The Ghouls Gallery of Movie Posters

When I narrow the field down to “horror” film stars I usually stick with what I suppose are the usual seven actors. Universal Studios and the designs of Jack Pierce led us to the classic era of horror and stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney Jr. Of course Lon’s father needs no build up to those who know their history of film and “the man of a thousand faces.”

The second wave of horror brought us the blood red all color look of the classic monsters making stars of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.

Lastly we have Vincent Price who forged his own association with horror. He brushed alongside the classical era of stars though he wasn’t what one would call a horror star until the fifties and the subsequent Poe cycle with director Roger Corman. While never appearing in the Hammer flicks with Chris and Peter he would team up with them in other titles including The Oblong Box, Madhouse and their final teaming, The House of the Long Shadows.

The lost silent with Lon Sr.

Boris and Bela. Or if you prefer, Bela and Boris.

“The phone is dead. Do you hear that, Vitus? Even the phone is dead. ”

“Poe, you are avenged! ”

Lon Jr. and the world of the “Inner Sanctum.”

Peter’s final go around as the Baron.

I love this fiery look on Christopher Lee.

Good friend Vincent.

“Are you ready for Dr. Phibes? Hmm? ”