Editorials
Frankenstein Turns 87: Celebrating a Masterpiece
With this week marking the 87th anniversary of one of the most influential movies of all time, let’s all agree to take a break from Red Dead Redemption for a few minutes to show a ⤇
boris karloff
Lists
Son of Dracula and 4 Other Times a Universal Horror Icon Played Someone Else’s Monster
If you’re on this site right now, I’m going to assume you’re familiar with Universal’s indisputably iconic Dracula (1931). Béla Lugosi. Tod Browning. Dwight Frye. That guy with the cockney accent who keeps calling Frye ⤇
Quizzes
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bride of Frankenstein (1935)?
Not long after the 1931 test screenings of Universal’s massively successful Frankenstein, there was talk of a sequel. While director James Whale initially wanted nothing to do with a followup, his success with The Invisible Man in 1933 made him the studio’s only ⤇
Quizzes
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About The Mummy (1932)?
Just one year after Boris Karloff shocked audiences as Frankenstein’s Monster, he reunited with makeup artist Jack Pierce for The Mummy. The first of Universal’s Classic Monsters to not be based in literature, The Mummy spawned four ⤇
Quizzes
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Frankenstein (1931)?
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, ⤇
EP07 | The Mummy
In this special episode of The Remake Mistake, we’re unwrapping 1932’s The Mummy, its 1999 remake and 2017 reboot. ⤇
Reviews
The Mummy (1932)
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 ⤇
Editorials
Jack Pierce: Universal’s Monster Maker
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 ⤇
Lists
Universal Studios Classic Monsters: A Viewing Guide
The Universal Studios Classic Monsters are among the greatest icons of the horror genre and viewed by many as a rite of passage for true horror fans. However with 25 years of history comes an intimidating archive which ⤇
News
Win Copies of “Dracula” and “Frankenstein” on Blu-ray
Now that the new year is officially off and running, we’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Reddit’s /r/classichorror subreddit for our next giveaway! This time, we’re thrilled be able to give away blu-ray ⤇