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Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection

Dracula - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) Frankenstein - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) The Bride of Frankenstein - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) The Invisible Man - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) The Wolf Man - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) The Mummy - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) The Phantom of the Opera - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) Creature from the Black Lagoon - Universal 1999 DVD ( USA) Dracula: The Legacy Collection - Universal 2004 DVD ( USA) Frankenstein: The Legacy Collection - Universal 2004 DVD ( USA) The Wolf Man: The Legacy Collection - Universal 2004 DVD ( USA) The Invisible Man: The Legacy Collection - Universal 2004 DVD ( USA) The Mummy: The Legacy Collection - Universal 2004 DVD ( USA) Creature From the Black Lagoon: The Legacy Collection - Universal 2004 DVD ( USA) Dracula - Universal 2006 Universal Legacy Series DVD ( USA) Frankenstein - Universal 2006 Universal Legacy Series DVD ( USA) The Mummy - Universal 2008 Universal Legacy Series DVD ( USA) The Wolf Man - Universal 2010 Universal Legacy Series DVD ( USA) Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection - Universal 2012 Blu-ray ( USA) Creature from the Black Lagoon - Universal 2013 2D Blu-ray + 3D Blu-ray ( USA) Dracula - Universal 2013 Blu-ray ( USA) Frankenstein - Universal 2013 Blu-ray ( USA) The Invisible Man - Universal 2016 Blu-ray ( USA) The Wolf Man - Universal 2016 Blu-ray ( USA) The Bride of Frankenstein - Universal 2016 Blu-ray ( USA) The Mummy - Universal 2016 Blu-ray ( USA) Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection - Universal 2016 Blu-ray ( United Kingdom) The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection - Universal 2016 Blu-ray ( USA) The Phantom of the Opera - Universal 2016 Blu-ray ( USA) Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection - Universal 2017 Blu-ray ( USA) The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection - Universal 2017 Blu-ray ( USA) The Invisible Man: Complete Legacy Collection - Universal 2018 Blu-ray ( USA) Creature from the Black Lagoon: Complete Legacy Collection - Universal 2018 Blu-ray ( USA) Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection - Universal 2021 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Code ( USA) Dracula - Universal 2022 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Code ( USA) Frankenstein - Universal 2022 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Code ( USA) The Invisible Man - Universal 2022 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Code ( USA) The Wolf Man - Universal 2022 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Code ( USA) Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection II - Universal 2022 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Code ( USA)
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  • Release Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012
  • Country of Release: USA
  • MSRP: $64.98
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Dracula | Frankenstein | The Bride of Frankenstein | The Invisible Man | The Mummy | The Wolf Man | The Phantom of the Opera | Creature from the Black Lagoon
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From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection showcases 8 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature From the Black Lagoon. 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 12 hours of revealing bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book, each film has been digitally restored from high resolution film elements for the ultimate classic monster experience.

  • Year: 1931-1954
  • Time: 605 total min.

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Technical Specifications

Format:
Blu-ray
Discs:
BD-50 (8 Discs)
Total: 8 Discs
Regions:
A/B/C (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
1.85:1
Audio Options:
English DTS-HD MA Mono 2.0
French PCM Mono 2.0
Resolution:
1080p/24

Supplements

Types of Supplements Included: Featurette, Audio Commentary, Alternate Score, Documentary, Subtitle Track, Feature Film, Introduction, Video Presentation, Theatrical Trailer, Restoration Demonstration, Short Film, Slide Show, Gallery, Alternate Version
  • Drácula (1931) Spanish Version
  • The Road to Dracula
  • Lugosi: The Dark Prince
  • Dracula: The Restoration
  • The Dracula Archives
  • Monster Track: Subtitle Trivia Track for Dracula
  • Alternate Score for Dracula by Philip Glass Performed by The Kronos Quartet
  • Feature Commentary for Dracula with Film Historian David J. Skal
  • Feature Commentary for Dracula with Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of Dracula: Dead and Loving It
  • Introduction to the Spanish Version of Dracula by Lupita Tovar Kohner
  • The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
  • Karloff: The Gentle Monster
  • Universal Horror Documentary
  • Frankenstein Archives
  • Monster Tracks: Subtitle Trivia Track [Frankenstein]
  • Feature Commentary for Frankenstein with Rudy Behlmer
  • Feature Commentary for Frankenstein with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
  • Boo!: A Short Film
  • Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed
  • 100 Years of Universal: Unforgettable Characters
  • Feature Commentary for The Invisible Man with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
  • Monster by Moonlight
  • Feature Commentary for The Wolf Man with Tom Weaver
  • The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
  • Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr.
  • The Wolf Man Archives
  • Production Photographs for The Wolf Man
  • Theatrical Trailer to Son of Dracula
  • Theatrical Trailer to Dracula'a Daughter
  • Theatrical Trailer for Frankenstein
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Invisible Man
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Invisible Agent
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Invisible Man Returns
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Wolf Man
  • Theatrical Trailer for Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
  • Theatrical Trailer to House of Dracula
  • Theatrical Trailer for Werewolf of London
  • Theatrical Trailer for She-Wolf of London
  • She's Alive! Creating the Bride of Frankenstein
  • Bride of Frankenstein Archives
  • 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Bride of Frankenstein
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Ghost of Frankenstein
  • Theatrical Trailer to House of Frankenstein
  • Feature Commentary for The Bride of Frankenstein with Scott MacQueen
  • 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
  • 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Mummy
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Mummy's Hand
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Mummy's Tomb
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Mummy's Ghost
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Mummy's Curse
  • Feature Commentary for The Mummy by Film Historian Paul M. Jensen
  • Feature Commentary for The Mummy by Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, and Brent Armstrong
  • Both 2D and 3D Versions of Creature from the Black Lagoon
  • Back to The Black Lagoon
  • Production Photographs for Creature from the Black Lagoon
  • 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
  • Theatrical Trailer for Creature from the Black Lagoon
  • Theatrical Trailer for Revenge of the Creature
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Creature Walks Among Us
  • Feature Commentary for Creature from the Black Lagoon with Film Historian Tom Weaver
  • The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
  • Production Photographs for The Phantom of the Opera
  • Theatrical Trailer for The Phantom of the Opera
  • Feature Commentary for The Phantom of the Opera with Film Historian Scott MacQueen

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