Alisha Weir Joins the Cast of Mysterious Universal Monsters Movie from Radio Silence

Radio Silence (V/H/S, Southbound, Scream, Scream VI) will be directing an “Untitled Monster Thriller” for Universal, and THR brings us more casting news today. Alisha Weir (Matilda: The Musical) has joined the cast. Melissa Barrera, who of course plays a pivotal role in Radio Silence’s two Scream movies, also recently signed on to star in the mysterious […]

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Radio Silence Directing “Untitled Monster Thriller” for Universal Pictures

In the wake of Scream and Scream VI, the filmmaking team known as Radio Silence (V/H/S, Southbound, Scream) has set up their next project, and it’ll keep them in the horror genre. Deadline reports that Radio Silence will next be directing an “Untitled Monster Thriller” for Universal, and it sounds like the mysterious film will be […]

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‘The Creature from the Black Lagoon’ Swims into NECA’s Universal Monsters Toy Line

Announced this week, NECA’s incredible line of Universal Monsters action figures is getting a new arrival with the addition of The Creature from the Black Lagoon later this year. NECA previews, “The debut of Universal’s 1954 film The Creature from the Black Lagoon took audiences deep into the Amazon! This 7” scale Ultimate action figure […]

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Legendary Comics & Rocketship Launch Frankenstein & Dracula Double Bill Kickstarter

In cooperation with Karloff Enterprises, Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment have announced the Frankenstein and Dracula Double Bill Kickstarter launch today. The new graphic novel is Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Starring Boris Karloff, a faithful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic horror novel featuring an all-new original design of actor Boris Karloff reimagined as Frankenstein’s creature and produced […]

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Original ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ Performer Ricou Browning Has Passed Away

We’ve lost another true legend in the world of horror. Bloody Disgusting has learned today that Ricou Browning, known for playing the titular Creature from the Black Lagoon in Universal’s original 1954 horror classic, has passed away this week at the age of 93. Ricou Browning played the Gill-Man for the film’s extensive underwater sequences, […]

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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including a Brand New Version of Coppola’s ‘Twixt’

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products released each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Universal Monsters Bobbleheads from NECA NECA will add four Universal Monsters to its Head Knockers line of bobbleheads in August. Priced […]

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NECA’s Next Dracula Action Figure Puts Bela Lugosi in Black & White [Images]

To go along with their full-color version, NECA is bringing Bela Lugosi’s Dracula back to the toy shelf with a brand new black & white action figure, based on his “Carfax Abbey” look. NECA previews, “Following the color version, we’ve created a special black-and-white figure that features the formal tuxedo seen at his Carfax estate. […]

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NECA Unwraps Ultimate ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ Action Figure!

Played by Elsa Lanchester in one of the very best horror movies ever made, the Bride of Frankenstein is joining NECA’s line of Universal Monsters toys, we’ve learned this weekend. “Universal Monsters – 7” Scale Action Figure – Ultimate Bride of Frankenstein (Color)” will begin shipping in June 2023, and it allows you to display […]

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Lon Chaney’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Joins NECA’s Line of Universal Monsters Action Figures

NECA‘s line of Universal Monsters action figures is growing with the addition of The Phantom of the Opera, a new figure based on Lon Chaney‘s classic incarnation of the horror icon. “Starring Lon Chaney, the 1925 silent movie was famed for the shocking appearance of the Phantom, which Chaney created himself and kept secret until […]

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Luca Guadagnino Proposes a Remake of ‘The Mummy’ That Goes Back to Classic Horror Roots

Released in 2017 in the wake of the Brendan Fraser movies, the Tom Cruise-starring The Mummy was intended to kick-start Universal’s “Dark Universe,” but we all know how that worked out. The film’s under-performance at the box office spelled the swift end of the planned universe, and we haven’t heard a peep about any Mummy-related […]

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Halloween Horror Nights 2022: The Best Haunted Houses and Interviews With Creators [Halloweenies Podcast]

There are some Halloween traditions that never die. Candy corn, for instance. We’ll always have it. It’ll always be there. (Probably long after our own corpses are rotting away six feet under!) The same goes for carving jack-o-lanterns, decorating candy apples, and trick or treating throughout our respective neighborhoods. These are quality American traditions. Universal […]

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NECA’s Next TMNT x Universal Monsters Toy Turns Casey Jones into Phantom of the Opera!

NECA continues mashing together the worlds of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the Universal Monsters with another brand new toy, officially teased by the company this week. Up next, NECA turns Casey Jones into The Phantom of the Opera! The figure was revealed this week as part of NECA’s “31 Nights of Fright” celebration, which […]

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Fathom Events Bringing the Universal Monsters Back to Theaters for Halloween

From Fathom Events alongside American Zoetrope and Columbia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and National Theater Live, several scary selections will be returning to the big screen in theaters nationwide, just in time for Halloween.  Returning to theaters October 1, in partnership with Universal Pictures, is a double feature of 1932’s The Mummy and 1935’s The Bride of Frankenstein – […]

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NECA Previews Dracula Accessory Set with Coffin, Armadillo and More

To go along with their upcoming Dracula action figure, based on Bela Lugosi’s iconic original portrayal, NECA will also be releasing an accessory set based on the 1931 classic. NECA previews, “Build even bigger scenes and dioramas with this accessory set for NECA’s Universal Monsters Dracula action figure! The centerpiece is the large coffin, which […]

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Four More Classic Universal Monsters Movies Coming to 4K Ultra HD This Halloween

Last Halloween, Universal upgraded four of their classic movies to 4K Ultra HD with the Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection, a four-film set that spans the years 1931-1941, and includes Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man. According to Physical Media Connoisseur, Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection Volume 2 is now on the […]

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