Bride of Frankenstein

1848-poster
release date April 22 1935
studio Universal Pictures
director James Whale
writer William Hurlbut, John Balderston
starring Colin Clive, Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Ernest Thesiger, Una O'Connor
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‘Universal Classic Monsters’ Hits Blu-ray Today! Check Out The Trailer (Along With An Older ‘Dracula’ Restoration Video)!

For the first time ever, eight of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces of the horror genre are available together on Blu-ray as Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection debuts today, October 2, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Digitally restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound for the first time ever, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection brings together the very best of Universal’s legendary monsters—imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror that launched a uniquely American movie genre. This definitive collection features eight films on Blu-ray, a collectible 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, correspondence and much more. Each iconic film is accompanied by an array of bonus features that tell the fascinating story of its creation and history, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers. Especially appealing for fans are a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of Dracula and the first ever offering of Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-ray 3D version! READ MORE

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[OMFG] Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, Creature From the Black Lagoon & More Restored For Blu-ray!!

For the first time ever, eight of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces of the horror genre are available together on Blu-ray as Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection debuts on October 2, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Digitally restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound for the first time ever, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection brings together the very best of Universal’s legendary monsters—imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror that launched a uniquely American movie genre. This definitive collection features eight films on Blu-ray, a collectible 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, correspondence and much more. Each iconic film is accompanied by an array of bonus features that tell the fascinating story of its creation and history, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers. Especially appealing for fans are a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of Dracula and the first ever offering of Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-ray 3D version! READ MORE

Miley Cyrus Exits Animated ‘Hotel Transylvania 3D’

A rep for Sony Pictures has confirmed to EW that Miley Cyrus is no longer set to voice Mavis, the daughter of Dracula (Adam Sandler), in the Sony Picture Animation production Hotel Transylvania. READ MORE

‘Hotel Transylvania’ Booked With Annoying Voices, Terrible Actors

I’m quickly thinking about canceling my trip to Hotel Transylvania. Never mind, I just did… READ MORE

Episode #25: Bloody-Disgusting Radio Podcast Gets Revamped!

Tex, David and Horror Guy welcome Mr. Disgusting on this weeks “EXTRA” special show. The guys discuss the headlines for this week including the issue with the grain on select Blu-Ray films, The Bride of Frankenstein remake, Ghostbusters: The Game, “True Blood: Season 2“, Robert Rodriguez’s Predator remake and more! We also delve into the deep dark word of horror soundtrack composing and discuss what makes a great horror soundtrack so terrifying! Expect music clips that will chill you to the bone. You can listen to episode #25 by heading to our podcast page, searching for “Bloody Disgusting” on iTunes or just read on and hit play! (more…) READ MORE

She’s Allliivvee! ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ Resurrected

Taking no time in upping the ante, back in 1935 Universal Pictures brought to the world The Bride of Frankenstein, a sequel to the 1931 classic monster movie that follows a chastened Henry Frankenstein who abandons his plans to create life, only to be tempted and finally coerced by the Monster, encouraged by Henry’s old mentor Dr Pretorius, into constructing a mate for him. The Bride rejects the Monster however, resulting in her death, that of Pretorius, and apparently the Monster’s own death, when he destroys Henry’s laboratory. While Universal Pictures is prepping the release of their Wolfman remake and still developing a new Creature from the Black Lagoon, the studio is still keen on bringing this luscious bride back to the big screen (and in color!). Read on for the skinny. (more…) READ MORE

The Top 10 Most Batsh*t Crazy Horror Movie Doctors!

Most people get a little nervous when they have to go to the doctor—but horror fans have more reason than anyone else. With the release of Pathology – a film about demented med students—coming up next month, I got to thinking about all the psychopathic, murderous, or just plain “not right” doctors we’ve seen throughout the history of horror movies. Let’s face it, there have been quite a few docs up on the silver screen who had no business getting past med school (unless it’s that Evil Medical School that Dr. Evil went to). Anyhow, here are ten nutjobs who give new meaning to the word “sawbones”… (more…) READ MORE

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