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Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster by Moonlight! explores these movies. Rick Baker explains how the make-up was done on Chaney's character. Screenwriter Curtis Siodmak took very little from earlier werewolf legends, providing his own story for some of the films. This documentary displays clips from several other movies, including "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948) and "House of Dracula" (1945).
A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."
Written, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. Narrated by author/ filmmaker Clive Barker, the documentary interweaves the life and career of James Whale, director of the original FRANKENSTEIN, with the making of the acclaimed biopic. Interviewees include writer/director Bill Condon (Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay), Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, and Christopher Bram, author of the novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, on which the film was based.
A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.
A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.