An in-depth exploration of the Classic Universal Monsters, discussing their themes of attraction, alienation, and tragedy through the ideas of the monster, including Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Wolfman, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Creature From the Black Lagoon.
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Music:
"Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach
Dracula OST
Frankenstein OST by Bernhard Kaun
Bride of Frankenstein OST by Franz Waxman
The Wolfman OST by Frank Skinner
Phantom of the Opera OST by Edward Ward
The Mummy OST by James Dietrich
The Invisible Man OST by Heinz Roemheld
Creature from the Black Lagoon OST by Henry Mancini
The Mummy 1999 OST by Jerry Goldsmith
"Monsters" by The Midnight
Sources:
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https://www.entertainmentearth.com/news/history-universal-monsters/
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https://screenrant.com/frankenstein-1931-universal-classic-monster-censorship-iconic-its-alive-line/
https://www.acmi.net.au/stories-and-ideas/early-hollywood-and-hays-code/
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/shape-water-why-are-monster-romances-appealing-1070064/
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