Masked wrestler pop culture and vintage Mexican monster media since 1996
Throughout the 60s, journeyman Benji Ramirez wrestled in a full suit of bandages and a modified wrestling mask as “The Mummy.” The costume sat in a neutral ground between the familiar Egyptian-style mummy and the messy maned ‘Aztec’ momia, serviceable … Continued
Years ago I found a weird artifact of the southwest US werewolf circuit – an oversized press flyer for four Santo films with both Spanish and English-language descriptions. Was it someone selling the notion of importing these flicks to potential … Continued
We started the tradition of Monsters and Masks Month over at Vintage Ninja three years back now, and now that FPU is more up to its shinobi soul brother’s speed, why not bring the party over here, too. So all … Continued