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Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Neca

Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon will join Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line in January. Pre-order are up for $34.99.

Packed to the gills with accessories, the 7” scale action figure comes with six interchangeable hands, two harpoon katanas, attachable wrist bone blade, and turtle. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.

This is the line’s eighth release, following Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Donatello as The Invisible Man, and Casey Jones as The Phantom.

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The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering The Invisible Man (2020) was Written and Narrated by Adam Walton, Edited by Jaime Vasquez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

One of the most recurring trends in Hollywood right now is the horror remake, and for better, or worse, it isn’t gonna disappear (pun intended) anytime soon. David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist remake may have been met with a geyser of pea soup from the mouths of critics and fans alike, but that isn’t slowing the trend down for the foreseeable future. The Halloween franchise has been picked up by Miramax with the intention of creating a TV series, and a possible cinematic universe, and that’s just hot off the heels of Halloween Ends, erm, ending the recent trilogy with somewhat of a whimper. Another classic horror franchise that...

One of the genre films announced this afternoon for next year’s Sundance Film Festival is Your Monster, which looks to be a unique horror-comedy starring Melissa Barrera (Scream VI).

From director, writer and producer Caroline Lindy, Sundance now provides us with a sneak peek at Your Monster courtesy of more new images, which you’ll find above and below.

The romantic monster movie looks to be a new spin on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, with Barrera at one point channeling the Bride of Frankenstein (seen above).

In the film, “After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet.”

Tommy Dewey, Meghann Fahy, Edmund Donovan and Kayla Foster also star. Producers include Kayla Foster, Shannon Reilly, Melanie Donkers, and Kira Carstensen.

Your Monster is an official selection of the...

Tony McNamara does not spend much time on the sets of Yorgos Lanthimos productions. This is not because there is no joy to be had. Who wouldn’t be amused by the sight of Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo crawling around soundstages and snarling like beasts or being forced to speak all their lines backward and in double time? Those are but a few of the acting games Lanthimos encouraged his cast to indulge during the beginning of rehearsal, and which were a delight for a scribe to witness. However, when it comes to working with an auteur as singular as Lanthimos, McNamara knows his job is mostly done when the cameras roll.

“By now, I realize his attitude is we’ve worked for five or six years on the script, and we’re making it because he thinks it’s right,” McNamara says. “We do tiny adjustments during rehearsal…...

Tim Burton's signature style of dark, gothic visual storytelling would be a perfect fit for movies like Bride of Frankenstein, The Wizard of Oz, and Mary Poppins, adding a unique and visually enchanting twist to these beloved classics. Burton's flair for creating oddball misfit characters and his mastery of fantasy worlds could transform genres from horror to fairytales to superheroes, making him an ideal candidate to adapt various brooding, fantasy-tinged properties. With his rich visual imagination and ability to blend the beautiful and strange, Burton still has ample uncharted territory on the silver screen to explore, and audiences will surely line up to see his one-of-a-kind visions manifest in new and exciting ways.

Tim Burton has a penchant for dark, gothic visual storytelling, and there are several movies that his vision would be a perfect match for after he finishes directing Beetlejuice 2. The iconic director has honed...

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Join usssss as we close out our double bill of Techno Terrors from Wes Watts Craven with the truly bananas cult hit Deadly Friend (1986). Your horror hosts Kimmi and Jon have two wildly different takes on this disastrous production, but at least we can all agree that this (annoying) robot movie gave us one of Horror’s greatest exploding heads. Sure, it’s got a confused storyline that was made worse but studio notes, MPAA reshoots, and shoe-horned nightmare sequences but at its core Deadly Friend is a deranged riff on the classic Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and one hell of a weird effort from a true Master of Horror.

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Cyber Monday is here with even more deals on horror 4K UHDs, Blu-rays, collectibles, and more. Some Black Friday sales are still active, other prices have come down even more, and a bunch of new items have been discounted. Here are this year’s Cyber Monday highlights.

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Assassin’s Creed – $5.99 Maleficent – $7.43 Terminator 2 – $7.99 Suicide Squad – $7.99 Reservoir Dogs – $9.33 John Wick: Chapter 2 – $9.33 Evil Dead Rise – $9.49 The Lost Boys – $9.49 Poltergeist – $9.49 The Blackening – $9.49 Jurassic Park – $9.49 Nope – $9.49 Get Out – $9.99 The Batman – $9.99 Zack Snyder’s Justice League – $9.99 The Suicide Squad – $9.99 Dune – $9.99 The Shawshank Redemption – $9.99 Jaws 2 – $9.99 Everything Everywhere All At Once – $9.99 Edge of Tomorrow – $9.99 Highlander – $9.99 Battlestar Galactica – $9.99 Warcraft – $9.99 Godzilla vs. Kong – $9.99 King Kong (2005) – $10.44 Serenity – $10.49 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – $10.99 Ip Man – $10.99 Train to Busan – $11.21 The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – $11.49 Parasite – $11.49 The Goonies – $11.49 Full Metal Jacket – $11.49 The Shining – $11.99 Dr. Strangelove – $11.99 Us – $11.99 Bram Stoker’s Dracula – $11.99 Nobody – $11.99 The Fifth Element – $11.99 The Dark Crystal – $11.99 Halloween Kills – $11.99 Halloween Ends...

The Dark Universe failed due to bad planning and lack of clear direction, causing confusion among potential directors and revealing poor franchise planning. Even if The Mummy had been successful, the Dark Universe would have struggled due to its poor planning and difficulty of sustaining a shared cinematic universe. While the Dark Universe concept may be dead, unrelated movies featuring Universal Monsters continue to be released, and modern remakes of the Universal Monsters are likely to rise again following the success of The Invisible Man.

In the late 2010s, Universal Studios attempted to launch an interconnected series of movies centered around the classic Universal Monsters, and recent comments from one of the series' potential directors shed some light on why the aptly-titled "Dark Universe" failed so spectacularly. The Dark Universe was set to feature some of Hollywood's biggest stars as Universal's horror icons, including proposed castings like Johnny Depp as the Invisible Man,...

Villa Collina, a Mediterranean Revival masterpiece nestled in the hills of Los Feliz in the shadow of Griffith Observatory, has a historic Hollywood pedigree stretching back almost a century. Designed by architect Henry Harwood Hewitt in 1927, the four-bedroom, four-bath estate was built for Olympian Clement E. Smoot, who was part of the 1904 gold medal-winning golfing team. A later resident was Artur Rodzinski, famed Polish conductor of the LA Philharmonic.

But Villa Collina became famous as the home of legendary English director James Whale in the 1930s. Whale reportedly lived at the Villa with his longtime partner David Lewis, despite rampant homophobia in Hollywood. According to Behind the Screen: How Gays and Lesbians Shaped Hollywood, when agent Phil Berg asked Whale if he “had” to live with Lewis, Whale replied: “I don’t have to. I want to.”

One of the most prolific directors of the decade, Whale — portrayed by Ian McKellen...

Neil Burger confirms his Bride of Frankenstein remake is dead at Universal, despite being in development prior to the failed Dark Universe. Universal's attempt to create an interconnected franchise with their Classic Monsters was scrapped after the critical and commercial flop of The Mummy. Despite the setback, Universal saw success with standalone adaptations like The Invisible Man, which received acclaim and box office success.

As the studio's Classic Monsters library is undergoing a variety of new takes, Neil Burger reflects on his scrapped Bride of Frankenstein remake. The 1935 original movie acted as a sequel to Universal's horror classic, loosely based on a subplot in Mary Shelley's novel as both Henry Frankenstein and his monster are revealed to have survived, and the former is blackmailed into his old ways by his old mentor to create a mate for the latter. Just as acclaimed as its predecessor, if not better, multiple...

Tom Cruise's star power was evident in the success of the Mission Impossible franchise, but his ability to draw audiences was also apparent in the box office numbers of the critically panned film, The Mummy. The Mummy, despite being a critical failure, grossed a significant amount of money thanks to Tom Cruise's star power. The film's box office success underscores the impact that he has, regardless of the quality of the movie. Even Tom Cruise's star power couldn't have saved Universal's Dark Universe. The Mummy's flaws extended beyond Cruise's performance, and the ambitious cinematic universe would have likely crumbled even if the film had been a success.

Tom Cruise is one of the biggest and most profitable actors in the film industry, and curiously enough, one failed movie franchise proves his star power better than his two most popular franchises. Tom Cruise’s acting career started...

Creature Commandos might be introducing one of Wonder Woman's major villains, Circe, as suggested by Anya Chalotra's online resume. Circe is a well-known and iconic villain of Diana Prince and has appeared in the comics. There has been no official comment from Warner Bros. Discovery or DC Studios regarding the Creature Commandos report.

The DC Universe might be introducing one of Wonder Woman's major villains through Creature Commandos. James Gunn's DC Universe is approaching as the Dceu comes to an end this year once Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom arrives in theaters. While Superman: Legacy will be the first proper DC Universe movie, Creature Commandos will kickstart the TV side of DC Studios, with the animated series coming to Max.

It appears that the Creature Commandos cast will be dealing with one of Wonder Woman's greatest villains. Anya Chalotra, who can be seen on The Witcher and soon in Rebel Moon,...

Horror movies can effectively blend humor and scares through tension-building and perfect timing, making them both funny and frightening. Cult classic horror movies like Scream and Shaun of the Dead are lauded for their ability to be genuinely horrifying and hilarious without feeling like parodies. Movies like Jennifer's Body and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil combine gore-filled terror with brilliant comedic performances, subverting horror tropes for entertaining and shocking results.

Many horror movies manage to effectively infuse humor into their narrative, resulting in films that work both as comedies and scary stories. Comedy and horror are often achieved with surprisingly similar methods - typically through tension-building and perfect timing. As such, it is no surprise that some of the best horror movies of all time are also some of the funniest.

Many horror spoofs undermine the genre's conventions and movies for humorous means. However, some movies remain genuinely frightening, as well as being genuinely funny.

Many horror movies contain subtle LGBTQ+ subtext and themes, even before explicit representation was accepted. The horror movie monster has often been used as a metaphor for LGBTQ+ people, exploring the fear and misunderstanding they face in society. LGBTQ+ themes can be found in horror movies dating back to the early 1900s, with varying degrees of subtlety and representation.

Numerous horror movies are littered with subtle LGBTQ+ subtext and themes. While there are many brilliant contemporary examples of LGBTQ+ inclusive horror movies, this representation wasn't always so outright within the films' stories. In the decades before explicit representation of non-heteronormative characters was accepted, filmmakers often coded characters as LGBTQ+ with more subtle themes and details. As a result, many horror films with purportedly heterosexual characters are widely recognized as containing LGBTQ+ subtext.

The horror movie monster has been used as a metaphor for LGBTQ+ people for decades - representing an...

Alicia Vikander's planned sequel to Tomb Raider was canceled after years in development, but Amazon's reboot of the franchise as a shared universe is even riskier. Lara Croft's cinematic track record has been spotty, so it would be wise for Amazon to focus on developing a strong film reboot before expanding into other media. While Alicia Vikander's sequel had an easier path to success, Amazon's plan to connect movies, TV shows, and games in a shared universe is risky, considering the failures of previous cinematic universes.

The Alicia Vikander-fronted Tomb Raider 2 was canceled after years in development, but it sounds like Amazon's plan for a Tomb Raider franchise reboot is even riskier than a straight-ahead sequel. The original game may have been a thinly-veiled riff on the Indiana Jones franchise, but it made protagonist Lara Croft an instant video game icon. After a series of hit sequels,...

Netflix is developing two Frankenstein movies, one directed by Guillermo Del Toro and the other by Maggie Gyllenhaal, with impressive casts and promising creative freedom. The movies, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, are not confirmed to be connected but are being developed at the same time, raising speculation about a potential Netflix monster universe. Netflix has the opportunity to succeed where Universal's Dark Universe failed, by delivering a better shared universe involving Frankenstein's monster, and potentially inspiring remakes of underrepresented monsters.

Netflix is developing not one but two Frankenstein movies, and they could make up for Universal's most recent failed cinematic universe of monsters. Frankenstein is the classic Mary Shelley novel about a sympathetic monster that readers could relate to even when he was wreaking havoc. The character was rejected by society for the way he looked, and as a result, resorted to violence because he couldn't cope...

Chapter One of James Gunn's new cinematic DC Comics universe is titled "Gods and Monsters." This phrase goes back to a line of dialogue from Dr. Septimus Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) in James Whale's "Bride of Frankenstein." How fitting then that "Gods and Monsters" kicks off with a Frankenstein-inspired animated TV series: "Creature Commandos."

The premise is simple: A World War II comic in the vein of Marvel's "Sergeant Fury and his Howling Commandos" but with Universal Horror monsters. The original line-up was Lieutenant Matthew Shrieve (a normal human team leader), Sergeant Vincent Velcoro (a vampire), Private Lucky Taylor (a Frankenstein-ian homunculus), Private Warren Griffith (a werewolf), and team medic Dr. Myrra Rhodes (a Medusa-esque Gorgon).

The team was created by legendary writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Pat Broderick; the Creature Commandos debuted in 1980's "Weird War Tales" #93. Now, an updated version of the team will make it...

Los Angeles, Oct 28 (Ians) Actress-singer Keke Palmer is having fun on her first Halloween with her bundle of joy. The ‘Big Boss’ star recently shared photos of herself spending the spooky holiday with her son, Leodis ‘Leo’ Andrellton, who recently turned eight months old.

To celebrate her son’s first Halloween, the actress dressed him up as scientist Henry Frankenstein while she went as the bride of Frankenstein, from the 1935 sci-fi horror film, ‘Bride of Frankenstein’, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The 30-year-old mother wrote in the caption: “He gave me Life,” referencing their “characters'” roles in the classic monster movie, as the scientist creating a mate for the monster.

As per People, back in March, the Emmy winner called being a mom her “greatest gig of all.” In her Instagram post, the proud mother can be seen gazing and smiling at her son in a stroller against the New York City skyline.

Los Angeles, Oct 28 (Ians) Actress-singer Keke Palmer is having fun on her first Halloween with her bundle of joy. The ‘Big Boss’ star recently shared photos of herself spending the spooky holiday with her son, Leodis ‘Leo’ Andrellton, who recently turned eight months old.

To celebrate her son’s first Halloween, the actress dressed him up as scientist Henry Frankenstein while she went as the bride of Frankenstein, from the 1935 sci-fi horror film, ‘Bride of Frankenstein’, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The 30-year-old mother wrote in the caption: “He gave me Life,” referencing their “characters'” roles in the classic monster movie, as the scientist creating a mate for the monster.

As per People, back in March, the Emmy winner called being a mom her “greatest gig of all.” In her Instagram post, the proud mother can be seen gazing and smiling at her son in a stroller against the New York City skyline.

I love horror sequels to a degree I can not always defend. Mind you, I’m not just talking about the ones that are generally considered to be great. On any given night, I will gleefully watch something like Amityville 1992: It’s About Time, Maniac Cop 2, Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2, Pet Semetary 2, or pretty much any slasher sequel.

As I’ve tried to make sense of what it is that is so appealing about those sequels (beyond their individual charms), I’ve arrived at only one somewhat logical conclusion. Horror sequels are often, in their own ways, pretty bold. That’s even true of some of those “lesser” horror sequels. Armed with a small budget, a recognizable name, and little oversight, the directors and writers of those sequels ran with the rare opportunity to get their wild ideas on screen. That devil-may-care attitude often makes so many...

Universal's classic monster movies featured iconic performances and boosted the careers of horror actors like Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. Lon Chaney Jr. came very close to playing all of Universal's classic monsters, as he played the Wolf Man, Frankenstein's monster, the mummy, and Count Dracula. Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee also played multiple classic monsters, but no actor has played all six monsters, making Chaney Jr.'s record hard to break.

Universal’s classic monsters have been adapted to various movies for decades, and though there have been actors who have played more than one, only one legendary actor came very close to almost playing all the monsters. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Universal Pictures released a series of horror movies based on different monsters. The success of the films and the popularity of the characters led Universal to market them under the brand name Universal Studios Monsters,...

A new report reveals the roles played by the lead stars of Hellboy helmer Guillermo del Toro's upcoming film based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

Previously, it had been announced that the starring cast of the new Frankenstein film included Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth. Their roles were not disclosed at the time, and it could only be speculated which characters they might be playing. Now, a new report from Now On Netflix claims that Garfield will be playing the titular mad scientist while Isaac will play his creation, aka the "Monster." The report also noted that Goth will be playing the Bride, the character popularized by the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein.

Related: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Could Be the Best Adaptation of the Character

Recently, it had been reported that Christoph Waltz had also boarded the cast, but his role is not revealed in the new report.

Spooky season is in full swing, and MeTV is celebrating with its eagerly anticipated second annual “Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza,” a month-long extravaganza starring America’s favorite horror host Svengoolie and delivering spine-tingling fun and quirky classic entertainment for the entire family.

This Halloween-themed spectacular boasts the much anticipated “Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza Double Feature,” with back-to-back classic and campy horror movies every Saturday night.

Devoted fans will have already noticed the addition of new friends and fiends appearing in the dungeon – as MeTV is thrilled to introduce the new Sven Squad cast members Gwengoolie, Imp (Ignatius Malvolio Prankenstein) and Nostalgiaferatoo.

Related: Halloweentown Movies In Order (Where to Watch)

The casting, which initially kicked off during New York Comic Con in October 2022, expanded nationwide and took a full year of screening and auditioning and now culminates with the unveiling of the new Sven Squad:

Sarah Palmer plays gorgeous ghoul Gwengoolie,...

Previously we’ve covered the iconic Six Million Dollar Man on Gone But Not Forgotten. It’s only right that we also showcase Steve Austin’s equally amazing bionic co-hart. The Bionic Woman, who was as popular as The Six Million Dollar Man and was an important piece of TV history for a number of reasons. It would give women, girls, and guys a new perspective on just how powerful a woman could be, not only in a robotically enhanced strength but also in their character. Jamie Sommers was something special, and not even a TV death could keep her down. On this episode of Gone But Not Forgotten, listen close as we tell the story of The Bionic Woman.

The Bionic Woman herself was introduced in Season 2 of The Six Million Dollar Man already an important part of Steve Austin’s life. Jaime Sommers and Steve had a relationship...

Scream is for the gays. It's a classic online meme at this point that every gay person loves Scream, but it's more than just an inside joke - it has a lot of weight behind it. From drag cabarets to the recent Vegas musical adaptation, it has thrived in gay media. The first Scream leans into subtext that is traditionally queer, namely the unspoken agreement that Stu is in love with Billy Loomis (confirmed time and again by the cast and writer). It's also unapologetically sexual and protective of its final girls, eschewing the one-dimensional tropes for flawed, complicated female leads that survive the sequels again and again. Subsequent Screams also lean into another classic queer trope: campiness, with Scream 3 in particular being filled with universal gay icons such as Laurie Metcalf, Parker Posey, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Carrie Fisher, while still staying true to its main final girls,...

The Bride of Frankenstein was first released by Universal Pictures in 1935. Directed by James Whale, it follows the events of the 1931 classic horror film Frankenstein, fitting easily into the chronology of Universal's Monsterverse. The title itself is a bit of a misnomer in that it leads the audience to believe that the film follows Frankenstein or Frankenstein's monster’s wife... neither of which is true. In actuality, the "bride" in question is never even a bride. While both are horror icons on their own, The Bride of Frankenstein stands apart from both its predecessors and successors in Universal’s monstrous slate. The film is highly sophisticated for the time, featuring deep layers of characterization and developing the monsters in a way never seen before.

In this outing, Frankenstein's monster is gifted with genuine human emotion, which shouldn't come as a surprise seeing as how he was, after all, a living human at some point.

MeTV is celebrating its second annual “Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza,” and TV Insider had the chance to sit with the maestro of the spooky to talk about his essential horror viewing for the macabre holiday. When we asked, “What are your five essential scary horror moves that you’d recommend for everyone to watch this October,” Rich Koz (A.K.A. Svengoolie) replied, “Well, first, your chance of any one of the original first appearances of the Universal Monsters, be it Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolfman, and of course, The Creature From The Black Lagoon.” Naturally, these are the cornerstones of cinematic horror, and as Svengoolie says above, “and you need to respect that!” For his second choice, he quickly chooses “The Blob, a truly original horror from the ’50s.” And third, “the original Invaders From Mars, very similar to the Invaders of the Body Snatchers,...

How do you like to celebrate the arrival of October and true autumn? Perhaps you have a favorite sweater you like to pull out of the drawer; or maybe you’re a fiend for consuming pumpkin-spiced… everything! For ourselves, it’s always been about putting on that first horror movie (or three). While the whole year is a fine time to watch scary movies, there’s something especially crisp about a favorite chiller to match the cool evenings outside.

Spooky season has to start somewhere, and for us it might as well be with a film that either makes us shriek or smile. So if you’re looking for suggestions on how to best ease yourself into the reason for the season, these are the movies that we think make Halloween a wickedly fine time.

It’s not Halloween until I watch… The Shining (1980)

There aren’t many of the...

The Bride of Frankenstein receives a playful twist with a Franken Berry-inspired cosplay, adding a touch of whimsy to her spooky image. The character of the Bride has been largely neglected in film history, but there are exciting developments on the horizon with Netflix developing a long-awaited remake. Previous attempts to revive the Bride, including Angelina Jolie's involvement in the abandoned Dark Universe project, have left her future uncertain, but Netflix's involvement offers hope for her return to modern pop culture.

The Bride of Frankenstein gets an unexpected Franken Berry twist in whimsical but spooky cosplay. Released in 1935, the sequel to James Whale’s Universal horror classic about a mad scientist and his macabre creation unleashed a brand new memorable female creature. Played in brilliant fashion by a wild-haired Elsa Lanchester, the Bride herself became a classic Universal monster, one who continues to fascinate and beguile horror fans to this day.

Robert Englund, the star of A Nightmare on Elm Street, recommends a mix of popular and lesser-known horror movies for the Halloween season. Englund's suggestions, such as The Witch and Get Out, reflect his decades of experience in the genre and his love for horror movies. His diverse recommendations, including Sisters and May, show his extensive knowledge and passion for horror films beyond his own iconic role in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Robert Englund, star of the A Nightmare on Elm Street movies, has offered up a smattering of horror film suggestions for the Halloween season. Englund is best known for playing Freddy Krueger in Wes Craven's classic slasher franchise, having taken up the role in eight different films. He has been involved in other horror movies as well, such as Wishmaster and The Mangler, underscoring his love for the genre.

Now, Bloody Disgusting reports that, at Terror Con in Marlborough,...

Franchise filmmaking often falls short of its promises, with studios announcing entire franchises only to change their minds later, leaving them as broken promises. Examples include Universal's Dark Universe, Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam vs. Superman movie, and Eragon's failed attempt at a series. The trend of setting up sequels and spin-offs has become more prevalent since Marvel's interconnected cinematic universe, but many projects never progress beyond the first film, leaving fans disappointed.

Blockbuster franchises love setting up sequels, spin-offs, and plans for the future, but sometimes they promise things and then completely fail to deliver. Movies hinting at sequels are nothing new, and it's never been uncommon for even classic films to tease a follow-up that never comes to fruition. However, franchise filmmaking has reached an entirely new level these days. Now it's not uncommon for a studio to officially announce an entire franchise in one go,...

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.

“There are far worse things awaiting man than death.” Bela Lugosi’s golden-age version of Count Dracula may ultimately turn out to be a prophet, but who can think about death with all of those beloved, classic horror movies out there to watch? And now, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is going to release brand-new versions of their spectacular Universal Monsters movies via The Universal Classic Monsters Limited Edition Collection (4K Ultra HD + Digital) [4K Uhd]. The new set drops on Tuesday, October 3, and the official announcement...

The most wonderful time of year is nearly upon us! With Halloween season just around the corner, Peacock unveiled an impressive lineup today of more than 100 Halloween, horror, thriller, and spooky season titles hitting the platform this September.

Get ready, the list is massive…

Whether you’re looking for recent releases like Hypnotic, or cult gems like Slither, Peacock invites you to face your fears in September. Binge complete freakish franchises like Chucky, Saw, and Amityville, or tune-in for fun family fare that includes Ghostbusters and Casper. Look for a variety of classic horror to arrive on the streaming service mid-September.

Speaking of “Chucky,” if you’re looking to catch up on the series ahead of season three, Peacock brings “Chucky” season two to their Halloween HQ on September 4. That gives you a whole month to catch up before the October 4 premiere of “Chucky” season three.

Full Peacock Halloween horror highlights below.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe revolutionized franchise filmmaking by creating a shared universe that allowed for crossovers and separate character stories. Numerous attempts have been made to replicate Marvel's success in creating shared universes, but many have failed to recapture the same level of success. Examples of failed shared universe franchises include Universal's Dark Universe, Sony's Spider-Man Universe, and Warner Bros.' attempts at creating a cohesive DC Extended Universe.

When the popularity and success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe exploded into mainstream cinema, several shared universes were created to emulate Disney's success which should never have happened. The MCU began in 2008 and revolutionized modern franchise filmmaking. Through having separate stories centering on different characters all set in the same universe that made crossovers possible, Marvel Studios kickstarted a wave of filmmaking that is still ongoing 15 years after the franchise's inception.

Shared universes are still attempted to be made to this day,...

After years of development struggles and cancellations, a Bride of Frankenstein remake is finally in the works, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal for Netflix. The remake is confirmed and production is set to begin in early 2024, possibly due to Hollywood strikes. No release date has been announced yet. Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard have been revealed as part of the cast, though their specific roles have not been disclosed.

Universal has been trying to get a Bride of Frankenstein movie off the ground for years, but now a Netflix project has found its director, and there's been some long-awaited Bride of Frankenstein remake news as the production finally finds new life. The original Bride of Frankenstein movie was released in 1935. It sees Dr. Frankenstein being forced to return to his monstrous experiments, and this time, he creates a bride for his first creation. The Frankenstein's Bride character is just as well-known as Frankenstein's Monster,...

Bob Hope's "Road to" movies will be featured on August 17 during Turner Classic Movies' Summer Under the Stars tribute. The maestro of the macabre, Vincent Price, will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 23. Humphrey Bogart's To Have and Have Not, The Maltese Falcon, and Key Largo are also scheduled during the TCM primetime lineup.

There’s no place like Summer Under the Stars. For the last 20 years, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has presented its annual tribute dedicated to showcasing a different actor each day in August. At the halfway point of this year's schedule, legendary performer Bob Hope will keep things moving along on Thursday, August 17 with five of his seven famous “Road to” musical comedies. They will play back-to-back beginning at 11:30 a.m. Edt. Hope starred alongside Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour in the series from 1940 until 1962.

This year eight newcomers made their way into the 31-day lineup,...

Maggie Gyllenhaal, known for her acting career, will be directing a Netflix remake of the classic horror film Bride of Frankenstein. The film will star Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard, adding to the talented cast. Bride of Frankenstein is considered one of the greatest horror films, and Gyllenhaal's vision will draw inspiration from its captivating story.

Maggie Gyllenhaal will step behind the camera to direct an upcoming remake of the universally acclaimed classic horror flick Bride of Frankenstein (via World of Reel). This will mark Gyllenhaal's second directorial feature, following 2021's The Lost Daughter. The Netflix remake, currently titled The Bride, will reunite Gyllenhaal with her The Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale, who is set to star. Peter Sarsgaard, Gyllenhaal's husband, is also tied to the project in a starring role. Casting specifics are currently unknown, but the film will reportedly begin filming early next year.

The original 1935 James Whale...

Maggie Gyllenhaal is reportedly set to direct a remake of Bride of Frankenstein for Netflix.

According to Production Weekly, per World of Reel, the actress will return to a directorial role once again for the upcoming film, simply titled The Bride, which serves as a remake of the 1935 film The The Bride of Frankenstein, which starred the iconic Boris Karloff reprising his role as Frankenstein's monster. The film is set to begin production as a Netflix original in the first quarter of 2024, though the streaming service has not yet provided a release window.

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Bride of Frankenstein is a 1935 sequel to the classic Universal monster film Frankenstein in which the titular Dr. Frankenstein creates a female equivalent of the first film's "monster" to serve as his lover. The remake will retell the same story with a modern spin and will star...

Where to Watch Powered by Maggie Gyllenhaal and Christian Bale, who previously starred together in The Dark Knight, are the perfect pairing for the Bride of Frankenstein remake. Bale's chameleon-like acting abilities make him capable of taking on any role in the film, whether it's Dr. Frankenstein or the iconic Monster. Gyllenhaal's successful directorial debut in The Lost Daughter showcases her ability to handle ambitious storytelling and draw impressive performances from actors.

A Bride of Frankenstein remake is reportedly in development which will reunite two co-stars from The Dark Knight. A sequel to the equally famous Frankenstein film from 1931, Bride of Frankenstein was directed by James Whale and released in 1935. First introduced in Mary Shelley's novel, the classic horror film gave birth to the Monster's Bride on screen, played by Elsa Lanchester, and her iconic appearance including her wild hair, white gown, and bandaged body. To this day, the...

Back in the Dark Universe days, Universal was developing a remake of the 1935 classic The Bride of Frankenstein (watch it Here) that was set to be directed by Bill Condon – who seemed to be the perfect choice, since he had directed the film Gods and Monsters, about the final days of Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein director James Whale. But then the Dark Universe crumbled and those remake plans were scrapped. Now it looks like there’s another remake in the works, simply titled The Bride, with Maggie Gyllenhaal directing the project for the Netflix streaming service. According to Production Weekly, Gyllenhaal has even found her first two cast members: her The Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale and her husband Peter Sarsgaard!

Gyllenhaal’s take on The Bride is expected to start filming sometime in the first quarter of 2024.

We don’t have a synopsis for this take on the concept,...

One of the best classic horror movies of all time is The Bride of Frankenstein. The 1935 sequel to Universal's second major monster movie Frankenstein is the rare film that’s better than its original. It’s a gothic nightmare like no other. So much so that many filmmakers and actors have been trying to remake the project for years. However, after many failed attempts, it looks like Mary Shelley’s work is finally coming back to life. It’s now being reported that Maggie Gyllenhaal will be directing a remake of Bride of Frankenstein for Netflix starring her Dark Knight co-star Christian Bale.

While Renfield brought Universal Classic Monster Dracula into the present earlier this year, Netflix reportedly aims to tackle a Bride of Frankenstein remake, The Bride, with Maggie Gyllenhaal as director.

As first reported by World of Reel, the news comes from Production Weekly, which cites Penelope Cruz as the Bride, Christian Bale as Frankenstein, and Peter Sarsgaard among the cast.

In the original 1935 film from director James Whale, “After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster (Boris Karloff) remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.”

The listing doesn’t include plot details, however, so...

Netflix has announced that Maggie Gyllenhaal, the Oscar-nominated actress and director of The Lost Daughter, will helm a remake of the classic horror film Bride of Frankenstein, titled The Bride. The film will star Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard as the creators of the titular character, who will be played by an unknown actress.

The Bride is based on the 1935 film directed by James Whale, which was a sequel to the 1931 film Frankenstein, both adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel. The original film followed the mad scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) and his mentor Dr. Septimus Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) as they attempt to create a female companion for the Monster (Boris Karloff), who escapes and seeks friendship in the world.

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The Bride will be a “horror thriller” that will explore the themes of “identity, love, and creation” in a modern setting. The film is expected...

For horror movie buffs, Larry Fessenden is a name that should ring quite a few bells. The prolific director and actor has made his mark on the creature feature scene, taking the classic Universal Monster formula and flipping it on its head to create stories that are both subtle and intellectual.

His latest film, Blackout, is a werewolf story that promises to show a gentler, more human side to the creature. Which is funny, according to Fessenden; although he makes horror movies with more of an intellectual bent, as a moviegoer, he confesses that he'd really just rather see the cool monster show up and bare its fangs.

"I'm literally a kid, I just wanna see the monster and get on with it."

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The synopsis for Blackout reads as follows:

"In a small upstate New York town, artist Charley Barrett (Alex Hurt) checks out of...

Mary Shelley's book "Frankenstein" has received countless movie and television adaptations over the years. The iconic novel, which was originally published in 1818, follows a mad scientist named Victor Frankenstein who, after losing his mother to scarlet fever, is determined to defy nature and learn how to bring the dead back to life. Although he successfully creates a humanoid creature by using pieces from various corpses, Victor comes to regret his experiment once he loses control of the creature, who kills his loved ones.

If you're a horror fan who's itching to see a modern take on this classic story, you'll love Bomani J. Story's film "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster." The movie, which hit theaters on June 9, stars Laya DeLeon Hayes as Vicaria, a 17-year-old genius who embarks on a mission to bring her brother back to life after losing him to gun violence.

Since "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster...

Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho lands on just about every list of the scariest movies of all time. Longtime fans of the director will also note that he actually described the film about a murdering slasher as a comedy. Director James Whale said the same of his movies Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein.

We’re guessing Juel Taylor, the director of the new Netflix film They Cloned Tyrone, knows something of these sentiments. This, his third feature, has all the hallmarks of both a sci-fi horror picture and a comedy, and announces Taylor as a filmmaker to watch — both in terms of career trajectory and in terms of his output.

They Cloned Tyrone opens with Fontaine (John Boyega) mourning the loss of his young son in a gang shooting. Fontaine lives a dangerous life, selling drugs to sex workers and pimps, including his longtime frenemy, Slick (Jamie Foxx). The two get...

Horror films existed since the birth of moving pictures but didn't become a widely-recognized genre until the classic era of Universal Monsters launched Dracula and Frankenstein. Because these monsters were so popular and, more importantly, based mostly on public domain properties, there have been many remakes, reboots, and parodies over the years.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but monster movie ripoffs are usually geared toward making a quick buck. That's not to say they are all bad, but most remakes and imitators never come close to the originals. Reinterpreting classics, however, can lead to far more entertaining results as some of the most bizarre spins on the Universal Monsters have proven.

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Universal has tried to jumpstart its Dark Universe with some pretty bad and forgettable films like Dracula Untold and the 2017 The Mummy remake,...

Model Katie Price’s mother revealed she has pleaded with her daughter to stop her “dangerous” habit of going under the knife, as she fears she’ll end up looking like “the Bride of Frankenstein”, reports Mirror.co.uk. Amy Price, 70, who’s battling terminal illness, says Katie has the tendency to undergo plastic surgery when she’s “having an off day” or “feeling a bit down”. She opened upabout the pain her daughter goes through in her book, ‘The Last Word’.

According to Mirror.co.uk, an excerpt from her book reads: “Over the years, we have all come to accept it as part of Kate’s personality, but we have also seen a pattern emerging – relationship difficulties correlate with an urge to change things on the outside, even though it is her inner thoughts and feelings that need attention.”

The excerpt, which was shared with ‘The Sun’, read:...

Living through an era of seemingly endless and ever-expanding franchises and multiverses, when “listen to the fans” is a governing principle for the purveyors of pop culture, it’s easy to forget that the superhero genre once offered filmmakers an exciting avenue for pop-art indulgence. Pity, then, that appreciation continues to elude Ang Lee’s Hulk, an ambitious take on Marvel’s big green menace and one of the boldest entries into the cinematic superhero canon.

A willfully melodramatic amalgamation of styles and thematic fixations, from atomic anxiety to childhood trauma, the 2003 film was derided for its lack of action and purported over-reliance on dialogue. Unsurprisingly, the woeful “Critics Consensus” for the film on Rotten Tomatoes read: “There’s ultimately too much talking and not enough smashing.”

After 15 years of enduring so much comic book sludge, re-watching the first cinematic stab at Marvel Comics’s modern Jekyll-and-Hyde story...

Batgirl fans take solace. Yours isn’t the first movie to get unceremoniously canceled.

George Orwell wrote in Nineteen Eighty-Four of a political regime that touts: “Who controls the past controls the future.” He was talking about Russia, not a hypothetical dystopian sci-fi plot. Historical movies are often dragged over the coals for their inability to adhere to the real story, rewriting history and tweaking details to tell a more politically correct or marketable version of the past. On the flip side, we have the Soviet Union, a nation that is synonymous with playing very fast and loose with truth.

When the greatest filmmaker in Russia, Sergei Eisenstein, staged the storming of the Tsar’s Winter Palace in Ivan the Terrible, Part III, he reinterpreted it as a bloody, pivotal battle that altered history. Though it won him praise internationally, modern historians now admit that all the peasant blood...