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When Frank Was Funny: Two Comedies Helped Resurrect the Creature’s Enduring Appeal
These Monster comedies are alive and as great as ever.
Ultimate Trivia: Frankenstein
In which Frankenstein film did Bela Lugosi play the Monster? Take our quiz and find out if you know.
Bela Lugosi Is TCM’s October 2024 Star of the Month
The first four Wednesdays of October 2024 feature evening lineups of Bela Lugosi classics, including the horror/mystery titles for which he is most known, like 1931’s “Dracula,” but also his roles in unexpected genres, like the beloved 1939 comedy “Ninotchka.”
Clap For the Wolfman: Celebrating the Lupine Beast That Took a Big Bite Out of Horror
The first Wolfman character in a mainstream film surfaced in a 1935 horror flick called ‘Werewolf of London.’
From Teenaged Dream To Cultural Icon: Let’s Hear It For Frankenstein!
Despite being cobbled out of spare parts and hearts, Dr. Frankenstein’s monster has endured for 200 years.
The Mummy: Awakening The Famous Monster’s Most Notable Appearances
The legendary monster has been a cinematic staple for nearly a century.
Where to Watch Classic Universal Monsters
Find out where you can watch and/or stream movies featuring Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, the Gill-man and other classic Universal Monsters.
The Creature (Still) Walks Among Us: A Look Back at ‘Creature From The Black Lagoon’
Universal’s Gill-Man has had a monstrous Influence on pop culture for over 60 years.
Abbott and Costello Met Frankenstein (About) 75 Years Ago
1948’s Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein reignited the comedy duo’s popularity, introduced a new generation to classic Universal monsters (including Bela Lugosi as Dracula for only his second, and final, time in a movie) and influenced similar spooky/funny films to come.