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A new documentary is in the works that centers on legendary genre actor Boris Karloff, who played roles such as Frankenstein and appeared in films such as The Mummy along with 203 other films and series, Variety reports. Titled Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, the documentary is currently in production by the writing and producing team of Ron MacCloskey and Thomas Hamilton with Hamilton in the director’s chair. The film delves into the film career of Karloff that spanned sixty years and his legacy as one of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry which is explored in the 2010 biography “Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster,” written by Karloff’s official biographer Stephen Jacobs who serves as the historical consultant for the documentary. Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, is 23 years in the making. MacCloskey and his team have spent over two decades working on the massive film that features 50 interviews with filmmakers and stars
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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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There’s still plenty of time for last-minute Christmas Shopping. Let’s be honest, horror fans can be kind of hard to shop for. No worries, HorrorFuel.com is here to help! We’ve got a list of 10 awesome and not so common gifts from around the internet for those genre fans in your life that are guaranteed to please. For Full Moon fans: The ultimate one-stop-shop for everything Full Moon is the company’s own site where you can snag everything from Blu-rays to collectibles replicas and figures to gift sets and even masks. For fans of the classics: You don’t get much more classic than the Universal Monsters. Even today these creatures continue to inspire fans and filmmakers alike. For collectors, the NECA Universal Monster Mask collection is a must-have. They are sold both together and separately. You can order them here. Looking for a stocking stuffer? Head to Wal-Mart and grab a couple of Universal Monster Mini Funko or buy the
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Universal is continuing to add new versions of their classic Universal Monster franchise. Deadline is reporting that a new movie that centers on Van Helsing is now in the works. Horror heavy hitter James Wan (The Conjuring) will be producing the movie with Overlord‘s Julius Avery in the director’s chair. Eric Pearson wrote the original script, which Avery is rewriting. Van Helsing has long been the mortal enemy of Dracula and hunts down and slays monsters of all kinds. First mentioned in Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897, the character was played by Anthony Hopkins in 1992’s film adaptation by director Francis Ford Coppola. Hugh Jackman starred in the role in 2004’s Van Helsing written and directed by Stephen Sommers. Syfy’s series also featured a Van Helsing, this time it was Vanessa Van Helsing (Kelly Overton), the descendent of Abraham Van Helsing. There is no word yet about who will star in the new film. Following the success of The Invisible
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The directing duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller (21 Jump Street) have teamed up once again for a new untitled Universal Monster movie. The movie is working hard to keep details as quiet as possible, but the film is being “described as a modern-day, tongue-in-cheek thriller inspired by Universal’s classic monster legacy,” by Deadline. Channing Tatum is set to star in the film, who also worked with the directors on the 2012 comedy reboot of 21 Jump Street. Wes Tooke wrote the script based on an idea by Reid Carolin. Lord and Miller will be producing under their Lord Miller production banner. Tatum, Carolin, and Peter Kiernan, who will produce under their Free Association banner. Aditya Sood, the president of Lord Miller, will also be producing. The last revival of the Universal Monster franchise was the fantastic film The Invisible Man, starring Elisabeth Moss, which gave us hope for the franchise after the first attempt of a new installment, The
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Universal Pictures redefined the golden age of horror from the 1920sto the 1950s, establishing their legendary lineup of monster movies know recognized as icons. In the following decades, Universal gifted fans with Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Phantom of the Opera, monsters that continue to influence filmmakers and fans alike. Now NECA® and Universal Brand Development have teamed up to bring the Universal Monsters to your doorstep with the Universal Monsters Mask Series – a set of six limited-edition, collector quality, latex display masks that won’t be available anywhere else. Each highly-detailed sculpted mask – sculpted by Mortar Heads the art of Mark Enright – is an homage to the Universal mini-monster figure collection from Remco, with packaging that follows the look of the classic Remco blister card fronts. This monstrous series of limited-edition display masks include Creature from the Black Lagoon, the first to be shipped, The Phantom of the Opera,
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Months following Univeral’s success with The Invisible Man, the studio is moving forward with Wolfman as the next movie in their monster universe. The werewolf film will star Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049), but there is no concrete word if he will play the titular role. According to Variety, Universal has been meeting with several potential directors including Cory Finley (Bad Education). Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo (“Orange Is the New Black”) wrote the script based on the pitch by Gosling. The original Wolfman was released back in 1941 and starred Claude Rains and Lon Chaney Jr. It follows a man as he returns to his homeland and is attacked by a creature of folklore and infected with a horrific disease that transforms him into a wolfman. Universal’s original vision for the monster universe would have included a shared universe filled with the studio’s original monsters that included the Invisible Man, Wolfman, Dracula, along with others. Labeled “The Dark
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I’ve had high expectations for The Invisible Man since day one. And as I sat in the theater this weekend hearing the audience’s screams around me, it became clear that this brilliant film from writer-director Leigh Whannell is without a doubt making the top of our “Best of 2020” list. Not many movies can make me jump these days, but The Invisible Man had me curled up in my seat holding onto my man’s arm with a death grip. Is it scary? Hell yes! But that’s not all the movie is about. At the heart of the story is Cecilia (Elizabeth Moss), a woman fighting to break free from her psychotic, abusive boyfriend, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) who has the means to make her life a living hell. He’s created a suit that turns you invisible and he uses it to alienate her and torture her every way he can. But what he’s not counting on is Cecilia finding the strength
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After the failure of The Mummy back in 2017, Universal’s “Dark Universe” came to an end before it even really began. But now that The Invisible Man is a box office success the studio is finally ready to bring more Universal Monsters back to life. Today, we’ve learned that another new Universal Monster movie is in the works. So, which monster is it? It’s our favorite bloodsucker, Dracula. Like The Invisible Man, Dracula will have a modern spin and be set in the present day. Karyn Kusama (Destroyer) will be in the director’s chair, THR reports. Blumhouse will be producing the movie penned by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay, who have worked with Kusama on multiple films including Destroyer and The Invitation. Back in November, we reported that a new Invisible Woman is on its way. Last week we reported that James Wan had signed on to produce a Universal Monster movie, but reports are coming in that Wan’s mysterious
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On the heels of Leigh Whannell’s success with Universal’s The Invisible Man, horror heavy hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring franchise) has signed on to develop a monster movie for Universal Studios, THR is reporting. Wan’s Atomic Monster will be producing the currently untitled movie written by “Supernatural’s” Robbie Thompson. “Sources say the story takes its cues from Universal’s classic monster legacy and shines it through a modern prism. With shades of Disturbia, the story will focus on a group of teens who discover that a neighbor is building a monster in his basement. Spoiler: the monster gets loose.” Sounds a bit like a modern Frankenstein, doesn’t it? At this time Universal Studios has quite a few monster movies in the works, including Monster Mash and The Invisible Woman. The question is are they part of the “Dark Universe,” the revival of the Universal Monster franchise that we heard so much about a couple of years ago? Or are they
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A new documentary is in the works that centers on legendary genre actor Boris Karloff, who played roles such as Frankenstein and appeared in films such as The Mummy along with 203 other films and series, Variety reports. Titled Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, the documentary is currently in production by the writing and producing team of Ron MacCloskey and Thomas Hamilton with Hamilton in the director’s chair. The film delves into the film career of Karloff that spanned sixty years and his legacy as one of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry which is explored in the 2010 biography “Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster,” written by Karloff’s official biographer Stephen Jacobs who serves as the historical consultant for the documentary. Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster, is 23 years in the making. MacCloskey and his team have spent over two decades working on the massive film that features 50 interviews with filmmakers and stars
Continue reading →
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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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Holiday HorrorMoviesNews
There’s still plenty of time for last-minute Christmas Shopping. Let’s be honest, horror fans can be kind of hard to shop for. No worries, HorrorFuel.com is here to help! We’ve got a list of 10 awesome and not so common gifts from around the internet for those genre fans in your life that are guaranteed to please. For Full Moon fans: The ultimate one-stop-shop for everything Full Moon is the company’s own site where you can snag everything from Blu-rays to collectibles replicas and figures to gift sets and even masks. For fans of the classics: You don’t get much more classic than the Universal Monsters. Even today these creatures continue to inspire fans and filmmakers alike. For collectors, the NECA Universal Monster Mask collection is a must-have. They are sold both together and separately. You can order them here. Looking for a stocking stuffer? Head to Wal-Mart and grab a couple of Universal Monster Mini Funko or buy the
Continue reading →
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Universal is continuing to add new versions of their classic Universal Monster franchise. Deadline is reporting that a new movie that centers on Van Helsing is now in the works. Horror heavy hitter James Wan (The Conjuring) will be producing the movie with Overlord‘s Julius Avery in the director’s chair. Eric Pearson wrote the original script, which Avery is rewriting. Van Helsing has long been the mortal enemy of Dracula and hunts down and slays monsters of all kinds. First mentioned in Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897, the character was played by Anthony Hopkins in 1992’s film adaptation by director Francis Ford Coppola. Hugh Jackman starred in the role in 2004’s Van Helsing written and directed by Stephen Sommers. Syfy’s series also featured a Van Helsing, this time it was Vanessa Van Helsing (Kelly Overton), the descendent of Abraham Van Helsing. There is no word yet about who will star in the new film. Following the success of The Invisible
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The directing duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller (21 Jump Street) have teamed up once again for a new untitled Universal Monster movie. The movie is working hard to keep details as quiet as possible, but the film is being “described as a modern-day, tongue-in-cheek thriller inspired by Universal’s classic monster legacy,” by Deadline. Channing Tatum is set to star in the film, who also worked with the directors on the 2012 comedy reboot of 21 Jump Street. Wes Tooke wrote the script based on an idea by Reid Carolin. Lord and Miller will be producing under their Lord Miller production banner. Tatum, Carolin, and Peter Kiernan, who will produce under their Free Association banner. Aditya Sood, the president of Lord Miller, will also be producing. The last revival of the Universal Monster franchise was the fantastic film The Invisible Man, starring Elisabeth Moss, which gave us hope for the franchise after the first attempt of a new installment, The
Continue reading →
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Universal Pictures redefined the golden age of horror from the 1920sto the 1950s, establishing their legendary lineup of monster movies know recognized as icons. In the following decades, Universal gifted fans with Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Phantom of the Opera, monsters that continue to influence filmmakers and fans alike. Now NECA® and Universal Brand Development have teamed up to bring the Universal Monsters to your doorstep with the Universal Monsters Mask Series – a set of six limited-edition, collector quality, latex display masks that won’t be available anywhere else. Each highly-detailed sculpted mask – sculpted by Mortar Heads the art of Mark Enright – is an homage to the Universal mini-monster figure collection from Remco, with packaging that follows the look of the classic Remco blister card fronts. This monstrous series of limited-edition display masks include Creature from the Black Lagoon, the first to be shipped, The Phantom of the Opera,
Continue reading →
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Months following Univeral’s success with The Invisible Man, the studio is moving forward with Wolfman as the next movie in their monster universe. The werewolf film will star Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049), but there is no concrete word if he will play the titular role. According to Variety, Universal has been meeting with several potential directors including Cory Finley (Bad Education). Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo (“Orange Is the New Black”) wrote the script based on the pitch by Gosling. The original Wolfman was released back in 1941 and starred Claude Rains and Lon Chaney Jr. It follows a man as he returns to his homeland and is attacked by a creature of folklore and infected with a horrific disease that transforms him into a wolfman. Universal’s original vision for the monster universe would have included a shared universe filled with the studio’s original monsters that included the Invisible Man, Wolfman, Dracula, along with others. Labeled “The Dark
Continue reading →
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I’ve had high expectations for The Invisible Man since day one. And as I sat in the theater this weekend hearing the audience’s screams around me, it became clear that this brilliant film from writer-director Leigh Whannell is without a doubt making the top of our “Best of 2020” list. Not many movies can make me jump these days, but The Invisible Man had me curled up in my seat holding onto my man’s arm with a death grip. Is it scary? Hell yes! But that’s not all the movie is about. At the heart of the story is Cecilia (Elizabeth Moss), a woman fighting to break free from her psychotic, abusive boyfriend, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) who has the means to make her life a living hell. He’s created a suit that turns you invisible and he uses it to alienate her and torture her every way he can. But what he’s not counting on is Cecilia finding the strength
Continue reading →
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After the failure of The Mummy back in 2017, Universal’s “Dark Universe” came to an end before it even really began. But now that The Invisible Man is a box office success the studio is finally ready to bring more Universal Monsters back to life. Today, we’ve learned that another new Universal Monster movie is in the works. So, which monster is it? It’s our favorite bloodsucker, Dracula. Like The Invisible Man, Dracula will have a modern spin and be set in the present day. Karyn Kusama (Destroyer) will be in the director’s chair, THR reports. Blumhouse will be producing the movie penned by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay, who have worked with Kusama on multiple films including Destroyer and The Invitation. Back in November, we reported that a new Invisible Woman is on its way. Last week we reported that James Wan had signed on to produce a Universal Monster movie, but reports are coming in that Wan’s mysterious
Continue reading →
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On the heels of Leigh Whannell’s success with Universal’s The Invisible Man, horror heavy hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring franchise) has signed on to develop a monster movie for Universal Studios, THR is reporting. Wan’s Atomic Monster will be producing the currently untitled movie written by “Supernatural’s” Robbie Thompson. “Sources say the story takes its cues from Universal’s classic monster legacy and shines it through a modern prism. With shades of Disturbia, the story will focus on a group of teens who discover that a neighbor is building a monster in his basement. Spoiler: the monster gets loose.” Sounds a bit like a modern Frankenstein, doesn’t it? At this time Universal Studios has quite a few monster movies in the works, including Monster Mash and The Invisible Woman. The question is are they part of the “Dark Universe,” the revival of the Universal Monster franchise that we heard so much about a couple of years ago? Or are they
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