The Mummy’s Hand (1940)
Though it lacks the style and suspense of the original, The Mummy’s Hand does work as a bit of 1940s B-movie schlock.
The Invisible Man Returns (1940)
Thanks to a strong lead performance, an interesting story of revenge, and some impressive visual effects, The Invisible Man Returns delivers.
Son of Frankenstein (1939)
While missing the charm of the first two, Son of Frankenstein still works with some great performances, impressive sets, and solid direction.
Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
While not as strong as the original, Dracula’s Daughter is still an underrated entry thanks to its lead performance and stylish mood.
Werewolf of London (1935)
Though the werewolf design looks interesting and it has its moments, Werewolf of London is considerably weak compared to the earlier entries.
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
With stellar performances, amazing production values, a riveting story, and fantastic direction, The Bride of Frankenstein is a masterpiece.
The Invisible Man (1933)
With a strong lead performance, state-of-the-art visual effects, and a nice mixture of horror and humor, The Invisible Man is worth seeing.
The Mummy (1932)
While not as strong as the last two entries, The Mummy still succeeds thanks to strong performances, impressive effects, and a solid story.
Frankenstein (1931)
With masterful direction, impressive production design, and fantastic performances, Frankenstein is yet another horror classic from Universal.
Dracula (1931)
With a captivating lead performance, impressive production design, and fantastic direction, Dracula is a true horror classic.