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Tag Archives: James Whale
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
A prototypical sequel that not only expands on the original film but heightens it. It’s one of the few Universal horror sequels to actually adhere to the continuity – and casting – of the original film making it an essential … Continue reading
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Tagged 1935, Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Elsa Lanchester, James Whale
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Frankenstein (1931)
The Grandaddy. Not only the rosetta stone for so many horror tropes but also a touchstone for sci-fi cinema. The mix of gothic graveyards and cavernous castles with buzzing, lightning bolt lab-horror is thrilling and foundational, even today. James Whale … Continue reading
The Wolf Man (1941)
As soon as Claude Rains and Bela Lugosi show up in The Wolf Man, there’s no doubt that the Universal Horror movies were the original extended cinematic universe! I love all of the crazy opticals in this movie. The use … Continue reading
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