Carl Laemmle
Series
Publisher
Universal Studio
Pub. Date
1999, c1931
Language
English
Description
Frankenstein is the greatest horror film of all time. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster in his laboratory; but his dreams of perfection are thwarted when the monster becomes an uncontrollable beast.
4) The mummy
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Set in the 1920s, adventurer Rick leads Egyptologist Evelyn and her brother Jonathan to mysterious Hamunaptra. While Jonathan is keen on finding legendary Egyptian treasures, Evelyn wants to search for the Book of the Living, which would clarify a lot in historical knowledge about the ancient Egyptians. Unfortunately, they free Imhotep's mummy from his eternal prison. Imhotep, a former high priest to the pharoh, wants not only to use Evelyn's body...
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy scientist, Cecilia Kass escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding. But when her abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia's sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being...
Series
Publisher
Universal
Language
English
Description
1934 version: Two single mothers join together to form a successful business, but find that material success does nothing to stabilize their personal lives.
1959 version: Two single mothers, a down-on-her-luck actress and a homeless woman, attempt to find happiness for themselves and their daughters.
Series
Criterion collection volume 1167
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
It explores the friendship between two struggling single mothers: one a working-class white woman who ascends to the top of the business world, and the other her Black housekeeper, whose life is shattered by the rejection of her rebellious, white-passing daughter. It is this latter relationship attuned to America's bitter racial realities and heartbreakingly enacted by trailblazing Black performers Beavers and Washington that lends the film its transcendent...
10) Frankenstein
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
An unforgettable masterpiece, the original Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff as the screens most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life. The mad scientists dreams are shattered by his creations violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome. Featuring...
11) Show boat
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a showboat star, who falls for Gaylord Ravenal, a riverboat gambler.
12) Dracula
Series
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A vampire terrorizes the countryside in his search for human blood. Original theatrical version with the 1931 score, all-new bonus material, and all-new digitally remastered picture. Disc 2 includes the Spanish language version filmed concurrently.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Frankenstein: Dr. Frankenstein creates a true monster from dead human parts, but it gets out of control and into trouble. Bride of Frankenstein: Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help create a new creature, a woman, to be the companion of the monster. Son of Frankenstein: Wolf Frankenstein, the doctor's son, returns with his wife to claim his inheritance. Ghost of Frankenstein: Ygor resurrects Frankenstein's monster and brings him to the original doctor's...
Series
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Fired for marrying his sweetheart Emma instead of his boss₂s daughter, Hans moves his pregnant wife to Berlin where he gets a job as a salesman. Dismissed for insulting a customer, Hans has only Emma₂s love to sustain him as he seeks opportunity in a country where work is scarce and the Nazis are rising to power. Blending themes of politics and social crisis with love and compassion, this Pre-Code classic showcases one of cinema₂s most impactful...
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Dracula: The vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the young and virtuous Mina. Dracula's daughter: A hypnotic woman steals the body of Count Dracula and bloodless corpses start appearing in London again. Son of Dracula: Carpathian Count Alucard is invited to the United States by a young and morbid heiress. House of Dracula: Dracula arrives at Dr. Edelman's office asking for a cure to his vampirism.
17) Lonesome
Series
Criterion collection volume 623
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The early Hollywood gem, Lonesome, is the creation of a little-known, but audacious and one-of-a-kind auteur, Paul Fejos, who bridged the gap between the silent and sound eras. Fejos pulled out all the stops for his lovely New York symphony set in antic Coney Island during the Fourth of July weekend, employing color tinting, superimposition effects, experimental editing, and a roving camera, plus three dialogue scenes, added because of the craze for...
20) The black cat
Series
Language
English
Description
Honeymooners Joan and Peter Allison are stranded and forced to spend the night at the home of the sinister Hjalmar Poelzig. They soon learn they are being held captive in the mausoleum and that Poelzig is the high priest at Black Mass. He has chosen Joan to be the devil's bride. David races to save his wife from Poelzig's unspeakable treachery.