Blood Curdling Blog of Monster Masks: June 2015

Monday, June 29, 2015

Don Post Studios Munster Masks

Both economy and deluxe versions of the Munsters masks were released by Don Post Studios around 1964-65. According to David Lady's Guide to Movie Monster Masks these were available from the mid 60's and into the 70's. Here are a few various ads that I have yet to post here of the economy versions as well as the official Herman Munster Headpiece...

Image Source: Matt Post

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Don Con

Lovers of latex and headhunters alike, incredible news was announced today... Don-Con, a convention that celebrates the legacy of the historic Don Post Studios will be held November 7th & 8th, 2015 in Burbank, California. For the gory details check out Don-Con.com. In addition to special guests and vendors, Lee Lambert's second edition of the Illustrated History of Don Post Studios book will be released at Don Con!

Don-Con Promo (Final) from Daniel Roebuck on Vimeo.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Don Post Studios Article - Questar Feb. 1980

During a period from November 1979 to August 1980, Questar magazine ran four "Close-Up" articles about Don Post Studios. Although the article in today's post is titled "Part-One" in the series, the article posted a few days ago is actually the first and serves as an introduction to the series. The full audio recordings of the interviews conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Elliot for these articles with Don Post Sr, and Don Post Jr can be heard on Matt Post's YouTube page.

Image Source: Matt Post

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Don Post Studios Article - Questar Nov. 1979

During a period from November 1979 to August 1980 Questar magazine ran four comprehensive articles about Don Post Studios. The third of these articles was posted here back in November of 2010. Thanks to some scans sent my way a few months ago from Matt Post, the other three articles will be posted here over the course of the upcoming week...