgettable scene in the basement. Meet Kyra at Bash!

Penny Dreadful's Shilling Shockers
Back at Bash, it's Penny and the crew, including Garou. This Boston area TV creepy crew will be bringing their unique brand of horror and humor to Monster Bash. Plus, check out all the cool goodies they'll have at their table, includuding DVDs of their TV shows and scary movies! Kids, don't worry, Garou the wewrewolf doesn't bite, but he slobbers a whole lot.

Tom Weaver

Noted author of many, many books on the genre. Host of the Bash Braintwister Quiz live at Bash.

Richard Scrivani
Noted author of the book "Good Night, Whatever You Are!" An expert on the Universal horror films. He's also the host of the Forgotten Film Series at Monster Bash.

Lorraine Bush

Classic Monster portrait artist (left) pictured with fans at Monster Bash. She's also a cover artist for Monster Bash Magazine.

Robert Michael Cotter

Long time Monster Basher, author Bobb Cotter will be set up at Bash signing books and hanging with the Monster Bashers. Bobb's books for McFarland include A HISTORY OF DOC SAVAGE, THE GREAT MONSTER MAGAZINES, THE MXICAN MASKED WRESTLER & MONSTER FILMOGRAPHY, and a forthcoming book on Hammer actress Ingrd Pitt! Also, don't miss him introducing our Mexican Movie Night at Monster Bash!

The Patient Creatures
Spooky personalities, the Patient Creatures will be roaming the Monster Bash halls in search of a home....perhaps, yours! Our friends from the Netherworld will treat the kiddies to spooky stories too!

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Welcome aboard the Bash to The Art Institute of Pittburgh. Some of the Film, Make-Up Students will be manning the booth at this next June's Monster Bash Conference! I met these folks and they are one great group...really into imagination and creating for film. They might have a few surprises for us too!

...and last BUT impossibly least, by definition...

David "The Rock" Nelson

Indescribable, but let's try....renegade monster movie maker, convention personality, self-made pitch man, renaissance fan, the Ernest T. Bass of the earth (and that's meant in the best, positive way)! Talk to him about his movies, his life and his love of monster movies. You might even win the shirt off his back (bring disinfectant).

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