MR. LOBO HOSTS THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE ON TWITCH!

 

Mr. Lobo is hosting a special presentation of The Brain That Wouldn't Die on Twitch this Saturday (September 14th), with the preshow commencing at 10pm and the main feature at 11pm. As his Cinsomniacs darn well know, The Brain That Wouldn't Die is an important one in Mr. Lobo's imagi-queue. It's also a strong seller in Alpha DVD's popular Cinema Insomnia series (as shown above, per Alan Landron's sensational, case-insert artwork). 

Directed by Joseph Green and co-scripted by Green and producer Rex Carlton, Brain deserves its "misunderstood" status, though it's misunderstood primarily by snobs and not its adoring, macabre-cinema connoisseurs. Brain is, in truth, a masterpiece of impetuous experimentation, known for its sentimental depiction of keeping a severed head alive (and moreover, cognitive), but also for its sexploitation and splatter components. 

The movie stars Jason (Herb) Evers as Dr. Bill Cortner and Virginia (On the Threshold of Space) Leith as Jan Compton, aka "Jan in the Pan," as fans have come to coin her. After a horrific, auto accident, the doc grabs Jan's head and well, it's not hard to figure out the rest. Also, to increase the weirdness, there's a creepy colossus kept in a closet, portrayed by Eddie "The Happy Giant" Carmel. (In addition, Playmate Marilyn Hanold, of Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster and In Like Flint, appears along the way, among other curvaceous cuties, including smokin'-hot model, Adele Lamont.) Rank this one up there with such eye-catching, freakish delights as The Head, The Frozen Dead and Re-Animator.

Mr. Lobo's quirky charisma seals the deal for this one; so be sure to dial up Twitch to experience all the scary shenanigans. (BTW: A number of behind-the-scenes segments will be conducted during the presentation.) Mr. Lobo (and gorgeous Jan in the Pan) will be waiting. 

SCARY MONSTERS #116: BRAINS GONE MAD!!!

Scary Monsters (Monster Memories) #116 is now available for purchase, with a bold, "Brains Gone Mad" tribute!!!

As such, a burst of the best brain-based movies of all time bounce forth, including "Fiend Without a Face"; "The Brain That Wouldn't Die"; "Donovan's Brain"; "The Brain from Planet Arous"; "Creature with an Atomic Brain"; "The Brain Eaters"; "They Saved Hitler's Brain"; as well as a healthy sampling of Frankenstein flicks (Hammer-styled, in particular). Scott Jackson's front/back cover does a nifty job of setting the cerebral pace.

Issue #116 is also features articles on good ol' Bruce "the Chin" Campbell; "Dark Shadows'" Roger Davis; the gorgeous Virginia Leith; horror host Bobby Gammonster; "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy"; "Return of the Ape Man"; "Equinox"; "Incubus '66"; "Season of the Witch '72"; "Night of the Living Dead '68"; monster-movie make-up; new disc releases; and "The Legendary Hodag Monster". 

Order your copy of Scary Monsters #116: "Brains Gone Mad" at
https://www.mymoviemonsters.com/store.php/mymoviemonsters/pd9789368/scary-monsters-116-brains-gone-mad-issue-2020-annual-bruce-campbell-preorder.

RIP VIRGINIA LEITH...

You beguiled and enchanted as Jan Compton in the super-splatter classic, "The Brain That Wouldn't Die", but you were also a familiar face in other memorable submissions, including "One Step Beyond" ("The Bride Possessed": the very first episode, no less); "Great Ghost Tales"; "The Millionaire"; "Starsky and Hutch"; "Baretta"; "Black Widow"; "On the Threshold of Space"; "White Feather"; "Fear and Desire"; "Toward the Unknown"; "Violent Saturday"; and the ultra thrilling "A Kiss Before Dying '56".

In addition to your exemplary acting, you were a beauty of the highest caliber, glamorous on all counts, even when the role called for chills.  

You meant more to your fans that you might realize, Ms. Leith: a legend, an icon and an eternal beacon who'll long delight our brightest and darkest dreams.