THE BARON'S WEB CRYPT

Ah, that wonderful time where the pools open, the grills get cooking, the putters fight those evil windmills, and  the heat gets everyone wet, in sweat that is.

Yes, Summer is upon us once again. I went minature golfing lastnight and I felt like I walked out of a sauna. This weekend is supposed to be the yuckest feeling this week. It does get me thinking about various different monster movies. The one that comes to mind first is of course The Creature From the Black Lagoon. If you've seen this movie you know that the main characters are in the amazon seeking out The Gill Man. But it's the enviroment they are in that gets me thinking. It looks like it would feel muggy, sticky, wet, hot. And all while being stalked by The Gill Man. I wonder how they didn't know he was around when on that boat. It had to smell like fish at the aquarium.

Or what about in King Kong when they're looking for Kong. Again, sticky, humid, uncomfortable. All while the mosquitoes are making you their next meal. Of course then there's Kong. And I thought wet dog smelled aweful.

Some of you may even have your own experiences with other films and nasty weather. Some of the Horror films even have the title such as The Mist. A movie that deals with the unseen horrors inside a mysterious mist. Of course that brings me to The Fog. The Fog is one of my favorite ghost stories about dead pirates that come seeking revenge.

Did I miss any?

Stay cool Ghouls.

Yesturday was a big day for Star Wars fans. Yesturday marked the 35th aniversary of the very first Star Wars. May 25, 1977, we were introduced to Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Ben "Obi Wan" Kenobi, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader.

Now I wasn't alive when the first Star Wars was released, so I didn't get to see it when it was at the theater (unlike Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi). I actually didn't see Star Wars until television. But when I did, my life was changed forever. It holds thr spot as one of the most rented movie on my list. Not to mention that I own every copy put on VHS and DVD. My favorite is the VHS box set with the foldout sides with a message from George Lucas on it. Of course when the Blu-Ray collection came out, I had to pick them up.

Now as far as my thoughts on Lucas always making changes to my favorite movie, I don't have as big of an issue with it as many would think. I still have the VHS copies to watch which still has Han shooting first, plus a few years ago the original versions were put on DVD, so I could always put those in.

How big of a fan am I? I was one of the first in line for the all three prequels. Even at the Episode III ticket sales. I was the very first in line. Actually I was the line. But it was still a memory to hold just the same.

Stay cool Ghouls.

The Legacy is mearly comlete friends.

I have been talking about this for awhile now. I have been catching up on purchasing the Universal Legacy Collections. There are 6 of them: Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolf Man, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, and The Creature From the Black Lagoon. I have Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man, now I just need the other three.

I have a few collections that need completed. I'm a huge fan of 80's cartoons. I have X-Men and G.I. Joe which need completed, also, big fan of the Degrassi. I currently only own the Junior High Series, Season 1 of The Next Generation, and the DVD that got me hooked, the Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi. Yes, thanks to Kevin Smith, I am now a Degrassi fan.

Ah, Kevin Smith, the director that inspired a series of short films from the Producer of Baron Von Ghoulstein's Movie Crypt. Yes if you check out the You Tube page of one John Wise, http://www.youtube.com/user/Wolfjr18?feature=mhee. Some of these films are very well thought out, funny, sad, but most imortantly, independent. Yes I'm a huge fan of independent film makers. With out them, some of our favorite films might not have been. Star Wars, Jaws, Evil Dead, all of which were Independent films by independent director's. So make sure you show your support. You Tube is full of them, so check them out today.

Yes I am showing my support for You Tube. In the past they have done your Baron of Horror wrong, but that doesn't mean it's still not the place to post and show off your films to a much wider audience. And though I will never advertise my show on You Tube ever again, I may at some point put episodes on it. If nothing else, to reach that wider audience.

And don't forget this Friday (tomorrow) is the new episode, Virus.

Stay cool Ghouls.

Hey there Ghouls! Hope everyone is doing well.

It's been a really nice day. Sorry for the late blog. I have been working most of the day. Working on the show mostly.

Speaking of the show, If you look above, you will notice a new link entitled, "Web Store".  This is the new online store where you can purchase Movie Crypt Merchandise. Plus images of the first two DVD covers are shown as well. I have a few pre-orders, meaning two copies are made and ready to be sent out on June 12th once your orders have been confirmed.

This weeks episode is an all star cast event. Sonny Chiba (Kill Bill Vol. 1), Glenn Ford (Superman), Robert Vaughn(Superman III), and George Kennedy (Naked Gun) all star in this movie about a virus that wipes out the human race. Check out the preview here http://blip.tv/baronsmoviecrypt/next-baron-von-ghoulstein-s-movie-crypt-virus-6159941.  Then make sure you check out, Virus, this Friday on BlipTV,

I'm going to be recording an episode very soon here in Decatur, IL. at Central Park. So if you are interested in joining in on the fun and be in an actual episode, make sure you stay tuned right here for further deatails.

Stay cool Ghouls.

Well here i am friends and Ghouls. I am back after a twos day of being absent.

I managed to get some must needed work done on the show, including equipment. I also of course had a very busy day yesterday.

Yesterday, incase some of you are not on my Facebook page(friend me now), I was at the Cubs vs White Sox game, to which the Shox destroyed my Chicago Cubs, but it was still a fun game. The trip there was fine. Only got turned around once. Even managed stop at my favorite restuarant, White Caste before the game. Once there we found our seats fairly easy and the game was a blast. Afterward however was a different story.

For those not in the know, this weekend in Chicago, the NATO convention was in town. Because of this, every street near the McCormick Place was shut down, along with any highway and interstate road leading anywhere near the McCormick Place. This lead to getting back to take a long time. Meanwhile, it turns out as we were trying to leave, the protesters were trying to break the police line at the NATO summitt.

After an hour on I 90/94, we finally made to 57 and to our next destination, Fuddruckers in Matteson, IL. Another one of my favorite burger places, I have talked about this before. Now, this was exciting for me because I got to meet up with my best friend, who I hadn't seen in while. One more issue rises however. Severe thunderstorms all along I 57. We, and when I say we, I mean my Father and I, got hammered by these storms, but were treated with one heck of a light show with all of the lightining going off around us.

Getting home, I finally fell onto my bed and crashed. It was an exciting day. And I will get to do it all again in July.

Stay cool Ghouls!

The NATO summit is coming to Chicago along with protestors. This concerns me for really only one reason, this Sunday I will be in Chicago.

Yes The Baron is coming back to The Windy City for one day only. And I'm coming back to watch my favorite baseball team, The Chicago Cubs, take on my Dads favorite team, The Chicago White Sox. Yes these two teams will be going head to head in a three game series. Sunday will be the final day of the series. I'm very much looking forward to this game. I'm taking my Dad with me as this will be an early Father's Day present for him. But something else is happening this weekend, The NATO summit, which will be protested near The McCormick Place. Now I don't know the full story as to why people are protesting, mostly because my focus is on the Cubs/Sox game. But this worries me because the last thing I need, is to be enjoying the ballgame, and all of a sudden, the field is over flowing with people rioting and I attempt to get back to my car and I'm dodging flying blottles, cans, flames, and rocks.

I have this image in my head that of Chicago in flames as the Sears Tower is slowly burning (yes I'm fully aware that the towers name is now The Willis Tower). Riot police are everywhere and pushing people back as my Father and I attempt to reach our car. And then, out of no where, the shuttle bus that was suppose to take us back to our car somehow ends up flying through the air and lands on it's side, skidding to a hault just inches from where we stand. And suddenly, as if it couldn't get anyworse, Dog and Cats begin living together! I'm talking total end of the World type stuff here.

So if you are going to be in or near the Chicagoland area this weekend, please becareful, respect those expressing their freedom of speech and protest, and don't poke fun at them.  Because one word, one wrong look, one point of a finger, and BOOM! No more Chicago style hotdogs.

That being said...of course it's Fridaay, not Sunday (yet). This means an all new episode of Baron Von Ghoulstein's Movie Crypt. This week, be on the look out for an escaped ape as it terrorizes townsfolk. Boris Karloff star in, The Ape. Check it out here: http://blip.tv/baronsmoviecrypt/baron-von-ghoulstein-s-movie-crypt-the-ape-6151956

Stay cool Ghouls.

For those curious on the lack of the Web Shop link, I will be posting a new Web Store soon with official merchandise. Another link you will notice missing is the Forum link. I have movied the forums to a new site, http://timewinds.com/timewinds/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=36&func=showcat&catid=55. You will have to be a member to post, but fear not horror fans, the site is free and ran by a fellow Horror Host, Doctor Xombie. So come on over and take a peek at the fastest growing and newest Horror Host website, Horror Host Alliance.

I'm excited friends, the DVDs officially go on sale June 12th for just $10. And I'm already working on Volume 3. So make  sure to pre-order yours today for free.

Today of course is Thursday, meaning that tomorrow brings a new episode of Baron Von Ghoulstein's Movie Crypt. This week a mad scientist seeks to cure a young woman's polio. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing towns people. Boris Karloff stars in, The Ape (http://blip.tv/baronsmoviecrypt/next-on-baron-von-ghoulstein-s-movie-crypt-the-ape-6145848).

And finally, I have decided that I will go and see Dark Shadows next Tuesday. I don't think it's right that I call myself a horror fan and not even give this one a shot. I will let you know what I think. And thats that for today friends. I know short, but I will give you a better one tomorrow.

Stay cool Ghouls.

Time to pre-order your copies of Volumes 1 & 2 of my first DVDs is coming to an end soon. Get your copies of Baron Von Ghoulstein's Movie Crypt Presents: Night of the Living Dead and Gamera the Invincible BOTH in full Ghoulsurround letting me know who wants (that would be you) and how many of which films you would like by pre-ordering today, FOR FREE. Just email me at baronvonghoulstein@yahoo.com today or message me right here on Facebook. Pre-ordering ends May 31st. So get your orders in today. Each copy is only $10 and that covers the movie, shipping, and handling.

After May 31st, the movies will go on sale June 12th and will be made to order. So pre-order now to get yours before everyone else does.

I have been asked by a few people recently for DVDs of the show. I have been working on these for a while now and will be ready come June 12th. These DVDs will feature a new opening and ending segments exclusively for each DVD and have never and will never be shown on The Movie Crypt. Now before you ask, I choose the first episodes of the show for the first two volumes to help introduce the show to new viewers. Future DVDs will be mostly films that I have not shown before or have shown, but have never had the full Ghoulsurround treatment. And yes, each DVD will be in full Ghoulsurround, to keep it unique and different from other versions floating around out there.

I will be holding a poll very soon to pick what the third volume will be. So if you have an idea, send them my way. The movie must either be one shown on The Movie Crypt before, or/and in Public Domain.

To my current members of The Web Crypt, beginning next month, I will be sending a monthly news letter letting you know what films are coming your way, future appearances, and contests exclusive to only members. So if you're not a member, join today. It's free. And free is always good.

Don't forget to check out The Ape starring Boris Karloff this Friday.

Stay cool Ghouls.

Not much to mention today I'm afraid.

The new preview for Friday's episode is up. And I have a classic for you. Boris Karloff is a scientist who is seeking a cure for polio. Meanwhile a circus ape escapes and runs amok. The Ape is The Movie Crypt's next feature film. http://blip.tv/baronsmoviecrypt/next-on-baron-von-ghoulstein-s-movie-crypt-the-ape-6145848

I was searching through my movie collection, and there's a lot to search through, and I was looking though the VHS section of my films, and I noticed a few still have the stickers from the video store I bought them from.

See back when local video stores were still around, to make room for newer films, they would have to sell some of their old ones or multiple copies of a various title.

I don't remember when, but at some point I bought Weird Science and Monster Squad used on VHS. And the video store that sold them was called Ryan's Video. It was across the street from where the old Cavalini's Restaurant once stood. It was my fist video store and I remember renting and seeing some really terrific films such as John Carpenter's The Fog, Nightmare on Elm Street 3. And I was quite sad when I noticed it had closed.

Of course many of these great locally owned video stores had suffered from chain stores like Blockbusters. I remember another video store I went to quite often after after Ryan's Video closed. It was called House of Video's. It was where I first rented Pulp Fiction, Creepshow 1 and 2, many of the Friday the 13th films that I hadn't seen yet at that time. And of course shortly after I moved to here in Decatur, I would find out it too shut down.

Not too many local video stores any more. I'm happy to report that one does still exist her in Decatur on Jasper St. Ironically, Blockbusters and Hollywood video are no longer open here in Decatur.

Now if we can just get rid of Family Video.

I really do miss the local video stores. They used to have the little numbered tags you would bring to the counter for the video you would rent, that would have to be back by noon the next day. There was just something about those stores that made them better than the chains.

And on that note,

Stay cool Ghouls.

I have officially survived my first year as a Horror Host. I want to thank everyone who tuned in to my anniversary special Sunday. If you missed it, fear not, it just happens to be the 6th episode of season two. That means it will remain on BlipTV along with the other episodes and you can catch it on another day (like today if you'd like).

In the year that I have been online, there have been quite a few people who have really supported me. The Horror Host Community being one of them. I was surprised that they excepted me so easily into the world. I thought for sure that they would get wind that there's a new host in town and try send Mongo to run me out (yes I made a Blazing Saddles reference). But no. They have been really great to me. Very helpful, and I thank them so much.

Someone else who has been a bog help and supporter has been The Horror Host Graveyard over at http://www.horrorhostgraveyard.com/. From day one they have been so generous in promoting my show weather on You Tube or BlipTV, they have been so great.

Another man who has played a fairly big part in my hosting has been my good friend Michael Fitzgerald. Yes sir, if you are reading this, though you live so far away, I consider you not only a fan, but a good friend as well. His art work, and promotional pics have been just fantastic. It was he who sent me a copy of Victor Juliet's Director's Cut to view. I knew as soon as I finished watching it I wanted to show it on The Movie Crypt. He helped make that happen. (See it here http://blip.tv/baronsmoviecrypt/baron-von-ghoulstein-s-movie-crypt-victor-juliet-s-director-s-cut-6113142) He also sent free copies of the film to new members for a time. He has been really good to yours truly. So thank you as well Mr. Fitzgerald.

And I need to thank Michael Stubblefield and Mike Patton Sr. I know this is a little out of character, but their characters on the show really are some of the funniest. I have outtakes that I really need to post at some point. It was Patton who came up with Joe Billy Willy and Stubblefield who came up with Ripper and Yea. I owe them a lot as well. They have really come through and got me out of a few tough spots.

I've thanked Svengoolie before, I'll do it again, thank you Sven for your inspiration and enjoyment for 33 years. Please keep it going.

And finally, there would be no Movie Crypt or Baron Von Ghoulstein without you the fans. I do what I do because someone out there actually watches the show. And they must like it because they keep coming back for more. So thank you all very, very much.

I hope you continue to watch the show for another year.

Stay cool Ghouls.