Universal Monsters

Fugitoid Jones · 01-03-2011, 10:59 PM

I'm a big fan of the classic Universal Monsters movies. I thought it would be cool to see which monster series is people's favorite(s), and get some discussions going on these awesome classic films.

I'm gonna have to say that the Frankenstein movies are my faves, with the Wolf Man in a close second. Frankenstein is great cause the first movie and Bride are so amazing, and Son of Frankenstein really isn't bad either. I just think that Frankenstein had more quality entries into it's series than the others.

*That Matt Guy* · 01-03-2011, 11:12 PM

The Mummy is my favorite, with Dracula being second. I like all of them though.

*Brodie* · 01-04-2011, 12:16 AM

Creature or bust.

*Eiko* · 01-04-2011, 12:45 AM

The Mummy is my fav.

Fugitoid Jones · 01-04-2011, 04:35 AM

I forgot to mention that options for "Other" are Phantom of the Opera (the Lon Chaney orig), Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I kinda clumped them together cause they weren't franchises like the others, but they're still classic Universal Monsters nontheless.

SuperShredder · 01-04-2011, 06:52 AM

Out of the figures Mummy Raph for sure. Movie wise I'd have to agree with you, Frankenstein had the best overall series!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-04-2011, 01:51 PM

Dracula FTW!

*Candy Kappa* · 01-04-2011, 04:41 PM

Dracula, thought they all are awesome

*Slap-Happy* · 01-05-2011, 11:38 PM

Always loved The Invisible Man.

Fugitoid Jones · 01-26-2011, 02:15 AM

I'm curious what everyone thinks of the modern remakes.

I wasn't crazy about Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula, I didn't like that they tried to make him sympathetic.

I haven't seen Kenneth Branaugh's Frankenstein, but I do plan on checking it out sometime soon.

The first Mummy was ok for what it was, it was fun and all, but The Mummy Returns was pretty lame. I have yet to see the 3rd one, but I don't plan on it. It looks horrible.

At first I was dissapointed with The Wolf Man, I wanted to like it soo much, but the pacing was off and I thought the story wasn't very impressive. But then I saw the Unrated edition, and that version was awesome! There was so much cut for the theatrical version, it was almost like another movie.

Now all we need is a remake of the Creature From the Black Lagoon and the Invisible Man (I'm not counting Hollow Man as a remake).

*Brodie* · 01-26-2011, 02:42 PM

The Creature remake has been in the works for years.

Leogeddon · 01-26-2011, 03:01 PM

The blob, fear it... worship it...
But I voted for the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Such a unique creature, I was almost about to vote for the Mummy though because it's up there on my list as well. These classics need to be studied by today's film directors, story novelists, and whoever else is pumping out these rediculous films... now vampires are so far from what they were originally intended it's not even funny.

What about zombies? I know it's not the old universal monsters, but even they're different from the old days.

*cqb101* · 01-27-2011, 10:58 AM

As far as quality of the franchise goes, I'd have to say Frankenstein. Creature is by far my favorite monster, though.

*Samhain* · 01-29-2011, 07:19 PM

Frankenstein for me. But really, they are all great. I have a classic monster sleeve going on my upper arm. So far, I only have Frankenstein's moster. But will add the mummy, Drac, Wolfie, Creature, and maybe the Phantom If I got room.

View Poll Results: Fav Universal Monster series?
Dracula	3	18.75%
Frankenstein	5	31.25%
The Mummy	2	12.50%
The Invisible Man	2	12.50%
The Wolf Man	1	6.25%
Creature From The Black Lagoon	3	18.75%
Other	0	0%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2011, 10:59 PM	#1
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	Universal Monsters I'm a big fan of the classic Universal Monsters movies. I thought it would be cool to see which monster series is people's favorite(s), and get some discussions going on these awesome classic films. I'm gonna have to say that the Frankenstein movies are my faves, with the Wolf Man in a close second. Frankenstein is great cause the first movie and Bride are so amazing, and Son of Frankenstein really isn't bad either. I just think that Frankenstein had more quality entries into it's series than the others. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-04-2011, 12:16 AM	#3
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Creature or bust. __________________ Stupendous Monster

01-04-2011, 12:45 AM	#4
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	The Mummy is my fav. __________________

01-04-2011, 04:35 AM	#5
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	I forgot to mention that options for "Other" are Phantom of the Opera (the Lon Chaney orig), Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I kinda clumped them together cause they weren't franchises like the others, but they're still classic Universal Monsters nontheless. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-03-2011, 11:12 PM	#2
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	The Mummy is my favorite, with Dracula being second. I like all of them though.

01-04-2011, 06:52 AM	#6
SuperShredder Thug Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 61	Out of the figures Mummy Raph for sure. Movie wise I'd have to agree with you, Frankenstein had the best overall series!

01-04-2011, 01:51 PM	#7
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	Dracula FTW! __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

01-04-2011, 04:41 PM	#8
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Dracula, thought they all are awesome __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

01-05-2011, 11:38 PM	#9
Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Always loved The Invisible Man.

01-26-2011, 02:15 AM	#10
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	I'm curious what everyone thinks of the modern remakes. I wasn't crazy about Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula, I didn't like that they tried to make him sympathetic. I haven't seen Kenneth Branaugh's Frankenstein, but I do plan on checking it out sometime soon. The first Mummy was ok for what it was, it was fun and all, but The Mummy Returns was pretty lame. I have yet to see the 3rd one, but I don't plan on it. It looks horrible. At first I was dissapointed with The Wolf Man, I wanted to like it soo much, but the pacing was off and I thought the story wasn't very impressive. But then I saw the Unrated edition, and that version was awesome! There was so much cut for the theatrical version, it was almost like another movie. Now all we need is a remake of the Creature From the Black Lagoon and the Invisible Man (I'm not counting Hollow Man as a remake). __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-26-2011, 02:42 PM	#11
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	The Creature remake has been in the works for years. __________________ Stupendous Monster

01-26-2011, 03:01 PM	#12
Leogeddon Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 502	The blob, fear it... worship it... But I voted for the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Such a unique creature, I was almost about to vote for the Mummy though because it's up there on my list as well. These classics need to be studied by today's film directors, story novelists, and whoever else is pumping out these rediculous films... now vampires are so far from what they were originally intended it's not even funny. What about zombies? I know it's not the old universal monsters, but even they're different from the old days. __________________ Click me for group discussion!

01-27-2011, 10:58 AM	#13
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	As far as quality of the franchise goes, I'd have to say Frankenstein. Creature is by far my favorite monster, though. __________________ Facebook

01-29-2011, 07:19 PM	#14
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	Frankenstein for me. But really, they are all great. I have a classic monster sleeve going on my upper arm. So far, I only have Frankenstein's moster. But will add the mummy, Drac, Wolfie, Creature, and maybe the Phantom If I got room.