Universal Classic Monsters Collection

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From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters Collection showcases 6 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. 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 10 hours of revealing bonus features, each film has been digitally remastered for an unforgettable classic monster experience.

Bonus Content:
Disc 1 – Dracula (1931):

• The Road to Dracula
• Lugosi: The Dark Prince
• Dracula Archives
• Theatrical Trailer
• Alternate Score by Phillip 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

Disc 2 – Frankenstein:

• The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
• Karloff: The Gentle Monster
• Frankenstein Archives
• Boo! A Short Film
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
• Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
• Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 – The Bride of Frankenstein:

• She’s Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
• The Bride of Frankenstein Archives
• Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
• Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4 – The Wolf Man:

• Monster by Moonlight: An Original Documentary
• 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
• Theatrical Trailer

Disc 5 – The Invisible Man (1933):

• Now You See Him: The Invisble Man Revealed
• Production Photographs
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer

Disc 6 – 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 By Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, And Brent Armstrong [On/Off]
• Feature Commentary By Film Historian Paul M. Jensen.
• Theatrical Trailer

Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 34272131
Director ‏ : ‎ Tod Browning, Karl Freund, James Whale, George Waggner
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Box set, NTSC, Black & White
Run time ‏ : ‎ 7 hours and 17 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 8, 2015
Actors ‏ : ‎ Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains, David Manners
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ French, Spanish
Producers ‏ : ‎ Carl Laemmle, Jr., Tod Browning, George Waggner
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZR3W3YQ
Writers ‏ : ‎ John L. Balderston, Garrett Fort, R.C. Sherriff, Francis Edwards Faragoh, Curt Siodmak
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 6