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Odds are, you’ve probably seen all of the classic Universe Monster movies, but if you haven’t or want to rewatch them now’s your chance. Universal is releasing the collection on YouTube this month and you can watch them FOR FREE! Beginning Friday, January 15th, the movies will be heading to the Fear: The Home of Horror YouTube channel, with each film being available to watch for one week, NME reports. January 15, 2021 (8pm GMT) Dracula (1931) The Mummy (1932) January 16, 2021 (8pm GMT) Frankenstein (1931) Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) January 17, 2021 (8pm GMT) The Wolf Man (1941) The Invisible Man (1933) Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) We are hoping to hear an announcement soon that the remaining films of the collection will be released in the following months.
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Vampires appeared to be all the rage at one point. Their influence in books and movies was strong, but then, over time, they seemed to take a step away from the limelight and back into the shadows. But thanks to the rising influence of horror in video games and streaming services such as Netflix, vampires are returning to the main stage. And they’re doing so in reboots of old classics. Dracula Dracula is arguably the most well-known vampire of all time, featuring in multiple movies, books, and games. The character has featured heavily all through our lives and has even managed to be the inspiration behind the successful NetEnt slot machine Blood Suckers. 2014 saw Dracula Untold hit screens around the world, proving there’s a determination to bring the famous vampire back to life. But, after an unconvincing reboot six years ago, the time appears right for leading director Karyn Kusama to create a movie, set in modern times, which
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Just 5 months after Universal released the first teaser image of some of the stars of their upcoming new Dark Universe film franchise the duo of Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan, hired to be the architects of the universe, have exited the project according to THR. The teaser included A-list actors like Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, and Russel Crowe and was meant to hook fans on the revival of characters like the Invisible Man, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Unfortunately, none of the planned remakes looks to still be alive and kicking. Universal even halted the filming of Bride of Frankenstein which had already begun production in London. Reportedly, the halt was due to execs feeling that the script written by director Bill Condon wasn’t ready. After viewers failed to get wrapped up in The Mummy, the first film of the franchise, it isn’t particularly surprising that they have put the venture on hold. Universal’s president
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You can’t have Halloween without the classic Universal Monsters, luckily Shudder has you covered with all of the iconic monsters arriving on their AMC-backed streaming service today. So get cozy with your love and watch a classic! You can now find Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), and The Wolfman (1941) on the network dedicated to things that go bump in the night. About the films: Dracula – Bela Lugosi stars in the Universal’s classic adaptation of Bram Stoker’s essential vampire tale. Frankenstein – Boris Karloff is the screen’s most memorable creature in the story of Dr. Frankenstein, who pieces together salvaged body parts to create a human monster. Bride of Frankenstein – Karloff returns as the screen’s most misunderstood monster and Elsa Lanchester stars as his ill-fated bride in one of horror’s all-time greats. The Invisible Man – Claude Rains stars as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that
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You have heard us talk a lot about Universal’s upcoming reboots of their classic monsters films. Today, they announced that the revival of the films will be known as the “Dark Universe”. They also confirmed rumors of the huge stars that have already signed for the films. The video announcement (below) hints at other Dark Universe films to come, including Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, and Phantom of the Opera. The new series of films begins with The Mummy, opening in theaters next month, whose cast includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella. Johnny Depp has signed on to play the lead in The Invisible Man. And only a few days ago we reported that Academy Award winner Javier Bardem will portray Frankenstein’s Monster in both Frankenstein and in Bride of Frankenstein, which will be directed by Bill Condon. The films in Dark Universe are connected by a secret organization known
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Bill Condon recently brought Disney’s classic tale Beauty and the Beast to life, which has brought in over $1 billion at the box office. Now, he want to bring another classic to the big screen, the remake of Universal’s The Bride of Frankenstein. Deadline reports that Condon is currently in talks with Universal Studios to direct the remake of the 1935 black and white film. While nothing has been finalized, it is being said that both sides of the table are very excited about the project. Condon is no stranger to the horror genre, he directed Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the Twilight Saga part 1 and 2, and Gods and Monsters. Alex Kurtzan and Chris Morgan are spearheading Universal’s new monster universe. They will also be serving as executive producers for the new version of Bride of Frankenstein, written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park). Kurtzman recently directed the new version of The Mummy which will be part of the
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Universal Studios announced today that ‘Expendables’ scribe Dave Callaham will rewrite the script, originally penned by Aaron Guzikowski, for their remake of the 1941 film ‘The Wolf Man’, according to THR. ‘The Wolf Man’ is just one of the original Universal films to be getting a remake. The films will all be part of a new shared universe. ‘The Mummy‘, starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. Universal will also be remaking ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Bride of Frankenstein‘,’ The Creature From the Black Lagoon‘, ‘Dracula’, and others. Johnny Depp has already signed on to star in the new ‘Invisible Man’. Alex Kurtzman, who directed the new ‘Mummy’ film, will over see the new Universal monster films along with Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious). Both Kurtzman and Morgan also be serving as producers for ‘The Wolf Man’. The 1941 original ‘The Wolf Man’ film was directed by George Waggner and starred Lon Chaney
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David Koepp, the man behind Jurassic Park and Stir of Echoes, will pen the script for the up and coming “Bride of Frankenstein” reboot for Universal, which will be part of the new shared classic monster Universe. The film will be set in modern times, like all of the new Universal monster remakes. Universal wants Angelina Jolie Pitt to both direct and star in the film. Jolie is waiting to read the script to decide if she will accept, according to Variety.
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Odds are, you’ve probably seen all of the classic Universe Monster movies, but if you haven’t or want to rewatch them now’s your chance. Universal is releasing the collection on YouTube this month and you can watch them FOR FREE! Beginning Friday, January 15th, the movies will be heading to the Fear: The Home of Horror YouTube channel, with each film being available to watch for one week, NME reports. January 15, 2021 (8pm GMT) Dracula (1931) The Mummy (1932) January 16, 2021 (8pm GMT) Frankenstein (1931) Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) January 17, 2021 (8pm GMT) The Wolf Man (1941) The Invisible Man (1933) Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) We are hoping to hear an announcement soon that the remaining films of the collection will be released in the following months.
Continue reading →
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Vampires appeared to be all the rage at one point. Their influence in books and movies was strong, but then, over time, they seemed to take a step away from the limelight and back into the shadows. But thanks to the rising influence of horror in video games and streaming services such as Netflix, vampires are returning to the main stage. And they’re doing so in reboots of old classics. Dracula Dracula is arguably the most well-known vampire of all time, featuring in multiple movies, books, and games. The character has featured heavily all through our lives and has even managed to be the inspiration behind the successful NetEnt slot machine Blood Suckers. 2014 saw Dracula Untold hit screens around the world, proving there’s a determination to bring the famous vampire back to life. But, after an unconvincing reboot six years ago, the time appears right for leading director Karyn Kusama to create a movie, set in modern times, which
Continue reading →
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Just 5 months after Universal released the first teaser image of some of the stars of their upcoming new Dark Universe film franchise the duo of Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan, hired to be the architects of the universe, have exited the project according to THR. The teaser included A-list actors like Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, and Russel Crowe and was meant to hook fans on the revival of characters like the Invisible Man, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Unfortunately, none of the planned remakes looks to still be alive and kicking. Universal even halted the filming of Bride of Frankenstein which had already begun production in London. Reportedly, the halt was due to execs feeling that the script written by director Bill Condon wasn’t ready. After viewers failed to get wrapped up in The Mummy, the first film of the franchise, it isn’t particularly surprising that they have put the venture on hold. Universal’s president
Continue reading →
HalloweenStreaming TV
You can’t have Halloween without the classic Universal Monsters, luckily Shudder has you covered with all of the iconic monsters arriving on their AMC-backed streaming service today. So get cozy with your love and watch a classic! You can now find Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), and The Wolfman (1941) on the network dedicated to things that go bump in the night. About the films: Dracula – Bela Lugosi stars in the Universal’s classic adaptation of Bram Stoker’s essential vampire tale. Frankenstein – Boris Karloff is the screen’s most memorable creature in the story of Dr. Frankenstein, who pieces together salvaged body parts to create a human monster. Bride of Frankenstein – Karloff returns as the screen’s most misunderstood monster and Elsa Lanchester stars as his ill-fated bride in one of horror’s all-time greats. The Invisible Man – Claude Rains stars as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that
Continue reading →
Trailers
You have heard us talk a lot about Universal’s upcoming reboots of their classic monsters films. Today, they announced that the revival of the films will be known as the “Dark Universe”. They also confirmed rumors of the huge stars that have already signed for the films. The video announcement (below) hints at other Dark Universe films to come, including Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, and Phantom of the Opera. The new series of films begins with The Mummy, opening in theaters next month, whose cast includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella. Johnny Depp has signed on to play the lead in The Invisible Man. And only a few days ago we reported that Academy Award winner Javier Bardem will portray Frankenstein’s Monster in both Frankenstein and in Bride of Frankenstein, which will be directed by Bill Condon. The films in Dark Universe are connected by a secret organization known
Continue reading →
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Bill Condon recently brought Disney’s classic tale Beauty and the Beast to life, which has brought in over $1 billion at the box office. Now, he want to bring another classic to the big screen, the remake of Universal’s The Bride of Frankenstein. Deadline reports that Condon is currently in talks with Universal Studios to direct the remake of the 1935 black and white film. While nothing has been finalized, it is being said that both sides of the table are very excited about the project. Condon is no stranger to the horror genre, he directed Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the Twilight Saga part 1 and 2, and Gods and Monsters. Alex Kurtzan and Chris Morgan are spearheading Universal’s new monster universe. They will also be serving as executive producers for the new version of Bride of Frankenstein, written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park). Kurtzman recently directed the new version of The Mummy which will be part of the
Continue reading →
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Universal Studios announced today that ‘Expendables’ scribe Dave Callaham will rewrite the script, originally penned by Aaron Guzikowski, for their remake of the 1941 film ‘The Wolf Man’, according to THR. ‘The Wolf Man’ is just one of the original Universal films to be getting a remake. The films will all be part of a new shared universe. ‘The Mummy‘, starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. Universal will also be remaking ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Bride of Frankenstein‘,’ The Creature From the Black Lagoon‘, ‘Dracula’, and others. Johnny Depp has already signed on to star in the new ‘Invisible Man’. Alex Kurtzman, who directed the new ‘Mummy’ film, will over see the new Universal monster films along with Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious). Both Kurtzman and Morgan also be serving as producers for ‘The Wolf Man’. The 1941 original ‘The Wolf Man’ film was directed by George Waggner and starred Lon Chaney
Continue reading →
NewsReviews
David Koepp, the man behind Jurassic Park and Stir of Echoes, will pen the script for the up and coming “Bride of Frankenstein” reboot for Universal, which will be part of the new shared classic monster Universe. The film will be set in modern times, like all of the new Universal monster remakes. Universal wants Angelina Jolie Pitt to both direct and star in the film. Jolie is waiting to read the script to decide if she will accept, according to Variety.
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