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Released 50 years ago in December 1975, The Killer Elite stars the late James Caan as a mercenary returning to work against his old partner, dressed to fight ninjas in a tobacco-brown suede button-up racer jacket, black ribbed turtleneck tucked into tight brown trousers, and ankle boots.
The Killer Elite: James Caan's Brown Suede Jacket » BAMF Style
Mike Locken returns to his deadly mercenary work in a brown suede racer jacket over a black ribbed turtleneck with flared brown trousers and ankle boots.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Released 50 years ago in December 1975, The Killer Elite stars the late James Caan as a mercenary returning to work against his old partner, dressed to fight ninjas in a tobacco-brown suede button-up racer jacket, black ribbed turtleneck tucked into tight brown trousers, and ankle boots.
The late Rob Reiner made his directorial debut with the 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap—also appearing on screen as filmmaker Marty Di Bergi, dressed in an altered USN command cap, safari jacket, polo shirts, and jeans as a grounded, utilitarian contrast to the titular band’s flamboyant style.
Rob Reiner in This is Spinal Tap » BAMF Style
Marty Di Bergi's modified USN command cap, safari jacket, polo shirts, and jeans is especially grounded next to the flamboyant band's costumes.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The late Rob Reiner made his directorial debut with the 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap—also appearing on screen as filmmaker Marty Di Bergi, dressed in an altered USN command cap, safari jacket, polo shirts, and jeans as a grounded, utilitarian contrast to the titular band’s flamboyant style.
Elliott Gould foils a sadistic mall Santa’s bank robbery attempt in The Silent Partner (1978), dressed in menswear staples like his versatile navy brushed wool blazer—initially worn with a scarlet tie that adds a dash of festive holiday flair.
The Silent Partner: Elliott Gould's Navy Blazer at Christmas » BAMF Style
Miles Cullen demonstrates the versatility of a classic navy blazer, dressed up with ties and a sweater at the holidays then open-neck in summer.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Elliott Gould foils a sadistic mall Santa’s bank robbery attempt in The Silent Partner (1978), dressed in menswear staples like his versatile navy brushed wool blazer—initially worn with a scarlet tie that adds a dash of festive holiday flair.
Clue gained a cult following since its release 40 years ago on December 13, 1985.
Costume designer Michael Kaplan avoided dressing each character to match their colorful alias. The menswear reflects not just trending fashions of 1954 but also each man’s respective profession and personality.
Costume designer Michael Kaplan avoided dressing each character to match their colorful alias. The menswear reflects not just trending fashions of 1954 but also each man’s respective profession and personality.
The Menswear of Clue » BAMF Style
Wadsworth, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, and Mr. Green dress to match their professions, personalities, and the 1950s setting—not their alias colors.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Clue gained a cult following since its release 40 years ago on December 13, 1985.
Costume designer Michael Kaplan avoided dressing each character to match their colorful alias. The menswear reflects not just trending fashions of 1954 but also each man’s respective profession and personality.
Costume designer Michael Kaplan avoided dressing each character to match their colorful alias. The menswear reflects not just trending fashions of 1954 but also each man’s respective profession and personality.
Born today in 1930, Jean-Louis Trintignant starred in Rohmer’s 1969 drama My Night at Maud’s as the serious Jean-Louis, who contrasts his quasi-clerical layered sweaters and dark trousers with a winter-ready sheepskin jacket that—like his relationship with Maud—suggests adventure over asceticism.
My Night at Maud's: Jean-Louis Trintignant's Sheepskin Jacket » BAMF Style
Jean-Louis contrasts quasi-clerical layered sweaters and dark trousers with a winter-ready sheepskin blouson jacket that suggests adventure over asceticism.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Born today in 1930, Jean-Louis Trintignant starred in Rohmer’s 1969 drama My Night at Maud’s as the serious Jean-Louis, who contrasts his quasi-clerical layered sweaters and dark trousers with a winter-ready sheepskin jacket that—like his relationship with Maud—suggests adventure over asceticism.
Born 100 years ago today, the multi-talented Sammy Davis Jr. also had an eye for fashion—demonstrated by his bold, unique costumes opposite fellow ex-Rat Packer Peter Lawford in Salt and Pepper (1968) like a green suede pullover with orange turtleneck and corduroys, made by Charles Glenn of Paris.
Salt and Pepper: Sammy Davis Jr. in Green Suede » BAMF Style
Sammy Davis Jr. brought his off-screen style to Charlie Salt, demonstrated by his green suede double-breasted pullover, orange turtleneck, and corduroys.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Born 100 years ago today, the multi-talented Sammy Davis Jr. also had an eye for fashion—demonstrated by his bold, unique costumes opposite fellow ex-Rat Packer Peter Lawford in Salt and Pepper (1968) like a green suede pullover with orange turtleneck and corduroys, made by Charles Glenn of Paris.
Dean Martin dressed down at his character’s swingin’ bachelor pad in the 1965 comedy Marriage on the Rocks, including the seasonally appropriate combination of olive-green slacks and a bright-red V-neck sweater, layered over a muted rosy-taupe polo, completed with brown loafers and gold tank watch.
Marriage on the Rocks: Dino's Red Sweater and Green Slacks » BAMF Style
Dean Martin illustrates cool mid-century comfort in his holiday-friendly red sweater over a mauve jersey polo with olive slacks, loafers, and tank watch.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Dean Martin dressed down at his character’s swingin’ bachelor pad in the 1965 comedy Marriage on the Rocks, including the seasonally appropriate combination of olive-green slacks and a bright-red V-neck sweater, layered over a muted rosy-taupe polo, completed with brown loafers and gold tank watch.
Born today in 1949, Jeff Bridges starred in Hell or High Water (2016) as Marcus Hamilton—a grizzled Texas Ranger whose straw Resistol cattleman’s hat, two-pocket shirts, double tooled leather belt rig with holstered Colt Commander, and cowboy boots recall real-life Ranger legend Joaquin Jackson.
Hell or High Water: Jeff Bridges' Texas Ranger Western-wear » BAMF Style
Jeff Bridges' uniform shirts with straw Resistol hat, cowboy boots, and the occasional tie was informed by real Texas Rangers like Joaquin Jackson.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Born today in 1949, Jeff Bridges starred in Hell or High Water (2016) as Marcus Hamilton—a grizzled Texas Ranger whose straw Resistol cattleman’s hat, two-pocket shirts, double tooled leather belt rig with holstered Colt Commander, and cowboy boots recall real-life Ranger legend Joaquin Jackson.
Released today in 1989, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation begins with Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) clad in a fur-hooded Eddie Bauer parka, Bears cap, and Sorel 1964 boots as he drives his family in “the ol’ front-wheel-drive sleigh”—a wood-paneled Ford Taurus wagon—in search of a Christmas tree.
Clark Griswold's Christmas Tree-Hunting Parka and Sweater » BAMF Style
"The last true family man" bundles up in his fur-hooded parka, snow boots, and Bears cap when taking the Griswolds' four-wheel-drive sleigh tree-hunting.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Released today in 1989, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation begins with Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) clad in a fur-hooded Eddie Bauer parka, Bears cap, and Sorel 1964 boots as he drives his family in “the ol’ front-wheel-drive sleigh”—a wood-paneled Ford Taurus wagon—in search of a Christmas tree.
James Cagney returned to gangster roles as the ruthless bandit Cody Jarrett in White Heat (1949), often dressed in dark chalkstripe wool double-breasted suits with spread-collar shirts, dark ties, and a dark fedora—including during his hasty getaway in a 1949 Mercury Sport Sedan.
White Heat: James Cagney's Chalkstripe Suits and 1949 Mercury » BAMF Style
Cody Jarrett typically wears chalkstripe double-breasted suits and dark ties, including when speeding his mother and wife to safety in a '49 Mercury.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
James Cagney returned to gangster roles as the ruthless bandit Cody Jarrett in White Heat (1949), often dressed in dark chalkstripe wool double-breasted suits with spread-collar shirts, dark ties, and a dark fedora—including during his hasty getaway in a 1949 Mercury Sport Sedan.
On the iconic Thanksgiving episode of The Bob Newhart Show that aired 50 years ago this week, Bob dresses down for a drunken Turkey Day at home in his red leisure jacket, cream open-neck shirt, and tartan plaid trousers—all credited to Botany 500 and worn with shining black loafers.
Bob Newhart's Red Leisure Jacket on Thanksgiving » BAMF Style
Dr. Robert Hartley spends his drunken Turkey Day at home in a red leisure jacket with dark tartan plaid slacks and shiny black leather bit loafers.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On the iconic Thanksgiving episode of The Bob Newhart Show that aired 50 years ago this week, Bob dresses down for a drunken Turkey Day at home in his red leisure jacket, cream open-neck shirt, and tartan plaid trousers—all credited to Botany 500 and worn with shining black loafers.
James Brolin and Margot Kidder star in The Amityville Horror (1979) as George and Kathy Lutz. Before moving into that infamous Long Island home 50 years ago next month, they tour it in fall-friendly neutrals like George’s tan corduroy jacket over a gray sweater with beige cargo pants and work boots.
The Amityville Horror: James Brolin's Corduroy Jacket and Cargo Pants » BAMF Style
George Lutz looks stylishly suburban in his tan corduroy shirt-jacket over a pale-gray sweater with beige cargo pants and brown hiking boots.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
James Brolin and Margot Kidder star in The Amityville Horror (1979) as George and Kathy Lutz. Before moving into that infamous Long Island home 50 years ago next month, they tour it in fall-friendly neutrals like George’s tan corduroy jacket over a gray sweater with beige cargo pants and work boots.
Happy 60th birthday to Mads Mikkelsen, dancing through the inebriated finale of Druk (2020) in a charcoal suit with a black shirt and tie.
Mads Mikkelsen's Dark Dance Suit in Another Round (Druk) » BAMF Style
Martin attends a funeral in a John Wick-esque charcoal suit and black shirt and tie that goes from somber to celebratory during his champagne-fueled dance.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Happy 60th birthday to Mads Mikkelsen, dancing through the inebriated finale of Druk (2020) in a charcoal suit with a black shirt and tie.
Josh Brolin stars in Weapons (2025) as contractor Archer Graff, dressed by costume designer Trish Summerville as suburban everyman-meets-man of action in a tan Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket with blue twill two-pocket shirt over a dark slate pocket tee, dark navy cargo pants, and work boots.
Weapons: Josh Brolin's Waxed Work Jacket » BAMF Style
Anchored by his Flint & Tinder waxed trucker jacket, Archer Graff pulls together a rugged, tonally coordinated ensemble built from hardy workwear staples.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Josh Brolin stars in Weapons (2025) as contractor Archer Graff, dressed by costume designer Trish Summerville as suburban everyman-meets-man of action in a tan Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket with blue twill two-pocket shirt over a dark slate pocket tee, dark navy cargo pants, and work boots.
Born 100 years ago today on Nov. 17, 1925, Rock Hudson renewed his career in the 1970s mystery series McMillan & Wife.
In the first post-pilot episode “Murder by the Barrel”, he dresses down in sporty brown corduroy action-back jacket, blue-and-orange striped popover shirt, and seersucker slacks.
In the first post-pilot episode “Murder by the Barrel”, he dresses down in sporty brown corduroy action-back jacket, blue-and-orange striped popover shirt, and seersucker slacks.
Rock Hudson's Corduroy Jacket on McMillan & Wife ("Murder by the Barrel") » BAMF Style
Mac nods to the safari- and Western-influenced '70s fashions in his brown corduroy four-pocket jacket, striped popover shirt, and yoked seersucker trousers.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Born 100 years ago today on Nov. 17, 1925, Rock Hudson renewed his career in the 1970s mystery series McMillan & Wife.
In the first post-pilot episode “Murder by the Barrel”, he dresses down in sporty brown corduroy action-back jacket, blue-and-orange striped popover shirt, and seersucker slacks.
In the first post-pilot episode “Murder by the Barrel”, he dresses down in sporty brown corduroy action-back jacket, blue-and-orange striped popover shirt, and seersucker slacks.
Martin Scorsese’s Vegas-set crime epic Casino premiered 30 years ago today (Nov. 14, 1995), starring Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein—colorfully dressed by costume designers Rita Ryack and John A. Dunn in bright pastel and bold plaid suits and jackets with silk shirts, ties, and pocket squares.
Casino: Robert De Niro's Lookbook as Ace Rothstein » BAMF Style
Vitals Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, Vegas casino executive and mob associate Las Vegas, 1973 to 1983 Film: Casino Release Date: November 22, 1995 Director: Martin Scorsese Costume Design: Ri...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Martin Scorsese’s Vegas-set crime epic Casino premiered 30 years ago today (Nov. 14, 1995), starring Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein—colorfully dressed by costume designers Rita Ryack and John A. Dunn in bright pastel and bold plaid suits and jackets with silk shirts, ties, and pocket squares.
In the 1950 noir Try and Get Me!, first released 75 years ago this week as The Sound of Fury, Howard Tyler (Frank Lovejoy) is quickly ID’d as a veteran by his faded drab M1941 field jacket—which the U.S. Army issued early in World War II—worn with his two-pocket work-shirt and pleated slacks.
Frank Lovejoy's M-1941 Field Jacket in Try and Get Me! » BAMF Style
Howard Tyler continues dressing like a returned serviceman from World War II in his M-1941 field jacket, layered over Army-style khaki slacks and shirt.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
In the 1950 noir Try and Get Me!, first released 75 years ago this week as The Sound of Fury, Howard Tyler (Frank Lovejoy) is quickly ID’d as a veteran by his faded drab M1941 field jacket—which the U.S. Army issued early in World War II—worn with his two-pocket work-shirt and pleated slacks.
The Coens’ adaptation of No Country for Old Men was released today in 2007, co-starring Javier Bardem as psychopathic killer Anton Chigurh.
Costume designer Mary Zophres dressed him for 1980 Texas in an indigo trucker jacket, dark work shirts, polyester Wrangler jeans, and pointed-toe cowboy boots.
Costume designer Mary Zophres dressed him for 1980 Texas in an indigo trucker jacket, dark work shirts, polyester Wrangler jeans, and pointed-toe cowboy boots.
No Country for Old Men: Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh » BAMF Style
Chigurh wears dark sportswear common for circa 1980 Texas: trucker jacket, work-shirts, jeans-style pants, and cowboy boots.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Coens’ adaptation of No Country for Old Men was released today in 2007, co-starring Javier Bardem as psychopathic killer Anton Chigurh.
Costume designer Mary Zophres dressed him for 1980 Texas in an indigo trucker jacket, dark work shirts, polyester Wrangler jeans, and pointed-toe cowboy boots.
Costume designer Mary Zophres dressed him for 1980 Texas in an indigo trucker jacket, dark work shirts, polyester Wrangler jeans, and pointed-toe cowboy boots.
Farewell, Friend (1968) is a lesser-known film starring the late Alain Delon—born 90 years ago today on Nov. 8, 1935.
As returning Army doctor Dino Barran, he changes out of uniform into a beige nylon blouson and navy turtleneck with the actor’s own Vuarnet sunglasses and Enicar Sherpa dive watch.
As returning Army doctor Dino Barran, he changes out of uniform into a beige nylon blouson and navy turtleneck with the actor’s own Vuarnet sunglasses and Enicar Sherpa dive watch.
Farewell, Friend: Alain Delon's Casual Jacket and Turtleneck » BAMF Style
Alain Delon elevates the simple yet smart transitional season wardrobe of blouson, turtleneck, and slacks with stylish Vuarnet sunglasses and dive watch.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Farewell, Friend (1968) is a lesser-known film starring the late Alain Delon—born 90 years ago today on Nov. 8, 1935.
As returning Army doctor Dino Barran, he changes out of uniform into a beige nylon blouson and navy turtleneck with the actor’s own Vuarnet sunglasses and Enicar Sherpa dive watch.
As returning Army doctor Dino Barran, he changes out of uniform into a beige nylon blouson and navy turtleneck with the actor’s own Vuarnet sunglasses and Enicar Sherpa dive watch.
Great Scott! 70 years ago today—November 5, 1955—became a red-letter date for science in Back to the Future as Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) invented the flux capacitor. His snakeskin robe with pink shirt and tie, spectator shoes, and a watch on each wrist reflect his eccentricity.
Back to the Future: Doc Brown's Snakeskin Robe for a Scientific Breakthrough » BAMF Style
Doc looks every bit the mad scientist in a flamboyant silver snakeskin dressing gown more suited to eccentric lounging than scientific discovery.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Great Scott! 70 years ago today—November 5, 1955—became a red-letter date for science in Back to the Future as Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) invented the flux capacitor. His snakeskin robe with pink shirt and tie, spectator shoes, and a watch on each wrist reflect his eccentricity.
In Guys and Dolls, released 70 years ago today in 1955, Frank Sinatra’s wardrobe as Nathan Detroit echoes gamblers and gangsters of the roaring ‘20s with his bold-striped blue suits, bow ties, and black homburg.
Oscar-nominated costume design by Irene Sharaff.
Oscar-nominated costume design by Irene Sharaff.
Sinatra's Navy Striped Suit and Bow Ties in Guys and Dolls » BAMF Style
Nathan Detroit's brashly striped suits with overly formal black homburg, polka-dot bow ties, and pinky ring recall flashy gamblers of the roaring '20s.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
In Guys and Dolls, released 70 years ago today in 1955, Frank Sinatra’s wardrobe as Nathan Detroit echoes gamblers and gangsters of the roaring ‘20s with his bold-striped blue suits, bow ties, and black homburg.
Oscar-nominated costume design by Irene Sharaff.
Oscar-nominated costume design by Irene Sharaff.
Stanley Kubrick’s 1955 noir Killer’s Kiss stars Jamie Smith as washed-up boxer Davey Gordon, dressed in texturally harmonious nailhead sport jacket, knitted long-sleeved polo, and suede derby shoes as he faces off against New York gangsters.
Killer's Kiss: Jamie Smith's Nailhead Jacket and Knitwear » BAMF Style
Davey Gordon's nailhead sports coat, knitted polo, pleated slacks, and suede derbies would look as good today as in 1950s New York City.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Stanley Kubrick’s 1955 noir Killer’s Kiss stars Jamie Smith as washed-up boxer Davey Gordon, dressed in texturally harmonious nailhead sport jacket, knitted long-sleeved polo, and suede derby shoes as he faces off against New York gangsters.
The newlydead Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) continues to wear his black-and-white buffalo-check flannel Levi’s shirt and red pocket tee, tucked into khakis with surcingle belt, after his death in Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy classic Beetlejuice.
Costume design by Aggie Guerard Rodgers.
Costume design by Aggie Guerard Rodgers.
Beetlejuice: Alec Baldwin's Plaid Flannel Shirt and Khakis » BAMF Style
Adam is ostensibly trapped for eternity in the white-and-black buffalo-check flannel shirt, red pocket tee, khakis, and wallabee-style boots he died in.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The newlydead Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) continues to wear his black-and-white buffalo-check flannel Levi’s shirt and red pocket tee, tucked into khakis with surcingle belt, after his death in Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy classic Beetlejuice.
Costume design by Aggie Guerard Rodgers.
Costume design by Aggie Guerard Rodgers.
The 1914-1917 Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition was dramatized in the 2002 series Shackleton, starring Kenneth Branagh as Ernest Shackleton.
Shirley Russell’s BAFTA-winning costume design includes the warm turtlenecks, coats, hats, and snow gear for the Endurance crew’s icy mission and survival.
Shirley Russell’s BAFTA-winning costume design includes the warm turtlenecks, coats, hats, and snow gear for the Endurance crew’s icy mission and survival.
Kenneth Branagh's Antarctic Exploration Gear as Ernest Shackleton » BAMF Style
Kenneth Branagh wears an array of hardy cold-weather expedition gear as Ernest Shackleton, from turtlenecks and reefer jackets to a two-piece snowsuit.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The 1914-1917 Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition was dramatized in the 2002 series Shackleton, starring Kenneth Branagh as Ernest Shackleton.
Shirley Russell’s BAFTA-winning costume design includes the warm turtlenecks, coats, hats, and snow gear for the Endurance crew’s icy mission and survival.
Shirley Russell’s BAFTA-winning costume design includes the warm turtlenecks, coats, hats, and snow gear for the Endurance crew’s icy mission and survival.
Vincent Price’s skeleton tie pin adds a macabre touch to sinister party host Frederick Loren’s otherwise conventional dark sharkskin suit in William Castle’s 1959 horror classic House on Haunted Hill.
The celebrated “Master of Menace” died 32 years ago today on October 25, 1993.
The celebrated “Master of Menace” died 32 years ago today on October 25, 1993.
Vincent Price's Suit in House on Haunted Hill » BAMF Style
Frederick Loren's skeleton tie-pin serves as a macabre finishing touch on his otherwise conventional dark sharkskin suit, white shirt, and tie.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Vincent Price’s skeleton tie pin adds a macabre touch to sinister party host Frederick Loren’s otherwise conventional dark sharkskin suit in William Castle’s 1959 horror classic House on Haunted Hill.
The celebrated “Master of Menace” died 32 years ago today on October 25, 1993.
The celebrated “Master of Menace” died 32 years ago today on October 25, 1993.