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NECA Announces Universal Monsters Mask Series

Universal Pictures redefined the golden age of horror from the 1920sto the 1950s, establishing their legendary lineup of monster movies know recognized as icons. In the following decades, Universal gifted fans with Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Phantom of the Opera, monsters that continue to influence filmmakers and fans alike. Now NECA® and Universal Brand Development have teamed up to bring the Universal Monsters to your doorstep with the Universal Monsters Mask Series – a set of six limited-edition, collector quality, latex display masks that won’t be available anywhere else. Each highly-detailed sculpted mask – sculpted by Mortar Heads the art of Mark Enright – is an homage to the Universal mini-monster figure collection from Remco, with packaging that follows the look of the classic Remco blister card fronts. This monstrous series of limited-edition display masks include Creature from the Black Lagoon, the first to be shipped, The Phantom of the Opera,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2020
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James Wan Signs On For Universal Monster Movie

On the heels of Leigh Whannell’s success with Universal’s The Invisible Man, horror heavy hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring franchise) has signed on to develop a monster movie for Universal Studios, THR is reporting. Wan’s Atomic Monster will be producing the currently untitled movie written by “Supernatural’s” Robbie Thompson. “Sources say the story takes its cues from Universal’s classic monster legacy and shines it through a modern prism. With shades of Disturbia, the story will focus on a group of teens who discover that a neighbor is building a monster in his basement. Spoiler: the monster gets loose.” Sounds a bit like a modern Frankenstein, doesn’t it? At this time Universal Studios has quite a few monster movies in the works, including Monster Mash and The Invisible Woman. The question is are they part of the “Dark Universe,” the revival of the Universal Monster franchise that we heard so much about a couple of years ago? Or are they

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2020
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We Want An Adaptation Of Mary Shelley’s “Too Dark” Novel ‘The Last Man’

Mary Shelley, known for her classic novel Frankenstein, wrote another less known novel, The Last Man, published in 1826. The novel was considered too dark for the time and was not reprinted until the 1960s. But with today’s love for horror, the tale would be a hit and is begging to be adapted. Called “a sickening repetition of horrors,” by one reviewer, the dystopian tale is set in 2100 in England. The people in the novel travel in ballons and the rest of the world is at peace, save for Greece and Turkey who are at war. Narrator, Lione Verney recounts the story of his life before becoming the last man alive after a plague sweeps the world. He witnesses the breakdown of society and the growth of doomsday cults as people struggle to find a cure for the plague, to uncover where it came from and what caused it. The Last Man was the first apocalyptic written in English

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 3, 2020
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“Riverdale” Creator’s New Series “The Shelley Society” Ordered By HBO Max

“Riverdale” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has a new horror series in the works titled “The Shelley Society” whose pilot has now been ordered by HBO Max. A combination of romance and Gothic horror, the series is being described by Deadline as “a Victorian X-Files.” “Young author Mary Shelley leads a band of Romantic outlaws – among them, her lovers Percy and Lord Byron – against all manner of supernatural threats and monsters…including Frankenstein author Shell’s own iconic creature” Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa co-created the series with Tessa Leigh Williams and James DeWille.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2019
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Movie Review: Tales of Frankenstein (2018)

One of the more popular genres in our beloved horror biz these days is the arcane anthology, and while most of these are tied together by a basic, generic theme, it’s rare to see one with a laser sharp focus on one sinister subject. Well, to rectify that comes writer/director Donald F. Glut’s Tales of Frankenstein which focuses exclusively on Dracula… I’m just fuckin’ with ya, of course everyone’s fearsome fav pile of rando parts and stitches is the hot topic… in one form or another… Story Numero One-o, My Creation, My Beloved is set in the late 1800’s and focuses on a physically deformed relative of ol’ Victor F. who sets out to create the perfect man and woman. He kinda/sorta succeeds as the man is an Adonis type and the woman is gorgeous… well, except for the bolts in their foreheads, the angry stitch-work, and the dead flesh covering their beastly bones. This is a fun lil’ yarn,

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DanXIII
Sep 4, 2019
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David Harbour Stars In Netflix’s “Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein”

This July Netflix’s new mockumentary follows “Stranger Things” actor David Harbour as he uncovers lost footage from his father’s televised stage play, Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein. That’s one hell of a title, isn’t it? I dare you to say it three times fast (just kidding). I’m sure you have questions, and we’ve got answers. Expect the unexpected in this over-the-top and often dramatic(ish) reimagined tale of mystery and suspense. With appearances by Alfred Molina, Kate Berlant, and more special guests, Harbour explores the depths of his family’s acting lineage to gain insight into his father’s legacy – all in 28-minutes. Directed by Daniel Gray Longino (“Kroll Show” and “PEN15”) and written by John Levenstein (“Arrested Development” and “Kroll Show”), Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein launches globally on Netflix on July 16, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2019
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CBS Orders Pilot For New “Frankenstein” Series

What do you get when you combine horror and a police drama? You get CBS’ new series adaptation of Mary Shelly’s classic novel Frankenstein. The network has just ordered the pilot for their series simply titled “Frankenstein.” The series centers on “a San Francisco homicide detective who is mysteriously brought back to life after being killed in the line of duty. But as he resumes his old life he and his wife they realize he isn’t the same person he used to be and the couple zero in on the strange man behind his resurrection, Dr. Frankenstein.” The series will be aiming for a premiere next season and hails from writer Jason Tracey (Burn Notice). If you think the plot sounds familiar, you’ve probably seen or heard about Fox’s “The Frankenstein Code” which has been retitled several times as “Lookinglass” and “Second Chance”, and was originally titled “Frankenstein”. It followed a cop who gets a second chance after being brought

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 1, 2019
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Horror Anthology ‘Tales Of Frankenstein’ Comes To Life This October

Tales of Frankenstein will make its theatrical world premiere on October 24th in Los Angeles followed by its arrival on VOD (all major platforms) and DVD this October which happens to mark the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein“. The film is based upon four of writer-director Donald F. Glut’s (The Empire Strikes Back novel) short stories published in his book of the same name. The horror anthology stars Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death, An Eye for an Eye opposite Chuck Norris, Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance), Jerry Lacy (TV’s Dark Shadows), Ann Robinson (War of the Worlds), Jim Tavare (Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban), T.J. Storm (Punisher: War Zone), and Len Wein (Wolverine and Swampthing creator) in his final film. Beverly Washburn (Old Yeller), John Blyth Barrymore, Douglas Tait, Robert Axelrod (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Jena Sims. The film features special make-up and effects by Emmy winner John Goodwin (CSI) co-star. The segments include

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
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Blu-ray Review: Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection (1931 – 1956)

Holy hell creeps; here comes the monstrous mother-load…thirty classic Universal released fright flicks all in one handy-dandy Blu-ray collection! Let’s take a very, very deep dive into the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection as we feast our eerie eyeballs on every film and the eerie extras these devilish discs contain! (Fair warning: this is going to be one hell of an insanely long-ass review!!!) Kicking things of we have the Frankenstein Complete Legacy Collection Frankenstein (1931): Ol’ Doc Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) and his deformed assistant Fritz (Dwight Frye) are up to the totally reasonable and completely sane task of digging up graves and disassembling corpses with the intent of putting the best bits together like a human jigsaw puzzle. Well, thanks to janky science and lightning they succeed, but the end result isn’t the human perfection for which they strove; rather he is a misshapen monstrosity (played to putrid perfection by Boris Karloff) possessed of great strength,a child

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Sep 29, 2018
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A Must Own Collection Of Thirty Universal Monster Movies Coming To Blu-Ray

This August Universal Pictures will release an amazing film collection that every horror fan should own, Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection. You read that right, a collection of 30 films including every Universal classic monster movie, featuring movies like Dracula, The Wolf Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon, just to name a few. These are films that have inspired generations of genre fans and filmmakers alike. “From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection showcases all of the original films featuring the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Starring some of the most legendary actors including Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 28, 2018

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NECA Announces Universal Monsters Mask Series

Universal Pictures redefined the golden age of horror from the 1920sto the 1950s, establishing their legendary lineup of monster movies know recognized as icons. In the following decades, Universal gifted fans with Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Phantom of the Opera, monsters that continue to influence filmmakers and fans alike. Now NECA® and Universal Brand Development have teamed up to bring the Universal Monsters to your doorstep with the Universal Monsters Mask Series – a set of six limited-edition, collector quality, latex display masks that won’t be available anywhere else. Each highly-detailed sculpted mask – sculpted by Mortar Heads the art of Mark Enright – is an homage to the Universal mini-monster figure collection from Remco, with packaging that follows the look of the classic Remco blister card fronts. This monstrous series of limited-edition display masks include Creature from the Black Lagoon, the first to be shipped, The Phantom of the Opera,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 31, 2020
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James Wan Signs On For Universal Monster Movie

On the heels of Leigh Whannell’s success with Universal’s The Invisible Man, horror heavy hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring franchise) has signed on to develop a monster movie for Universal Studios, THR is reporting. Wan’s Atomic Monster will be producing the currently untitled movie written by “Supernatural’s” Robbie Thompson. “Sources say the story takes its cues from Universal’s classic monster legacy and shines it through a modern prism. With shades of Disturbia, the story will focus on a group of teens who discover that a neighbor is building a monster in his basement. Spoiler: the monster gets loose.” Sounds a bit like a modern Frankenstein, doesn’t it? At this time Universal Studios has quite a few monster movies in the works, including Monster Mash and The Invisible Woman. The question is are they part of the “Dark Universe,” the revival of the Universal Monster franchise that we heard so much about a couple of years ago? Or are they

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2020
Horror Fuel

We Want An Adaptation Of Mary Shelley’s “Too Dark” Novel ‘The Last Man’

Mary Shelley, known for her classic novel Frankenstein, wrote another less known novel, The Last Man, published in 1826. The novel was considered too dark for the time and was not reprinted until the 1960s. But with today’s love for horror, the tale would be a hit and is begging to be adapted. Called “a sickening repetition of horrors,” by one reviewer, the dystopian tale is set in 2100 in England. The people in the novel travel in ballons and the rest of the world is at peace, save for Greece and Turkey who are at war. Narrator, Lione Verney recounts the story of his life before becoming the last man alive after a plague sweeps the world. He witnesses the breakdown of society and the growth of doomsday cults as people struggle to find a cure for the plague, to uncover where it came from and what caused it. The Last Man was the first apocalyptic written in English

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 3, 2020
Horror Fuel

“Riverdale” Creator’s New Series “The Shelley Society” Ordered By HBO Max

“Riverdale” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has a new horror series in the works titled “The Shelley Society” whose pilot has now been ordered by HBO Max. A combination of romance and Gothic horror, the series is being described by Deadline as “a Victorian X-Files.” “Young author Mary Shelley leads a band of Romantic outlaws – among them, her lovers Percy and Lord Byron – against all manner of supernatural threats and monsters…including Frankenstein author Shell’s own iconic creature” Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa co-created the series with Tessa Leigh Williams and James DeWille.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2019
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Tales of Frankenstein (2018)

One of the more popular genres in our beloved horror biz these days is the arcane anthology, and while most of these are tied together by a basic, generic theme, it’s rare to see one with a laser sharp focus on one sinister subject. Well, to rectify that comes writer/director Donald F. Glut’s Tales of Frankenstein which focuses exclusively on Dracula… I’m just fuckin’ with ya, of course everyone’s fearsome fav pile of rando parts and stitches is the hot topic… in one form or another… Story Numero One-o, My Creation, My Beloved is set in the late 1800’s and focuses on a physically deformed relative of ol’ Victor F. who sets out to create the perfect man and woman. He kinda/sorta succeeds as the man is an Adonis type and the woman is gorgeous… well, except for the bolts in their foreheads, the angry stitch-work, and the dead flesh covering their beastly bones. This is a fun lil’ yarn,

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Sep 4, 2019
Horror Fuel

David Harbour Stars In Netflix’s “Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein”

This July Netflix’s new mockumentary follows “Stranger Things” actor David Harbour as he uncovers lost footage from his father’s televised stage play, Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein. That’s one hell of a title, isn’t it? I dare you to say it three times fast (just kidding). I’m sure you have questions, and we’ve got answers. Expect the unexpected in this over-the-top and often dramatic(ish) reimagined tale of mystery and suspense. With appearances by Alfred Molina, Kate Berlant, and more special guests, Harbour explores the depths of his family’s acting lineage to gain insight into his father’s legacy – all in 28-minutes. Directed by Daniel Gray Longino (“Kroll Show” and “PEN15”) and written by John Levenstein (“Arrested Development” and “Kroll Show”), Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein launches globally on Netflix on July 16, 2019.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2019
Horror Fuel

CBS Orders Pilot For New “Frankenstein” Series

What do you get when you combine horror and a police drama? You get CBS’ new series adaptation of Mary Shelly’s classic novel Frankenstein. The network has just ordered the pilot for their series simply titled “Frankenstein.” The series centers on “a San Francisco homicide detective who is mysteriously brought back to life after being killed in the line of duty. But as he resumes his old life he and his wife they realize he isn’t the same person he used to be and the couple zero in on the strange man behind his resurrection, Dr. Frankenstein.” The series will be aiming for a premiere next season and hails from writer Jason Tracey (Burn Notice). If you think the plot sounds familiar, you’ve probably seen or heard about Fox’s “The Frankenstein Code” which has been retitled several times as “Lookinglass” and “Second Chance”, and was originally titled “Frankenstein”. It followed a cop who gets a second chance after being brought

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 1, 2019
Horror Fuel

Horror Anthology ‘Tales Of Frankenstein’ Comes To Life This October

Tales of Frankenstein will make its theatrical world premiere on October 24th in Los Angeles followed by its arrival on VOD (all major platforms) and DVD this October which happens to mark the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein“. The film is based upon four of writer-director Donald F. Glut’s (The Empire Strikes Back novel) short stories published in his book of the same name. The horror anthology stars Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death, An Eye for an Eye opposite Chuck Norris, Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance), Jerry Lacy (TV’s Dark Shadows), Ann Robinson (War of the Worlds), Jim Tavare (Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban), T.J. Storm (Punisher: War Zone), and Len Wein (Wolverine and Swampthing creator) in his final film. Beverly Washburn (Old Yeller), John Blyth Barrymore, Douglas Tait, Robert Axelrod (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Jena Sims. The film features special make-up and effects by Emmy winner John Goodwin (CSI) co-star. The segments include

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2018
Horror Fuel

Blu-ray Review: Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection (1931 – 1956)

Holy hell creeps; here comes the monstrous mother-load…thirty classic Universal released fright flicks all in one handy-dandy Blu-ray collection! Let’s take a very, very deep dive into the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection as we feast our eerie eyeballs on every film and the eerie extras these devilish discs contain! (Fair warning: this is going to be one hell of an insanely long-ass review!!!) Kicking things of we have the Frankenstein Complete Legacy Collection Frankenstein (1931): Ol’ Doc Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) and his deformed assistant Fritz (Dwight Frye) are up to the totally reasonable and completely sane task of digging up graves and disassembling corpses with the intent of putting the best bits together like a human jigsaw puzzle. Well, thanks to janky science and lightning they succeed, but the end result isn’t the human perfection for which they strove; rather he is a misshapen monstrosity (played to putrid perfection by Boris Karloff) possessed of great strength,a child

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Sep 29, 2018
Horror Fuel

A Must Own Collection Of Thirty Universal Monster Movies Coming To Blu-Ray

This August Universal Pictures will release an amazing film collection that every horror fan should own, Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection. You read that right, a collection of 30 films including every Universal classic monster movie, featuring movies like Dracula, The Wolf Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon, just to name a few. These are films that have inspired generations of genre fans and filmmakers alike. “From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection showcases all of the original films featuring the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Starring some of the most legendary actors including Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 28, 2018
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