JasonF

How about that! I just pulled mine off the shelf, and while it's got the Kino logo on the front and the spine, on the back, it's got both the Kino and the Image logo. Like darkside says, it was distributed by Image. Given the prominence of the Kino logo, if you're looking for it in the store, I'd look for that.

bboisvert

Hmmm... not to go too off-topic, but it looks like there were two (practically identical) DVD releases. An older Kino/Image release (in a snapper) that is now OOP.

That was followed by a solo Kino release (in a keepcase) that is identical in every way -- even using the same cover graphics/text. But there's no Image logo on the back of the keepcase of the edition that is currently in print.

rw2516

A friend emailed me he read in a video retail trade magazine that Universal is also releasing the the 1973 TV-Movie FRANKENSTEIN:THE TRUE STORY with Michael Sarrazin and James Mason in Sept.

John Hodson

Specs updated and menus added at DVD Times:

Frankenstein (75th Anniversary Edition)

Disc 1: Main Feature
1.33:1 Full Frame
English DD2.0 Mono
English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Monster Tracks
Audio Commentary with Rudy Behlmer
Audio Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling

Disc 2: Extra Features
Universal Horror
The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Frankenstein Archives
Boo! A Short Film
Theatrical Trailer

Dracula (75th Anniversary Edition)

Disc 1: Main Feature
1.33:1 Full Frame
English DD2.0 Mono
English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Historian David J. Skal
Audio Commentary with Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of “Dracula: Dead and Loving It”
Score by Philip Glass performed by The Kornos Quartet
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
The Road to Dracula
Monster Tracks

Disc 2: Extra Features
Dracula (1931) Spanish Version
Introduction to the Spanish Version by Lupita Tovar Kohner
Universal Horror
Poster Montage
Theatrical Trailer

darkside

Wow, these are both must buys for the new commentaries, the A&E biographies and especially the excellent Universal Horror. Now when is the HD DVD version coming?

Davy Mack

PLEASE give us a new DRACULA transfer! The old one looks dreadful...

bboisvert

Is that the Brownlow documentary? Why would it be on *both* titles?

I'm wondering if it's something else... something less spectacular.

darkside

Yeah, I may be getting my hopes up for nothing but if it is the 90 minute documentary I won't care if its on both versions as long as I can own it on DVD.

ftsoh

I wouldn't hold much hope since it's Universal we're talking about. They might only include an excerpt pertaining to the movie. See what they did for the AFI Hitchcock Tribute on their Hitchcock box.

Cameron

covers and menus from dvd times

Cameron

and from the bits

beene1000

Just wanted to let everyone know that dvdtimes confirmed that the "Universal Horror" documentary is in fact the one by Brownlow released by TCM in 1998. For anyone who hasn't see it, it is a MUST for classic horror fans - one of the best film documentaries I've ever seen. And, apparenlty, it will be on both 75th anniversary releases. Cool stuff and the doc. is worth the price alone.

bboisvert

Well, if that's true... Universal just sold me on these, sight unseen. That's a FANTASTIC documentary.

JOE29

You've convinced me to get both of theese, I have the earlier versions with the extra movies on both discs that was released awhile ago and I thought i'd be happy with that but after seeing all the specs on theese two plus being remasterd, I have to get it. I will mark them down right now.

evenswr

I agree that it's a fantastic documentary, but why is it on Frankenstein AND Dracula? Is it edited down to just, as ftsoh said, an excerpt pertaining to the movie? If so, I'll be pissed. The documentary should be presented as is.

bboisvert

If this were a normal company, I'd say that it was on both so that you could buy one or the other and still get the documentary.

But, since this is Universal, the edit theory can't be dismissed. We'll see.

beene1000

The official specs from dvdtimes.co.uk for the Region 1 editions:

Frankenstein (75th Anniversary Edition)

Disc 1: Main Feature
1.33:1 Full Frame
English DD2.0 Mono
English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
Karloff: The Gentle Monster - A half hour documentary tribute to horror icon Boris Karloff, tracing his career using film highlights and interviews, and examining his relationships with Frankenstein director James Whale and fellow actor Bela Lugosi.
Monster Tracks – While watching the film, viewers can elect to see interactive pop-ups presenting obscure, interesting and amusing facts about the making of Frankenstein.
Audio Commentary with film historian Rudy Behlmer
Audio Commentary with film historian Sir Christopher Frayling

Disc 2: Extra Features
Universal Horror Documentary, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, takes you on a fascinating chronological journey through the making of the most memorable monster films of all time.
The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster – A documentary hosted by film historian David J. Skal discusses the influence of Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel on Hollywood horror films. Features interviews with an array of filmmakers, writers and actors, including Boris Karloff’s daughter, Sara.
Frankenstein Archives
Boo! – This short film, made in 1932, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at classic monster movies. Includes clips from Frankenstein, Dracula and more.
Theatrical Trailer

Dracula (75th Anniversary Edition)

Disc 1: Main Feature
1.33:1 Full Frame
English DD2.0 Mono
English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Historian David J. Shal
Audio Commentary with Steve Haberman, Screnwriter of “Dracula: Dead and Loving It”
Original Score written by Philip Glass, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, and performed by the legendary Kronos Quartet.
Lugosi: The Dark Prince - A tribute to the immortal Bela Lugosi with interviews, film highlights, insights into his relationships with Dracula director Tod Browning and horror rivals Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney, plus the impact of Lugosi’s signature role on his film career.
The Road to Dracula – An original documentary by film historian David J. Skal, tracing the development of the Dracula legend in movies. Features interviews with actors and filmmakers from the original movie.
Monster Tracks – While watching the film, viewers can elect to see interactive pop-ups with obscure, interesting and amusing facts about the making of Dracula.

Disc 2: Extra Features
Dracula – The complete Spanish version of the timeless tale, also made in 1931, with a special introduction by its star, Lupita Tovar
Universal Horror Documentary, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, takes you on a fascinating chronological journey through the making of the most memorable monster films of all time.
Poster Montage
Theatrical Trailer

....My guess is the same. The documentary is probably included on both so that people who just pick up one can see it and not have to buy the other; could be wrong...but the description of doc. doesn't say anything about it being divided up.

Cameron

if they get the scream right, and a complete documentary...this could be perfect

evenswr

I hope that's the case, but I'm skeptical. Universal Horror is 95 mins...

darkside

There is plenty of space on the disc for the complete doc and they are charging $26.98 for a single film instead of this having a ton of films for $26.98 so I'm very hopefull that its the full doc. Now I just need to know when this is coming to HD DVD.

RickWJ324

I bought all of the Universal Monsters "Legacy Collections" as they were released. While these new dvd's look nice, I can't see double dipping. The Legacy sets are more than enough for me.

Mr. Cinema

I haven't heard anything about these appearing on HD DVD, so I'll probably pick them up, provided the picture is cleaned up.

Al Padrino

I'm in for sure if it's the documentary we're all hoping for. I remember having that on tape and being the main thing that got me so interested into classic horror. I went to watch it a couple years ago, only to discover I'd taped over it in favor of whatever I was into at the time. Boo.

Cameron

any reviews up for Dracula or Frankenstein?

b.n.

I found this one reviewing both:
http://www.fangoria.com/dvd_review.php?id=2692
The review looks positive with video improvements in Dracula and the
sound effects restored.