Massive ‘Classic Monster’ Collection Coming From Universal

I know the first thing you’re going to ask is “don’t I own these already?” The answer is yes, kinda. There is no doubt that Universal is milking this whole “Classic Monster” thing for every dime they can but I have to admit, I love the idea of all 30 Universal films together in one box set.

So, here’s what we’re looking at – from the press release:

Starring legendary actors Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles they made famous, these films set the standard for decades to come with revolutionary makeup, mind-blowing cinematography and groundbreaking special effects. Featuring hours of revealing bonus features, Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection brings home classic thrills and chills with some of the most unforgettable characters ever filmed.

With hours of bonus features as well as a 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, rare correspondence and more to enhance the viewing experience, Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection includes:

Dracula (1931)
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
Frankenstein (1931)
Phantom of the Opera (1943)
The Mummy (1932)
Son of Dracula (1943)
The Invisible Man (1933)
The Invisible Man’s Revenge (1944)
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)
Werewolf of London (1935)
House of Frankenstein (1944)
Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
The Mummy’s Curse (1944)
Son of Frankenstein (1939)
House of Dracula (1945)
The Invisible Man Returns (1940)
She-Wolf of London (1946)
The Mummy’s Hand (1940)
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
The Invisible Woman (1940)
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951)
The Wolf Man (1941)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
Revenge of the Creature (1955)
Invisible Agent (1942)
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)
The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)
The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)

BONUS FEATURES:

Behind the Scenes Documentaries
The 1931 Spanish Version of Dracula
Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr. and Jack Pierce Featurettes
13 Expert Feature Commentaries
Archival Footage
Production Photographs
Theatrical Trailers
And Much More

Wow, just wow. That is a lot of classic monster fun.