Tag: Universal Horror
Una O’Connor: Universal Horror’s Excitable Character Actress
Una O’Connor’s shrieking is familiar to anyone interested in Universal Horror. TERRY SHERWOOD looks at the Belfast-born actress behind the screams
George Zucco: Manchester’s Forgotten Universal Horror Star
TERRY SHERWOOD surveys the horror career of Manchester-born Universal Horror player George Zucco, in his latest Sherwood After Dark
Lizard’s Leg and Owlet’s Wing: Route 66 with Karloff, Lorre & Chaney Jr
Lizard's Leg and Owlet's Wing saw Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and Lon Chaney Jr guest star in popular 1960s TV drama Route 66. TERRY SHERWOOD takes a look at the episode for Sherwood After Dark.
Frenzy 1972 REVIEW
Frenzy 1972 sees Alfred Hitchcock returning to his Jack the Ripper roots, says RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES
Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein 1948 REVIEW
Guest writer KEVIN NICKELSON explains how Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein made film history
13 things you didn’t know about The Making of Dracula 1958
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES celebrates the 60th anniversary of Hammer’s Dracula UK premiere by unearthing 13 interesting facts around its production and release…
Happy 60th Birthday to Hammer’s Dracula (1958)!
Hammer's Dracula (1958) celebrates its 60th birthday. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks back on its initial release and impact.
Bela Lugosi haunted by dark past in Hungary
Guest writer MATTHEW E BANKS reveals a strange tale from Bela Lugosi's past in Hungary
The Old Dark House 1932 REVIEW
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES reveals The Old Dark House aka what director James Whale did after 1931's Frankenstein...
The Raven 1935 REVIEW
Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi's second collaboration, the Edgar Allan Poe-inspired The Raven (1935). Review by RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES.
The Black Cat 1934 REVIEW
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at The Black Cat 1934, the first encounter between Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi!!
Young Frankenstein 1974 REVIEW
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks back on Mel Brook's horror comedy Young Frankenstein 1974
10 things you didn’t know about Young Frankenstein (1974)
As Mel Brooks' stage musical Young Frankenstein makes its London debut, RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES presents fun facts about the original 1974 horror comedy.
12 greatest British talent who made Universal Horror a screaming success
British talent was behind most of the legendary Universal Monsters of the 1930s and 40s. DAVID SAUNDERSON tips his lid to them.
Universal horror blu-ray collections are ‘a mixed blessing’: REVIEW
The arrival of some of Universal's most beloved horror movies on Blu-ray is a mixed blessing, says RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES
Remembering Channel 4’s Monster Horrors Season (1986)
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES commemorates a great horror season from his youth - 30 years ago this week!
An Evening with Boris Karloff and His Friends (1967) AUDIO
Just in time for Halloween, RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES introduces "An Evening with Boris Karloff and His Friends"
House of Dracula 1945 REVIEW
House of Dracula 1945 reviewed by SIMON BALL
British Werewolves on Film, A Beginner’s Guide
RICHARD PHILIPS-JONES would like to introduce you to the most frightening of beasts on film - British Werewolves!
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man 1943 REVIEW
TERRY SHERWOOD reviews Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man 1943
House of Frankenstein 1944 REVIEW
TERRY SHERWOOD reviews Universal Horrorfest. House of Frankenstein (1944)
The Invisible Man Returns 1940 REVIEW
PETER FULLER reviews the classic 1940 The Invisible Man Returns with Vincent Price in his first starring role
Son of Frankenstein 1939 REVIEW
Son of Frankenstein 1939 was one of Universal Studio's last great horrors, says DAVID SAUNDERSON
Dracula’s Daughter 1936 REVIEW
Review of Universal's Dracula's Daughter (1936)
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