(323) 666-6326
4511 Russell Ave
(Hillhurst Avenue)
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
34.1046
-118.2878
Neighborhoods: Los Feliz, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Ackermansion
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The Scene – Back in 1958, Forrest J. Ackerman recognized a yin for that wholesome "Ozzie and Harriet" yang--terrifying monsters. His Famous Monsters magazine became fandom's bible, and these days he shares his horrific jumble of memorabilia with residential visitors on scheduled Saturday morning tours. – – The Collection – Among the monstrous mementos are life-casts of Vincent Price and Boris Karloff, crusty old stop-motion puppets from "King Kong," a life-size replica of the curvy she-robot from "Metropolis," and a cape and ring once flaunted by Bela Lugosi. Not…
05/14/02
Famous Monsters
by JaneTunks_Citysearch at Citysearch
A tour through Forrest Ackerman's monster movie memorabilia is a "horrific" experience. Just be sure to call the contact number you go, the tours are usually on Saturdays, but do not happen every week. Oh, and it's free too.
- Pros: props galore
- Cons: hard to find
The Details on Ackermansion
Know Before You Go:
Part of the collection consists of gifts and creations sent in by fans of Ackerman's magazine. Check the stairwell for some disturbingly obsessive paintings, and don't leave without seeing the monster models lovingly assembled by a young John Landis.
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