Lon Chaney Jr

About 10 years ago I bought my late father a copy of Universal Studios Monsters by Michael Mallory, a hardback covering the history of the classic monster movies and the actors. Following his death, I put the book in my bookcase and occasionally read a chapter or two. A few days ago, I reached the chapter on lesser-known minor series, which included a section on the Inner Sanctum Mysteries, a six-part film series, all starring Lon Chaney Jr in either a horror or mystery role. As I had never heard of this series, I wondered whether it was available on DVD. The following day, the new Fortean Times arrived. My eye alighted on the Reverend’s Review, which contained a review of the Inner Sanctum Mysteries, now released on Blu-ray [ FT402:65]. The Cosmic Joker certainly put a smile on my face that day.

Gareth Daw

Llantrisant, South Wales