Universal Classic Monsters The Essential Collection

[Lost hero]

“Universal Classic Monsters The Essential Collection” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 2nd from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The release includes eight of the most iconic masterpieces of the horror genre. The films included are listed below in chronological order.

“Dracula” (1931)
“Frankenstein” (1931)
“The Mummy” (1932)
“The Invisible Man” (1933)
“Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)
“The Wolf Man” (1941)
“Phantom of the Opera” (1943)
“Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) in 3D



“Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection” Films & Bonus Materials:

“Dracula” (1931):

The original 1931 movie version of Bram Stoker’s classic tale has for generations defined the iconic look and terrifying persona of the famed vampire. Dracula owes its continued appeal in large part due to Bela Lugosi’s indelible portrayal of the immortal Count Dracula and the flawless direction of horror auteur Tod Browning. The Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection includes the original version of this chilling and evocative tale, as well as the rarely seen Spanish version of Dracula. Filmed simultaneously with the English language version, the Spanish version of Dracula is an equally ominous vision of the horror classic shot with the same sets and script. Cinematographer George Robinson and a vibrant cast including Carlos Villarias and Lupita Tovar deliver a chilling and evocative tale filled with the same terror, mystery, and intrigue.

Bonus Features:


Dracula, the 1931 Spanish version, with Introduction by Lupita Tovar Kohner
The Road to Dracula
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Dracula: The Restoration – New Featurette Available for The First Time!
Monster Tracks: Interactive Pop-Up Facts About the Making of Dracula
Dracula Archives
Score by Philip Glass performed by the Kronos Quartet
Feature Commentary by Film Historian David J. Skal
Feature Commentary by Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of Dracula: Dead and Loving It
Trailer Gallery

“Frankenstein” (1931)

Boris Karloff stars as the screen’s most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to tamper with the essential nature of life and death by creating a monster (Karloff) out of lifeless human body parts. Director James Whale’s adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel and Karloff’s compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity make Frankenstein a timeless masterpiece.

Bonus Features:


The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Monster Tracks: Interactive Pop-Up Facts About The Making of Frankenstein
Universal Horror
Frankenstein Archives
Boo!: A Short Film
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
100 Years Of Universal: Restoring the Classics
Trailer Gallery

“The Mummy” (1932)

Horror icon Boris Karloff stars in the original 1932 version of The Mummy in which a team of British archaeologists accidentally revives a mummified high priest after 3,700 years. Alive again, he sets out on an obsessive—and deadly—quest to find his lost love. Over 50 years after its first release, this brooding dream-like horror classic remains a cinematic masterpiece.

Bonus Features:


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 by Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns and Brent Armstrong
Feature Commentary by Film Historian Paul M. Jensen
100 Years Of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era
Trailer Gallery

“The Invisible Man” (1933)

Claude Rains delivers an unforgettable performance in his screen debut as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that makes him invisible. Covered by bandages and dark glasses, Rains arrives in a small English village and attempts to hide his amazing discovery, but the drug’s side effects slowly drive him to commit acts of unspeakable terror. Based on H.G. Welles’ classic novel and directed by the master of macabre, James Whale, The Invisible Man fueled a host of sequels and features revolutionary special effects that are still imitated today.

Bonus Features:


Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
100 Years of Universal: Unforgettable Characters

“Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)

The acclaimed sequel to the original Frankenstein has become one of the most popular horror classics in film history. The legendary Boris Karloff reprises his role as the screen’s most misunderstood monster, now longing for a mate of his own. Colin Clive is back as the proud and overly ambitious Dr. Frankenstein, who creates the ill-fated bride (Elsa Lanchester). The last horror film directed by James Whale features a haunting musical score that helps make The Bride of Frankenstein one of the finest and most touching thrillers of its era.

Bonus Features:


She’s Alive! Creating The Bride Of Frankenstein
The Bride Of Frankenstein Archive
Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
Trailer Gallery

“The Wolf Man” (1941)

Originally released in 1941, The Wolf Man introduced the world to a new Universal movie monster and redefined the mythology of the werewolf forever. Featuring a heartbreaking performance by Lon Chaney Jr. and groundbreaking make-up by Jack Pierce, The Wolf Man is the saga of Larry Talbot, a cursed man who transforms into a deadly werewolf when the moon is full. The dreamlike atmospheres, elaborate settings and chilling musical score combine to make The Wolf Man a masterpiece of the genre.

Bonus Features:


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
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
100 Years of Universal: The Lot
Trailer Gallery

“Phantom of the Opera” (1943)

This lavish retelling of Gaston Leroux’s immortal horror tale stars Claude Rains as the masked phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. A crazed composer who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine DuBois (Susanna Foster) the star of the opera company, the Phantom also wreaks revenge on those he believes stole his music. Nelson Eddy, as the heroic baritone, tries to win the affections of Christine as he tracks down the murderous, horribly disfigured Phantom.

Bonus Features:


The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Scott MacQueen
100 Years of Universal: The Lot
Theatrical Trailer

“Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954)

Captured and imprisoned for scientific study, a living “amphibious missing link” becomes enamored with the head researcher’s female assistant (Julie Adams). When the hideous creature escapes and kidnaps the object of his affection, a crusade is launched to rescue the helpless woman and cast the terrifying creature back to the depths from which he came. Featuring legendary makeup artist Bud Westmore’s brilliantly designed monster, Creature from the Black Lagoon is an enduring tribute to the imaginative genius of its Hollywood creators.

Bonus Features:


The Creature From The Black Lagoon in 3D (via Blu-ray 3D)
Back to The Black Lagoon
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
100 Years of Universal: The Lot
Trailer Gallery


MUST HAVE!!!
aun no hay preorder y precio en amazon

[Black_anghel]

Repito, para todo cinefílo: Must have!

[WeaponX Alpha]

Yo tengo todas estas (y más) de la colección que estuvieron sacando en DVD. Pero definitivamente sí se antojan en Blu-ray.

Habrá que esperar el precio de Amazon.

[Salas]

Toma chango tu banana!

Yo alcancé a comprar Dracula, Frankenstein y The Wolfman en DVD, a precios ridículos, y siempre quise comprar el set de Monsters Legacy, el que venía con los bustos, pero sin pensarlo tacho ese set en DVD y compro este en BD... en una buena promo .

[osdia]

Si las quiero mas gasto

[WeaponX Alpha]

Además de las de esta colección, en México se consiguieron también las siguientes en DVD (al menos las que yo tengo):

- Dracula's Daughter (1936)
- Son of Frankenstein (1939)
- The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
- Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
- Son of Dracula (1943)
- House of Frankenstein (1944)
- House of Dracula (1945)

Tal vez para una segunda colección sacarían estos títulos.

[DarkKnight3D]

#loquieroya

[gonzalo MX]

Edicion Especial Francia

Coffret Monsters - 8 films, EUR 69,99, Cet article paraîtra le 6 novembre


alta res. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81...A1432_.jpg

[alx93]

Yo los quiero, la verdad Universal es la casa de los monstruos, ¿Creen que llegue a México? Yo creo que si y a un buen precio y mas que siempre entran las promos en Block

[gonzalo MX]

Suecia


España


Link 2 España

[Blaugrana]

UY!! Esa edición de Francia la quiero!!!

[rafaelsalguero]

Yo quiero la edicion de UK en el ataud ese
Pero a ver como llega a Mexico

[evilpigskin]

Seguro una vil chancla
Una charola con todos los discos pegados sostenidos por la esponjita y guardados en una cajita de cartoncito guacamolero.

Ojalá no.

[Lost hero]

12 de Octubre México


PAQ. MONSTRUOS CLASICOS
UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS (THE ESSENTIA
Actor: VARIOS
Formato: BLU-RAY
Origen: Nacional
SKU: 7506005971879
Precio de Lista: $1,265.00

en una promo del 50% estaria super! nada mas ver cual caja nos toca.

[geobrush]

Ya salió un review en dvdbeaver.com de Frankenstein y Drácula y son una chulada de remasterización.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-ray_r...lu-ray.htm

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews...a_1931.htm

Las quiero ya.

[gonzalo MX]

Blu-ray review
Movie 4.0
Video 4.0
3D 3.5
Audio 4.5
Extras 4.0
Overall 4.0

Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation
The Universal Classic Monsters: Essential Collection isn't perfect. Not every film is a tried and true classic, debate will rage about horror greats that were left behind, not every video presentation or DTS-HD Master Audio Mono mix is ideal, and the majority of the special features have been ported over from the previously released DVDs. Even so, the Essential Collection is a Blu-ray essential. Universal has put considerable effort into restoring and revitalizing each film, and while there's room to nitpick, it's hard to focus on little flaws when the whole of the package is so good. If you have any love for Golden Age horror classics, add this one to your cart or wish list post haste.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Universal-...61/#Review

[Ulises]

Quiero esta! Porfa el primero que la vea avise porque sigo incapacitado!

[Lost hero]

aqui se ve que portada nos toca ,la misma que UK.

Aunque dice que son 8 peliculas son 9 ,si toman en cuenta Dracula (Spanish Version) que viene como extra en el disco de Dracula.
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Universal-...ray/49188/

me gusta mas la portada de USA pero si la encuentro a mitad de precio que serian unos $625 aprox no me quejo.

[rafaelsalguero]

Les informo que a mi ya me llego mi ATAUD de UK, como soy desesperado la pedi por Paqueteria y me llego este viernes. Esta padrisima esta edicion, solo he visto 3 peliculas apenas las dos de DRACULA y la de FRANKENSTEIN, el transfer es ESPECTACULAR sobre todo en DRACULA no puedes creer que es de 1931 !!!!
Todas traen increibles EXTRAS, cada pelicula trae su documental de 40 minutos, la de DRACULA & Frankenstein traen como 2 horas de Extras, en la de Frankenstein viene un documental sobre los "Monstruos de Universal" de 90 minutos de duracion, todo subtitulado en español.

al rato pongo fotos

[Edmundo]

Hoy la vi en costco como en 97 dlls, empaque normal.

[rafaelsalguero]

Esta es mi COFFIN UK Edition:

[Blaugrana]

En cuanto salió ya con el envío?

[Ulises]

Está muy chida! Ya la quiero a ver cuando sale por estos lares aunque sea otro empaque.

[gonzalo MX]

Jajaja a rafa esa colcha es famosisima e inconfundible.

Yo sigo indeciso si la compro o no mi prioridad y fijacion en este momento es la caja 007

Enviado desde mi LG-E510f usando Tapatalk 2

[Black_anghel]

Pues compré la edición gringa porque me gusta más que venga con su libro y arte conceptual y demás tonterías, pero sea cual sea la edición, la remasterización de cada una de las películas se lleva las palmas.

[rafaelsalguero]

Ayer vi "LA MOMIA", otro transfer increible, incluso en bluray.com le dan 5 estrellas

[Lost hero]

¿alguien ya la vio a la venta en México?

[Lost hero]

12 de Octubre México


PAQ. MONSTRUOS CLASICOS
UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS (THE ESSENTIA
Actor: VARIOS
Formato: BLU-RAY
Origen: Nacional
SKU: 7506005971879
Precio de Lista: $1,265.00

otra que desaparece de la pagina de Mixup

[gonzalo MX]

Así han desaparecido muchos en el pasado y vuelven en el día del lanzamiento, esperemos que este sea el caso

[Ulises]

No salió aquí verdad? Ah!