Universal Classic Monsters Collection: 30-Film DVD Set!

[zombiehorror]

They did when it came to DST!

Universal didn't actively seek out that figure, they sure as hell aren't going to turn down licensing money.   

[zombiehorror]

I hope this will be released on BRD too.  I hope that the prints will be the restored versions on both the DVD and BRD sets.

Expect the Blu-ray set in about 5 years after the dvd editions are all gone/clearanced out, they'll just assume everyone would love to double dip on this set.

As far as restored prints, don't get your hopes up; First of all if they were I'm sure they'd be touting it in the press release and secondly if the picture is accurate there are 30 films spread across 19 dvd's.  They'd have to be compressed as hell to present the HD/restored prints.

[Count_Zirock]

Expect the Blu-ray set in about 5 years after the dvd editions are all gone/clearanced out, they'll just assume everyone would love to double dip on this set.

As far as restored prints, don't get your hopes up; First of all if they were I'm sure they'd be touting it in the press release and secondly if the picture is accurate there are 30 films spread across 19 dvd's.  They'd have to be compressed as hell to present the HD/restored prints.

Amazon lists it as 21 disks. But, those 2 extra disks might contain the bonus features.

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[zombiehorror]

I'm betting that someone at Amazon just couldn't count.

This will probably be close to the original Classic Monster Collection so there's 7 discs + maybe a standalone A&C meet Frankenstein.  The rest of the set as double features would cover 11 discs.  Unless they are doing chronilogical order like the Complete A&C set.

Well according to Mike's info below it is 21 discs but there is duplication on several films.  It's basically a rerelease of the Legacy sets with the A&C Meet films added to that particular monsters set, as well as the standalone Phantom.

[Mord]

This set should have included "The Climax," the quasi-sequel to "Phantom of the Opera" starring Karloff.

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I'd trade in those two duds for the REAL Phantom of the Opera (Chaney).

[Mike Scott]

I'll probably get the INVISIBLE MAN set to replace the 4 sequels from the DVD18s. I've got all the other sequels in the double feature DVDs.

[Mord]

I'll probably get the INVISIBLE MAN set to replace the 4 sequels from the DVD18s. I've got all the other sequels in the double feature DVDs.

Did the DVD18s give you that much trouble? I haven't had any problems so far.

[Mike Scott]

There's a lot of duplication in these sets! House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein are on 3 different sets and Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man on 2. Extras are previously released and no new transfers.

FRANKENSTEIN:

Disc 1 - 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 2 - 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 2 - Son of Frankenstein:

Disc 3 - The Ghost of Frankenstein:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - House of Frankenstein:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4 - House of Dracula:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein:
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Gregory W. Mank
Production Photographs
Theatrical Trailer

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DRACULA:

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 - Dracula's Daughter:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 - Son of Dracula:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 - House of Frankenstein:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - House of Dracula:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein:
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Gregory W. Mank
Production Photographs
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4 - Dracula (1931) - Spanish Version:
Introduction to the Spanish Version by Lupita Tovar Kohner
Universal Horror

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THE MUMMY:

Disc 1 - 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

Disc 2 - The Mummy's Hand:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 - The Mummy's Tomb:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - The Mummy's Ghost:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - The Mummy's Curse:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy:
Theatrical Trailer

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THE INVISIBLE MAN:

Disc 1 - The Invisible Man:
Now You See Him: The Invisble Man Revealed
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer

Disc 2 - Invisible Agent:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man:
Theatrical Trailer

Also The Invisible Man Returns, The Invisible Woman and The Invisible Man's Revenge on discs 2 and 3.

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THE WOLF MAN:

Disc 1 - 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 2 - Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 - House of Frankenstein:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - House of Dracula:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein:
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Gregory W. Mank
Production Photographs
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4 - Werewolf of London:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4 - She-Wolf of London:
Theatrical Trailer

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CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON:

Disc 1 - Creature From the Black Lagoon:
Back To The Black Lagoon
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 - Revenge of the Creature:
Feature Commentary with Actress Lori Nelson and Film Historians Tom Weaver and Bob Burns
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 - The Creature Walks Among Us:
Feature Commentary with Film Historians Tom Weaver and Bob Burns
Theatrical Trailer

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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA:

Disc 1 - The Phantom of the Opera (1943)
previously released extras.

[Mike Scott]

Did the DVD18s give you that much trouble?

A lot of freezing and skipping.

[zombiehorror]

There's a lot of duplication in these sets! House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein are on 3 different sets. Extras are previously released and no new transfers.


THE INVISIBLE MAN:

Disc 1 - The Invisible Man:
Now You See Him: The Invisble Man Revealed
Production Photographs
Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer

Disc 2 - Invisible Agent:
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 3 - Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man:
Theatrical Trailer

Also The Invisible Man Returns, The Invisible Woman and The Invisible Man's Revenge on discs 2 and 3.

What, no A&C meet Frankenstein on the Invisible Man set?!  What a joke, I refuse to buy this set until they fix that error.

[Count_Zirock]

I'd trade in those two duds for the REAL Phantom of the Opera (Chaney).

Universal doesn't own it anymore. Same with "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Granted, being they are PD, they could release them, but they'd have to license the prints from whoever put out the most recent releases. Kino or BlackHawk Films, most likely. Damn fools at Universal let the copyrights lapse back in the '80s, I believe.

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[Mike Scott]

What, no A&C meet Frankenstein on the Invisible Man set?!

Shoulda been on there, 'cause he does have that one scene.

[Mord]

Shoulda been on there, 'cause he does have that one scene.

I don't see "Son of Frankenstein" on the Frankenstein set. Is that a mistake?

[Mike Scott]

I don't see "Son of Frankenstein" on the Frankenstein set. Is that a mistake?

Thanks for the heads up! I didn't notice. These were copied from the amazon "extras" lists and maybe SOF didn't have any? I'll add the title after BRIDE, as I'm sure that's where it will be.

[Mord]

Thanks for the heads up! I didn't notice. These were copied from the amazon "extras" lists and maybe SOF didn't have any? I'll add the title after BRIDE, as I'm sure that's where it will be.

Yes, they have never included any extras on the "Son of Frankenstein" releases. It's a shame, since it's one of the better films.