Classic Horror
Universal Monsters or Universal Horror is the name given to a series of distinctive horror, suspense and science fiction films made by Universal Studios from 1923 to 1960. The series began with the 1923 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and continued with such movies as The Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Read more about Classic Horror: Beginnings, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Later Years, Remakes, Later Influences & Homages, Merchandising, Notable Universal Monsters/characters, Recurring Cast and Characters
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