When Did You Last Watch A Classic Universal Monster Movie?

[Rich]

A few nights ago I watched The Invisible Man. Tonight I am watching Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Invisible Man Returns. I might just watch The Black Cat tonight too.

[Phantom Stranger]

Today:

"Creature From The Black Lagoon" (1954)
                                           -Julie Adams, Richard Carlson

Plot: IMDB
A scientific expedition searching for fossils along the Amazon River discover a prehistoric Gill-Man in the legendary Black Lagoon. The explorers capture the mysterious creature, but it breaks free. The Gill-Man returns to kidnap the lovely Kay, fiancée of one of the expedition, with whom it has fallen in love.

Phantom's review: Truly one of the greatest monster movies ever made. Perfect in almost every detail. From the way the "Creature" looks to the way Julie Adams looks. this is a great one. If you haven't seen it, then get it. If you have seen it. well....it's time to watch it again.

[ridulus]

 Hello everyone . This is my very first post here.

Having been a massive fan of classic Monster movies (i.e. Universal and Hammer) for over 40 years, I rewatch these movies regularly. My alltime favourite is Bride of Frankenstein. (predictable choice but it is a bone fide classic  movie not 'just' a classic Horror). I must have seen it  30-40 times.

I recently watched "The Mummy" and 2 days ago re watched "Dracula".  essentially the same movie, I know but The Mummy in particular gave me the creeps when I was a kid (Karloffs Eyes with the dark rings  around watching over everything was the scariest thing I had ever seen at 8 years old).

The Laemmle produced early movies were best although some later ones had some merit (The Wolfman for example). I don't think I shall ever tire of seeing Karloff,Lugosi, Chaney and Atwill lighting up my screen. Heroes one and all.

[MailOrderZombie]

Over the past week, I've (re)watched the Creature from the Black Lagoon films.  These are easily some of my favorite movies (no matter how many times I rearrange some sort of "Top Ten Favorite Films" lists, the first Creature... is ALWAYS at the top of my list!).

[Rich]

I'm watching Dracula with Frank Langella and Donald Pleasence right now.

[Scatter]

Hello everyone . This is my very first post here.

Having been a massive fan of classic Monster movies (i.e. Universal and Hammer) for over 40 years, I rewatch these movies regularly. My alltime favourite is Bride of Frankenstein. (predictable choice but it is a bone fide classic  movie not 'just' a classic Horror). I must have seen it  30-40 times.

I recently watched "The Mummy" and 2 days ago re watched "Dracula".  essentially the same movie, I know but The Mummy in particular gave me the creeps when I was a kid (Karloffs Eyes with the dark rings  around watching over everything was the scariest thing I had ever seen at 8 years old).

The Laemmle produced early movies were best although some later ones had some merit (The Wolfman for example). I don't think I shall ever tire of seeing Karloff,Lugosi, Chaney and Atwill lighting up my screen. Heroes one and all.

You fit right in with the rest of the ghouls around here...........Velllllllcome Ridulus!! We have a dark, dank corner of the laboratory all picked out for you.

[blackcrowe85]

I'm watching Dracula with Frank Langella and Donald Pleasence right now.

I'm watching it this evening too.

[marsattacks666]

FRANKENSTEIN I really can not count how many times I have watch this incredible film. Still an awesome film, and still a classic. James Whale's fantastic direction, Jack Pierce's outstanding make-up and of course, the master, actor, Boris Karloff. Frankenstein is the film that set bar for the Horror genre.

[thelatewinslowleach]

"the Mummy", not too long before the power went out.

[marsattacks666]

"the Mummy", not too long before the power went out.

.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Now that sucks. That has happened to me a couple of times, during awesome movies.

[blackcrowe85]

FRANKENSTEIN I really can not count how many times I have watch this incredible film. Still an awesome film, and still a classic. James Whale's fantastic direction, Jack Pierce's outstanding make-up and of course, the master, actor, Boris Karloff. Frankenstein is the film that set bar for the Horror genre.

I absolutely agree with you. Frankenstein has stood the test of time.

[marsattacks666]

I absolutely agree with you. Frankenstein has stood the test of time.

Thank you.

[Most Horrible]

Speaking of Frankenstein....I just finished watching "Son of Frankenstein" and "Ghost of Frankenstein". Each movie gets further and further away from the essence of the first two.  It is a kick how Boris Karloff does not speak in the third installment because wasn't he reluctant in reprising the role thus he asked not to have any speaking parts? Oh, and "Son of..."  explains why the monster can never be destroyed (good thinking for future Frankenstein-related movies!He'll return!) and why he cannot talk. Bela Lugosi as Igor is wickedly wonderful. He is the fill-in for Dr. Pretorioius for we must have a devil's advocate to suck the Frankenstein descendant into badness. The first three could go together because of Karloff and you can see the film quality difference between 1935 and 1939. Go technology! Beyond those films I think the Universal Franks are  a smorgasbord or should that be borgasmorg of the early releases. (hats off to Mason Reese!) Wasn't I just going to say what was the last classic Universal movie I saw? Gotta love 'em all!

[Rich]

I am watching The Invisible Man Returns right now.

[Sean]

House of Frankenstein