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From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection showcases 8 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature from the Black Lagoon. 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 12 hours of revealing bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book, each film has been digitally restored from high resolution film elements for the ultimate classic monster experience.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
Product Details
Actors: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Jr Lon Chaney
Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled
Language: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono), French (DTS-HD 2.0), Spanish (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles: Spanish
Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 8
Rated: Unrated
Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Release Date: October 2, 2012
Run Time: 710 minutes
Special Features
Disc 1 - Dracula (1931):
The Road to Dracula
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Dracula: The Restoration
Monster Tracks
Dracula Archives
Alternate Score by Philip 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
Trailer Gallery
My Scenes
Disc 1 - Dracula (1931) - Spanish Version:
Introduction by Lupita Tovar Kohner
Disc 2 - Frankenstein:
The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Monster Tracks
Universal Horror
Frankenstein Archives
Boo! A Short Film
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
My Scenes
Disc 3 - 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 with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns and Brent Armstrong
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Paul M. Jensen
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era
My Scenes
Disc 4 - The Invisible Man:
Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: Unforgettable Characters
My Scenes
Disc 5 - The Bride of Frankenstein:
She's Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
The Bride of Frankenstein Archive
Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
My Scenes
Disc 6 - The Wolf Man:
Monster by Moonlight
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
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: The Lot
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
My Scenes
Disc 7 - Phantom of the Opera (1943):
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Scott MacQueen
Trailer
100 Years of Universal: The Lot
My Scenes
Disc 8 - Creature From the Black Lagoon:
Creature from the Black Lagoon (3D Version)
Back to the Black Lagoon
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: The Lot
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