DtH Episode 126: Twice Told Tales – Toolbox Murders

July 8, 2026 by Jon Kitley in Discover the Horror Podcast and tagged Adam Gierasch, Aneta Corsaut, Angela Bettis, Cameron Mitchell, Dennis Donnelly, Juliet Landau, Kelly Nichols, Land of the Lost, Pamelyn Ferdin, Rance Howard, Tobe Hooper, Tony Didio, Toolbox Murders, Wesley Eure | Leave a comment

The Toolbox Murders (1978) and Toolbox Murders (2004)

In this Twice Told Tales segment, we take a look at a film and its “remake”, which can be about as far apart as you can get. Some might say a remake in name only. But nonetheless, two films that while are different, do have some similarities, even if it might be behind-the-scenes information. But what you do have is one very uncomfortable exploitation film and a more modern tale with a supernatural slight to it. Or does it? Both of these films are products of their time, in what they are showing us, what they are trying to tell us, and what they feel the need to show us.

The one thing they do have in common is the way of people are killed. Novelty or highly creative, that is up for you to decide. As to what you think of the original and if the second one is an actual remake, or just a cash grab. But if they are both entertaining, does it matter?

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Monster Bash Approaches

June 4, 2025 by Jon Kitley in Conventions and tagged Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstsein, Classic Monsters, Daniel Roebuck, Dark Shadows, Frank Dello Stritto, Gregory Mank, John Russon, Land of the Lost, Lucy Chase Williams, Man Made Monster, Monster Bash, Monster Bash Conference, Sharon Smyth, Ship of Monsters, The Vampire's Ghost, Tom Weaver, Universal Classic Monsters, Universal Horrors, Zombies on Broadway | 2 Comments

In a little less than 3 weeks, we’ll be heading off to one of our favorite shows, the Monster Bash Conference, taking place from June 20th to the 22nd, in Cranberry Township, PA. While it might be a little smaller than some of the usual shows we attend, there is so much to do and see here, that it is always a great time. They have film screenings from Thursday night all the way through Sunday, going into the wee hours of the night! You’ll get the chance to see some classic horror films, usually screened from16mm prints, including titles like The Vampire’s Ghost (1945), Weird Woman (1943), Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932), the not-to-be-missed Mexican horror/sci-fi spectacular The Ship of Monsters (1960), Lon Chaney’s The Penalty (1920), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Man Made Monster (1941), Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), and Zombies on Broadway (1945)! These are the kind of titles that makes me wish I wasn’t vending, just so I can sit and watch movies all weekend!

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