 Films Include (see each one for details):
Dracula - [V4.5-A4.5] - 1:15 - 1.35:1 B&W Drácula - [V3.5-A3.5] - 1:44 - 1.35:1 B&W Frankenstein - [V4.5-A4.5] - 1:10 - 1.35:1 B&W Mummy, The - [V5.0-A5.0] - 1:13 - 1.37:1 B&W Invisible Man, The - [V3.5-A3.5] - 1:11 - 1.37:1 B&W Bride of Frankenstein - [V3.5-A5.0] - 1:15 - 1.35:1 B&W Wolf Man, The - [V3.5-A4.0] - 1:10 - 1.36:1 B&W Phantom of the Opera, The - [V3.5-A3.5] - 1:33 - 1.36:1 Color Creature from the Black Lagoon, The 3D - [V4.0-A4.0] - 1:19 - 1.85:1 B&W From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection showcases 8 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature From the Black Lagoon. Starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that they made famous, these original films set the standard for a new horror genre with revolutionary makeup, mood-altering cinematography and groundbreaking special effects. Featuring over 12 hours of revealing bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book, each film has been digitally restored from high resolution film elements for the ultimate classic monster experience. Editor's Note: Take a moment and imagine what modern horror would be without Universal Pictures. Without founder Carl Laemmle and his vision for the future of cinema, or his son Carl Laemmle Jr., who inherited the keys to the studio kingdom in 1928, when talkies were rapidly displacing silent films and promising groundbreaking new strides in moviemaking and the movie-going experience. Without early horror pioneers like Tod Browning, James Whale, Karl Freund, George Waggner or Jack Arnold. Without iconic creature actors Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Claude Rains, Lon Chaney, Jr., Elsa Lanchester or Ben Chapman. Without Dracula, the indispensable 1931 classic that left a more lasting mark on vampire movies and lore than any other vampire film before or after (save Nosferatu). Or Frankenstein, which pushed boundaries, shocked audiences and has been received with overwhelming enthusiasm ever since. The Mummy, bold in its atmosphere and unforgettable in its tragic romance. The Invisible Man, which features some of the most astonishing special effects and perhaps one of the most unnerving depictions of mounting madness of the era. The Bride of Frankenstein, a complex, wickedly funny, altogether unpredictable sequel that in many regards surpasses its predecessor. The Wolf Man, a once-chilling character drama that examines the frailty of man and the beast within. Phantom of the Opera, though more a twisted love story than a traditional horror picture, a film that nevertheless caused some theaters to stock smelling salts in in the event that a moviegoer fainted upon the removal of the Phantom's mask. Or Creature from the Black Lagoon, which frightened audiences above the water and below with a scaly monster unlike any they had seen before. Needless to say, modern horror, and really the genre in whole, would be completely different than what we know. IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 8.0/10 from 21,367 users - Bride of Frankenstein IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 6.9/10 from 10,313 users - Creature from the Black Lagoon 3D IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 7.6/10 from 21,024 users - Dracula & Drácula IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 8.0/10 from 32,549 users - Frankenstein IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 7.7/10 from 12,746 users - The Invisible Man IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 7.2/10 from 9,651 users - The Mummy IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 6.6/10 from 2,758 users - The Phantom of the Opera IMDb Rating (01/16/13): 7.4/10 from 10,059 users - The Wolf Man
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