From Famous Monsters of Filmland:

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Viva La Lucha! In the history of cinema, no man has battled more classic monsters than the masked luchador, El Santo. This Halloween, Famous Monsters travels to Mexico to unlock the myth and mysteries behind some of film’s greatest monster hunters and their movies: El Santo, Mil Mascaras, Blue Demon, Tinieblas, and more. . . The Luchadors! The origins of Freddy’s infamous glove, 45 years of Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, and so much more! Featuring EL SANTO cover by Terry Wolfinger.

Pre-order your copy today by clicking here! (ships in October)







As far as “wrestling squid movies” go, The Calamari Wrestler is among the best.

In this clip the Calamari Wrestler makes his presence known by challenging and defeating the current world heavyweight champion.

Click here to buy The Calamari Wrestler on DVD from Amazon.com!







In this clip from the 1957 film, From Hell It Came, a fight between two native girls is broken up when Tabonga, the killer tree appears.

Here’s a tip if you you ever happen to be thrown into quicksand by a murderous tree: Don’t swim further away from shore. I’m just saying…

Click here to buy From Hell it Came on DVD from Amazon.com!

Click here to read our review of From Hell It Came!