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Son of Frankenstein - 1939
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Son of Frankenstein - 1939

Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. The film is the third in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and is the follow-up to the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein. Son of Frankenstein stars Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein who, with his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and son Peter (Donnie Dunagan), returns to his late father's estate. Near the castle lives Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a crazed blacksmith whose neck was broken in an unsuccessful hanging attempt. Among the castle's remains, Frankenstein discovers the remains of the Monster (Boris Karloff) and decides to try to save his family name by resurrecting the creature to prove his father was correct. He finds, however, the Monster only responds to Ygor's commands.
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The Wolfman - 1941
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The Wolfman - 1941

The Wolf Man is a 1941 American gothic horror film written by Curt Siodmak and produced and directed by George Waggner. The film stars Lon Chaney Jr. in the title role. Claude Rains, Warren William, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowles, Bela Lugosi, Evelyn Ankers, and Maria Ouspenskaya star in supporting roles. The title character has had a great deal of influence on Hollywood's depictions of the legend of the werewolf. The film is the second Universal Pictures werewolf film, preceded six years earlier by the less commercially successful Werewolf of London (1935).
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Werewolf of London - 1935
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Werewolf of London - 1935

Werewolf of London is a 1935 horror film directed by Stuart Walker and starring Henry Hull as the titular werewolf. The supporting cast includes Warner Oland, Valerie Hobson, Lester Matthews, and Spring Byington. Jack Pierce, who is best known for creating the iconic makeup worn by Boris Karloff in the 1931 film Frankenstein, created the film's werewolf makeup. Produced by Universal Pictures, Werewolf of London was the first feature-length werewolf film.
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White Zombie - 1932
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White Zombie - 1932

White Zombie is a pre-Code horror film about a woman turned into a zombie by an evil voodoo master. The film stars Bela Lugosi as Murder Legendre, a voodoo and zombie master with telepathic powers. Directed by Victor Halperin.
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The Mummy's Curse - 1944
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The Mummy's Curse - 1944

The Mummy's Curse is a 1944 American horror film directed by Leslie Goodwins. Produced by Universal Pictures, it is the fifth entry in Universal's original Mummy franchise, serving as a sequel to The Mummy's Ghost (1944). It marks Lon Chaney Jr.'s final appearance as Kharis, an Egyptian mummy.
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The Mummy's Ghost - 1944
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The Mummy's Ghost - 1944

The Mummy's Ghost is a 1944 American horror film directed by Reginald Le Borg for Universal. It is the second of three sequels to The Mummy's Hand (1940), following The Mummy's Tomb (1942) and preceding The Mummy's Curse (1944). Lon Chaney Jr. again takes on the role of Kharis the mummy.
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The Mummy's Tomb - 1942
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The Mummy's Tomb - 1942

The Mummy's Tomb is a 1942 American horror film directed by Harold Young and starring Lon Chaney Jr. as Kharis the mummy. Taking place 30 years after the events of The Mummy's Hand, where Andoheb (George Zucco) has survived and plans revenge on Stephen Banning (Dick Foran) and his entire family in Mapleton, Massachusetts. With the help of the high priest Mehemet Bey (Turhan Bey), Andoheb and the mummy Kharis (Lon Chaney Jr.)
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The Mummy's Hand - 1940
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The Mummy's Hand - 1940

The Mummy's Hand is a 1940 American horror film directed by Christy Cabanne and produced by Ben Pivar for Universal Studios. Shot in black-and-white, the film is about the ancient Egyptian mummy of Kharis (Tom Tyler), who is kept alive with a brew of tana leaves by The High Priest (Eduardo Ciannelli) and his successor Andoheb (George Zucco). Meanwhile, archeologists Steve Banning (Dick Foran) and Babe Jenson (Wallace Ford) persuade magician Solvani (Cecil Kellaway) to finance an expedition in search of the tomb of Princess Ananka.
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The Mummy - 1932
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The Mummy - 1932

The Mummy is a 1932 American pre-Code supernatural horror film directed by Karl Freund. The screenplay by John L. Balderston was adapted from a treatment written by Nina Wilcox Putnam and Richard Schayer. Released by Universal Studios as a part of the Universal Monsters franchise, the film stars Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners, Edward Van Sloan and Arthur Byron.
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The Black Cat - 1941
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The Black Cat - 1941

Directed by Albert S. Rogell. With Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford, Bela Lugosi. Elderly Henrietta Winslow lives in an isolated mansion with her housekeeper and beloved cats. As her health fails, her greedy relatives gather in anticipation of her death. The film was a hybrid of style, being inspired by comedy "Old Dark House" films of the era as well as the 1843 short story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe.
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The Phantom of the Opera 1943 Claude Rains
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The Phantom of the Opera 1943 Claude Rains

The Phantom of the Opera 1943 Universal Studios. Starring Claude Rains, Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster, Edgar Barrier.
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The Bride of Frankenstein 1935 Boris Karloff
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The Bride of Frankenstein 1935 Boris Karloff

The Bride of Frankenstein 1935 Universal Studios. Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Elsa Lanchester, Ernest Thesiger, E. E. Clive.
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Frankenstein 1931 Boris Karloff
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Frankenstein 1931 Boris Karloff

Frankenstein Universal Studios1931 Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Dwight Frye, Edward van Sloan, Frederick Kerr.
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Draculas Daughter - 1936
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Draculas Daughter - 1936

Directed by Lambert Hillyer. With Otto Kruger, Gloria Holden, Marguerite Churchill, Edward Van Sloan. When Countess Marya Zaleska appears in London, mysterious events occur that lead Dr. Von Helsing to believe that the Countess must be a vampire.
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Dracula 1931 Bela Lugosi
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Dracula 1931 Bela Lugosi

Dracula 1931 Universal Studios 1931 Starring Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Helen Chandler, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan.

Son of Frankenstein - 1939

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Entertainment TV & Movies Frankenstein Son of Frankenstein Karloff Bela Lugosi Basil Rathbone 1930s Horror

Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. The film is the third in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and is the follow-up to the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein. Son of Frankenstein stars Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein who, with his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and son Peter (Donnie Dunagan), returns to his late father's estate. Near the castle lives Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a crazed blacksmith whose neck was broken in an unsuccessful hanging attempt. Among the castle's remains, Frankenstein discovers the remains of the Monster (Boris Karloff) and decides to try to save his family name by resurrecting the creature to prove his father was correct. He finds, however, the Monster only responds to Ygor's commands.

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