Universal Monsters: The Essential Collection 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. Digitally restored in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound. This essential set includes 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.Contains hours of bonus features, a 44-page booklet and 8 exclusive art cards with original theatrical posters.Dracula (1931):The original 1931 movie version of Bram Stoker's classic tale has for generations defined the iconic look and terrifying persona of the famed vampire. Dracula owes its continued appeal in large part due to Bela Lugosi's indelible portrayal of the immortal Count Dracula and the flawless direction of horror auteur Tod Browning.Bonus Features: Dracula (1931) Spanish Version Introduction to the Spanish Version by Lupita Tovar Kohner Dracula: The Restoration The Road To Dracula Lugosi: The Dark Prince Feature Commentary by Film Historian David J. Skal Alternate Score By Philip Glass performed by the Kronos Quartet Dracula Archives Monster Tracks Pop-Up Facts (pop-up facts about the making of Dracula that can be read while watching the film) Trailer Gallery: Centennial Trailer, Dracula Trailer, Dracula's Daughter Trailer, Son Of Dracula Trailer, House of Dracula Trailer Frankenstein (1931):Boris Karloff stars as the screen's most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to tamper with the essential nature of life and death by creating a monster (Karloff) out of lifeless human body parts. Director James Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel and Karloff's compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity make Frankenstein a timeless masterpiece.Bonus Features: 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made A Monster Karloff: The Gentle Monster Monster Tracks Pop-Up Facts (pop-up facts about the making of Frankenstein that can be read while watching the film) Universal Horror Frankenstein Archives Boo!: A Short Film Feature Commentary With Film Historian Rudy Behlmer Feature Commentary With Historian Sir Christopher Frayling Trailer Gallery: