The Horror Birthday Thread

[Johnny Thunder]

Yes, agreed - I had originally though of only including film birthdays, but all forms of the genre should be included!

[Johnny Thunder]

Colin Clive, best know as Dr. Henry Frankenstein, was born on this date in 1900.



Colin Clive

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J. Carrol Naish, actor in The Monster Maker, The Beast with Five Fingers and Dracula vs. Frankenstein, was born on this day in 1896.





J. Carrol Naish

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Conrad Veidt, best known for his eerie roles in German Expressionist films, was born on this day in 1893.











Conrad Veidt

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Helen Chandler, star of Dracula, was born on this date in 1906.

[brandywine1974]

That second pic of Conrad Veidt is the scariest thing I have ever seen in my whole life!

[Johnny Thunder]

Originally Posted by brandywine1974

That second pic of Conrad Veidt is the scariest thing I have ever seen in my whole life!

Yup! That's from The Man Who Laughs. Word is that his role as Gwynplaine in that flim was the visual inspiration for The Joker.

[brandywine1974]

I can see that. But he is WAY, WAY creepier. By far. Everytime I look at that pic I feel dread in my chest. Sheeesh.

[Baron Samedi]

Originally Posted by brandywine1974

I can see that. But he is WAY, WAY creepier. By far. Everytime I look at that pic I feel dread in my chest. Sheeesh.

Goes to show that the old 'uns are the best.

Funny how a simple facial expression can evoke more dread than a shopping mall full of cannibal zombies...

[brandywine1974]

I am debating on whether or not I should even try to find that movie to watch. I can't even stand to look at the pic............