Press Release USHE Press Release: Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection Volume 2 (4k UHD) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS:

ICONS OF HORROR COLLECTION

VOL. 2



NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON 4K ULTRA HD

OWN THE BRAND NEW 4K ULTRA HD COLLECTION ON OCTOBER 11, 2022 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

INCLUDES BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL CODE

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SYNOPSIS: From Universal Pictures, home of the monsters since the era of silent movies, comes a second volume of Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection with collectible packaging, showcasing four more of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history: The Mummy, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, The Bride of Frankenstein, Phantom of the Opera, and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester and Claude Rains in the roles they made famous, these iconic films set new standards for horror with groundbreaking makeup, cinematography and special effects that have withstood the test of time.



FILMS INCLUDED:

• The Mummy (1932)
• The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
• Phantom of the Opera (1943)
• Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

BONUS FEATURES ON THE MUMMY 4K ULTRA HD:

• Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
• He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
• Unraveling the Legacy of THE MUMMY
• THE MUMMY Archives
• 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era (Int’l Version)
• Trailer Gallery
• The Mummy (1932)
• The Mummy’s Hand (1940)
• The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)
• The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)
• The Mummy’s Curse (1944)
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Paul M. Jensen
• Feature Commentary with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, and Brent Armstrong

BONUS FEATURES ON THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN 4K ULTRA HD:

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• 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics (International Version)
• Trailer Gallery
• Frankenstein (1931)
• The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
• The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
• House of Frankenstein (1944)
• Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen

BONUS FEATURES ON PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 4K ULTRA HD:

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• 100 Years of Universal: The Lot (Int’l version)
• Theatrical Trailer
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Scott MacQueen

BONUS FEATURES ON CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 4K ULTRA HD:

Creature from the Black Lagoon (3D Version) (Blu-ray only)

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• Back to the Black Lagoon
• Production Photographs
• 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
• Trailer Gallery
• Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
• Revenge of the Creature (1955)
• The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver

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THE MUMMY FILMMAKERS:

Actors: Boris Karloff (Imhotep), Zita Johann (Helen Grosvenor), David Manners (Frank Whemple), Arthur Byron (Sir Joseph Whemple), Edward Van Sloan (Doctor Muller), Bramwell Fletcher (Ralph Norton), Noble Johnson (The Nubian)

Director: Karl Freund

Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.

Screenplay: John L. Balderston

Based on the Work(s) of: Nina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer



THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN FILMMAKERS:

Actors: Boris Karloff (The Monster), Colin Clive (Henry Frankenstein), Valerie Hobson (Elizabeth), Ernest Thesiger (Doctor Pretorius), Elsa Lanchester (Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly/The Monster’s Mate)

Director: James Whale

Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.

Screenplay: William Hurlbut

Based on the Work(s) of: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley



PHANTOM OF THE OPERA FILMMAKERS:

Actors: Nelson Eddy (Anatole Garron), Susanna Foster (Christine DuBois), Claude Rains (Enrique Claudin), Edgar Barrier (Raoul Daubert), Leo Carrillo (Signor Ferretti), Jane Farrar (Biancarolli), J. Edward Bromberg (Amiot), Fritz Feld (Lecours), Frank Puglia (Villeneuve), Steven Geray (Vercheres)

Director: Arthur Lubin

Producer: George Waggner

Screenplay: Eric Taylor, Samuel Hoffenstein

Based on the Work(s) of: Gaston Leroux



CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON FILMMAKERS:

Actors: Richard Carlson (Dr. David Reed), Julie Adams (Kay Lawrence), Richard Denning (Dr. Mark Williams), Antonio Moreno (Dr. Carl Maia), Nestor Paiva (Captain Lucas), Whit Bissell (Dr. Edwin Thompson), Bernie Gozier (Zee)

Director: Jack Arnold

Producer: William Alland

Screenplay: Harry Essex, Arthur A. Ross

THE MUMMY TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:​

Street Date: October 11, 2022

Selection Number: 1000818949 (US) / 1000818950 (CDN)

Layers: BD 66

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.33:1

Rating: Not Rated

Subtitles: English SDH, Danish, Finnish, French European, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish

Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) French European, German, and Italian (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)

Run Time: 01:13:02

THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:​

Street Date: October 11, 2022

Selection Number: 1000818949 (US) / 1000818950 (CDN)

Layers: BD 66

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.33:1

Rating: Not Rated

Subtitles: English SDH, Danish, Finnish, French European, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish

Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) French European, German, and Italian (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)

Run Time: 01:14:38

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:​

Street Date: October 11, 2022

Selection Number: 1000818949 (US) / 1000818950 (CDN)

Layers: BD 100

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.33:1

Rating: Not Rated

Subtitles: English SDH, Danish, Finnish, French European, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish

Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) French European, German, and Italian (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)

Run Time: 01:32:30

CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:​

Street Date: October 11, 2022

Selection Number: 1000818949 (US) / 1000818950 (CDN)

Layers: BD 66

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen

Rating: G

Subtitles: English SDH, Danish, Finnish, French European, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish

Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) French European, German, and Italian (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)

Run Time: 01:19:06

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[Robert Crawford]

It's good they're including the 3-D Blu-ray of Creature from the Black Lagoon.

 

[Garysb]

I am surprised each film trailer gallery doesn't have a trailer for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.

 

[B-ROLL]

I am surprised each film trailer gallery doesn't have a trailer for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.

I guess now Who's not on 1st !

 

[Ronald Epstein]

It appears that the 4k titles from the first set will be getting individual releases

 

[Robert Crawford]

I hope this boxset is available to order on Gruv’s site.

 

[dpippel]

I hope this boxset is available to order on Gruv’s site.

The first set is, so I can't imagine that the second set won't be. It's not up yet though, even though To Kill a Mockingbird 4K can be pre-ordered already.

 

[Robert Crawford]

The first set is, so I can't imagine that the second set won't be. It's not up yet though, even though To Kill a Mockingbird 4K can be pre-ordered already.

Yeah, I want to place both of them on the same order.

 

[B-ROLL]

It appears that the 4k titles from the first set will be getting individual releases

ZavviUS has most of them avail now (in steelbooks)

 

[brynmill]

It appears that the 4k titles from the first set will be getting individual releases

in addition no doubt to the planned legacy 4k sets

 

[Ronald Epstein]

in addition no doubt to the planned legacy 4k sets

Of course. Only reporting what is imminent.

 

[Robert Crawford]

It appears that the 4k titles from the first set will be getting individual releases

I hope this boxset is available to order on Gruv’s site.

Today, the individual 4K titles from Volume 1 have showed up on Gruv's site for preorder, but still no sign of the Volume 2 4K box set.

 

[aptiana]

It appears that the 4k titles from the first set will be getting individual releases

Zavvi released those last year in the UK. I'll wait this time as I ended up double dipping then

 

[Robert Crawford]

I hope this boxset is available to order on Gruv’s site.

The first set is, so I can't imagine that the second set won't be. It's not up yet though, even though To Kill a Mockingbird 4K can be pre-ordered already.

Today, the "Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection Volume 2" and "To Kill a Mockingbrid" can be preordered on Gruv's site. There are two 4K releases of "Mockingbird" with the lower price one just having the 4K disc, Blu-ray and Digital Code. The 60th Anniversary LE has a 44 page booklet along with some lobby cards and stuff.

For those ordering on Gruv's site, don't forget to use the 20% off coupon SIGNUP20.

 

[RICK BOND]

Universal Monsters 4K Volume 2 review. Enjoy !

 

[Garysb]

Currently $40 at Amazon. Limited time offer which probably means today only.
GRUV is not price matching as of this writing but if you get coupon to work it would be cheaper there based on their current price of $45.xx less 20% off coupon.

See on Amazon

 

[dpippel]

Currently $40 at Amazon. Limited time offer which probably means today only.
GRUV is not price matching as of this writing but if you get coupon to work it would be cheaper there based on their current price of $45.xx less 20% off coupon.

See on Amazon

It's still at that price this morning.

 

[Dick]

I still don't get why CREATURE FROM THE BLACK L/AGOON is included in the classic monster set as, unlike ANY of the others, it is a 50's film, and has always been a science-fiction film and belongs in a different set (with, say, THIS ISLAND EARTH, THE LAND UNKNOWN, etc.). Why not include ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN instead, as it kinda includes most of the monsters that came before, and is itself a film from the 40's?

 

[TravisR]

I still don't get why CREATURE FROM THE BLACK L/AGOON is included in the classic monster set as, unlike ANY of the others, it is a 50's film, and has always been a science-fiction film and belongs in a different set (with, say, THIS ISLAND EARTH, THE LAND UNKNOWN, etc.). Why not include ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN instead, as it kinda includes most of the monsters that came before, and is itself a film from the 40's?

I assume it's because even though it was about two decades after most of the other movies, the Creature is still seen and marketed as one of the most famed Universal monsters.

 

[B-ROLL]

I assume it's because even though it was about two decades after most of the other movies, the Creature is still seen and marketed as one of the most famed Universal monsters.

...and they've got the merch to prove it ...

!