| Deal: Bernie Wrightson’s Illustrated ‘Frankenstein’ HC
The Deal of the Day over at Things From Another World today is Bernie Wrightson‘s illustrated hardcover edition of Frankenstein for only $20 (that’s 43% off of the regular price of $34.99). Note – This deal at TFAW is valid only for today, Saturday, March 23, 2013, til 11:59PM PST while supplies last. If the deal at TFAW sells out, you can also buy the Frankenstein hardcover at a discounted price at Amazon for $24.51 (there’s also a Kindle edition for only $13.74.)
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| ‘Harry Potter’ Star Daniel Radcliffe Set To Play Igor In New ‘Frankenstein’
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is in final negotiations to take on the role of Igor in a new revisionist take on the Mary Shelley classic, Frankenstein, being made by Fox. Anyone familiar with Frankenstein tales will instantly recognize Igor as the hunchbacked assistant, who first showed up as a character named Fritz in the 1931 movie version—he was not a character in Shelley’s book. In this new version, the character wears creepy old clown clothes, has long hair, and is described as being “pathologically dirty.” Not exactly a role you’d peg Radcliffe for in your brain.
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| Blu-ray Deal: Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection
The Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection Blu-ray box set is currently on sale at Amazon for only $79.99 (that’s 50% off the list price of $159.98). This 8-disc Blu-ray set comes with 8 films of the Universal Monsters collection now digitally restored and in high definition for the first time ever: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera, Creature from the Black Lagoon. The set also comes with collectible 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, correspondence and much more. Each monster movie is accompanied by tons of bonus features, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers.
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| Blu-ray Review: Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection |
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Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection
Blu-ray
Directed By: Tod Browning, James Whale, Karl Freund, George Waggner, Arthur Lubin, Jack Arnold
Written By: Garrett Fort, Francis Edward Faragoh, William Hurlbut, R. C. Sherriff, Curt Siodmak, John L. Balderston
Starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, Claude Rains, Lon Chaney Jr., Julia Adams, Ricou Browning
Universal Studios
Rated: Not Rated | 608 Minutes
Release Date: October 2nd, 2012 In celebration of Universal’s 100th anniversary, eight iconic movie monsters are resurrected and digitally restored (for the first time ever) on Blu-ray. Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection is the definitive box set for film buffs and horror aficionados. Restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection includes eight films: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Wolf Man, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon.
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Tags: Arthur Lubin, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Claude Rains, Colin Clive, Creature From The Black Lagoon, Curt Siodmak, Dracula, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, Elsa Lanchester, Francis Edward Faragoh, Frankenstein, Garrett Fort, George Waggner, Jack Arnold, James Whale, John L. Balderston, Julia Adams, Karl Freund, Lon Chaney Jr., Mummy, R. C. Sherriff, Ricou Browning, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Mummy, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wolf Man, Tod Browning, Universal Classic Monsters, William Hurlbut | |
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| 31 Days of Horror: Frankenstein / Frankenweenie
Hello Geeks and Ghouls, Famous Monster here. Well, it’s finally October and you know what that means? Breast Cancer Awareness 5Ks? Good guess. Pumpkin Spice Lattes? Delicious, but no. Halloween? YES. Horror movies? DOUBLE YES! Welcome to 31 Days of Horror, where I’ll cover two noteworthy horror films a day for the entirety of the month. That’s 31 Days of Horror and 62 Films perfect for watching on a cold, dark October night. Be sure to visit Geeks of Doom every day this month for a double-shot of chills and thrills! Today’s monstrous double feature includes James Whale‘s 1931 film, Frankenstein, and Tim Burton‘s latest film, Frankenweenie, now in theaters!
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