Horror is considered one of the oldest genres in film history, some of the earliest films being centered around horror. However, the 1930s through the 1940s are known to be something of a golden era in horror film history. It was during this time that Universal Studios started churning out tons of now-iconic horror films that were instant hits. They adapted classic literature from Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, and Victor Hugo, though with some liberties taken. These films made stars out of their monsters played by actors like Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and Lon Chaney, Jr. From 1931 to roughly 1956, these movies gave us some of the most legendary monsters ever shown on film. For October, we’ll be covering these movies, from the 1931 Dracula, up to 1956’s The Creature Walks Among Us. So, join us for FilmNerd’s Universal Monsters Marathon!
