Monster Legacy DVD Box set review
Published May 02, 2004
Dracula: Dracula, Dracula (1931 Spanish Version), Dracula's Daughter, Son of Dracula, and House of Dracula.
Frankenstein: Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Son of Frankenstein, Ghost of Frankenstein, and House of Frankenstein.
Wolf Man: The Wolf Man, Werewolf of London, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, and She-Wolf of London.
Extras on the discs are hardly numerous, but anything extra on a 50 year old movie is pretty impressive. There are numerous trailers, art galleries, posters, and other such visual material. There are a few commentaries from various film historians, but only on a few of the films.
Commentary time: I find it kind of ridiculous that the only way Universal would release this set is because of the upcoming CG-filled action fest Van Helsing. It's even more absurd that they think Stephen Sommers gets to introduce each of these films simply because he got the nod to direct Helsing. Who the hell is he? Commentary on some of the films is provided by famous historians, but the whole Sommers thing is just blatant product placement. Whoopee.
This is about as wonderful as a DVD box set gets. The few minor quibbles aside, this is the ultimate example of a DVD product. Unviersal could've settled for cheap plastic busts but went the extra mile and got Sideshow Collectibles who offer a superior product. Now, give me a set like this with the Creature from the Black Lagoon Trilogy, The Mole People, and This Island Earth and I'll faint. No really, I probably would.
Matt Paprocki is the former reviews editor for Digital Press, a video game website with an appreciation for the retro side of the industry. The deep game collection which spans nearly 30 systems and 2,000 games line his walls for research purposes. Matt strives to bring credibility to video game journalism, and take it in a new direction to aid the industry in becoming respected with all forms entertainment media. He currently freelances for GameArgus.com and MultiPlayerGames.com.
- Monster Legacy DVD Box set review
- Published: May 02, 2004
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I very rarely go out and buy a new video or dvd. I usually buy Bargains or used but when I heard about this set I didn't even think twice I just went out and bought it.
I'm one of those aproaching middle age who used to love watching 'The Creature Double feature' when I was a kid. Of the three featured in this set I've always liked Lon Chaney jr. the most. Even though I do think he's the best actor of the three, I don't belive the other two were ever nominated for an academy award, I think its because I first saw him in 'Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstien'. Ofcourse Bela was in that movie to but I guess Lon had the best scenes with Lou.(Lon:"Tonite when the moon is full I'll turn into a wolf." Lou:"You and twenty million other guys." I also think this movie should have been included in the set but thats my only coplaint. Other than that I think its one of the best things I've spent my hard earned money on in a long time.