Universal to Release Untitled 'Classic' Monster Movie in 2017

Not to be outdone by Marvel and its cinematic universe, Universal plans on doing something similar...but with their classic movie monsters. According to Variety, Universal's plans to reboot its classic monster franchises and "has dated an untitled monster movie for April 21, 2017."

Helmed by Alex Kurtzman (“Star Trek”) and Chris Morgan (“Fast and Furious” series) it will be a planned series and envelop the world's of the Mummy, Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Invisible Man and the Creature From the Black Lagoon. However, it's reported that, "Universal has already set a June 24, 2016, launch for its reboot of 'The Mummy' with Kurtzman producing along with Sean Daniel and Roberto Orci."

With the recent release of "Dracula Untold" though, we speculate that this was perhaps the first in the series. Or will it be more like the iconic 1931 Lugosi film? There's never enough movies about that lovable vamp, right? Maybe?

If Universal is going to do this, we hope they keep things on the side of nostalgia. Agreed? If not, let us know what you'd like to see as Universal jumps back on the reboot bandwagon.

-Larissa Mrykalo

Universal Monsters get monstrous Blu-ray collection

It is looking like October is going to be a good month for staying at home in your home theater. Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced today that it would be releasing eight, digitally-remastered classic monster movies on Blu-ray Oct. 2, 2012.

Timed for Universal's centennial, the Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection will include iconic films Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Along with the masterpieces, the collection will have more than 12 hours of bonus features, a collectible 48-page book with behind-the-scenes photographs and more.

Universal also announced the set would have a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of Dracula and the first ever offering of Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-rayTM 3D version.

This is really cool news for fans of the cinema, and fans of horror. Featuring performances by legends like Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester, USHE accurately stated "these eight iconic films also feature groundbreaking special effects and innovative makeup that continue to influence filmmakers into the 21st century."

After the jump, check out a complete breakdown of the Classic Monster collection's features.

-Aaron Sagers