Question 1

Why was most of 'How to Make a Monster' in black and white despite being advertised in color?

Accepted Answer

The film was advertised with the tagline 'See the Ghastly Ghouls... IN FLAMING COLOR!' but most of it was in black and white, with only the final two reels in color.

Question 2

Which actor did Samuel Z. Arkoff originally want for the lead role, and why didn't it happen?

Accepted Answer

Samuel Z. Arkoff wanted Bela Lugosi for the lead role, as Lugosi was an influence to him. However, Lugosi had already died in 1956.

Question 3

What monster heads are seen hanging on the wall of Pete Dumond's home?

Accepted Answer

Hanging on the wall are the heads of several of Paul Blaisdell's monster creations from 'It Conquered the World', 'Invasion of the Saucer Men', and 'The She-Creature'.

Question 4

Which actor reprised his role from 'I Was a Teenage Frankenstein' in this film?

Accepted Answer

Gary Conway reprised his role as the Teenage Frankenstein from 'I Was a Teenage Frankenstein' (1957).

Question 5

What upcoming film was given an advanced plug in a scene of 'How to Make a Monster'?

Accepted Answer

In one scene, visitors are told they will be taken to the set of 'Horrors of the Black Museum' (1959), an advanced plug for the next film produced and written by Herman Cohen.

How to Make a Monster

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