The Monster Movies of Universal Studios

The Monster Movies of Universal Studios

In 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than twenty years.

In The Monster Movies of Universal Studios, James L. Neibaur examines the key films produced by the studio from the early 1930s through the mid-1950s. In each entry, the author recounts the movieâ€™s production, provides critical commentary, considers the filmâ€™s commercial reception, and offers an overall assessment of the movieâ€™s significance. Neibaur also examines the impact these films had on popular culture, an influence that resonates in the cinema of fear today.

From the world premiere of Dracula to the 1956 release of The Creature Walks among Us, Universal excelled at scaring viewers of all agesâ€”and even elicited a few chuckles along the way by pitting their iconic creatures against the comedic pair of Abbott and Costello. The Monster Movies of Universal Studios captures the thrills of these films, making this book a treat for fans of the golden age of horror cinema.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 38 Halftones, black and white
ReleaseDate 2017-06-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781442278165

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	38 Halftones, black and white
ReleaseDate	2017-06-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781442278165

The Monster Movies of Universal Studios

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