Universal Classic Monsters Limited Edition Collection on 4K UHD Gets October Release! (Updated)

(Update – October 3, 2023: Due to an unexpected packaging issue, the originally planned October 3, 2023 release of the Universal Classic Monsters Limited Edition Collection has moved to February 13, 2024.)

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Get ready to revisit the iconic monsters this Halloween when the Universal Classic Monsters Limited Collection debuts on 4K come October 3, 2023. The upcoming offering includes 8 classic monster films along with hours of extra content.

Along with being available on 4K UHD, the 8-disc-containing Universal Classic Monsters Limited Collection will also be up for grabs on Digital from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The 8 iconic films in the collection include:

1. Dracula (1931)
2. Frankenstein (1931)
3. The Mummy (1932)
4. The Invisible Man (1933)
5. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
6. The Wolf Man (1941)
7. Phantom of the Opera (1943)
8. Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) 

Take note, exclusive to Amazon, the upcoming limited release (only 5,500 units) consists of book-style packaging with rare photos, bios, trivia, and original cover art by artist Tristan Eaton.

Eaton has a long history of creating art inspired by the Universal Classic Monsters. His murals for Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Creature from the Black Lagoon are on display on the Universal Studios back lot. Eaton was commissioned in 2023 by Universal Pictures to create an exclusive artwork depicting all 8 monsters.

I want it!

As for the video presentation, each classic film has been digitally restored from high-res film elements to offer the best to fans via this collection.

The over 12 hours of bonus content includes:

• The Road to Dracula
• Dracula: The Restoration
• Watch Dracula with Alternate Score by Philip Glass
• Boo!: A Short Film
• Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
• He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
• Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed!
• She’s Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
• The Bride of Frankenstein Archive
• The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
• The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
• Back to the Black Lagoon
• Production Photographs from The Invisible Man, Phantom of the Opera, and Creature from the Black Lagoon
• Feature Commentary from such people as Scott MacQueen, Film Historians Rudy Behlmer, Tom Weaver, Paul M. Jensen, Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
• And much more

You can go ahead and pre-order the Universal Classic Monsters Limited Collection on 4K UHD via Amazon for CAD $149.99 (USD $129.99).

Are you excited about the upcoming collection?

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(via Press Release)

Author: Farid-ul-Haq

Farid has a Double Masters in Psychology and Biotechnology as well as an M.Phil in Molecular Genetics. He is the author of numerous books including Missing in Somerville, and The Game Master of Somerville. He gives us insight into comics, books, TV shows, anime/manga, video games, and movies.

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