Mad Monster Party? (1967)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 1967 stop motion Halloween feature 'Mad Monster Party' and its various elements.

Happy Halloween! Byrd, Lux, Tom and Kevin get together to discuss Rankin-Bass' stop motion Halloween feature, Mad Monster Party. Dr. Frankenstein (voiced by Boris Karloff) is about to retire and invites the classic monsters to his castle for a party where he will announce his successor. Among the guests are the Frankenstein Monster and his bride, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Wolf Man, the Gillman, the Hunchback, the Invisible Man, the Mummy, and "It," a legally distinct stand-in for King Kong. This cult favorite was directed by Jules Bass and animated by the legendary Tadahito Mochinaga. We discuss the Rankin Bass holiday specials, enduring an annoying Phyllis Diller performance, the career of animator Tadahito Mochigana, whether the film could be considered anime and/or tokusatsu, and more! Relax and enjoy the conversation.

People in this episode

Hosts: Byrd, Lux, Tom, Kevin

Topics covered

• Halloween
• stop motion
• Rankin-Bass
• classic monsters
• animation
• cult films

Keywords

• Mad Monster Party
• Rankin-Bass
• Boris Karloff
• Halloween
• stop motion
• classic monsters
• animation
• Phyllis Diller

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rankin-Bass

Books & works: Mad Monster Party, anime, tokusatsu

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