Tag: Peter Cushing

Super Mates 118: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 28, 2026

It’s this year’s second visit to the Hammer House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy discuss the 1962 Hammer Films classic Captain Clegg (UK title) aka Night Creatures (US title)! Peter Cushing stars as the vicar of a small English village where smuggling is afoot, and Marsh Phantoms roam the countryside! Also starring Hammer favorites Oliver Reed, Michael Ripper and Yvonne Romaine!

Then it’s off to the comic crypt to examine “Scourge of the Skeletal Riders” from Teen Titans (Vol. 1) #37 (Jan/Feb. 1972) by Bob Haney, George Tuska and Nick Cardy. The Titans get embroiled in the civil war in Ranistan while looking for their captured friend. Along the way they encounter mysterious riders who may just be the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse!

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Captain Clegg aka Night Creatures (1962) directed by Peter Graham Scott, music by Don Sharp

Theme from Teen Titans (2003) by Puffy Ami Yumi

“Creeps for Cushing” by Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF

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Super Mates 114: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 29, 2025

All aboard! The House of Franklin-Stein is your deadly depot for catching a ride on the Horror Express! Chris and Cindy discuss this 1972 classic starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, as they struggle to solve the mystery of a frozen prehistoric specimen come to life, bent on murder and possession! Plus, Telly Savalas as a roguish Cossack captain!

Then it’s off to the comic crypt and Superman (1987) #6, continuing the tale of the giant mummy from last episode! When Lois is possessed, Superman uncovers an ancient race planning to take over the world!

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Horror Express (1972) directed by Eugenio Martin

Superman The Animated Series theme by Shirley Walker

“Transylvania Terror Train” by Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF

 

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House of Franklin-Stein Trailer 2025

September 08, 2025

On September 15th, 2025, return to the House of Franklin-Stein! Four episodes in September in October, each showcasing a classic horror film, and a super hero comic featuring a similar monster!

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Super Mates 110: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 30, 2024

Enter the Hammer House of Franklin-Stein! Cindy and Chris discuss Hammer’s second entry in their original horror franchise, Revenge of Frankenstein! Peter Cushing returns as the mad baron, determined to create the perfect man! And it looks like he does…until cannibalism kicks in!

Then follow us into the comic crypt for The Phantom Stranger #26, where the mysterious traveler encounters the Spawn of Frankenstein! By Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Jim Aparo!

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Revenge of Franktenstein (1958) directed by Terrence Fisher

“People Are Strange” by The Doors

“Feed My Frankenstein” by Alice Cooper

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House of Franklin-Stein 2024 Promo

August 21, 2024

The House of Franklin-Stein SPOOK SHOW! The 11th annual Halloween celebration begins in September and runs through October! Chris and Cindy present four episodes covering classic horror films, and tales featuring super heroes vs. legendary monsters!

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Fade Out - Peter Cushing

January 31, 2024

Episode 32 – Peter Cushing’s BIGGLES: AN ADVENTURE IN TIME w/guest Lucien Desar.

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Super Mates 106: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 25, 2023

Visit the Hammer House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy discuss the 1957 Hammer Horror classic The Abominable Snowman, starring Forrest Tucker and genre legend Peter Cushing, on an expedition to the Himalayas to find the mysterious Yeti!

Then the Snowman comes to Gotham, when Batman clashes with a frozen foe in Batman #337 by Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas, and Jose Luis Garcia Lopez (Praised Be His Name)! The Dark Knight tracks his enemy to Tibet in the sequel by Conway and Irv Novick, from Detective Comics #522!

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The Abominable Snowman (1957) directed by Val Guest, music by Humphrey Searle

“Batman Theme” from Power Records

“Yeti Stomp” from The Backyardigans

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Super Mates 102: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 26, 2022

Return to the Hammer House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy discuss The Satanic Rites of Dracula, featuring the final face-off between Christopher Lee’s Dracula and Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing!

 Plus, from the Comic Crypt comes Uncanny X-Men #159, where the Prince of Darkness takes a new bride…Storm! Will her teammates be able to save her from Dracula’s control?

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The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) directed by Alan Gibson, Music by John Cavacas

Theme from X-Men The Animated Series by Ron Wasserman and Shuhei Endo

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF

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Super Mates 99: House of Franklin-Stein Part 3

October 11, 2021

Hammer Time at the House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy cover Dracula A.D. 1972, starring Horror Icons Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing! Lee is back as the Count, awakened in the 20th century to vanquish the family line of his most hated foe. Can Cushing’s Van Helsing save his granddaughter and her swinging friends from Dracula’s bloody revenge?

Then Batman tracks a vampire in Detective Comics #489 (April 1980) by J.M. DeMatteis and Irv Novick But is this undead killer the real deal? And just why is a famous magician also after the bloodthirsty beast?

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Dracula A.D. 1972 directed by Alan Gibson

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF

 

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Super Mates 92: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 28, 2020

Chris and Cindy hop the pond to the Hammer House of Franklin-Stein! They discuss another classic Hammer film starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, The Gorgon! A small European village is plagued by the curse of an ancient Grecian evil! Who has the stones to stop it?

Then from the Comic Crypt comes Hawkman #25 (May 1968) by Bob “Zany” Haney and Dick Dillin, where the Winged Wonder must contend with the city-destroying powers of a revived Medusa! The only problem is, she’s taken up vacancy in his wife’s body!

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The Gorgon (1964) directed by Terrence Fisher, music by James Bernard

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank

“Turn to Stone” by Joe Walsh

“Black Magic Woman” by Santana

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