When Did You Last Watch A Classic Universal Monster Movie?

[Anthony Caranci]

I've been on a Batman kick for about a month now; but now, I'm back in my normal state again. Better yet, to quote Ygor: "Now he's alright again."

This evening:

Dracula 1931 Blu-ray

Back to the beginning of Sound Horror. There's nothing like old school.

[Mord]

Dracula 1931 Blu-ray

Back to the beginning of Sound Horror. There's nothing like old school.

Absolutely true!

[TJLamb0518]

Does watching Cult of the Cobra on Svengoolie count?

[Mord]

Does watching Cult of the Cobra on Svengoolie count?

Absolutely! That is one great film. It reminds me of a feature length Twilight Zone episode.

[Joseph_Baeza]

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) with King Baggot.  Universal's very first horror themed film. 

[Anthony Caranci]

Wednesday night:

An encore showing of Dracula 1931; followed by Frankenstein 1931.

I find that just one dose of Universal Horror in an evening is not enough. A double bill works better.

[Mord]

Wednesday night:

An encore showing of Dracula 1931; followed by Frankenstein 1931.

I find that just one dose of Universal Horror in an evening is not enough. A double bill works better.

No "Dracula's Daughter"? That would be a perfect chaser to "Dracula".

[TJLamb0518]

No "Dracula's Daughter"? That would be a perfect chaser to "Dracula".

I have such conflicted feelings about that one. I love how it is a direct sequel to Dracula and how it deals with "real" ramifications of the events of the first film. But the main story? Not the best, IMHO.

[geezer butler]

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

[Anthony Caranci]

No "Dracula's Daughter"? That would be a perfect chaser to "Dracula".

I usually follow Dracula with the sequel (when I'm viewing sequels). Most of the time; I run the films in succession, or by their year of release. That way, I will usually view some of the films that I would normally overlook.  However, there are times when I'll view all eight Frankenstein films in succession (over a two day span), or maybe the Mummy Saga & Dracula film as well.

I don't mind saying this though: I lose interest in Horror films after the Creature films. I do like the Hammer Dracula & Frankenstein films; but the Frankenstein designs aren't really to my liking. I view the films because of the "top notch" acting of Peter Cushing and Sir Christopher Lee.

With Mr. Lee's passing; it seems as thought there are no more Horror Film Icons left! At least not the ones that I've loved all through life. They're all gone now: Lugosi, Karloff, Lorre, Rathbone, Price, Chaney Sr., Chaney Jr., Cushing and now Sir Christopher Lee. I know that I'm old now.

When I heard of Christopher Lee's death; the first bit of dialogue that came to my mind was from Finlay Currie in Ben Hur. As Balthazar; he stands at the foot of Christ's cross and sobs: I've lived too long.

Thursday night:

Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932.
The Mask of Fu Manchu 1932 M.G.M.

Wishing you all (who celebrate it) a safe & sane 4th of July holiday weekend. Don't howl at the Moon too long!

[Anthony Caranci]

Friday night triple bill:

White Zombie 1932.
The Mummy 1932.
Vampyr 1932.

[Anthony Caranci]

4th of July triple bill:

Dr. X 1932.
The Invisible Man 1933.
Mystery of the Wax Museum 1933 Warner Bros.

[Memphremagog]

The Raven(1935)...last night.

[neonnoodle]

The Mummy 1932
The Wolf Man 1941

[Mord]

 The Wicker Man - Original with Chris Lee. Great film.