A rite of passage for many horror fans, the classic Universal Monsters are some of the most timeless and iconic creations in the horror genre. Actors Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Jr, Claude Rains, and more breathed life into lasting characters including Frankenstein, The Mummy, Dracula, The Wolf Man, and The Invisible Man. Relive the glory days as well as learn more about Universal’s upcoming Cinematic Universe here.
The 1980’s saw a rise in movies starring groups of children. Some of the greatest examples, E.T., The Goonies, and The Lost Boys, became some of the biggest hits of the decade. Usually, the plots ⤇
Frankenstein’s Monster has become one of the most widely recognizable characters of literature and film. In 1931, director James Whale and a relatively unknown Boris Karloff changed cinema forever. Fresh off the heals of Dracula, ⤇
In this special episode of The Remake Mistake, we’re unwrapping 1932’s The Mummy, its 1999 remake and 2017 reboot. ⤇
What can I say about The Mummy that hasn’t already been said? It is one of the greatest horror films ever made and is a blessing to the motion picture business in general. Coming out ⤇
Oh boy, here we go; The Mummy’s Ghost and The Mummy’s Curse were quite a slog to get through and serve as a return of sorts to the classic mummy formula that started the whole ⤇
As we continue with our weekly reviews of the classic Universal Mummy films leading up to the release of The Mummy on June 9th, we’re taking a look at The Mummy’s Tomb from 1942. As far as ⤇
Most folks, when they hear of the Mummy movies, automatically default to either the classic Boris Karloff version or the Brendan Fraser ones which came out 19 years ago (how’s that for a reminder of ⤇
Earlier today, Universal Studios released a wave of new information surrounding their upcoming cinematic universe starting with its official branding – Dark Universe. Complementing the new name is a motion logo complete with a musical theme ⤇
I’m sure that, by now, we have all seen the trailers for the upcoming reboot of Universal’s The Mummy franchise. While I’m not here to provide speculation as to what might or might not happen ⤇
While you may or may not recognize Jack Pierce by name, you are most certainly familiar with his enduring legacy. As the head of Universal Studio’s make-up department for almost twenty years, Pierce is responsible ⤇
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