Posted Mon Mar 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by Steven Cohen
The legendary monsters will terrorize Blu-ray in May.
In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection' and 'The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection' for Blu-ray on May 16.
'Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection' - The original Dracula is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 6 films from the original legacy including the frightening classic starring Bela Lugosi and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the famed vampire and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of Dracula to this day. Includes: Dracula / Dracula's Daughter / Son of Dracula / House of Frankenstein / House of Dracula / Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
The 4-Disc Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD MA mono audio, and supplements will include:
- The Road to Dracula
- Lugosi: The Dark Prince
- Dracula: The Restoration
- Monster Tracks
- Dracula Archives
- Alternate Score by Philip Glass - Performed by the Kronos Quartet
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian David J. Skal
- Feature Commentary with Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of Dracula: Dead and Loving It
- Trailer Gallery
- My Scenes
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Gregory W. Mank
- Theatrical Trailer
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
- 100 Years at Universal: Unforgettable Characters
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98.
'The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection' - The original Mummy is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 6 films from the original legacy including the terrifying classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the ancient Egyptian monster and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of the Mummy to this day. Contains: The Mummy / The Mummy's Hand / The Mummy's Tomb / The Mummy's Ghost / The Mummy's Curse / Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy.
The 4-Disc Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD MA mono audio, and supplements will include:
- Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
- He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
- Unraveling The Legacy of The Mummy
- The Mummy Archives
- Feature Commentary with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns and Brent Armstrong
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Paul M. Jensen
- Trailer Gallery
- 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era
- My Scenes
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection' and 'The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 16.
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