For the first time ever, eight of the most iconic cinematic
masterpieces of the horror genre are available together on
Blu-ray as Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection.
Digitally restored in perfect high-definition picture and perfect
high-definition sound. This essential set includes a
never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of Dracula and
the first ever offering of Creature from the Black Lagoon in its
restored Blu-ray 3D version.Contains hours of bonus features, a
44-page booklet and 8 exclusive art cards with original
theatrical s.Dracula (1931):The original 1931 movie version
of Bram Stoker's classic tale has for generations defined the
iconic look and terrifying persona of the famed vampire. Dracula
owes its continued appeal in large part due to Bela Lugosi's
indelible portrayal of the immortal Count Dracula and the
flawless direction of horror auteur Tod Browning.Bonus Features:
Dracula (1931) Spanish Version Introduction to the Spanish
Version by Lupita Tovar Kohner Dracula: The Restoration The Road
To Dracula Lugosi: The Dark Prince Feature Commentary by Film
Historian David J. Skal Alternate Score By Philip Glass performed
by the Kronos Quartet Dracula Archives Monster Tracks Pop-Up
Facts (pop-up facts about the making of Dracula that can be read
while watching the film) Trailer Gallery: Centennial Trailer,
Dracula Trailer, Dracula's Daughter Trailer, Son Of Dracula
Trailer, House of Dracula Trailer Frankenstein (1931):Boris
Karloff stars as the screen's most tragic and iconic monster in
what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr.
Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to tamper with the
essential nature of life and death by creating a monster
(Karloff) out of lifeless human body parts. Director James
Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel and Karloff's
compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity make
Frankenstein a timeless masterpiece.Bonus Features: 100 Years of
Universal: Restoring the Classics The Frankenstein Files: How
Hollywood Made A Monster Karloff: The Gentle Monster Monster
Tracks Pop-Up Facts (pop-up facts about the making of
Frankenstein that can be read while watching the film) Universal
Horror Frankenstein Archives Boo!: A Short Film Feature
Commentary With Film Historian Rudy Behlmer Feature Commentary
With Historian Sir Christopher Frayling Trailer Gallery:
Centennial Trailer, Frankenstein Trailer, The Bride of
Frankenstein Trailer, The Ghost of Frankenstein Trailer,
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man Trailer, House of Frankenstein
Trailer The Mummy (1932):Horror icon Boris Karloff stars in the
original 1932 version of The Mummy in which a team of British
archaeologists accidentally revives a mummified high priest after
3,700 years. Alive again, he sets out on an obsessive--and
deadly--quest to find his lost love. Over 50 years after its
first release, this brooding dream-like horror classic remains a
cinematic masterpiece.Bonus Features: 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
100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era Feature Commentary
with Film Historian Paul M Jensen Feature Commentary by Rick
Baker, Scott Essman, Steven Haberman, Bob Burns and Brent
Armstrong Trailer Gallery: Centennial Trailer, The Mummy
Theatrical Trailer, The Mummy's Tomb Theatrical Trailer, The
Mummy's Ghost Trailer, The Mummy's Curse Trailer, The Mummy's
Hand Trailer The Invisible Man (1933):Claude Rains delivers an
unforgettable performance in his screen debut as a mysterious
doctor who discovers a serum that makes him invisible. Covered by
bandages and dark glasses, Rains arrives in a small English
village and attempts to hide his amazing discovery, but the
drug's side effects slowly drive him to commit acts of
unspeakable terror.Bonus Features: Now You See Him: Invisible Man
Revealed 100 Years of Universal: Unforgettable Characters
Production Photographs Feature Commentary with film historian
Rudy Behlmer Centennial Trailer The Bride of Frankenstein
(1935):The accled sequel to the original Frankenstein has
become one of the most popular horror classics in film history.
The legendary Boris Karloff reprises his role as the screen's
most misunderstood monster, now longing for a mate of his own.
Colin Clive is back as the proud and overly ambitious Dr.
Frankenstein, who creates the ill-ed bride (Elsa Lanchester).
The last horror film directed by James Whale features a haunting
musical score that helps make The Bride of Frankenstein one of
the finest and most touching thrillers of its era.Bonus Features:
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics She's Alive!
Creating The Bride of Frankestein The Bride of Frankenstein
Archives Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen Trailer Gallery:
Centennial Trailer, Frankenstein Trailer, The Bride of
Frankenstein Trailer, The Ghost of Frankenstein Trailer, House of
Frankenstein Trailer The Wolf Man (1941):Originally released in
1941, The Wolf Man introduced the world to a new Universal movie
monster and redefined the mythology of the werewolf forever.
Featuring a heartbreaking performance by Lon Chaney Jr. and
groundbreaking make-up by Jack Pierce, The Wolf Man is the saga
of Larry Talbot, a cursed man who transforms into a deadly
werewolf when the moon is full. The dream-like atmospheres,
elaborate settings and chilling musical score combine to make The
Wolf Man a masterpiece of the genre.Bonus Features: 100 Years of
Universal: The Lot Monsters 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 Wolf Man Archives Feature Commentary
with Film Historian Tom Weaver Trailer Gallery: Centennial
Trailer, The Wolf Man (1941) Trailer, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf
Man Trailer, Werewolf of London Trailer, She-Wolf of London
Trailer, House of Frankenstein Trailer, House of Dracula Trailer
The Phantom of the Opera (1943):This lavish retelling of ton
Leroux's immortal horror tale stars Claude Rains as the ed
phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. A crazed composer who
schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine DuBois (Susanna
Foster) the star of the opera company, the Phantom also wreaks
revenge on those he believes stole his music. Nelson Eddy, as the
heroic baritone, tries to win the affections of Christine as he
tracks down the murderous, horribly disfigured Phantom.Bonus
Features: 100 Years of Universal: The Lot The Opera Ghost: A
Phantom Uned Production Photographs Feature Commentary with
Film Historian Scott MacQueen Phantom of the Opera Theatrical
Trailer Centennial Trailer The Creature from the Black Lagoon
(1954):Captured and imprisoned for scientific study, a living
"amphibious missing link" becomes enamored with the head
researcher's female assistant (Julie Adams). When the hideous
creature escapes and kips the object of his affection, a
crusade is launched to rescue the helpless woman and cast the
terrifying creature back to the depths from which he came.
Featuring legendary makeup artist Bud Westmore's brilliantly
designed monster, The Creature from the Black Lagoon is an
enduring tribute to the imaginative genius of its Hollywood
creators.Bonus Features: The Creature From The Black Lagoon in
Blu-ray 3D 100 Years of Universal: The Lot Back to the Black
Lagoon Production Photographs Feature Commentary With Film
Historian Tom Weaver Trailer Gallery: Centennial Trailer, The
Creature From The Black Lagoon Trailer 1, The Creature From The
Black Lagoon Trailer 2, Revenge of the Creature Trailer, The
Creature Walks Among Us Trailer