In this month's episode, the cold winds blow fierce across the wintery wilds of Minnesota and hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater welcome another new addition to the 'verse, Tyler Haines (Agar in "Demon with the Atomic Brain"), to the podcast basement. Amanda R. Tietz (Dr. Adams) was also on hand to keep the Mitch Gonzales Memorial Candle lit and writer/director Christopher R. Mihm was there to share the latest rendition of "Twas the Night Before Kaismas!"
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
It's 4:38AM CST and writer/director Christopher R. Mihm has just completed the first draft of the "Guns of the Apocalypse" script!
CONTRIBUTE now to make sure the final product is as ambitious as the script!
Monday, December 11, 2017
The holidays are coming and the films of writer/director Christopher R. Mihm make GREAT GIFTS!
Order Mihmiverse merchandiseNOW (and enjoy free domestic shipping) to make sure you receive your stuff in time for the big day(s)!
PLUS, did we mention FREE U.S. SHIPPING!? Click HERE to start shopping!
Friday, December 1, 2017
The latest issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter has arrived!
In this issue, you'll find the 2017 Mihmiverse holiday gift guide, another classic movie of the month (1966's "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the December episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is here! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, host writer/director Christopher R. Mihm laments the distinct lack of December sunlight, gives a VERY important reason why everyone should contribute to "Guns of the Apocalypse," and reminds everyone why the holidays are always better with the films of the Mihmiverse!
Also included: A "Pasta Primer" from Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio, "The Kansas City Crypt" with Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter nine of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving!
This holiday season, give your favorite cheesy movie fanatic the best gift possible: the Mihmiverse!
As in past years, in honor of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, shipping on all Mihmiverse Blu-Rays, DVDs, posters, lobby cards and collectibles is 100% FREE on all orders shipped to addresses in the U.S.! In addition, you'll enjoy a 10% discount on everything in your shopping cart!
Visit the merchandise page and get in on this deal while it lasts!
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Continue the Mihmiverse tradition by adding some retro-monster-cheer to your holiday decorations with the second annual Mihmverse holiday ornaments—and this year there are two of them!
The first exclusive holiday ornament is fan-favorite Steve from "Danny Johnson Saves The World!" Designed as a "companion piece" to last year's "The Monster of Phantom Lake" ornament, this limited-edition collectible is lovingly hand-crafted by members of the Mihm family.
The SECOND exclusive holiday ornament was created to celebrate the 12th Mihmiverse film in 12 years, "Demon with the Atomic Brain," and is sculpted, molded and hand-painted by Mihmiverse Master Monster Maker Mitch Gonzales.
All ornaments will be individually numbered and include the year. We highly recommend ordering NOW to ensure shipment in time for the holidays...AND to make sure you get one, because once they're sold out...no more will be made—EVER!
To order your Mihmiverse holiday ornaments, click HERE to be taken to the collectibles section of the merchandise page!
The temperature in the upper Midwest has dropped below freezing and, despite all the talk of a "Winter Survivor" episode, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater decided to bring the "festivities" back into the basement.
By the soothing light of the Mitchell A. Gonzales Memorial Candle, the podcast crew (including writer/director Christopher R. Mihm) was joined by the "Brides of Iordanoglou:" Stephanie Mihm, Michelle Makie and Catherine Hansen. Conversation topics include the making of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," the Rock Monsters (the official curling team of the Mihmiverse), "Saved By The Bell," and what it was REALLY like to audition for a Mihmiverse film!
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 SPECIAL DEAL FOR 48 HOURS ONLY!
Everyone who contributes to the next Mihmiverse film ("Guns of the Apocalypse") before Wednesday, November 15th at 11:59PM CST will receive an additional FREE DVD of any other Mihmiverse film of their choice!
Click HERE to contributeNOW! We will contact you directly afterwards to work out which film to send you!
Thursday, November 2, 2017
The November issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter is here!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1958's "Night of the Blood Beast"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is here! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, host writer/director Christopher R. Mihm recaps the release of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," talks about all the fun Mihmiverse events coming up and discusses his next project, "Guns of the Apocalypse!"
Also included: "The Kansas City Crypt" with Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter eight of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit ar&##99;hive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
Disaster strikes! Despite burn restrictions and eminent sickness, podcast host Rhuby managed to single-handedly produce a highly-entertaining episode. And, though not being released precisely on the "15th-ish," it still comes "skidding in" before the end of October!
In this episode, you'll hear our intrepid host as she sorts through and takes in a whole cadre of things that have been squirreled away during the previous 72 episodes of the show. She catches up with the "goings on" of some absent friends, brings in a special edition of "Peter Flynn's Corner" and a special item for Michael "The Monster" Kaiser (bom-bom). She even fits in a few important things for writer/director Christopher R. Mihm to take note of!
We're a week past the "Demon with the Atomic Brain" premiere and the latest film has been thrilling Mihmivites old and new with its mix of action, adventure, humor and scares! Critical reception has been almost universally positive with many hailing it as the best Mihmiverse film yet!
In honor of the release of the film, we have finally made a "Demon with the Atomic Brain" lobby card set available! Mihmiverse lobby cards are produced in VERY limited quantities and, with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's favorite print shop having gone out of business on October 1st, we don't anticipate any NEW sets after this one. Therefore, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND picking up these unique collectibles while they're still available!
Personally designed by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, lobby cards are sold in sets of eight 8.5" x 11" cards. Each card depicts a different scene from its respective film and are hand-colorized and stylistically "weathered" to look extra retro!
In other cool news, to celebrate the 12th Mihmiverse film in 12 years, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm has created a 12-month, full-sized Mihmiverse 2018 wall calendar with each month containing a different lobby card image from each of the 12 Mihmiverse films! This calendar will be released in EXTREMELY limited quantities (less than 100 will be produced) and, once they're gone, they're gone forever!
Thursday, October 5, 2017
In honor of last night's wildly successful premiere of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," the best classic-monster-themed podcast on the planet, Monster Kid Radio, just released an episode dedicated solely to the films of the Mihmiverse!
In this very thorough and entertaining episode, host Derek M. Koch is joined by Mihmiverse super fan Steven Turek to journey through the movies. Derek met MKR listener Steven at Monster Bash, so they catch up for a moment before diving into their discussion. Afterward, you'll hear from three Monster Kid Radio regulars—Rich Chamberlain, Jeff Owens, and Stephen D. Sullivan—who attended the premiere and got together afterward to share their thoughts on the film with Monster Kid Radio.
Even if you're only a casual fan of the films of Christopher R. Mihm, we highly recommend listening to the entire episode, even if just to hear what Derek and Steven thought of each film! To listen to the episode, click HERE!
Also, we wanted to share this very cool photo taken before the doors opened at the "Demon with the Atomic Brain" world premiere!
Lastly, we want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to all the people who came out to the event last night and made it such an amazing experience for everyone!
Doors to the world premiere of what promises to be the BEST Mihmiverse film EVER open at 6:30PM this evening at the historic Heights Theater in Columbia Heights, MN!
In addition to the main attraction, attendees will enjoy a program complete with hand-picked, era-appropriate newsreels, classic trailers, appearances by most of the cast and crew, autographs, photo opportunities with creatures from the film, a silent auction and more! DVDs, posters and other exclusive merchandise will also be on sale!
IMPORTANT: Tickets WILL be available at the door! If you didn't pre-order advance tickets but are planning on going, get there early to make sure you can snag one of the remaining seats! DO NOT MISS OUT! Doors open at 6:30PM sharp and the movie starts at 7:30!
In this issue, you'll find important information about the upcoming "Demon with the Atomic Brain" world premiere, pressing Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1961's "Gorgo"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is here! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, host writer/director Christopher R. Mihm talks about the "Demon with the Atomic Brain" world premiere before turning the show over to Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio and "The Creature Connection" fame!
Also included: "The Kansas City Crypt" with Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter seven of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
Thursday, September 28, 2017 RUN, don't walk (metaphorically speaking), to monsterkidradio.net, home of Monster Kid Radio, the BEST classic-monster-movie-related podcast currently online, and check out their latest episode, which features a lengthy and entertaining interview with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm! The main topic of the Mihmiverse-related segment is the soon-to-be-released "Demon with the Atomic Brain" but, the discussion goes much deeper into the Mihmiverse as a whole and should be of intense interest to every self-respecting Mihmivite!
ALSO, Collecting Classic Monsters, the digital clubhouse for Monster Kids & collectors of classic monster, retro science fiction and vintage fantasy memorabilia, published an article today about the Mihmiverse and the upcoming "Demon with the Atomic Brain" premiere. We highly recommend checking it out!
The last episode of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast before the release of the next Mihmiverse film has arrived!
There are only two weeks before "Demon with the Atomic Brain" is unleashed upon the world, so Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater have begun the big year-long push for the new film by inviting Amanda R. Tietz to the bonfire's edge to spill as much as she can (no spoilers!) about the movie. In addition, she recounts her initial Mihmiverse experiences as the first person to play Stephanie Yates in "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" (Exclamation point!)
Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm was also in attendance and executive producer (and actor) Tim Meinke was on hand to keep the fire a-blazin' and tell his own Mihmiverse stories!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 ALL MIHMIVERSE LOBBY CARDS ARE BACK!
We received word that the print shop we've used for over five years is going out of business at the end of the month. Because of this, we are going to be doing some last minute print jobs and then will discontinue some items. This particularly affects lobby card sets.
With the addition of a set for "House of Ghosts" and a set for "Demon with the Atomic Brain" (to-be-released on the day the film is), every Mihmiverse film now has an associated lobby card set. All were printed in limited numbers and, when we sold out of a particular title, it was "retired."
Since we REALISTICALLY only have ONE WEEK to get these reprinted, we have made ALL LOBBY CARD SETS available again—but ONLY for the next five days! If you've EVER wanted to order any of the Mihmiverse lobby card sets, this is LITERALLY your last chance EVER.
Click HERE to order them NOW or, we kid you not, you will NEVER get them.
The article focuses on lead actress, Amanda R. Tietz, and her role as Dr. Adams (Mrs. Tietz lives in the newspaper's area of coverage). In addition to giving further information about the film, it gives some great insight into the hero of the new film!
The DVD is in the hands of the manufacturer! A rare Monsters of the Mihmiverse trading card, posters, contributor certificates, individually-numbered collector's tickets, and "Demon with the Atomic Brain" lobby cards are being printed THIS WEEK! Trailers and newsreels are being selected! The cast and crew are picking out their fancy outfits! Silent auction items are being collected! Every preparation needed to make this THE BEST Mihmiverse premiere to date is being made! The only thing missing is YOU...and you are running out of time!
Buy your advance ticketsNOW or risk missing out on a moment in Mihmiverse history that will never come again! Click HERE to nab your tickets before it's too late! AND, remember, if the event sells out in advance, there will be NO tickets at the door! Don't be "that guy!" GO!
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
The latest issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter has arrived!
In this issue, you'll find important information about the upcoming "Demon with the Atomic Brain" world premiere, pressing Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1959's "4D Man"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the September episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is here! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, host writer/director Christopher R. Mihm tells the audience what he REALLY thinks of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," discusses why YOU should come to the world premiere, and what to do if you CAN'T!
Also included: "The Creature Connection" with Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio, "The Kansas City Crypt," featuring Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain paying tribute to late director Tobe Hooper and his contributions to the horror genre, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter six of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Due to the forthcoming holiday weekend AND the crunch to get everything ready for the release of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," the September Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter and accompanying audiocast will be released next Tuesday (the day AFTER Labor Day)!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
The official trailer for the next great Mihmiverse film, "Demon with the Atomic Brain," has arrived!
DON'T FORGET!Advance tickets to the October 4th world premiere are NOW AVAILABLE and selling VERY quickly! On top of that, premiere tickets were a premium item for all contributors so, by the time tickets went on sale to the general public, more than a quarter of all seats in the Heights Theater had already been claimed. Add on to THAT the cast and crew are given free tickets to the event and you have a recipe for stragglers being unable to attend!
Visit the events section of the merchandise page NOW to grab your tickets before it's too late!
With only two months before the world premiere of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater wrap up their "year of the Weresquito" by welcoming Mihmiverse master monster maker Mitch Gonzales to the fireside.
Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm joined in on the lengthy and oh-so-entertaining discussion where topics ranged from Mitch's humble beginnings in the 'verse to his heavy involvement in the forthcoming film.
The final poster design for the next great Mihmiverse film has arrived!
Under the gaze of a pretty foreboding eyeball and a tag line proclaiming "This is how the universe ends!," the "Demon with the Atomic Brain" poster was created by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm (with input from Mihmiverse Master Monster Maker Mitch Gonzales and the first lady of the Mihmiverse, Stephanie Mihm). The poster will be available SOON for purchase in our online store!
Tickets have been on sale for less than a week and the theater is already over a quarter sold out! If you plan on attending this amazing event, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing advance ticketsNOW!
Remember, almost every Mihmiverse premiere since 2010 has sold out and, if the event sells out in advance, there will be NO TICKETS available at the door! Don't be left out in the cold!
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
The August issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter has arrived!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1959's "The Alligator People"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the newest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is here! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
Also included: "The Kansas City Crypt," featuring Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain paying tribute to late director George Romero and his seminal film "Night of the Living Dead", another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter five of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
In this episode, host Hater (minus Rhuby) brought writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and Mihmiverse Monster Monster Maker Mitch Gonzales to the 20th annual Monster Bash convention in Pittsburgh, PA and, along the way, they picked up Steven D. Sullivan, the author of the Mihmiverse-inspired book "Canoe Cops vs. The Mummy!" At the convention, Hater found time to interview the official horror host of the Mihmiverse, Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob, Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio and Scott Morris, host of the Disney, Indiana podcast.
Also in this month's episode: audio recorded (this time including Rhuby) at the 10th anniversary screening of "It Came From Another World!," including an interview with a VERY special guest!
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm has just been added as a guest at Northern Convergence, a free event taking place on July 29th in Forest Lake, MN. The show will include a day of comics, records, toys, filmmakers, artists, craft vendors, cosplayers, and great fun for the whole family!
If you're in the area, make sure to stop on by, hang out and pick up some Mihmiverse stuff...including the newest collectible: PHANTOM LAKE WATER. Actual water taken from the REAL Phantom Lake. (Monster transformation NOT guaranteed.)
For a list of all upcoming Mihmiverse-related events, check out the events page!
Sunday, July 2, 2017
The latest issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter is here for your reading pleasure!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1957's "The Blob"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the newest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast has arrived! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm discusses the end of principal photography of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," talks a little about the film's world premiere and tells stories about his recent visit to the Monster Bash convention in Pittsburgh, PA!
Also included: A short discussion of the reboot/remake of "The Mummy" in a new segment called "The Kansas City Crypt" featuring the Monster Movie Kid Rich Chamberlain, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter four of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
AND...the winners of the 2016 Mihmiverse Awards are HERE!
Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater enjoy a beautiful summer evening around the bonfire by welcoming writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and the first lady of the Mihmiverse, Stephanie Mihm, to reveal the winners of the 2016 'Versie awards!
Listen in and see if you won...and remember, it's an honor just to be nominated!
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
The 2016 Mihmiverse Awards nominations are in!
The Mihmiverse Awards (which are colloquially known as the "Versies") have been awarded since 2012 and cover all the fun Mihmiverse-related stuff that took place during the previous year. The specific awards change from year-to-year. This year they fall into four categories: awards specific to last year's film (in this instance "Weresquito: Nazi Hunter"), awards specific to "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!," awards specific to the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast and Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast and "general Mihmiverse" awards.
The nominees for this current crop of awards are listed below and the winners will be revealed in the forthcoming episode of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast to be released on or around the 15th of this month!
REMEMBER, these are supposed to be light-hearted and fun AND it truly is an honor to be nominated!
Best Scream For the actor who has lungs and knows how to use them! Christi Jean Williams, Kira Pontiff, Daniel R. Sjerven, Mike Cook
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The "Playing Against Type" Award For the actor who best personified evil though they're more often known for their heroics! James Norgard, Mike Cook, Mark Haider, Daniel R. Sjerven
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The "I'll Be In My Trailer" Award For the actor who knows what he or she "needs"...and makes it known! Douglas Sidney for "requiring" pretzels and little chocolate donuts on set, David Mihm for demanding a line, Stephanie Mihm for demanding she got two, that guy who didn't show up (who shall not be named)
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The "Take It In The Face" Award For the actor who really took it in the face! Christian Finch (Weresquito proboscis), Marcus Cutting (bullet), Daniel R. Sjerven (cup of coffee), James Norgard (justice...right in the face!)
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The "Nice to See You Again" Award For the person or thing we're most excited to see back on-screen! Rachel Grubb, Mike Mason, Basement Jesus, Julie Mihm's House
The Breakout Star Award For the actor who stood out in such a way to truly bring the story to life! Joel Breed (Professor Jackson), Kelan Smith (George), Greg Kernkamp (Sven/Toady/Spooky Tree), Greta Kernkamp (Elizabeth)
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Best Chemistry For the pair who connected so well, you could feel the sizzle throughout the theater (and on the DVD)! Joel Breed (Professor Jackson) & Mandy Tietz (Stephanie Yates), Christopher Sturz (Jonathan) & Hannah Monterey Jones (Amy), Mike Cook (Gustav) & Greg Kernkamp (Sven), Greta Kernkamp (Elizabeth) & Seth Berrier (The Monster)
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The "Phantom of the Mabel Tainter" Award For the person who, through their tireless work and support, made "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" possible! Cherie "Rhuby" Gallinati, Adam Boll, Mike Cook, Christopher R. Mihm
Podcast Awards
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Best Firetender Award For the firetender who not only dutifully kept the fire going during the show, but provided insightful commentary as well. Catherine Hansen, Ann & Theresa Perkins, Mark Haider, Stephanie Mihm
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Biggest Catch of the Year For the guest or guest(s) who we were lucky enough to wrangle onto the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast. Horror host Mr. Lobo, Lindsey Holmes, Chad Walstrom, David K. Eisenhauer
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"Let's All Go to the Lobby" Award For excellence in providing sustenance during the recording of our podcasts. Linda Norgard, Ann & Theresa Perkins, Cherie "Rhuby" Gallinati, Mr. Little Caesar
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The "Gone But Not Forgotten" Award For the segment most missed from the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast. Fake Commercials, Commander Lambent: Space Explorer...in Space!, Bad Poetry, 30 Seconds of Random, Match the Tag Line, Pimp Yourself, Peter Flynn's Corner
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The "Help Me Obi-wan, You're My Only Hope" Award For excellence in technical support. TBA
General Mihmiverse Awards
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Best Contribution to the Mihmiverse Monthly This award goes to the person who contributed to either the Mihmiverse Monthly online newsletter or audiocast! Dr. Bob Tesla for his "jokes" (audiocast) and "Important Moments in Science" (newsletter), Derek M. Koch for his classic film segments (audiocast), Mike Cook for the Trivia Corner (newsletter), Dakota Hardisty for his Mihmiverse fan fiction (audiocast)
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The "Infectious Awesomeness" Award For the person who did the most in the last year to spread the "Mihmivirus!" Derek M. Koch for his continued and very vocal support of the 'verse through his podcast, Monster Kid Radio, Dr. Bob Tesla for being the official horror host of the Mihmiverse and showing the Mihmiverse films at Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob, Michael Cross for helping writer/director Christopher R. Mihm establish an ever-expanding fanbase in the DFW area, Count Drahoon's Festival of Fright for his extensive podcast interview with writer/director Christopher R. Mihm
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Contributor of the Year Award For the person or persons whose continued contributions to the Mihmiverse keep it A-Rockin', A-Rollin' and All-the-way A-Ramblin'! David K. Eisenhauer of CinemaSickness.com, Frank "The Beatles Still Rule" Skinner, Grand Exalted High Macha of Raspar Matthew C. Morrison, Bruno "The Pit Bull from Outer Space"
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Top Of The Sh$t List Award For the person or persons who crossed Stephanie Mihm in some negative way...why are you on this list? YOU KNOW WHY. (Remember folks, it's an honor to be nominated!) Mitch Gonzales, Kira Pontiff, Mark Haider, Christi Jean Williams, Michael Kaiser, Daniel R. Sjerven, Douglas Sidney, Christopher R. Mihm, Michael Cross, Elizabeth Kaiser, Cherie "Rhuby" Gallinati, The Angel of Death (for killing so many great celebrities last year)
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Lifetime Mihmiverse Achievement Award for Lifelong Lambentness Within the 'Verse For overall and continuing excellence in the Mihmiverse. Mike Cook, Stephanie Mihm, James Norgard, Michael Kaiser
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Mihmiverse Hall of Fame Four nominees, two inductees, all recognized for their talents and ever-lasting contributions to the Mihmiverse. Mike Cook because he's been in ALL of the films but one, Mitch Gonzales because his monster designs are a huge part of the awesomeness that is the Mihmiverse, Cherie "Rhuby" Gallinati for distinctly altering the look and feel of the Mihmiverse films for the better through her lighting expertise, Duct Tape for always being there and making it happen!
Principal photography of "Demon with the Atomic Brain" is officially complete! From freezing cold temps to too many hours spent in writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's basement, congrats to the cast and crew on toughing it#116; out through a long and arduous shoot!
DON'T FORGET! Until the film is 100% complete, you can still contribute to the production—and it still needs it! Post-production costs are steep and every penny helps make this film the absolute BEST it can be!
Click HERE to contribute and get your name in the end credits!
Friday, June 2, 2017
The June issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter has arrived!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1957's "Night of the Demon"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast has arrived! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
Also included: "The Creature Connection" with Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter three of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Check it out!
We are now offering officially sanctioned, limited-edition Mihmiverse T-shirts designed by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and, if you really need incentive to pick one up, each individual design will be available for ONLY 14 short days! Don't miss out on your chance to get your favorite one while it's available!
All shirts are $14.99 each plus $4.99 shipping and handling. Only available in the U.S.!
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of "It Came From Another World!" by proudly displaying the current design (pictured): the company logo of the Saint Marie Pie Company—they have the best cherry in the county! (Available in black or white.)
REMEMBER! This design expires on June 8th! ORDER TODAY or risk missing out on your favorite design!
Spring has finally sprung in Minnesota, so Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater fired up their backyard pit and welcomed several familiar Mihmiverse voices to share the warmth and celebrate "Weresquito: Nazi Hunter!"
In addition to writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, James "Dear God No!" Norgard (Dr. Schramm), paddle girl (and Weresquito victim) Kira Pontiff and the first lady of the Mihmiverse, Stephanie Mihm, were on hand to discuss the film and enjoy the perfect weather (and cozy fire)!
In honor of the forthcoming 10th anniversary of the release of "It Came From Another World!," we've just released a lobby card set based on the film!
Mihmiverse lobby cards are produced in VERY limited quantities and, of the nine sets released before this one, ALL have completely sold out AND there are absolutely no expectations of reprinting them!
These unique collectibles are personally designed by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and are sold in sets of eight 8.5" x 11" cards. Each card depicts a different scene from its respective film and are hand-colorized and stylistically "weathered" to look extra retro!
To order a set of these EXTREMELY RARE collectibles, visit the lobby cards section of the merchandise page!
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and Mihmiverse master monster maker Mitch Gonzales recently appeared as the featured guests on Monster Kid Radio, the BEST classic-monster-movie related podcast in the world! In this episode, not only will you learn lots of exclusive stuff about the upcoming "Demon with the Atomic Brain," Mr. Mihm reveals some secrets about what might be next!
Hosted by friend-of-the-Mihmiverse Derek M. Koch, Monster Kid Radio is a twice-weekly podcast celebrating the classic, and sometimes not-so-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear!
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The latest issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter is here!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1956's "The Creature Walks Among Us"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the May episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast has arrived! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm talks about why he loves to edit his own films, discusses why gratitude and positivity are important and reminds everyone why they need to come to the "It Came From Another World!" 10th anniversary screening with the Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob crew!
Also included: "The Creature Connection" with Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and chapter two of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
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Sunday, April 23, 2017
The winners of this year's Rondo awards were announced and, sadly, "Weresquito: Nazi Hunter" was not on the list. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to vote!
This month, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater nabbed their rarest guest to date when they welcomed writer/director Christopher R. Mihm into their home to record a long-distance interview (by phone) with Lindsey Holmes, the actress who played Penny in the film that started it all, the original "The Monster of Phantom Lake!" Ms. Holmes is currently pursuing stardom in the city of angels and listeners will quickly understand exactly why she was chosen to play the one character described as the "All-American Girl Next Door!"
Monday, April 3, 2017
The April issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter has arrived!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, another classic movie of the month (1959's "The Tingler"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is here! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm tells stories about the many exciting misadventures experienced while filming "Demon with the Atomic Brain," reminds you why YOU should contribute to the film and reads an Amazon.com review of the just released "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" DVD!
Also included: "The Creature Connection" with Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio, another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and a reading of the first chapter of "For Your Ice Only," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's ongoing 1960s-set serial starring international spy and world champion curler, Beef McCormick!
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
To read the new Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter, click HERE!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
Saturday, April 1, 2017
It is with much excitement that we can FINALLY announce that after the overwhelming success of the musical theater adaptation of "The Monster of Phantom Lake," writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and composer/lyricist Adam Boll have banded together once again to turn another beloved Mihmiverse film into a stage musical...and this time you'll believe a giant spider can sing in "The Giant Spider: The Musical!"
Mr. Boll has already completed a handful of songs, including one to be performed BY THE SPIDER, and from the samples we've heard, we can happily report they're just as catchy as the ones featured in "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!"
In the meantime, Mr. Mihm is hard at work on the script and being forced to get creative to overcome the challenges of translating such a special-effects-heavy film to the stage. Should everything work out JUST RIGHT, the pair hope to debut the show sometime in 2018!
Stay tuned...
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm was recently "Interviewed by a Vampire" on Count Drahoon's Feature of Fright, a podcast dedicated to both the kooky and the spooky.
In the two-part interview, Mr. Mihm discusses his favorite films, the "monster making" process, the creation and expansion of the Mihmiverse, his upcoming film, "Demon with the Atomic Brain," and Mr. Mihm and host, Count Drahoon, play a little "what if" game based on the monsters in the Mihmiverse films!
Thanks to a patch of unexpected warm weather, Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater decided to take advantage and move the festivities back outside for this month's episode! Writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and actors Daniel R. Sjerven and Douglas Sidney warm themselves by the first official bonfire of 2017 to discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs and sideways-es of what it was like to make the most recently released Mihmiverse film, "Weresquito: Nazi Hunter!"
Also included: a Haiku written and "performed" by Mr. Sjerven!
On this special day eleven years ago, "The Monster of Phantom Lake" held it's world premiere at the Heights Theater to a near-sold-out crowd. As soon as it was released, the film began to receive positive press and, to this day, still garners great reviews. It continues to screen all over the world and has appeared in dozens of film festivals and earned numerous awards.
Just remember, without "The Monster of Phantom Lake," we would never have been introduced to this enduring and ever-expanding universe! So, don't forget to tell everyone you know "HAPPY MONSTER DAY" and encourage them to check out the entire Mihmiverse catalog!
In honor of this momentous occasion, we are offering 39% off of EVERYTHING in the Saint Euphoria store! Visit the merchandise page to take advantage while this deal lasts!
ALSO, don't forget to join us this Saturday for the "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" DVD release party at the Little Grand Theater in Ea#97;u Claire, WI!
For more information about this event, check out the events page!
Thursday, March 2, 2017
The March edition of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter is here for your reading (and listening) pleasure!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, a look at the new faces of the Mihmiverse, another classic movie of the month (1960's "Beyond the Time Barrier"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast has arrived! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm introduces us to the newest members of the Mihmiverse family, reminds you why you should join us for the "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" DVD release party and reads a handful of comments from listeners about what their favorite Mihmiverse film is and why!
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Since 2002, the Rondos have been fandom's only true classic horror award. They are decided by fans, for fans. Every Rondo nominee is being recognized for a significant achievement in the genre during the year of 2016. Voting is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and is done through email.
To vote, first click HERE to view the full ballot. Next, copy the ballot, paste it into an email, pick your choices ("Weresquito: Nazi Hunter" is in section 8 of the ballot under Best Independent Film), and send it along with your name to taraco@aol.com.
That's it! AND, don't forget to pass this information on to EVERYONE YOU KNOW! We need as many people as humanly possible to make this happen!
With the imminent release of the "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" performance DVD, the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast set up in the lobby of the office in which host Hater works (which also happens to have a remote-control fireplace) and welcomed the four principals behind the show: writer/adapter Christopher R. Mihm, artistic director Mike Cook, composer/lyricist Adam Boll and lighting/set designer Rhuby Gallinati! Together, in excruciatingly fun and funny detail, the five-some discuss the play from inception to completion!
The "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" performance DVD is now available for pre-order!
Based on the multi-award winning film, "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" follows guitar-wielding, a-rockin' scientist Professor Jackson, his smitten graduate student and five swell teenagers as they discover the terrifying effects of "Atomic Waste" in the form of a horribly mutated shell-shocked-World-War-II-soldier/lake algae monster!
"The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" was filmed in last July during the play's world premiere run at the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie, Wisconsin!
The film clocks in at an hour and 48 minutes. Special features include a photo gallery, a preview of "The Monster of Phantom Lake" and "Nothing Bad Can Happen When You Vlog," a five-part production video blog hosted by Greta Kernkamp (Elizabeth) and Kelan Smith (George).
The DVD will ship on or around March 9th. To pre-order your copy, visit the DVDs section of the merchandise page!
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The latest edition of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter has arrived!
In this issue, you'll find the latest Mihmiverse-related news, the new Collectible Spotlight column, another classic movie of the month (1959's "The Killer Shrews"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the February episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is here! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm discusses his plans for Mihmiverse world domination through community building, updates the production status of "Demon with the Atomic Brain," explains why everyone should come to the "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" DVD release party and reads two VERY entertaining Amazon.com reviews of his films.
Also included: another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and the conclusion of "The Perfect World," one of writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's scripts for his "Twilight Zone"-inspired series "The Phantom Files."
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
To celebrate the impressive stable of creatures found in the films of Christopher R. Mihm, we proudly announce the release of full sets set of Monsters of the Mihmiverse trading cards!
The first series of these cool collectibles consists of 25 cards (24 monster cards, one cover/checklist) and were personally designed by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm.
Mimicking classic trading cards like the "Mars Attacks" series from Topps, you'll find an image of a different Mihmiverse monster on the front of each card with a paragraph of unique information about that creature on the back.
IMPORTANT! Full SERIES 1 sets will be available for an EXTREMELY limited time. Afterwards, the set will be broken up and must be ordered in randomly shuffled packs of eight.
In addition, certain ultra-rare cards will begin to pop-up at events and only be available AT THAT EVENT. Now is your ONLY chance to own a COMPLETE SET in one fell swoop. Take advantage while the opportunity lasts!
The deep freeze has returned to Minnesota and, in what has become a bit of a tradition, it's a perfect time to record another Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast episode of "MBP3K," wherein the hosts and their guests watch a Mihmiverse film and provide running commentary!
In this month's episode, hosts Rhuby 'n' Hater, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm, and the first lady of the Mihmiverse, Stephanie Mihm welcome Elliott Mihm (Danny Johnson) to discuss the life of a cinematic teen heartthrob (or not) before watching "Terror from Beneath the Earth," the film that introduced Elliott's most famous role to the 'verse!
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
New year, new index page!
As in past years, we've archived the previous year's news into its own convenient archive page. This ensures that this page never runs TOO long or takes too long to load!
To access the 2016 archive, click HERE, visit the relevant link at the bottom of this page or click the 2016 news archive link in the drop-down navigation menu under news at the top of the page.
Friday, January 6, 2017
The first issue of the Mihmiverse Monthly newsletter of 2017 is late...but finally here!
Continuing a years-long tradition tradition, this month's issue begins with an extensive review of significant Mihmiverse events which occurred during the previous year. In addition, you'll find another classic movie of the month (1958's "I Married a Monster from Outer Space"), The Trivia Corner with Mike Cook, Important Moments in Science with Dr. Bob Tesla and much, much more!
Also, the latest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast has finally arrived! The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is a podcast hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm that focuses specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse.
This month, writer/director Christopher R. Mihm discusses his plans for expanding the Mihmiverse (and potentially taking over the world) in 2017 and reads some fun Amazon reviews of "Cave Women on Mars!"
Also included: another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and a reading of part one of "The Perfect World," one of writer/director Christopher R. Mihm's scripts for his "Twilight Zone"-inspired series "The Phantom Files."
To download an .mp3 of the audiocast, click HERE, visit archive.org where the file is stored or download it for free from iTunes!
If you'd like to be notified when we post our monthly newsletter, sign our guestbook above and make sure the "I want to receive updates..." box is checked!
