Famous Jerks of Film Land

As a result of the passing of genre legend (and all around awesome dude) Forrest Ackerman there will be an auction of his memorabelia collection. There are some truly unique pieces being offered including:·

Dracula ring worn by Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. It's the single most important Lugosi/Dracula screen worn piece to EVER come to auction.

· Bela Lugosi's robe from The Raven is the most important 1930's horror costume to EVER come to auction.

· A cape made for Bela Lugosi in 1932 and used many times for his stage portrayal of Dracula. Lugosi then wore the costume in Plan 9 from Outer Space.

· A first edition of the book, Dracula signed by Bram Stoker and inscribed by Bela Lugosi to Forry Ackerman (also signed by a host of other Dracula-related personalities).

· Fritz Lang's monocle, which he wore when he directed Metropolis. This was given to Forry by Lang:

Personally I think this is pretty sad. I mean it would be nice if a museum could be set up in his honor with these priceless treasures on exhibit for the world to enjoy. Another option would be someone financing a traveling exhibit that would go from horror con to horror con. I guess it just saddens me to think that this priceless collection that meant so much to Forry will be divided up and sold to the highest bidder.

Flat out depressing.

In other awful horror related news......

Lux Interior passed away yesterday as a result of a preexisting heart condition. Lux was the lead singer of one of the most influential bands in the modern horror infused music scene, The Cramps. For me The Cramps rank right up there with the Misfits as modern legends

I just wish that I had gotten into The Cramps at an age when I was still going to shows because I never had a chance to see them. I think I'll put on some 'Big Hit from Badsville' tonight.