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The Boris Karloff Blogathon : Day One
frankensteinia.blogspot.com - 11/23/2009
The Boris Karloff Blogathon : Day One
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We are about to unfold the story of Boris Karloff, an actor and a gentleman. It is one of the strangest tales ever told. I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even… Horrify you. So if any of you feel that you do not care to subject your nerves to such a strain, now's your ...
Boris Karloff's 10 Best Roles, Besides You-Know-Who
thevaultofhorror.blogspot.com - 11/25/2009
Boris Karloff's 10 Best Roles, Besides You-Know-Who
— thevaultofhorror.blogspot.com — Astute Vault-Dwellers (I know you're out there) will note that I usually do top 10 lists on... Tuesdays , not Thursdays. However, this is a special occasion--namely the Boris Karloff Blogathon , hosted by Pierre Fournier of Frankensteinia . And since I wasn't able to do it on Tuesday due to Ms. ... (more) Boris Karloff's 10 Best Roles, Besides You-Know-Who

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Countdown to Karloff
frankensteinia.blogspot.com - 11/18/2009
Countdown to Karloff
— frankensteinia.blogspot.com — Last month, I proposed to host a blogathon devoted to Boris Karloff. In all honesty, I was... hoping that as many as 30 or 35 blogs would participate. Now, a few days before the big event, I am very proud, excited and absolutely astounded to announce that we have 100 — ONE HUNDRED! — blogs ... (more) Countdown to Karloff

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Video Vault: Boris Karloff Blogathon Edition
feeds.b5media.com - 11/26/2009
Video Vault: Boris Karloff Blogathon Edition
— feeds.b5media.com — I’m dedicating this Video Vault edition to the great actor, Boris Karloff . I’m participating in the... Boris Karloff Blogathon that Pierre at Frankensteinia has organized. It runs until Sunday, November 29 so please check out the other great write ups that horror bloggers have ... (more) Video Vault: Boris Karloff Blogathon Edition

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Boris Karloff Blogathon
DRACULAND: The Dracula´s Blog — ... Soriano Chris Bones Cuson Brett Parson Goldilocks Larson Happy Birthday "Maestro". Today begins the Blogathon Boris Karloff, conducted by Pierre Fournier of Frankensteinia. Going through your website and take a look at the message Sara Karloff has left the participants of the Blogathon. ...

When Design Had Style #7
The Invisible Edge — ... Toerifc November 2 hours ago F L I C K H E A D Reflections on Boris 3 hours ago Moon In The Gutter My Favorite Closing Shots: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 3 hours ago Film Experience Blog The Oscar Winds Are Blowing... 8 hours ago If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger,There'd Be a Whole Lot of Dead Copycats The Heretofore Unmentioned #96 9 hours ago Frankensteinia: The Frankenstein Blog The Boris Karloff Blogathon : Day One 9 hours ago TLRHB Movie Star Of The Day: Ann ...

The Jetsetters #8
The Invisible Edge — ... Toerifc November 2 hours ago F L I C K H E A D Reflections on Boris 3 hours ago Moon In The Gutter My Favorite Closing Shots: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 3 hours ago Film Experience Blog The Oscar Winds Are Blowing... 8 hours ago If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger,There'd Be a Whole Lot of Dead Copycats The Heretofore Unmentioned #96 9 hours ago Frankensteinia: The Frankenstein Blog The Boris Karloff Blogathon : Day One 9 hours ago TLRHB Movie Star Of The Day: Ann ...

Today's Special #9
The Invisible Edge — ... Toerifc November 2 hours ago F L I C K H E A D Reflections on Boris 3 hours ago Moon In The Gutter My Favorite Closing Shots: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 3 hours ago Film Experience Blog The Oscar Winds Are Blowing... 8 hours ago If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger,There'd Be a Whole Lot of Dead Copycats The Heretofore Unmentioned #96 9 hours ago Frankensteinia: The Frankenstein Blog The Boris Karloff Blogathon : Day One 9 hours ago TLRHB Movie Star Of The Day: Ann ...

Douglas Sirk's Underbelly #6
The Invisible Edge — ... Toerifc November 2 hours ago F L I C K H E A D Reflections on Boris 3 hours ago Moon In The Gutter My Favorite Closing Shots: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 4 hours ago Film Experience Blog The Oscar Winds Are Blowing... 8 hours ago If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger,There'd Be a Whole Lot of Dead Copycats The Heretofore Unmentioned #96 9 hours ago Frankensteinia: The Frankenstein Blog The Boris Karloff Blogathon : Day One 10 hours ago TLRHB Movie Star Of The Day: Ann ...

The Sixties Woman...
The Invisible Edge — ... Toerifc November 2 hours ago F L I C K H E A D Reflections on Boris 3 hours ago Moon In The Gutter My Favorite Closing Shots: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 4 hours ago Film Experience Blog The Oscar Winds Are Blowing... 8 hours ago If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger,There'd Be a Whole Lot of Dead Copycats The Heretofore Unmentioned #96 9 hours ago Frankensteinia: The Frankenstein Blog The Boris Karloff Blogathon : Day One 10 hours ago TLRHB Movie Star Of The Day: Ann ...

Read This: Frankensteinia's Boris Karloff Blogathon
Classic-Horror.com - Reviewing the History of Horror Movies — ... To celebrate the 122nd birthday of horror legend Boris Karloff, the blog Frankensteinia (an Internet destination recommended without hesitation to anyone with the slightest interest in horror) is running a Boris Karloff Blogathon all this week. Over 100 sites, including Classic-Horror.com, have pledged to make a Karloff-centric post between today, November 23rd and Sunday, November 29th. Check out the first day of Karloff posts, including a special thank you message from Sara Karloff, Boris's daughter. ...

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