Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943): 8.5/10

*Possible Spoilers*

A solid sequel to the Wolf Man (1941). It added an interesting aspect to the mythologies of both films. It was also interesting to see the Wolf Man and Frankenstein's Monster in the same film. As expected, Lon Chaney Jr. delivered an excellent performance as Larry Talbot. Chaney was definitely the best performance of the entire film. The character of Dr. Frank seemed a little too stock to me. Him suddenly becoming like Dr. Frankenstein seemed a little too unlikely. The atmosphere was perhaps the best part of the film. I think that's what I love best about the old Universal classics. On a related note, the score complemented the film quite well. Overall, a solid Universal classic.

This film also helped explain aspects of Mel Brooks's film Young Frankenstein, which were not fully clear prior. The references made more sense now after watching this film.

On another note, viewing this film put me in a Universal Classics (referring primarily to the period of 1923-1954) mood. More specifically, a Frankenstein one. Unfortunately, the only Universal Frankenstein films I own are the 1931 film and Bride of Frankenstein (and, of course, arguably this one). Other Universal classics from Universal's Golden Age I own are The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), The Phantom of the Opera (1925), Dracula (1931), Dracula (1931)- Spanish Version,The Mummy (1932), The Wolf Man (1941), all the Invisible Man films, and Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). In addition, I own She-Wolf of London (1946) and Werewolf of London (1935). I ended up watching my favorite Universal classic Dracula (1931).

Note: This was my first viewing.

Son of Frankenstein is well worth owning and an excellent ending to the original trilogy. It also explains a lot more of Young Frankenstein- particularly Kenneth Mars and Cloris Leachman's characters.

THE SHE BEAST. 1966


First off, She Beast is a witch with a Freddy Kruger-like face,that is put death by drowning centuries ago. She's pretty terrifying.

A young couple on their honeymoon crash into the very waters the witch was drowned in and the young wife is possessed. Both spiritually and bodily.

A little kooky but I liked it.

I LOVE FMTWM!!!!!!!!!!! One of my favorites with a great cast, some really spooky scenes (especially the opening) and of course, "The Battle of the Century"::cool::.
Only wish Wolfie or Frank could have gotten ahold of that annoying SOB always trying to rouse the rabble!

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THE INVISIBLE MAN (1933). Great film with suspense, humor and still amazing special effects. An awesome performance from Claude Rains, whose grave is a short drive from where I live. *****

The Strangler (1964)

Victor Buono as a psychotic killer! Great watch!

Might I recommend a remake of The Lodger starring Laird Cregar?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037024/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_2

haven't heard of it before.

That's why I recommended it!

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just kidding ::big grin::

THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (1964). For my money, the best film version of Richard Matheson's marvelous I AM LEGEND (avoid THE OMEGA MAN and the lousy Will Smith::embarrassment:: effort) novel. Quite creepy and a good turn by Vincent Price. ****