2024 the best horror movies review
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From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters Collection showcases 6 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. 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 10 hours of revealing bonus features, each film has been digitally remastered for an unforgettable classic monster experience.
Bonus Content:
Disc 1 - Dracula (1931):
- The Road to Dracula
- Lugosi: The Dark Prince
- Dracula Archives
- Theatrical Trailer
- Alternate Score by Phillip Glass Performed by the Kronos Quartet
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian David J. Skal
- Feature Commentary with Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of Dracula: Dead and Loving It
Disc 2 - Frankenstein:
- The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
- Karloff: The Gentle Monster
- Frankenstein Archives
- Boo! A Short Film
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
- Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
- Theatrical Trailer
Disc 3 - The Bride of Frankenstein:
- She's Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
- The Bride of Frankenstein Archives
- Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
- Theatrical Trailer
Disc 4 - The Wolf Man:
- Monster by Moonlight: An Original Documentary
- The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
- Pure in Heart: the Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
- He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
- The Wolf Man Archives
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
- Theatrical Trailer
Disc 5 - The Invisible Man (1933):
- Now You See Him: The Invisble Man Revealed
- Production Photographs
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
Disc 6 - The Mummy (1932):
- Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
- He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
- Unraveling The Legacy Of The Mummy
- The Mummy Archives
- Feature Commentary By Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, And Brent Armstrong [On/Off]
- Feature Commentary By Film Historian Paul M. Jensen.
- Theatrical Trailer
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Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
Item model number : 34272131
Director : Tod Browning, Karl Freund, James Whale, George Waggner
Media Format : NTSC, Box set, Black & White, Multiple Formats
Run time : 7 hours and 17 minutes
Release date : September 8, 2015
Actors : Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains, David Manners
Subtitles: : French, Spanish
Producers : Carl Laemmle, Jr., Tod Browning, George Waggner
Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Studio : Studio Distribution Services
ASIN : B00ZR3W3YQ
Writers : John L. Balderston, Garrett Fort, R.C. Sherriff, Francis Edwards Faragoh, Curt Siodmak
Country of Origin : USA
Number of discs : 6
Reviewer: Todd R Kent
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome Old Movies
Review: Awesome old movies are great for Halloween Parties or anytime.
Reviewer: Albert Stashin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best monsters in the universe
Review: Great collection! Loved all of them. My favorite film was the INVISIBLE MAN
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Grandsons really liked the movie!
Review: Grandsons liked Frankenstein, they have the other 6 to watch.
Reviewer: Ana
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great movie quality
Review: The case came broken, and we immediately watched 2 discs that looked like they might be scratched. They luckily weren't.The movie quality is phenomenal! The image is crisp and clean for movies from the 1930's. The subtitles work well and match with the timing and what is being said. Very glad I purchased this set!
Reviewer: Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Collection
Review: This was my introduction to the Universal Monsters. All of these films are first rate chillers, though not necissarily scary by modern standards they stand the test of time. I'll review each one briefly, but the short answer is if you don't own these movies already, buy this collection.DRACULA (1931) One of the early sound films, this is a great adaptation of the novel as well as an important film in history. Lugosi is legendary as Dracula, and the lack of music fresh off the silent era just gives it more atmosphere.FRANKENSTEIN(1931) Another incredibly important film, this one strays quite a bit from the source material, but again has excellent atmosphere. Dr. Frankenstein's lab has an amazing look to it, and the strikes of lighting really add to the mad scientist feel. And of course, the amazing Boris Karloff plays the best version of the monster to ever appear on screenTHE WOLFMAN(1941) The key word is atmosphere. The spooky sets and use of fog make this a movie to be watched alone in the dark under a full moon. Lon Chaney Jr. plays Larry Talbot (The Wolfman) with incredible conviction. You truly feel sorry for him when he gets this curse. Definitely a great film.THE INVISIBLE MAN(1933) An excellent example of power corrupting a man's brain, Claude Raines steals the show as our main monster. This one has a humorous element as well, which just adds to it's overall greatnessTHE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) This is a rare example of a sequel that surpasses it's predecessor. Everything that was great about the first film is turned up, adding more emotion to the story. The monster is painted as a misunderstood creature here, and you really feel sorry for the poor thing. From start to finish, this surprising emotional film will have you completely invested.THE MUMMY (1932) This one is a bit different from the rest of the bunch. Instead of your bandaged zombie mummy wandering around killing people, Boris Karloff's Imhotep speaks and interacts with other character's. He spends almost no time in the bandages and is trying to bring back the spirit of his lover, which rests in the soul of the female lead. A love story that's lasted a thousand years, this one is a little different but just as good as the rest.So there you have it, great films, and a great collection. Definitely worth buying if you haven't seen these before
Reviewer: Mom in MD
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Classic classics
Review: Love the old horror movies! Yeah they can be a little corny but theyâre fun and can be frightening without all the unnecessary gore and sick minded torture you get in modern movies. These are the ones that kicked off the genre
Reviewer: Mr.T
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Classic universal Monsters are Awesome!
Review: The dvdâs are well put together and represent the original Universal Monsters that started it all! No fluff here. Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Invisible Man, Wolfman and the Mummy. Whereâs the Creature from the Black Lagoon you asked? He didnât come until the final stage of Monster movies and isnât included (at time of writing this review Creature 3 disc package is $11.99 for 3 dvdâs! A steal!!) anyway your getting the main creature features that are the staples of the industry and even copied today by other films. They feel dated but in a really good way. Acting is superb and imagery for its time is very impressive! You canât go wrong adding this to your collection and watching each Halloween season!
Reviewer: Carters
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A must have!
Review: These are a great collection and a great price Grab while they have because around October they will be more money and sold out
Reviewer: juergen pohl
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: bring back memories when i was a kid and really scared