George Waggner's 1941 horror film "The Wolf Man" introduced audiences to, essentially, the "second officer" of the Universal Monsters canon. Everyone knows that Dracula is the captain of the monster ship, and that Frankenstein is his first officer (a position he often shares with the Bride). The Wolf Man is always third in command, perhaps serving as a security officer or an enforcer. Mummies, gillmen, invisible men, Dr. Hydes, and other ancillary ghouls serve lower down in the crew.
Watching the original "Wolf Man" film, however, reveals a dark and sad tale about Larry Talbot who is attacked by a wolf on a misty night in Wales, afflicting him with the curse of the werewolf. Throughout the year, Larry will transform into an animalistic wolf/human creature and stalk and kill random victims. The tale is terrifying and tragic and inspired many pop culture tales to follow -- as well as many nightmares.
Watching the original "Wolf Man" film, however, reveals a dark and sad tale about Larry Talbot who is attacked by a wolf on a misty night in Wales, afflicting him with the curse of the werewolf. Throughout the year, Larry will transform into an animalistic wolf/human creature and stalk and kill random victims. The tale is terrifying and tragic and inspired many pop culture tales to follow -- as well as many nightmares.
- 4/16/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
There are a lot of "Frankenstein" movies. There's even one in theaters right now: "Lisa Frankenstein," a fun 80s-set horror-comedy-romance brew (read /Film's review here).
One could even say the story of "Frankenstein" birthed the horror genre as we know it today, both in literature (thanks to Mary Shelley's "Modern Prometheus") and in film. James Whale's 1931 "Frankenstein," arriving on the heels of "Dracula," cemented the age of Universal Horror and proved that monsters could be crowd-pleasers.
Countless sequels and remakes later, everyone knows the basics of the story. Dr. Frankenstein (first name usually Victor) sets out to create life in a reanimated corpse. The result is a Creature, unpleasant to the eye, and soon Frankenstein experiences the wrath of his Monster. Was Frankenstein's Monster born destructive or made that way by his creator rejecting him? Interpretations differ, but the message endures: don't play God (or become a parent...
One could even say the story of "Frankenstein" birthed the horror genre as we know it today, both in literature (thanks to Mary Shelley's "Modern Prometheus") and in film. James Whale's 1931 "Frankenstein," arriving on the heels of "Dracula," cemented the age of Universal Horror and proved that monsters could be crowd-pleasers.
Countless sequels and remakes later, everyone knows the basics of the story. Dr. Frankenstein (first name usually Victor) sets out to create life in a reanimated corpse. The result is a Creature, unpleasant to the eye, and soon Frankenstein experiences the wrath of his Monster. Was Frankenstein's Monster born destructive or made that way by his creator rejecting him? Interpretations differ, but the message endures: don't play God (or become a parent...
- 2/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Neca has been turning the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles into classic Universal Monsters for a mashup toy line, and the latest figure in the line has been revealed this week.
Shown off with an official image gallery (below), the next release in Neca’s Universal Monsters x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line is Raphael as the Wolf Man!
Neca previews, “This continuing line pays tribute to the world’s most famous turtles and Universal’s icons of horror. This 7” scale action figure reimagines Raphael as the tragically doomed Wolf Man, and he’s packed with accessories. This fully articulated figure includes two sais that fit into his belt (one of which is styled after the movie’s wolf head cane), two interchangeable heads, swappable hands, and animal trap. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging with opening flap featuring an all-new illustration by Daniel Horne.”
The figure is now shipping to select retailers,...
Shown off with an official image gallery (below), the next release in Neca’s Universal Monsters x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line is Raphael as the Wolf Man!
Neca previews, “This continuing line pays tribute to the world’s most famous turtles and Universal’s icons of horror. This 7” scale action figure reimagines Raphael as the tragically doomed Wolf Man, and he’s packed with accessories. This fully articulated figure includes two sais that fit into his belt (one of which is styled after the movie’s wolf head cane), two interchangeable heads, swappable hands, and animal trap. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging with opening flap featuring an all-new illustration by Daniel Horne.”
The figure is now shipping to select retailers,...
- 1/25/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Neca
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon will join Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line in January. Pre-order are up for $34.99.
Packed to the gills with accessories, the 7” scale action figure comes with six interchangeable hands, two harpoon katanas, attachable wrist bone blade, and turtle. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.
This is the line’s eighth release, following Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Donatello as The Invisible Man, and Casey Jones as The Phantom.
The Boogens...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Neca
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon will join Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line in January. Pre-order are up for $34.99.
Packed to the gills with accessories, the 7” scale action figure comes with six interchangeable hands, two harpoon katanas, attachable wrist bone blade, and turtle. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.
This is the line’s eighth release, following Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Donatello as The Invisible Man, and Casey Jones as The Phantom.
The Boogens...
- 12/15/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Invaluable: The True Story of an Epic Artist Blu-ray from Synapse
The life and art of Evil Dead special effects artist Tom Sullivan is the subject of Invaluable: The True Story of an Epic Artist. Directed by Ryan Meade, the documentary will be released on Blu-ray on August 1 via Synapse Films.
It features archival Super 8mm, Hi8, VHS, audio, and photo materials, plus new interviews with Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi, Josh Becker, Danny Hicks, Hal Delrich, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Scott Spiegel, and more.
The disc carries nearly four hours of extras, including Other Men’s Careers, a documentary on filmmaker/Evil Dead alumnus Josh Becker; a 1989 interview with Sullivan; an unedited interview...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Invaluable: The True Story of an Epic Artist Blu-ray from Synapse
The life and art of Evil Dead special effects artist Tom Sullivan is the subject of Invaluable: The True Story of an Epic Artist. Directed by Ryan Meade, the documentary will be released on Blu-ray on August 1 via Synapse Films.
It features archival Super 8mm, Hi8, VHS, audio, and photo materials, plus new interviews with Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi, Josh Becker, Danny Hicks, Hal Delrich, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Scott Spiegel, and more.
The disc carries nearly four hours of extras, including Other Men’s Careers, a documentary on filmmaker/Evil Dead alumnus Josh Becker; a 1989 interview with Sullivan; an unedited interview...
- 4/21/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop), Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2), Harley Wallen (Ash & Bone), Dawna Lee Heising (The Paradise Motel) Jimmy Drain (The Dead Rose), Erika Monet (Realm of Shadows), Lindsey Kells (The Initiation), Natasha Coppola-Shalom (Last Call), Bob Bagnall (Shoot From the Hip), Ron Chaney (Lon Chaney Jr.’s grandson), Yeena Fisher (Don’t Go Into the Woods at Night), Cj Dunning (It Followed Me Home), Eric Cartwright (Garrison 7), Jacqueline Rose and Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project) round out the cast of ThunderKnight Entertainment Ltd’s much anticipated horror/thriller/comedy Dick Reno: Monster Slayer. This film is currently in production. When supernatural powers of evil, war against each other and threaten the world of goodness and peace. You can only count on one man…Dick Reno: Monster Slayer! Dick has a big mouth, a big bank account and a big……gun! That is not Dick’s biggest weapon however,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
When people picture Count Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster, they think of the classic versions played by Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. Lugosi's suave, mysterious, and authentically European Dracula has informed all subsequent portrayals while Karloff's lumbering, green-skinned monster has eclipsed Mary Shelley's original description of the Creature in her novel.
The actors (and their respective characters) headlined many of Universal Pictures' classic horror monster movies. It all began in 1931, when Todd Browning's "Dracula" debuted in February and James Whale's "Frankenstein" followed in November. In another world, that year's fruits could've been all Lugosi's: Universal producer Carl Laemmle Jr. wanted to capitalize on the success of "Dracula" and have Lugosi play Frankenstein's Monster too. He thought Lugosi could be the "new Lon Chaney" — the "man of a thousand faces" — but the actor was reluctant to take up the offer.
"The Immortal Count: The Life and Films of Bela...
The actors (and their respective characters) headlined many of Universal Pictures' classic horror monster movies. It all began in 1931, when Todd Browning's "Dracula" debuted in February and James Whale's "Frankenstein" followed in November. In another world, that year's fruits could've been all Lugosi's: Universal producer Carl Laemmle Jr. wanted to capitalize on the success of "Dracula" and have Lugosi play Frankenstein's Monster too. He thought Lugosi could be the "new Lon Chaney" — the "man of a thousand faces" — but the actor was reluctant to take up the offer.
"The Immortal Count: The Life and Films of Bela...
- 1/8/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products released each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Terrifier Figure from Trick or Treat Studios
Terrifier 2 is carving up theaters this weekend, and soon Art the Clown will slash into your toy collection! Due out in March 2023, Trick or Treat Studios’ Terrifier action figure is up for pre-order for 19.99.
Art the Clown stands 5” tall and features “Blood Bath” action that makes blood splatter appear when exposed to the cold. He comes with a trash bag that holds a pistol, knife, and hacksaw.
Elvira Statue from Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz has unveiled an Elvira 1:6 scale premium statue as part of its Static-6 line. Due out in August 2023, the Mistress of the Dark can be yours for 250.
The hand-painted statue measures 11″ tall and 7″ deep.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Terrifier Figure from Trick or Treat Studios
Terrifier 2 is carving up theaters this weekend, and soon Art the Clown will slash into your toy collection! Due out in March 2023, Trick or Treat Studios’ Terrifier action figure is up for pre-order for 19.99.
Art the Clown stands 5” tall and features “Blood Bath” action that makes blood splatter appear when exposed to the cold. He comes with a trash bag that holds a pistol, knife, and hacksaw.
Elvira Statue from Mezco Toyz
Mezco Toyz has unveiled an Elvira 1:6 scale premium statue as part of its Static-6 line. Due out in August 2023, the Mistress of the Dark can be yours for 250.
The hand-painted statue measures 11″ tall and 7″ deep.
- 10/14/2022
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Neca continues mashing together the worlds of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the Universal Monsters with another brand new toy, officially teased by the company this week.
Up next, Neca turns Casey Jones into The Phantom of the Opera!
The figure was revealed this week as part of Neca’s “31 Nights of Fright” celebration, which will see them tease and reveal new upcoming toys throughout the month of October.
More details to come. Stay tuned.
The mashup toy line also includes Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April O’Neil as the Bride of Frankenstein, and Splinter as Van Helsing.
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Up next, Neca turns Casey Jones into The Phantom of the Opera!
The figure was revealed this week as part of Neca’s “31 Nights of Fright” celebration, which will see them tease and reveal new upcoming toys throughout the month of October.
More details to come. Stay tuned.
The mashup toy line also includes Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April O’Neil as the Bride of Frankenstein, and Splinter as Van Helsing.
The post Neca’s Next Tmnt x Universal Monsters Toy Turns Casey Jones into Phantom of the Opera! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 10/5/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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