Thorne, Ian

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The Wolf man

1985
Briefly discusses the origins of werewolf legends and the portrayal of werewolves in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1941 film starring Lon Chaney, Jr. and the 1935 film starring Henry Hull.

Creature from the Black Lagoon

adapted from the screenplay by Arthur Ross and Harry Essex from a story by Maurice Zimm
1981
Recounts the plots of the 1954 film and its two sequels which followed the career of an unfriendly half-man, half-fish creature discovered in a Brazilian lake.

Mad scientists

1977
Presents synopses of several well-known horror films whose plots revolve around the experiments of diabolical scientists.

UFO's

1978
Discusses sightings of UFO's, presents possible explanations for them, and identifies on-going studies of these phenomena.

Ancient astronauts

1978
Discusses Swiss writer Erick von D?aniken's theories concerning extraterrestrial influences on the development of ancient civilizations.

King Kong

1977
Presents synopses of several films whose plots revolve around the escapades of a giant ape named King Kong.

Frankenstein

1977
Briefly discusses the origin of the Frankenstein legend and the portrayal of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff.

Dracula

1977
Briefly discusses the origins of vampire legends and the portrayal of vampires in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi.

It came from outer space

1982
The inhabitants of a disabled spaceship take steps to prevent the panic-stricken citizens of Sand Rock from thwarting efforts to repair their craft.

The deadly mantis

1982
A giant insect frozen for millions of years thaws out in Alaska and makes its way to New York City.

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