Robot Monster Diaries

by Kevin Scott Collier

Horror and sci-fi film achivist Bob Burns called Robot Monster Diaries "the BIBLE for reading anything on the film." This book exploring the 1953 sci-fi classic, Robot Monster, featuring exclusive interviews with original cast members Claudia Barrett, Gregory Moffett and Pamela Paulson (her very first!) Also, exclusive content from Trustin Howard, Steve de Souza, Mark Viniello, Bob Furmanek, Dave Nichols, Chuck Cirino, Eric Kurland, Dr. Robert J. Kiss, Jack Theakston, Wade Williams, Greg Kintz, Tom Woodruff, Jr., Christopher R. Mihm, Bob Burns and more. Read - The stars in front of the camera - Behind the scenes happenings - An expert explanation of the original 3-D process - A complete list of early theatrical and TV showings - Bubble man Nat Fisher - Robot Monster MTV Special - An examination of the camera rig - The fate and history of Ro-Man’s helmet - Ro-Man re-enactors - Ro-Man on YouTube And more! Nearly 100 photographs cap off this historical look at what has been called the worst film ever made. Calculate that!

120 pages, Paperback

Published October 19, 2016

Reviews

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kevin Scott Coulier's book has some surface level errors that were missed in edits and there is some repetition in the first three or four chapters about Robot Monster's status as "the worst movie of all time," as well as some redundant quotes from interviews. However, by and large, I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot about filmmaking and Robot Monster in particular that I did not previously know. I like how Coulier expands the scope of the original movie to show the ripples it has had throughout entertainment since 1953. Good read and well worth the money.

[mabuse cast · Rating 4 out of 5]

A slim volume about the 1953 sci-fi film um "classic" but one that is very informative and enjoyable for sure! Loved the chapter where the author interviewed the suit performer who played "ro-man" in Looney Tunes back in action's area 52 sequence! Some great behind the scenes photos are in this as well!

Well worth picking up for the prices it goes for online if you have any interest in this specific film or films of its ilk!