Hi there, horror movie fans!

Welcome to the official site of the Bowman Body and the documentary film, HI THERE HORROR MOVIE FANS.  Back in 1970, producer Bill Bowman was conscripted by WXEX . . . The BIG 8! . . . to host horror movies for boils and ghouls in central Virginia.  It was the first exposure many impressionable young people in the area had to Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man and The Mummy, as well as many less than classic "classics."

The Bowman Body hosted Shock Theatre from 1970-1976 in the Richmond - Petersburg market on Friday and Saturday nights, and was so popular his program beat out Johnny Carson in the time slot!  Later, Bill went on to host Cobweb Theater in Charlottesville (1977-1979) and Monsterpiece Theatre in Fairfax, VA (1982-1987).

In 2011, Horse Archer Productions released a feature length documentary on the Bowman Body's fascinating career and surprising cultural impact named after the Bowman Body's signature greeting, HI THERE HORROR MOVIE FANS.  It was a sequel to the film VIRGINIA CREEPERS which chronicled the history of Virginia and Washington, DC horror hosts inspired by popular demand.  The film has led to a renewed interest in the Bowman Body, a line of Bowman inspired products and several special events, public appearances, and screenings.

We invite you to explore the website and . . .

• Join the official Facebook page for regular updates.
   
• Share your Bowman memories and photos and read what other folks have to say in the Fan Mail section.
   
• Get some FINE items at the Bowman Body store . . . most things are limited edtion, one-time productions so when they are gone, they are gone forever!

NEW ITEM!

Renowned classic monster artist Bill Chancellor's work has graced the covers of magazines like Cult Movies, Scarlet Street and Screem has come up with a fantastic new poster for Bowman Body Fans.  We are honored to be able to share his work with you in a LIMITED EDITION PRINT. 

ONLY 50 of these will be made available to the public . . . EVER.

Regular price on these will be $20, but you can pre-order yours now for just $15 through 4-27-13.  These are very, very special items.

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