Universal Centennial - Restoring the Classics - A Lifetime of Memories

by Armand Vaquer



Universal Pictures is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, they are doing some great things.

Here's what Universal Pictures posted:

Universal will mark its 100th anniversary in 2012, and will commemorate its centennial with a yearlong celebration honoring the studio's rich film history and cultural legacy. The campaign draws its inspiration from Universal's extraordinary and diverse library of films, many of which will be highlighted throughout the year, and is designed to engage fans of all ages in the art of moviemaking.

A significant element of the centennial includes the extensive restoration of 13 of the studio's most beloved titles such as To Kill a Mockingbird, All Quiet on the Western Front, Jaws, The Sting, Out of Africa, Frankenstein and Schindler's List.

Also included in the centennial restoration project is the 1931 Dracula starring Bela Lugosi and the 1931 Spanish version. Besides Frankenstein, Universal is restoring Bride of Frankenstein (1935) starring Boris Karloff.

Here is a 9-minute YouTube video Universal posted on the restoration:

Hey There Monster What's Your Sign?

Written By: Ken Hulsey

Yesterday I wrote a very well received article about a humorous new book called "Sad Monsters: Growling on the Outside, Crying on the Inside" which deals with depression in movie monsters and cryptids. Upon reading said article one of my true-blue fans (yes, I'm talking about you Hollie Heimbecker Ransom) suggested that I look a little deeper into why monsters are ... are ... monsters. Depressed ones at that. Hollie suggested that astrology may hold the answers to just why these creatures act and feel as they do.

Interesting idea!

Just one problem, to accurately get a reading from the stars you need to use a birthday. Do movie monsters have a birthday? No, not as such.

I then began to ponder just how to get around that tiny little detail. Ideally the day that a monster was first conceived, that is to say, first imagined, sketched, or brought to a movie studios attention would be ideal, but who the hell knows when that was. Instead I have opted to use the release date from the first movie any given monster appeared in.

There is a lot that goes into astrology in regards to personality and behavior, way too much for me to post about here. To get right to the point I'm only going to list the attributes on the darker side. The stuff that makes monsters monstrous.

I know that there are hundreds if not thousands of cinematic creatures out there so I'm only going to touch on the six most popular.

Godzilla (November 3, 1954) - Scorpio

"...charismatic "twice-born" characters such as they can sink into the extremes of depravity if they take the wrong path, and the intensity of their nature exaggerates their harmful tendencies into vices far greater than the normal.

Rebelliousness against all conventions, political extremism to the point where hatred of the Establishment makes them utterly unscrupulous terrorists. Brooding resentment, aggressive and sadistic brutality, total arrogance, morbid jealousy, extreme volatility of temperament, these are some of their vices.."

Duh...um he loves to stomp cities flat and kicks the crap out of any other critter who wanders into his turf!

King Kong (April 7, 1933) - Aries

"...Mentally Arians are intellectual and objective, but can be in rare situations bigoted and extremist in religion and politics. They are good champions of lost causes and last-ditch resistance. They are quick-witted but sometimes foolhardy and over optimistic, lacking thoroughness and the ability to evaluate difficulties in the undertakings into which they often rush impulsively. The great need of Aries natives is to exercise an iron self-control, to discipline the qualities and tendencies of their character to the advantage, not the detriment, of the society in which they move."

Kong .... impulsive? Nah, he just grabbed a girl and shimmied up the first building he could find.

Ah, but Kong is also a lover!

"..In your personal relationships Arians are frank, direct and candid, and make enthusiastic and generous friends. You are liable to have a high sex drive and make passionate but fastidious lovers. There is, however, a negative side to your associations with other people. You can easily be irritated by slowness or moderation in your companions..."

Ann Darrow was taking too long so he kidnapped her!

Creature From The Black Lagoon (March 5, 1954) - Pisces

The sign of the fish ... are you kidding me?

"... Their natures tend to be too otherworldly for the practical purposes of living in this world as it is. They sometimes exist emotionally rather than rationally, instinctively more than intellectually (depending on how they are aspected). They long to be recognized as greatly creative. They also dislike disciple and confinement. The nine-to-five life is not for them. Any rebellion they make against convention is personal, however, as they often times do not have the energy or motivation to battle against the Establishment."

Hence the reason why he lived alone in the swamp.

The Wolf Man (December 12, 1941) - Sagittarius

"...The vices to which Sagittarians are prone are anger they tend to flare up over trifles; impatience - they want to rush every new project through immediately and demand too much of colleagues who cannot work at the pace they require; and scorn of the inadequacies of others while expecting fulsome recognition of their own efforts. They may in one sense deserve recognition, because in completing a major project they will sacrifice their health and family relationships; in their family's eyes they may merit condemnation.

They can be exacting, domineering and inconsiderate in the work place; and boastful, vulgar and extravagant in their private lives. Their restlessness, if excessive, can jeopardize more than their own stability. some Sagittarians risk becoming playboys, wasting their lives away in frivolous pursuits. Others can develop a moralizing, religious fanaticism or else turn into hypocrites, their inner prudishness disguised by an outward appearance of joviality. Another side of the religiosity which is a danger in Sagittarians is superstition."

Every full moon he turns into an animal chasing chicks and killing gypsies. Superstitious ... oh yeah! If he sees a pentagram in someone's palm he goes nuts!

Frankenstein (November 21, 1931) - Scorpio

"...Scorpios are the most intense, profound, powerful characters in the zodiac. Even when they appear self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under the placid exterior. They are like the volcano not far under the surface of a calm sea, it may burst into eruption at any moment. But those of us who are particularly perceptive will be aware of the harnessed aggression, the immense forcefulness, magnetic intensity, and often strangely hypnotic personality under the tranquil, but watchful composure of Scorpio. In conventional social gatherings they are pleasant to be with, thoughtful in conversation, dignified, and reserved, yet affable and courteous; they sometimes possess penetrating eyes which make their shyer companions feel naked and defenseless before them."

Yep good old Frankie was always calm on the outside but ya always knew something was brewing under the surface.

Dracula (February 14, 1931) - Aquarius

"...the faults to which they are liable are fanatical eccentricity, wayward egotism, excessive detachment and an inclination to retreat from life and society, and a tendency to be extremely dogmatic in their opinions. Aquarians can be a threat to all they survey or a great boon for humanity in general. Circumstances - for example, continuous opposition to a cause they hold dear - may cause the atrophy of the openness of mind that is one of the Aquarian's most attractive traits. They may express a lack of integrity in broken promises, secretiveness or cunning. Simmering anger and resentment, rudeness or, worse, a tense, threatening silence which may suddenly burst out in eruptions of extreme temper, these are all part of the negative side of the Aquarian. This can also reveal itself in a sustained hatred for enemies that is capable of enlarging itself into a misanthropy toward the whole of mankind."

An eccentric egomaniac that shuns society that only emerges to feast on the living. Sounds like a vampire to me!

Information on astrological signs provide by Astrology Online!

Universal Monsters Invade The Music Box Theatre In Chicago This Month!

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Music Box Theatre

I know that Monster Island News has a lot of readers/fans in the greater Chicago area (yes, I'm talking to you James Baack) that will find this very, very interesting. In fact they may have a monstergasm of some sort!

Your welcome!

Indeed the Music Box Theatre in Chicago is hosting week long festival of classic Universal Studios monster films beginning October 21st. All the usual creatures will be on hand including ... um ... The Creature, Dracula, Frankenstein, Mrs Frankenstein (okay they never really got hitched) The Wolfman and of course a Captive Wild Woman (you can't let em loose to roam the street!)

Here are your films:

Murders in the Rue Morgue October 21, 2:40pm; October 22, 2:00pm; October 22, 5:15pm

Robert Florey, 1932, 61m

In 19th Century Paris, the maniacal Dr. Mirakle abducts young women and injects them with ape blood in an attempt to prove ape-human kinship…

The Invisible Man October 21, 4:00pm; October 23, 2:00pm; October 23, 7:15pm

James Whale, 1933, 71m

A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane.

It Came Frow Outer Space October 21, 8:15pm; October 23, 5:15pm

Jack Arnold, 1953, 81m

A spaceship from another world crashes in the Arizona desert, and only an amateur stargazer and a schoolteacher suspect alien influence when the local townsfolk begin to act strange.

Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3D October 21, 10:00pm; October 22, 3:30pm

Jack Arnold, 1954, 79m

A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientist try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study. In 3D!

The Invisible Man Returns October 23, 3:30pm; October 23, 9:00pm

Joe May, 1940, 81m

The owner of a coal mining operation, falsely imprisoned for fratricide, takes a drug to make him invisible, despite its side effect: gradual madness.

Captive Wild Woman October 24, 5:30pm; October 24, 8:45pm

Edward Dymtryk, 1943, 61m

An insane scientist doing experimentation in glandular research becomes obsessed with transforming a female gorilla into a human…even though it costs human life.

The Wolf Man October 24, 7:00pm

George Waggner, 1941, 70m

A practical man returns to his homeland, is attacked by a creature of folklore, and infected with a horrific disease his disciplined mind tells him can not possibly exist.

Dracula October 25, 5:30pm; October 25, 9:00pm

1931, 75m

The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina. Starring Bela Lugosi.

The Mummy October 25, 7:15pm

Karl Freund, 1932, 73m

In 1921 a field expedition in Egypt discovers the mummy of ancient Egyptian prince Im-Ho-Tep, who was condemned and buried alive for sacrilege…

Frankenstein October 26, 5:30pm; October 26, 8:45pm

James Whale, 1931, 70m

Horror classic in which an obsessed scientist assembles a living being from parts of exhumed corpses.

Bride of Frankenstein October 26, 7:00pm

James Whale, 1935, 75m

Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Dr. Frankenstein (goaded by an even madder scientist) builds his monster a mate.

The Black Cat October 27, 5:30pm

Edgar G. Ulmer, 1934, 65m

American honeymooners in Hungary are trapped in the home of a Satan- worshiping priest when the bride is taken there for medical help following a road accident.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein October 27, 7:00pm

Charles Barton, 1948, 83m

Two hapless freight handlers find themselves encountering Dracula, the Frankenstein Monster and the Wolf Man.

Here is the full schedule:

Friday 10/21
8:15 – It Came From Outer Space 3D
10:00 – Creature from the Black Lagoon 3D

Saturday 10/22
2:00 – Murders in the Rue Morgue
3:30 – Creature from the Black Lagoon
5:15 – Murders in the Rue Morgue

Sunday 10/23
2:00 – The Invisible Man
3:30 – The Invisible Man Returns
5:15 – It Came From Outer Space
7:15 – The Invisible Man
9:00 – The Invisible Man Returns

Monday 10/24
5:30 – Captive Wild Woman
7:00 – The Wolf Man
8:45 – Captive Wild Woman

Tuesday 10/25
5:30 – Dracula
7:15 – The Mummy
9:00 – Dracula

Wednesday 10/26
5:30 – Frankenstein
7:00 – Bride of Frankenstein
8:45 – Frankenstein

Thursday 10/27
5:30 – The Black Cat
7:00 – Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein

For tickets and more info go HERE

Halloween Movie Trailers: DRACULA (1931)

Source: Monster Island News on Youtube

In 1927 a theatrical adaptation of Dracula written by Hamilton Deane and John L., Balderston became a huge hit on Broadway. This play would star the Hungarian born actor Bela Lugosi who didn't speak a word of English. Lugosi learned all his lines phonetically, which produced the famous speech pattern that Dracula (and most vampires) would become associated with.

Bela Lugosi (Bela Ferenc Dezso Blasco) came to America in the 1920s to pursue an acting career. Even though the actor had starred in several small roles prior, he would always be remembered for portraying Dracula, both on stage and in numerous films. After Dracula became a huge hit the actor was offered the part of The Monster in Frankenstein, which he turned down. Boris Karloff would become famous for the part, and Lugosis short term as the King of Horror would end as quickly as it started. Lugosi would go on to play Dracula and other various vampires throughout his career. The actor managed to beat a drug addiction, but ended his career in low budget features such as the infamous Plan 9 From Outer Space which would be his last film. He passed away while it was still in production. Despite all of his stage and film roles the actor died in poverty.

Carl Laemmle Jr. had a vision for a big screen adaptation of Dracula for Universal that would have been in the same league as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera. Laemmle was also very insistent that Lon Chaney, play the vampire in his picture and set out to lure him away from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Unfortunately Lon Cheney passed away from throat cancer before production was set to begin.

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31 Days of Halloween – Universal Monsters

Story Found By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Cliqueclack
Written By: Chuck Duncan

I ran across this nice article about the classic Universal monsters:

If you love Halloween as much as we do, then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to CliqueClack Flicks’ 31 Days of Halloween. All month long our coven of writers will dust off some of our favorite horror movies and discuss what makes them a seasonal favorite.

To kick off the month, we’ll start with what is arguably the movie famous and beloved collection of movie monsters ever committed to celluloid — the Universal Monsters: Dracula, Frankentstein, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Invisible Man (the Creature from the Black Lagoon is often lumped in with this group, but the Gill Man didn’t come along for another 20 years).

Dracula (1931) was based on a stage play which was based on Bram Stoker‘s novel — the first official adaptation of the book (Nosferatu was, infamously, nearly erased from existence when Stoker’s widow sued for infringement on the material). The movie, like the play, cast the debonair Bela Lugosi in the title role — a departure from the novel’s tall, elderly man with the long white mustache — to give the Count more of an air of sophistication and smoldering sexuality. The better to mesmerize you and drain your blood. If reports are to be believed, the film was so frightening to audiences that woman were fainting in the aisles. Today, it’s a slow, stage bound adaptation of a stage play (a Spanish version filmed at night on the same sets is considered by many to be far superior to this classic). Frightening or not, it certainly holds its place in history as an iconic horror movie.

Universal really struck it rich with its adaptation of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, and all the credit goes to director James Whale for his stunning visual style and his casting genius. This is the movie that made Boris Karloff a star, and unlike Lugosi, he managed to have a long, successful career (albeit, mostly in horror films) and is beloved by fans the world over. Besides Whale’s expert direction, Karloff’s performance lifts the Monster (mistakenly referred to by many as Frankenstein) from just a simple caricature to a creature with deep emotional turmoil. His iconic makeup scared the pants off of audiences in 1931, but they also felt sorry for the misunderstood creature as he plunged to his death in the flaming windmill at the end of the movie.

The movie was such a hit that Universal demanded a follow-up, so the Monster was resurrected (again) for The Bride of Frankenstein, which is considered to be one of the best monster movies ever made. Again, with Karloff’s performance, Whale’s directional influence (and Whale certainly managed to camp things up with some not very subtle homosexual subtext — two words: Ernest Thesiger) and the addition of Elsa Lanchester as both the Bride and Mary Shelly, this might actually be the first horror film with comedic overtones. Whether funny, scary or both, The Bride of Frankenstein is simply brilliant filmmaking all around.

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Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Casino! Universal Monsters Invade MONSTER JACKPOTS

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: WMS

I grabbed this little story off a press release about new slot machines that will be featured at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas next week.

Slot machine manufacturer WMS has just come out with a new game that will feature the classic Universal monsters Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman and The Creature From The Black Lagoon.

As many of you out there probably already know, I have spent many an hour in Vegas parked in front of the Creature From The Black Lagoon slot machine (photo left) dropping in my hard-earned money ....and loosing it. Regardless of my unlucky ways I always loved playing the game due to the wonderful graphics and animations. This new game promises more of the same so it would be safe to assume that when it comes out I will be dropping a twenty into it hoping that Lady Luck will finally smile on me.

Here is a brief description of Monster Jackpots from the press release:

Monster Jackpots: This new theme is the first game from WMS that features the classic Universal Studios Monsters(TM) such as Frankenstein, Dracula, Invisible Man, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Bride of Frankenstein in unique base games and bonus rounds. In the free spin bonus round, players select their own volatility level to try to capture Monsters and win a large jackpot. (initial approvals anticipated in the June 2012 quarter)

WMS also makes a kick-ass looking Star Trek slot machine called STAR TREK Battlestations. You can check that out HERE.

Just When You Thought It Was Safe Here Comes NINJAS vs MONSTERS

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: The Flick Cast

I know that the whole "Ninjas vs ..." stick has been overplayed on both sides of the Pacific but today I stumbled upon this while doing my usual online stalking ........ I mean research.

"Ninjas vs Monsters" is actually, as I discovered, the third film in a series produced by independent movie maker Justin Timpane and his crew at Endlight Entertainment. The first two being, of course, Ninjas Vs. Vampires and Ninjas Vs. Zombies.

As you may have guessed "Ninjas vs Monsters" is exactly what the title implies, Japanese assassins fighting an array of classic movie monsters including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolfman and The Mummy.

Here is the plot:

In this final installment, the Ninjas and their friends find themselves pitted against the most evil and memorable monsters of them all- Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, the Werewolf, and MORE! Loaded with martial arts action, bloody horror, gun play, magic, comedy, pop-culture references, and a tightly woven twist-filled plot, NINJAS VS MONSTERS looks to be the biggest and best film in the trilogy.

Overall the film reminds me a little too much of Jesse Cook's "Monster Brawl" and about a dozen films made in Japan over the past half-decade, but Timpane got my attention with their promo video for Kickstarter:



Yes, they got a girl to take her top off ...... and that's a classy way to promote a movie!

No, honestly the guys look like they're having fun with the project which should translate into a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Horror Channel To Bring Hammer Classics To The UK In Time For Halloween

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Brutal As Hell / Ben Bussey

The Horror Channel in the UK has just acquired five classic horror films from the famed Hammer Film Productions. These new additions to the channel's library of scary features will not be sitting on the shelf, no indeed the network has queued them up in a series of Saturday features leading up to Halloween.

Is there a better way to spend your Saturday night than watching Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and a parade of sexy British damsels?

I thought not.

Here is a list of the movies with air dates courtesy of our friends at Brutal As Hell:

Scars of Dracula (1970), 1st October, 11.10pm – One of Christopher Lee’s last Dracula films, in which his reluctance to reprise the role is painfully apparent. It’s an incoherent mess, and a poor representation of the usually reliable Lee and his late director Roy Ward Baker. But it does star a young Dennis Waterman, which immediately gives it novelty value for British viewers at least.

Frankenstein Created Woman (1967), 8th October, 11.10pm – From one of Hammer’s weakest to one of their absolute best, famously one of Martin Scorcese’s favourite films. Cushing returns as the immoral genius Frankenstein, who revives a vengeful spirit in a female body. In spite of its hammy title it’s actually very smart and sophisticated, and in some respects feels like an early example of a rape revenge film.

Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb (1971), 15th October, 11.10pm – Been a while since I’ve seen this one, and must admit it’s not too clear in my memory, but I do vividly recall Valerie Leon’s performance. Can’t think why…

The Plague of the Zombies (1966), 22nd October, 11.10pm - not unlike Frankenstein Created Woman, this is another of Hammer’s most socially conscious horrors, with a heavy class war subtext. It stands apart as something unique within the studio’s filmography, and a reminder of how zombies used to be before that Romero fellow showed up. You can read my full review here.

The Reptile (1966), 29th October, 11.10pm – another one I don’t remember that well, aside from the iconic image of the titular monster. I see from the press release that it was shot back to back with The Plague of the Zombies.

It should also be noted that Horror will also be airing episodes of the TV series "Hammer's House of Horror" before each movie.

Sounds like a bloody good time eh!

Problems Plague DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED But James Baack Pushes On

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: James Baack

Have you ever had dreams of being an independent film maker? Is there a movie idea inside of you just screaming to to be made? Do you think you have what it takes to make it happen?

Think again.

Working on a movie isn't as easy as you may think. The questions I should have asked were:"Do you like ulcers?" "Do you like pulling out your own hair?" "Do you believe that the entire universe is conspiring against you?"

A great example of just how many problems a film maker can encounter can be found in the words of indie film maker James Baack in regards to his latest project "Dracula's Orgy of the Damned". Here is how Baack explains it:

"This movie has had more problems taking off than the production of Alien 3.

I have more angry actors, schedule conflicts, script rewrites, and MIA's than you can shake a garlic necklace at. First off, we WERE able to get footage of the Carpathian Mountains in Romania but unfortunately, due to severe rainfall and heavy flooding we failed to get footage of Dracula's Castle.

Our beloved actor from England, Tim Pollard's motorcycle just can't seem to get the gremlins out of it so we can capture a merry little ride across the English countryside for the opening credits.

And finally schedule conflicts seem to be this summers theme. I just cannot seem to get everyone together for a shoot. We do have a few dates locked down for August so we hope to take full advantage of this. Plus I have about half the cast ready to walk due to all this.

So I guess I have to either get the Billy Goat out to remove the curse or take a trip down to the Crossroads so we have finish this up successfully."

Trust me .... ask any film maker out there and they will tell you that this sort of stuff is pretty typical.

Baack did not however that he has added two more names to the cast of DOOTD, namely Dr. Erik Gregersen (a real doctor ... and scientist) to play Dr. Frankenstein and Rick Mohr who's credits include "The Gladiator" and "The Color of Money".

So is Dracula's Orgy really Damned? Baack doesn't think so. He still plans to have the whole production wrapped up in October for a 2012 release.

Bela Lugosi As Dracula Model Kit

Source: Entertainment Earth

Dracula Bela Lugosi Model Kit:

A vampire's vampire.
Bela Lugosi is Dracula!
Model kit based on the Broadway version of Dracula.
He wants to drink your blood!

A vampire's vampire. Based on the Broadway version of Dracula that starred Bela Lugosi, the iconic vampire that set the standard for all bloodsuckers who followed, this marvelous 1:8 scale model kit comes with a detailed base that replicates the stage props from the show. Fully licensed by the Lugosi estate, it's one model kit that's fun to build and also provides years of future viewing enjoyment!

Licensed by Bela G. Lugosi. Bela Lugosi as "Broadway's Dracula" is neither owned nor licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC.

Order This One From Entertainment Earth For $34.99 - Click Here

See Also: The First Photos From DRACULA 3D / Hammer Horror Countess Dracula, Van Helsing And Count Dracula Masterpiece Collection Busts / Dracula (Bela Lugosi) Film Cell /New Images And Casting News For DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED/Universal Monsters Select - Dracula Action Figure / A New Retro Style Poster For DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED / The 100 Greatest Monsters From Movies And Television #10 - #1 / New Behind The Scenes Photos From DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED / Vampirella Goes Toe-To-Toe With Dracula/ New Teaser Art And Casting News For DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED / BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE Gets Rave Reviews / Universal Monsters - Life Like Stretchable Figures - Complete Set Of Six /Dracula - Dracula's Ring - Collectors Edition - Prop Replica / Dracula - 12 inch Figure - Bela Lugosi As Dracula - Sideshow Collectibles /

The First Photos From DRACULA 3D

Written By: Ken Hulsey

Source: Total Film

Classic movie monsters are all the rage these days with studios climbing all over themselves trying to make a new "Frankenstein" movie, Universal trying to get "The Wolfman" right, Legendary pictures making a new 3D "Godzilla" movie, a "Creature From the Black Lagoon" remake about to get under way, and enough Bigfoot movies to beat the band.

In prior articles I have talked about film maker James Baack's homage to Hammer horror films "Dracula's Orgy of the Damned" which of course features yet another classic movie monster Dracula. Now it seems that Baack is not alone in his quest to revisit the feel of 60s and 70s UK horror. Director Dario Argento is also well into production on "Dracula 3D" which from the looks of it has Hammer written all over it.

The film stars Rutger Hauer as Van Helsing and Argento's daughter Asia as Lucy.

It's normally a bad sign when a film maker casts his own family members in his films so watch out.

Here is the plot:

TRANSYLVANIA, 1893.

One night in the woods adjacent to Passo Borgo, at the foot of the Carpazi mountains, a couple of young lovers, Tania and Milos, secretly meet. On her way home, Tania is chased and overcome by a "dark shadow" that kills her. In those days Jonathan Harker, a young librarian, arrives at the village hired by Count Dracula, a nobleman from the area. Tania's body mysteriously disappears from the cemetery. In the meantime Harker, before going to Count Dracula's castle, takes the opportunity to visit Lucy Kisslinger, his wife Mina's best friend as well as the daughter of the local mayor.

Upon arriving at the castle, Harker is greeted by Tania, brought back to life from the dead and made vampire, who tries from the very beginning to seduce him; however they are interrupted by Dracula's entrance welcoming Harker. The following night Tania tries again to bite Harker, she is close to his neck when she is stopped by the count who gets the upper hand and it is he himself who bites Harker's neck, however allowing him to live. The following day, weakened but still conscious Harker attempts to escape, but as soon as he is outside the castle a large wolf with a white lock assaults and savagely kills him. Meanwhile, Mina, Harker's wife, arrives in the village and is guest for a few days at the home of her dearest friend Lucy Kisslinger, who will also be bitten and vampirized. The day after, Mina, worried about her husband, goes to Count Dracula's castle. Their encounter makes her forget the reason for her presence there. She is completely under the count's influence; the count had orchestrated the events leading up to their encounter; in fact Mina looks exactly like his beloved Dolinger, who died some centuries ago. Upon her return to the Kisslinger house, Mina learns of the death of her dear friend Lucy. The sequence of such strange and dramatic events summons the aid of Van Helsing, vampire expert of the techniques used to eliminate them. Van Helsing, aware of the circumstances decides to act swiftly and prepares the tools needed to combat vampires. He directs himself to the center of evil, Count Dracula's castle. Meanwhile Dracula, in the village, kills the inhabitants who rescinded their pact, while Van Helsing, inside the castle, is able to definitively eliminate Tania. Dracula, intent on his desire to reunite with his beloved wife, leads Mina, completely hypnotized, to the castle where Van Helsing is waiting. He has decided to engage in a deadly fight with his evil foe. During the struggle Van Helsing loses his gun with the silver bullet and Mina, still under Dracula's spell, gathers it and tries to aid Dracula, but she misses the target and involuntarily kills him. The special silver bullet transforms Dracula into ashes; but his spirit lifts the ashes into the air and uniting, they shape into a large bat with a mocking grin...

And here are the first photos from "Dracula 3D":

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See Also: Hammer Horror Countess Dracula, Van Helsing And Count Dracula Masterpiece Collection Busts / Dracula (Bela Lugosi) Film Cell / New Images And Casting News For DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED /Universal Monsters Select - Dracula Action Figure / A New Retro Style Poster For DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED / The 100 Greatest Monsters From Movies And Television #10 - #1 / New Behind The Scenes Photos From DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED / Vampirella Goes Toe-To-Toe With Dracula/ New Teaser Art And Casting News For DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED / BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE Gets Rave Reviews / Universal Monsters - Life Like Stretchable Figures - Complete Set Of Six /Dracula - Dracula's Ring - Collectors Edition - Prop Replica / Dracula - 12 inch Figure - Bela Lugosi As Dracula - Sideshow Collectibles /

Hammer Horror Countess Dracula, Van Helsing And Count Dracula Masterpiece Collection Busts

Source: Entertainment Earth

Hammer Horror Countess Dracula Masterpiece Collection Bust:

The voluptuous Countess Elizabeth Bathory!
Based on Ingrid Pitt's signature role in Countess Dracula.
Classic "Hammer Horror" films monsters brought to life!
Stunningly beautiful!

This beautifully detailed, 8-inch tall maxi bust lovingly recreates every curve of Polish movie siren Ingrid Pitt's signature role as the immortally voluptuous Countess Elizabeth Bathory from Hammer Films' 1971 epic Countess Dracula. Restored to eternal beauty by the blood of her slaughtered virgin handmaidens, every element of the Countess's chest-heaving evil splendor is captured in this astonishing 3/4-length sculpt!

Before he was Grand Moff Tarkin, this actor made his name in a much creepier place! Celebrating Peter Cushing's time in the "Hammer Horror" movies from the UK, Titan Merchandise has started work on this awesome Hammer Horror Van Helsing Masterpiece Collection Bust, coming to you later this year. The detail is amazing, the paint job is superb, and oh yes-- he fights the dead. Does it get any better than this? Probably not.

Hammer Horror Van Helsing Masterpiece Collection Bust:

Count Dracula's mortal enemy!
One of the original vampire hunters: Professor Abraham Van Helsing!
Extremely detailed bust features Hammer Films legend Peter Cushing.
Astonishing 3/4-length sculpt!

This amazingly detailed, 8-inch tall maxi bust painstakingly recreates Hammer Films legend Peter Cushing's driven, star-making performance as Count Dracula's fearless pursuer and mortal enemy, Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Every element of Van Helsing's sartorial vampire-hunting precision, from his fur-collared greatcoat to his candelabra-clenching gloves, is captured in this astonishing 3/4-length sculpt.

Hammer Horror Count Dracula Masterpiece Collection Bust:

Titan Merchandise are proud to debut the next item in our limited edition, high-quality Hammer Horror Masterpiece Collection! Fantasy and horror legend Christopher Lee became an international sensation starring as Count Dracula in seven increasingly-horrific vampire classics from Hammer Films. This amazingly-detailed 8-inch maxi-bust painstakingly recreates the savage power of Lee's unrivalled performance, capturing the screen's greatest Lord of the Undead in full pursuit of his prey. Every detail of Dracula's vampiric splendor - from signature ring to jet-black cloak - is captured in this exquisitely-sculpted, intricately-detailed polystone maxi-bust standing 8-inches tall.

Each bust will retail for $79.99 and will be released in November. They can be pre-ordered by following the links below:

Hammer Horror Countess Dracula Masterpiece Collection Bust
Hammer Horror Countess Dracula Masterpiece Collection Bust
Hammer Horror Count Dracula Masterpiece Collection Bust

See Also: The Sexy Side Of UK Horror In Hammer Glamour / Christopher Lee Returns To Hammer / Horror Express (1973) / Peter Cushing – The Good Man Behind Evil Characters / The Royal Mail Pays Tribute To Hammer In Their Latest Stamp Collection / Quatermass And The Pit (1967)

It's Monster Movie Madness At The Los Angeles Museum Of Art!

Written By: Ken Hulsey

Sources: LA Times / LA County Museum of Art

The Los Angeles Museum is going crazy for monster movies in July with an exhibit of artwork by macabre movie master Tim Burton plus a series of monster movie screenings suggested by the film maker.

The first in the series of movie screenings is this Saturday (July 2nd) and features "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad"!

Here is the info:

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents a major retrospective exploring the full range of Tim Burton's creative work, both as a film director and as an artist, illustrator, photographer, and writer.

Tim Burton was born in Burbank in 1958. After studying at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), he worked as an animator at the Walt Disney Studios before breaking out on his own. Taking inspiration from popular culture, fairy tales and traditions of the gothic, Burton has reinvented Hollywood genre filmmaking as an expression of a personal vision.

The exhibition brings together over 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, moving-image works, storyboards, puppets, concept artworks, maquettes, costumes, and cinematic ephemera, including art from a number of unrealized and little-known personal projects. Many of these objects come from the artist's own archive, as well as from studio archives and private collections of Burton's collaborators. Hundreds of never-before-exhibited artworks and sketches will be joined by a selection of film posters accompanied by music composed for the exhibition by Burton's longtime collaborator Danny Elfman.

Two large-scale outdoor artworks are also installed on campus: a topiary inspired by Edward Scissorhands (1990), and Balloon Boy, an enormous figure based on an amalgamation of characters that Burton first introduced in his 1997 book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories.

This exhibition was organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York.The Los Angeles presentation was made possible in part by LACMA’s Wallis Annenberg Director’s Endowment Fund.

And on the monster movie series:

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
July 2, 2011 | 2:00pm

“The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” (1958): Directed by Nathan Juran, the film was the first of three “Sinbad” movies Columbia produced that special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen designed and animated with the dazzling stop-motion technique he called Dynamation. It took Harryhausen 11 months to complete the painstaking work on the film, which features creatures including a cyclops and a cobra-woman; Sinbad (Kerwin Matthews) even has a sword battle with a skeleton. The late Bernard Herrmann, who is the subject of several centenary celebrations this year, penned the score. Three years ago, “Sinbad” was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Fantastic Voyage
July 9, 2011 | 2:00pm

“Fantastic Voyage” (1966) Directed by Richard Fleischer, this thriller finds a group of doctors, assistants and a CIA agent miniaturized and injected into the body of a scientist who escaped from the Soviet Union. (The scientist is comatose after an assassination attempt and this experimental effort is believed to be the only way to save him.) Stephen Boyd, Edmond O’Brien, Donald Pleasance and Raquel Welch, in her first major film role, star. The movie won Oscars for art direction (color) and for its then-cutting-edge special effects.

The Thing
July 16, 2011 | 2:00pm

“The Thing From Another World” (1951) Produced by Howard Hawks and directed by Christian Nyby (though for years it has been contended that Hawks actually directed the classic), “The Thing From Another World” is set at a base in the North Pole where six scientists find evidence of a crash by an unknown flying object. A U.S. Air Force re-supply crew is sent to the base where a frozen, tall alien creature (played by a young James Arness) is discovered. Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey and Dewey Martin are among the stars. Time magazine named the movie, which was remade in 1982 by John Carpenter, as the greatest sci-fi film produced in the 1950s

Journey to the Center of the Earth
July 23, 2011 | 2:00pm

“Journey to the Center of the Earth” (1959) James Mason, Pat Boone, Diane Baker and Arlene Dahl headline this film, based on the novel by Jules Verne. The sci-fi fantasy revolves a professor in Edinburgh who leads an expedition to the center of the earth after he receives an unusual rock from one of his students. Bernard Herrmann also penned the score for the film, which earned three Oscar nominations, for art decoration-set decoration, effects and sound

The Incredible Shrinking Man
July 30, 2011 | 2:00pm

“The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) The great sci-fi writer Richard Matheson penned the film, which is based on his novel; Jack Arnold, who helmed the 1954 3-D hit “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” directed. Grant Williams stars in the title role, playing a businessman who is hit by a radioactive cloud while sailing with his wife. Six months later, he begins to shrink due to the radiation and pesticides. A hit with both critics and audiences, the film won the 1958 Hugo Award for the year’s best science fiction or fantasy dramatic presentation

Jason and the Argonauts
August 6, 2011 | 2:00pm

“Jason and the Argonauts” (1963) Ray Harryhausen considers this to be his best film, and it does feature his memorable stop-motion sequence in which Jason (Todd Armstrong) and two of his men battle an army of skeletons. The sequence took Harryhausen nearly five months to complete. Bernard Herrmann also penned the evocative score

Mothra
August 13, 2011 | 2:00pm

“Mothra” (1961) The female creature first appeared in the serialized novel “The Luminous Fairies and Mothra” before she made her film debut in this Japanese feature. A giant lepidopteron with butterfly-moth characteristics, Mothra has been an ally with Godzilla but often the two square off in combat — with Mothra winning most of the bouts. When the film was released in the U.S. in 1962, it ran on a double bill with “The Three Stooges in Orbit.”

This Island Earth
August 20, 2011 | 2:00pm

“This Island Earth” (1955) Shot in Technicolor and featuring innovative special effects for its time, the film, directed by Joseph M. Newman, stars Jeff Morrow as the intellectual alien Exeter who recruits Rex Reason as scientist Cal Meacham and Faith Domergue as Dr. Ruth Adams for a “special” research project.

Horror of Dracula
August 27, 2011 | 2:00pm

“Horror of Dracula” (1958) The first — and arguably the best — in a long line of Dracula films from Hammer, the film cast towering Christopher Lee as the vampire count and Peter Cushing as his nemesis Van Helsing. It was released in the UK as “Dracula” but was renamed for the U.S. so as not to be confused with Tod Browning‘s 1931 Universal classic starring Bela Lugosi.

The exhibit of Tim Burton artwork runs from May 29th through October 31st!

For more info please visit - http://www.lacma.org/series/saturday-monster-matinees

Universal Monsters Return Thanks To Diamond Select

Source: Zach Oat / Diamond Select

Scary Monsters and Super Toys: Diamond Select Resurrects the Universal Monsters

Popular for going on 80 years now, the Universal Monsters are as undying in real life as they are in the movies. Since their debut, they've been reincarnated numerous times, through films, TV shows, model kits and especially toys, but their latest incarnation may be their most unspeakably beautiful. The Universal Select line of figures captures the world's most famous monsters in the 7-inch scale Diamond Select has made popular, with incredibly detailed bases and accessories. But if the accessories aren't as important to you, there's a more bare-bones line of Universal Monsters for sale at Toys "R" Us, with a third figure not available anywhere else. Following up on Series 1's Wolfman, Mummy and Creature from the Black Lagoon, we present Series 2, available in September 2011!

Frankenstein

Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster has been the subject of dozens of films, but the most famous is still the 1931 “Frankenstein,” starring Boris Karloff as the Monster. Created from the body parts of the deceased and given life through artificial means, the Monster was misunderstood from the start, causing it to turn on its master, and on humanity. The Select figure re-creates Karloff’s Monster in fine detail and includes an in-scale copy of the operating table that gave him life. (Table not available with Toys "R" Us version.)

Order Yours Today For Only $19.99 HERE!

Dracula

Sleeping in a coffin by day and preying on beautiful women by night, the man called Count Dracula is not a man, but a vampire! And he has traveled from the mountains of Transylvania to London in search of more unsuspecting victims. The 1931 Universal adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel remains the most iconic, and the Select figure captures his dapper dress, as well as his heard, but unseen, alternate wolf form, atop a gravesite base. It also features an exclusive brooding head sculpt completely different from the Toys "R" Us version. (Wolf not available with Toys "R" Us version.)

Order Yours For Only $19.99 HERE!

The Bride of Frankenstein

Only available in the Universal Monsters line, the Bride figure captures the female creation from the 1935 follow-up to "Frankenstein," "The Bride of Frankenstein." Picking up where the first movie left off, the sequel showed the monster's desire to be accepted, and his creator's attempt to provide him with a mate. But just because she was created through science like the monster, doesn't mean that she will be his Bride! (Only available at Toys "R" Us.)

See Also: Universal Monsters Select - Frankenstein Action Figure / Universal Monsters Select - Dracula Action Figure

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Dracula (Bela Lugosi) Film Cell

Source: Entertainment Earth

Order Your Dracula (Bela Lugosi) Film Cell For Only $54.99

Dracula Bela Lugosi Film Cell

Dracula Bela Lugosi Film Cell. Bela Lugosi vants to be on your wall! This is an 8-inch by 10-inch print of Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula alongside a series of 35mm film clips. This item comes in a beautiful black ash effect frame with a stunning sublimated plaque and certificate stating authenticity.

After a harrowing ride through the Carpathian mountains in eastern Europe Renfield enters castle Dracula to finalize the transferral of Carfax Abbey in London to Count Dracula who is in actuality a vampire. Renfield is drugged by the eerily hypnotic count and turned into one of his thralls protecting him during his sea voyage to London. After sucking the blood and turning the young Lucy Weston into a vampire Dracula turns his attention to her friend Mina Seward daughter of Dr. Seward who then calls in a specialist Dr. Van Helsing to diagnose the sudden deterioration of Mina's health. Van Helsing realizing that Dracula is indeed a vampire tries to prepare Mina's fiance John Harker and Dr. Seward for what is to come and the measures that will have to be taken to prevent Mina from becoming one of the undead.

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New Images And Casting News For DRACULA'S ORGY OF THE DAMNED

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: James Baack

Two vampire stories in a row! Today certainly seems like it's turning into a regular "blood drinking fiesta" doesn't it?

When I opened my email box this morning I was pleasantly surprised to find a batch of brand new photos from James Baack's latest horror opus "Dracula's Orgy of the Damned".

Okay, I know the word "Orgy" in there may give you the idea that what Baack is filming up there in Chicago is something for late-night Cinemax viewers. I assure you that is not the case. In actuality "Orgy of the Damned" is a homage to the classic horror films produced by the British production company Hammer in the 1960s and 70s.

Sorry, it's not a skin-flick .....

Production on this one is starting to wind down as Baack explains, "We still have five more scenes to shoot and we will wrap it up. We have been editing like crazy hoping to get a release date by this Halloween.

The movie looks great so far and we are confident that any fans of vampire films will sink their fangs into this."

Baack also let me in on some news about shooting locations and a new addition to the production.

"We are also very excited to bring aboard English actor Timothy Pollard to the cast.

Tim is the official actor to play Robin Hood at Notingham Castle ( http://www.timpollard.com/). We are very excited and pleased to have him aboard to play a part shot in England in the dungeons of Nottingtham Castle early in the film. We are also having some footage shot next month in actual Transylvania in the Carpathian mountains for the opening credits."

Sounds like "Dracula's Orgy of the Damned" will be much more dynamic than Baack's previous film, "The Bloody Rage of Bigfoot."

Our hats off to you James, keep up the good work!

Here are the for mentioned photos from "Dracula's Orgy of the Damned":





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POPEYE Is STRANGE TO THE FINISH

Source: Monsterverse

Today is all about STRANGE, and I think this monsterous version of Popeye from artist Kamil Kochanski counts as .... well ....strange, but in a good way.

Check out the press release:

MONSTERVERSE LUGOSI COMIC - STRANGE TO THE FINISH - CONCEPT ART

A glimpse at the creators' work behind STRANGE TO THE FINISH, a new story in BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #2 horror comic from MONSTERVERSE. Inspired by horror make-up legend Rick Baker's cover!

Monsterverse publisher/editor/artist & story teller Kerry Gammill provides a character design for the "soul-stealing sailor" to be illustrated by Kamil Kochanski for the story, STRANGE TO THE FINISH.

Issue #2 of BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE is currently being offered for order from Diamond distribution in its MAY PREVIEWS magazine and will be released in July for the San Diego Comic Con.

Fans are encouraged to inform their local or online shops that they wish to pre-order this highly collectible special issue.

In addition to issue two Diamond will be RE-LISTING issue one in a show of faith in the strong back-order sales since its release last October for Halloween.

Diamond pre-order # for BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM GRAVE # 2:

MAY111131 F BELA LUGOSI TALES FROM GRAVE #2

Diamond pre-order # for BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM GRAVE #1:

MAY111132 F BELA LUGOSI TALES FROM GRAVE #1

Diamond has re-listed the highly acclaimed first issue of the Lugosi horror comic with its CERTIFIED COOL rating (by the Diamond staff). With issue #2 of the horror anthology series hosted by horror icon Bela Lugosi MONSTERVERSE is continuing to keep that "cool" factor happening for this unique and praised book featuring the top talents in comic books and horror films.

http://www.previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=40&ai=12306

BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #2 with rare collector's cover by make-up legend Rick Baker is now available for PRE-ORDER from Diamond in its MAY PREVIEWS magazine (See page 305). Details on the cover at the HERO COMPLEX of the LA TIMES.

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/04/04/rick-baker-sets-sail-with-tales-from-the-grave/

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