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AMC Networks’ popular Shudder now has the classic and legendary Universal Monsters movies on its must-see streaming service. Watch the most influential horror films in cinematic history in Shudder’s ever expanding library.
The premium streaming video service continues to elevate its specially curated catalog with the Universal Monsters films. The iconic Universal Monsters now join the ranks of the many horror films that have been released on the service this past year. The selection of films includes Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) & The Wolf Man (1941).
Here are 5 reasons why you should check out Universal Monster Movies on Shudder:
5) Director James Whale!
If you have seen biographical drama, Gods and Monsters,then you have a new appreciation for the works of filmmaker James Whale. Bride of Frankenstein features Boris Karloff return as the screen’s most misunderstood monster. Elsa Lanchester makes a memorable turn as his ill-fated bride.
4) The Invisible Man!
Another classic by director James Whale, who was undoubtedly ahead of his time. Imagine having to capture special effects on film when there was no CGI. Based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells, Claude Rains stars as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that turns him invisible and slowly drives him to commit acts of terror.
3) The Mummy!
Before Tom Cruise and Brendan Fraser fought the unstoppable Im-Ho-Tep, The Mummy featured Karloff stars as the undead terror. The high priest is revived by British archaeologists 3,700 years after being embalmed alive.
2) The Wolf Man!
Imagine having to express the pain and hate of a werewolf when prosthetics and make-up were at their starting point. Lon Chaney Jr.gives a memorable performance of a tortured man attacked by a werewolf and then becomes one himself after each full moon.
1) Respect The Past, Embrace The Future
There is no stopping Universal from rebooting their Universal Monsters franchise. Because the Dark Universe is coming, we should at least watch how these classic horror movies paved the way for modern audiences.
The legendary Universal Monsters films are now on Shudder.
– By Jorge Solis