Tag: Universal Classic Monsters Collection

Of the atomic age without the atomic age undertones, Creature from the Black Lagoon returned to Universal's clever horror of old.

Less a monster movie than a social condemnation, Bride of Frankenstein is among the great achievements in hidden subtext and simultaneous entertainment.

Colorful as it is, Phantom of the Opera is a listless Universal remake with a few marginal twists expanding on the lore.

The Mummy is among Universal's elite even with a routine, stock story thanks to the imposing presence of Karloff in his prime.

Lon Chaney Jr helps The Wolf Man overcome a fairly dry genre story by keeping the focus on character over horror.

James Whale's direction flawlessly balances The Invisible Man's horror and comedy, while not forgetting what makes the character compelling.

Bested only by its sequel, Universal's Frankenstein capably conveys the story's horror and compassion in a masterful way.

Bela Lugosi's on-screen menace as Dracula has never been matched or bettered, letting this lurid tale keep its spot among the horror genre.