This limited Universal Classic Monsters collection is exclusive to Amazon and features book-style packaging. It includes rare photos, bios, trivia, and original cover art by renowned artist Tristan Eaton. The collection comprises eight classic films that explore the origins of the beloved Universal Monsters. Each film has been digitally restored from high-resolution film elements, providing fans with the ultimate classic monster experience all in one exclusive collectible book.
From the silent film era to the modern day, Universal Pictures has maintained its reputation as the epicenter of cinematic monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection stands as a testament to this legacy, encompassing the mesmerizing presence of eight iconic creatures in the annals of motion picture history. These monsters include the sinister Dracula, the tormented Frankenstein’s creature, the cursed Mummy, the enigmatic Invisible Man, the ethereal Bride of Frankenstein, the tragic Wolf Man, the haunting Phantom of the Opera, and the enigmatic Creature from the Black Lagoon.
These unforgettable roles were brought to life by legendary actors such as Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains, and Elsa Lanchester, who etched their names in cinematic history with their performances. These original films revolutionized the horror genre, setting the bar with their innovative makeup, mood-altering cinematography, and groundbreaking special effects that continue to influence the genre to this day.
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection offers an immersive experience with over 12 hours of enlightening bonus features, delving into the history and creation of these iconic films. The set also includes an exclusive collectible book that enhances the appreciation of these timeless classics.
These classic monster films have undergone a meticulous digital restoration process, utilizing high-resolution film elements, ensuring that audiences can relish the ultimate classic monster experience. The essence of these timeless tales has been preserved for generations to come, inviting both new and seasoned fans to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Universal’s legendary monsters.
- Universal Pictures is releasing a limited edition collection of their classic Universal Monsters movies, digitally restored for the ultimate monster experience.
- The collection includes eight films, including Dracula (1931) and Frankenstein (1931), with bonus features such as the Spanish-language version of Dracula.
- The set, which includes over 10 hours of content and loads of bonus materials, can be preordered on Amazon now, but only 5,550 physical sets have been produced.
Bonus Content:
Disc 1 – Dracula (1931):
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Dracula (1931) (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- 4x Sharper than Full HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10)
- Dracula (1931) Spanish Version
- The Road to Dracula
- Lugosi: The Dark Prince
- Dracula: The Restoration
- Dracula Archives
- Trailer Gallery
- Monster Tracks
- Play the Movie with an Alternate Philip Glass Score
Disc 2 – Frankenstein:
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Frankenstein (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- 4x Sharper than Full HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10)
- The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made A Monster
- Karloff: The Gentle Monster
- Universal Horror
- Frankenstein Archives
- Boo!: A Short Film
- Trailer Gallery
- 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
- Monster Tracks
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
- Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
Disc 3 – The Mummy (1932):
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of The Mummy (1932) (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- 4x Sharper than Full HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10)
- 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
- Trailer Gallery
- Feature Commentary with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, and Brent Armstrong
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Paul M. Jensen
Disc 4 – The Invisible Man (1933):
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of The Invisible Man (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- 4x Sharper than Full HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10)
- Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed!
- Production Photographs
- Trailer Gallery
- 100 Years of Universal: Unforgettable Characters
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
Disc 5 – The Bride of Frankenstein:
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of The Bride of Frankenstein (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- 4x Sharper than Full HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10)
- She’s Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
- The Bride of Frankenstein Archive
- 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
- Trailer Gallery
- Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
Disc 6 – The Wolf Man (1941):
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of The Wolf Man (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- 4x Sharper than Full HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10)
- Monster by Moonlight
- 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
- Trailer Gallery
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
Disc 7 – Phantom of the Opera (1943):
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Phantom of the Opera (1943) (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- Features High Dynamic Range (HDR10) for Brighter, Deeper, More Lifelike Color
- The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
- Production Photographs
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
- Theatrical Trailer
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Scott MacQueen
Disc 8 – Creature From the Black Lagoon:
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Creature from the Black Lagoon (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- 4x Sharper than Full HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR10)
- Back to the Black Lagoon
- Production Photographs
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
- Trailer Gallery
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver