Universal Monsters - Which film/monster is your favorite? - Blu-ray Forum

Luke B. · 12-26-2016, 05:32 PM

Which Universal monster/film is your favorite and why?

I'm watching those masterpieces for the first time (except Dracula and CFTBL which I saw some time ago) and must say that, for now, Dracula, Frankenstein's creature and the Gill-man are my favorites. Not only them, but the films too.

Also, did you guys were ''monster kids'' a.k.a. grew up watching those films and collecting memorabilia related to them?

zafisher94 · 12-26-2016, 05:39 PM

My favorite monster is Dracula, but my favorite film has to be Frankenstein. That said, I enjoy them all for various reasons.

JackSkellington · 12-26-2016, 05:44 PM

I just saw all these recently for the first time (except The Phantom of the Opera...still waiting to see that one). All of them are really great films. My favorite, though, is The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Morsoth · 12-26-2016, 05:49 PM

The Frankenstein series is my favorite.

Thomas Veil · 12-26-2016, 05:58 PM

The Invisible Man followed by the Creature from the Black Lagoon movies.

The Great Owl · 12-26-2016, 06:02 PM

Dracula and Frankenstein have the best stories of the lot, but The Creature of the Black Lagoon is the coolest-looking monster.

Astro Zombie · 12-26-2016, 06:09 PM

I think Dracula is my favorite monster and film.

Invisible Man and Creature from the Black Lagoon are my next favorites.

jetjaguar4 · 12-26-2016, 06:12 PM

My favorite has always been Frankenstein. He was the monster that was "misunderstood". Interestingly enough, the Hulk has always been my favorite comic book character. Later on I found out that Frankenstein's monster was an inspiration for creating Hulk.

blufellas · 12-26-2016, 06:15 PM

Favorite monster: Dracula
Favorite movie: Bride of Frankenstein

All time favorite: Michael Myers

tob · 12-26-2016, 06:16 PM

The Wolfman series but also the Invisible man because of the fantastic performance by Claude Rains and the effects for that time.

Luke B. · 12-26-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jetjaguar4

My favorite has always been Frankenstein. He was the monster that was "misunderstood". Interestingly enough, the Hulk has always been my favorite comic book character. Later on I found out that Frankenstein's monster was an inspiration for creating Hulk.

Also, both are green

Al_The_Strange · 12-26-2016, 07:13 PM

Frankenstein for me. I always liked how the film and story strode to make the monster sympathetic, and the film itself is pretty classy.

Couldn't ever bring myself to care for Dracula that much, I find Bella Lugosi way too laughable and the film a little too dry. Wolf Man is alright, barely remember it though. The Mummy is alright, but also struck me as dry, I think I like it better as an adventure series. Barely remember Phantom of the Opera. Creature from the Black Lagoon is up my alley though, it's petty cool. And I like the Invisible Man--not really scary, I just think it's a hoot.

Would have loved to see a poll on this thread.

tallrichard · 12-26-2016, 07:21 PM

Frankenstein has always been my favorite character...

Bride of Frankenstein is the best movie in the collection.

Boris Karloff and Claude Rains are my favorite actors in the series.

Batman1980 · 12-26-2016, 07:28 PM

Count Vladimir Dracula will always be my favourite.

Texansfan26 · 12-26-2016, 07:40 PM

My favorite monster is easily the Creature From the Black Lagoon because he just looks so cool. My favorite movie is Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man simply because two top monsters go at it.

Luke B. · 12-26-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Couldn't ever bring myself to care for Dracula that much, I find Bella Lugosi way too laughable
Would have loved to see a poll on this thread.

You must be the first person I saw saying this hahaha
I just love the way he portrays the character, for me he's the definitive Dracula (although I really like Gary Oldman's version). The accent, the way he stares the camera to hypnotize his victims, way too iconic.

Abou the poll: i'll try to include one

principehomura · 12-26-2016, 08:12 PM

Movie: Bride of Frankenstein
Monster: Dracula

MJD64 · 12-26-2016, 08:29 PM

Bride of Frankenstein, with its beautiful fusion of black humor, gothic imagery, horror and humanity is my favorite Universal monster film and just my favorite horror film, period.

Lugosi as Dracula spurred my interest in movies in general and horror in particular and remains an iconic part of my childhood.

I love all the Universal monsters, with the almost fairy-tale imagery and atmosphere in The Wolf Man a particular standout for me visually.

I started collecting the Universal monster movies on Super 8 film, both silent and sound, and progressed to VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and now Blu-Ray. They have remained essential components in whatever format I've collected since I was about 7 or 8.Can't wait for Universal to release the rest of their monster collections onto Blu-Ray!

hagios · 12-26-2016, 08:45 PM

Favorite monster: Wolfman
Favorite movie: The Wolfman

I enjoy Lon Chaney Jr. & his great interpretation of the Wolfman & also love the gothic atmosphere of the whole movie!

Al_The_Strange · 12-26-2016, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke B.

You must be the first person I saw saying this hahaha

Must be an unpopular opinion on my part. Never was a Lugosi fan though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke B.

Abou the poll: i'll try to include one

Excellent, thank you sir!

View Poll Results: Which monster/film is you favorite?
Dracula	14	20.90%
Dracula - Spanish version	4	5.97%
Frankenstein	25	37.31%
The Mummy	7	10.45%
The Invisible Man	9	13.43%
Bride of Frankenstein	11	16.42%
The Wolf Man	16	23.88%
Phantom of the Opera	3	4.48%
Creature from the Black Lagoon	11	16.42%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

12-26-2016, 05:32 PM	#1
Luke B. Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Brazil 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2	Universal Monsters - Which film/monster is your favorite? Which Universal monster/film is your favorite and why? I'm watching those masterpieces for the first time (except Dracula and CFTBL which I saw some time ago) and must say that, for now, Dracula, Frankenstein's creature and the Gill-man are my favorites. Not only them, but the films too. Also, did you guys were ''monster kids'' a.k.a. grew up watching those films and collecting memorabilia related to them?

12-26-2016, 05:39 PM	#2
zafisher94 Power Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:NJ 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1836 DVD collection:194 Digital collection:1066	My favorite monster is Dracula, but my favorite film has to be Frankenstein. That said, I enjoy them all for various reasons.

12-26-2016, 05:44 PM	#3
JackSkellington Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2016 Location:California 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:5	I just saw all these recently for the first time (except The Phantom of the Opera...still waiting to see that one). All of them are really great films. My favorite, though, is The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

12-26-2016, 05:49 PM	#4
Morsoth Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	The Frankenstein series is my favorite.

12-26-2016, 05:58 PM	#5
Thomas Veil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Syracuse, NY Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Invisible Man followed by the Creature from the Black Lagoon movies.

12-26-2016, 06:02 PM	#6
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6030 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Dracula and Frankenstein have the best stories of the lot, but The Creature of the Black Lagoon is the coolest-looking monster.

12-26-2016, 06:09 PM	#7
Astro Zombie Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:733 Blu-ray collection:1327 DVD collection:87 Digital collection:394 iTunes collection:394 Trading Score:3	I think Dracula is my favorite monster and film. Invisible Man and Creature from the Black Lagoon are my next favorites.

12-26-2016, 06:12 PM	#8
jetjaguar4 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Miami, FL Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:22	My favorite has always been Frankenstein. He was the monster that was "misunderstood". Interestingly enough, the Hulk has always been my favorite comic book character. Later on I found out that Frankenstein's monster was an inspiration for creating Hulk.

12-26-2016, 06:15 PM	#9
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:311 Blu-ray collection:4084 DVD collection:49	Favorite monster: Dracula Favorite movie: Bride of Frankenstein All time favorite: Michael Myers

12-26-2016, 06:16 PM	#10
tob Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2012 Location:co.cork ireland Blu-ray collection:1046	The Wolfman series but also the Invisible man because of the fantastic performance by Claude Rains and the effects for that time.

12-26-2016, 07:13 PM	#12
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Frankenstein for me. I always liked how the film and story strode to make the monster sympathetic, and the film itself is pretty classy. Couldn't ever bring myself to care for Dracula that much, I find Bella Lugosi way too laughable and the film a little too dry. Wolf Man is alright, barely remember it though. The Mummy is alright, but also struck me as dry, I think I like it better as an adventure series. Barely remember Phantom of the Opera. Creature from the Black Lagoon is up my alley though, it's petty cool. And I like the Invisible Man--not really scary, I just think it's a hoot. Would have loved to see a poll on this thread.

12-26-2016, 07:21 PM	#13
tallrichard Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:12 MA collection:2945 Digital collection:4359 iTunes collection:3448 Prime collection:3477 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Frankenstein has always been my favorite character... Bride of Frankenstein is the best movie in the collection. Boris Karloff and Claude Rains are my favorite actors in the series.

12-26-2016, 07:28 PM	#14
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Count Vladimir Dracula will always be my favourite.

12-26-2016, 07:40 PM	#15
Texansfan26 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2014 Trading Score:1	My favorite monster is easily the Creature From the Black Lagoon because he just looks so cool. My favorite movie is Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man simply because two top monsters go at it.

12-26-2016, 08:12 PM	#17
principehomura Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Italy Blu-ray collection:207 DVD collection:223	Movie: Bride of Frankenstein Monster: Dracula

12-26-2016, 08:29 PM	#18
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	Bride of Frankenstein, with its beautiful fusion of black humor, gothic imagery, horror and humanity is my favorite Universal monster film and just my favorite horror film, period. Lugosi as Dracula spurred my interest in movies in general and horror in particular and remains an iconic part of my childhood. I love all the Universal monsters, with the almost fairy-tale imagery and atmosphere in The Wolf Man a particular standout for me visually. I started collecting the Universal monster movies on Super 8 film, both silent and sound, and progressed to VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and now Blu-Ray. They have remained essential components in whatever format I've collected since I was about 7 or 8.Can't wait for Universal to release the rest of their monster collections onto Blu-Ray!

12-26-2016, 08:45 PM	#19
hagios Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2013 Location:South Midlands town of Denton 4K collection:1242 Blu-ray collection:5217 DVD collection:1354 Trading Score:1	Favorite monster: Wolfman Favorite movie: The Wolfman I enjoy Lon Chaney Jr. & his great interpretation of the Wolfman & also love the gothic atmosphere of the whole movie!

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