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The Crimson Ghost: From Cult Character to Punk Rock Icon

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Written by Brian Linsky
A lot of people may recognize the Crimson Ghost skull logo from T-shirts, stickers, or patches, but how many people actually know the true origin of the ghostly image?
Popularized in the late 1970’s by Jerry Only, founder of the band Misfits, the Crimson Ghost character can actually be traced back to the 1940’s.
Originally filmed as a 12 chapter series in 1946, the Crimson Ghost was the sinister title character of the series draped in a hood and cloak, with a skull mask, and skeleton hand gloves.
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The Crimson Ghost was a 12 chapter series which ran in 1946.

The Crimson Ghost was determined to get his fiendish hands on a device called Cyclotrode X, originally invented by Dr. Chambers, and was designed to be a defense mechanism against a possible atomic bomb attack.
In the wrong hands, and used as a weapon, Cyclotrode X would be catastrophic.
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The Ghost plots his next move.

The Crimson Ghost intended to use the Cyclotrode X to carry out plans of sabotage and extortion, due to it’s ability to also cancel out any other device which was being electrically controlled.
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The Crimson Ghost ,1946

The series was directed by Fred C. Brannon and William Witney, and also known by the name Cyclotrode X. Following it’s run, the Crimson Ghost would have most likely faded into obscurity if not for the band Misfits.
Spawned from the town of Lodi, New Jersey in 1977, the Misfits emerged from the punk scene with their own brand of “Horror Punk”, and went on to resurrect the Ghost’s ghoulish image.
In 1979, the Crimson Ghost made his first appearance as the band’s mascot on a flyer promoting an upcoming show at Max’s Kansas City. The image would later surface again on the cover of the band’s EP “Horror Business”.
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Misfits show flyer and EP cover first debuting in 1979.

When the Misfits’ album American Psycho was released in 1997, They took their admiration for their mascot one step further by titling one of their songs “The Crimson Ghost”.
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Misfits members Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Glen Danzig, & Jerry Only

The Crimson Ghost mascot is now known as the Misfits’ iconic “Fiend Skull,” the band’s official logo, and it’s painted on all their equipment, clothing, and everything else they could get their hands on.
With the Misfits reuniting their original lineup last year to play at Riot Fest, a whole new generation of fans are now wearing the iconic figure, though most remain in the dark over it’s background story.
Today, the Fiend Skull is easily one of the most recognizable symbols, in not only the music industry, but throughout the entire world.
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Misfits playing with the Ghost in the background

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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