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Date Posted: 03:55:06 10/16/11 Sun
Author: Rick
Subject: What Universal horror cycle was the best?

Based on originality, acting, artistry and creativity? Also, it could not have been done without Lugosi, Karloff and Rains.


A: 1931-36

B: 1939-46





Rick

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[> Re: What Universal horror cycle was the best? -- Tim, 18:18:31 10/16/11 Sun [1]

I would say the first cycle, which started with the release of Dracula in February 1931.

Dracula (1931)
Frankenstein (1931)
The Mummy (1932)
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
The Old Dark House (1932)
The Invisible Man (1933)
The Black Cat (1934)
The Raven (1935)
Werewolf of London (1935)
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Dracula's Daughter (1936)
The Invisible Ray (1936)

The second cycle started with Son of Frankenstein in 1939.


Tim


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[> Re: What Universal horror cycle was the best? -- Tim, 18:30:56 10/16/11 Sun [1]

The second wave actually saw more films produced than the first wave. I may have accidentally omitted some films on either of the lists.

I added the Abbott and Costello picture even though it came after the 1939-1946 time frame. It capped off the Frankenstein series, and included Lugosi, Chaney and Carradine in its cast.

Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Tower of London (1939)
Black Friday (1940)
The Invisible Man Returns (1940)
The Invisible Woman (1940)
The Mummy's Hand (1940)
Man Made Monster (1941)
The Wolf Man (1941)
The Black Cat (1941)
The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
Invisible Agent (1942)
The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
Phantom of the Opera (1943)
Son of Dracula (1943)
Captive Wild Woman (1943)
The Mad Ghoul (1943)
Calling Dr. Death (1943)
Weird Woman (1944)
Dead Man's Eyes (1944)
The Climax (1944)
House of Frankenstein (1944)
The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944)
The Mummy's Ghost (1944)
The Mummy's Curse (1944)
House of Dracula (1945)
The Frozen Ghost (1945)
Strange Confession (1945)
Pillow of Death (1945)
House of Horrors (1946)
The Brute Man (1946)
She-Wolf of London (1946)
Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein (1948)


Tim


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[> Re: What Universal horror cycle was the best? -- Officer Torch, 20:30:22 10/16/11 Sun [1]

I bid you welcome:
I'd have to cast my vote for the early years, for the most part. Yes, there are some exceptions for me, I enjoyed The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera, The Mad Ghoul, a few others, and the much later ones with Abbott & Costello for the humor. But for me, it was the first "horror cyle" at Universal that made some films and stars icons synonomous with the(moreso early talkie) horror genre of movies with that certain dark spookiness associated with the Uni films.

I must do more hunting on line or thru books to perhaps get some idea why I feel so. Perhaps WWII and the various changes which took place had an effect along with ripples. Any suggestions for recommended reading, either in print or on-line would be helpful. One is never too old to learn, and electronic gadgetry is not likely to replace good old story telling when conversing with the younger crowd. Hmm, look in halloween stores; yes, aliens, super heros, cartoon icons, but still plenty of yesteryears monsters, vampires, mummies from eg early Universal films.

Tim, nice write up in your posts, and remember to look under your bed for monsters before retiring, or maybe Sgt.Time awaits your arrival. (Stay alert..a rumor suggested he may have been attacked by a vampire or werewolf on Frigia!)


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[> Re: What Universal horror cycle was the best? -- Tim, 22:00:25 10/16/11 Sun [1]

Monsters on Frigia, now that is something really scary! But werewolves certainly have the "coat" for the climate, heh.

By the way, that Mongo Union Message company does great work!


Sergeant Tim


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[> [> Re: What Universal horror cycle was the best? -- Rick, 23:29:12 10/16/11 Sun [1]

Here is a great guide to Universal and just about every horror film made at. I know lots, but this will explain just as much.

http://www.horrorfilmhistory.com/





Rick


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[> Re: What Universal horror cycle was the best? -- Officer Torch, 08:38:42 10/17/11 Mon [1]

Commander Rick....excellent site reference. Lots of good info there, and just in time for Halloween. Thanks.

Sgt Tim.. there are monsters on Frigia...some are controlled by General Lupi. Of course, monsters may be a tad different..a vampire there is called a vampiron, and werewolf is a wolfsac. Oh, I will convey your kind words to Mongo Union Message Co...they take pride in their work.


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[> [> Re: What Universal horror cycle was the best? -- DAN, 08:48:05 10/18/11 Tue [1]

I pick the 1931-36 cycle too.
Many of my top Universal favorites are from the 31-36 time period.
Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
Dracula
The Invisible Man
Werewolf of London
The Raven
Dracula's Daughter
The Invisible Ray.

I also have many favorites from 1939-46, with the Wolf Man being my top favorite from this era.

I'd rank The Wolf Man after Frankenstein, Bride, and Dracula if I was rating my favorite Universals of all time.

Actually, the only Universal horror film (1931-46) I don't care for is "The She-Wolf of London." Every time I try to watch this again, it just bores me. The only decent part is the scene where Martin Kosleck is attacked by the She-Wolf.


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