Remakes
In 1979, Universal released Dracula, starring Frank Langella and Laurence Olivier.
In 1999 and 2001 respectively, the films The Mummy and The Mummy Returns are both box office successes. Another sequel was made, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, which was released in August 2008.
Van Helsing, released in May 2004 and starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, features Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and The Wolfman in the late 19th century.
The Wolfman was released on February 12, 2010 and stars Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, and Hugo Weaving. The film basically follows the plot line of the original The Wolf Man.
Breck Eisner is attached to the idea of remaking Creature from the Black Lagoon with Gary Ross and Jennifer Lopez producing and writing and Marc Abraham and Eric Newman, the producers of the Dawn of the Dead remake and The Thing prequel, producing as well, though it was announced that Alfonso Cuaron will direct.
David S. Goyer will write and direct a new version of The Invisible Man.
In June 2009, The Hollywood Reporter's Risky Biz Blog reported that Universal and Imagine Entertainment were in talks with Neil Burger to write and direct a remake of Bride of Frankenstein.
Alex Proyas signed on to direct Dracula: Year Zero. Sam Worthington will portray Vlad the Impaler.
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“With spring the father-sky remakes the world:
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Earth’s body; then shifted through sky and sea and land
To touch the quickening child in her deep side.”
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