Tag Archives: Universal Pictures

Universal Monsters DRACULA comic

August 11th, 2024 | Posted in 1930s, comics, Dracula, Universal Pictures

A while back I heard that a new four-part comic series was being released with a new take on THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. I pre-ordered them and read them as they came in the mail in two installments of two comics each. While it was great to see my favorite creature, the one […]

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Universal Horror Films Released with Glow in the Dark Covers

September 19th, 2016 | Posted in Halloween, horror, Universal Pictures

Walmart has their Halloween display going for the 2016 season, and a special display of videos near the front of the store features a special release by Universal Studios. Their classic horror films have been released with glow in the dark covers. This is reminiscent of the Aurora monster model kits of the past with […]

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In Memory of Bela Lugosi

August 17th, 2014 | Posted in 1950s, Dracula, Gothic horror, Universal Pictures

A nice looking colorized photo from Dracula, and a video tribute in memory of Bela Lugosi who passed away August 16, 1956.

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Can Universal’s Horror Monsters Be Revived?

May 6th, 2013 | Posted in horror, Universal Pictures

Over at Crave Online Joe Belcastro has a piece on “How to Revive Universal’s Iconic Monsters.” Along the way he suggests ways in which the creatures might be re-invented, even with the potential, as he sees it, of them becoming “modern blockbuster franchises.” I really appreciate Belcastro’s attempt. I have a fondness for these monsters […]

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Hot Wheels Releasing Universal Horror Cars

April 5th, 2013 | Posted in 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Gothic horror, horror, toys, Universal Pictures

I haven’t owned a Hot Wheels car since I was a kid, let alone purchased one. But this will change later this year. Hot Wheels is releasing a special collection of special pop culture cars, including a set devoted to Universal Horror films. The picture included with this post is from the Creature from the […]

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United Monster Talent Agency

October 27th, 2012 | Posted in 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, horror, Universal Pictures

In honor of Universal Studios 100th anniversary, their release of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein on the big screen with Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events, and Halloween on Wednesday, I am drawing attention again to a great short film I’ve looked at previously. It’s The United Monster Talent Agency.

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Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection

October 2nd, 2012 | Posted in 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, horror, Universal Pictures
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Hotel Transylvania a delight for children, adults, and Monster Kids of every age

September 29th, 2012 | Posted in animation, monsters, Universal Pictures

Hotel Transylvania debuted in theaters last night, and may be the leading film in the box office this weekend. It turns in an impressive performance that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Hotel Transylvania is the latest animated film produced by Sony. It tells the story of Dracula who creates a seemingly secluded […]

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The Black Cat: Edgar Ulmer’s Gothic Vision of Europe vs. America

August 11th, 2010 | Posted in 1930s, horror, Universal Pictures

I have finished reading, and enjoying, The Philosophy of Horror, edited by Thomas Fahy (The University Press of Kentucky, 2010), and with this concluding post on the book I will comment on Paul Cantor’s chapter, “The Fall of the House of Ulmer: Europe vs. America in the Gothic Vision of The Black Cat“. Cantor’s chapter […]

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MAKE-UP ARTIST magazine: Universal Studios Horror Features

July 11th, 2010 | Posted in horror, Universal Pictures

A perusal of the magazine rack at Barnes & Noble last week was rewarded with the find of Make-Up Artist magazine, Number 85 (July/August 2010). Two articles were of special interest to me. The first is related to the first photo accompanying this post of the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Creature is is […]

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