mrpeavey

Universal has consistently produced great-looking DVD releases of their classic monsters. Even though I already had the Legacy Collections with the busts, I happily double-dipped on last year's 75th Anniversary Dracula and Frankenstein sets - partly because they looked so cool too.

Does anyone know if Universal intends to release a similar package this year for the Mummy (1932)?

DVD Giant

Probably not because of the Legacy collections

JOE29

I'm just about ready to pick up the Mummy leagacy dvd very soon so a remasterd The Mummy would look very good, I do have both Dracula and Frankenstein legacy and 75th anniversary editions and they're great. I'd vote for a Mummy 75th anniversary edition dvd

DthRdrX

HD versions have been rumored and listed on the HD promo site for sometime. It's possible that we could still see them and DVD rereleases for the holidays.

tylergfoster

Well, the ones the OP appears to be talking about are the older 2-disc sets. Those didn't stop Universal from releasing new 2-disc Legacy releases last year for Dracula and Frankenstein. Since they seem to be putting out the Legacys in waves of three (i.e. Mockingbird/Sting/Deer Hunter and then Frankenstein/Dracula/Double Indemnity), it would make sense to expect a Mummy LE, to go with the rumored Birds/Psycho Legacy discs later this year. Plus there is the third Mummy movie on the way, although that's a pretty tenuous connection.

dx23

From thedigitalbits.com:

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

dx23

More news from dvdtimes.co.uk:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=67551

mrpeavey

Thanks for the info! The Mummy (1932) cover art looks fantastic! I'll definitely double-dip on this.

I'd recommend the Legacy Series editions of Dracula and Frankenstein to any horror or classic film fan. They're both loaded with extras and the clamshell-style cases have beautiful art.

JOE29

The Mummy Legacy series Remasterd due out on 7/8. If it's like the other Special Editions of Dracula & Frankenstein, this should be great. And I will get this on release day.

tylergfoster

I was in a store and I saw some double-feature Legacy Series release I didn't even know existed.

JOE29

With Dracula Frankenstein and now The Mummy (7/8/08) original movies being remastered, can The Wolfman and The Creature from the Black Lagoon be far off?

tylergfoster

Since Universal is filming a Wolfman remake at this minute, I'd say at least one of those is absolutely inevitable.

bboisvert

Make that at least two being inevitable. They're doing a Creature remake too:
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0485799/

darkside

Good news about this one. During the first DVD run on the Classic Monster Collection I loved the commentary tracks on every one, but the Mummy. That one was boring as hell. Thankfully this version will have a new commentary to go along with a new transfer. Can't wait.

Paul1957

DVD Active has the screen menus:

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...ummy-1932.html

seymouru

$16.99 right now at Amazon...pretty good deal (37% off).

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0018BD9F8/

Cameron

here's a letter Scott Essman sent out about this dvd

Friends:

The new 1932 MUMMY DVD is done and due in summer! The documentary is called THE LIFE AND ART OF JACK PIERCE but may be changed. The director originally wanted FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, which was also the name of the book which inspired the movie GODS AND MONSTERS.

In the commentary session were film historian/collector Bob Burns, ardent Mummy student Steve Haberman, and special makeup effects sculptor/artist and original Mummy makeup re-creator Brent Armstrong. It was a full 75 (approx) minutes of talking about the film and the U Monsters in general. Rick Baker provided additional commentary but was not on site at the time of the others.

The doc features interviews with special makeup effects artists Baker, plus Howard Berger, Michele Burke, Tom Burman, Bill Corso, Nick Dudman, Kevin Haney, Greg Nicotero, Tom Savini and others. It is a lot of fun and a spirited tribute to Pierce in the 25 allotted minutes. Lots of cool photos and some footage abound. I hope that you will all be pleased.

In absolute truth, I feel VERY lucky to have been asked to consult on this DVD and to have some of my words used in this project. I have been a total monster squid since the early 1970s when I was a schoolchild (I'm 41 now), and I feel extremely fortunate to have turned my passion into legitimate works that people can enjoy. Next, I will throw all my weight into getting Pierce his Hollywood star!

Now that it's done, onto MUMMY III publicity - but please don't damn this movie as it is the WHOLE reason that a new Mummy 1932 DVD is being released!!!

SE

darkside

I ordered mine. Can't wait for it to ship.

cranberries fan

Thanks you Cameron for the info and buy the way do you remember a tv Special from one of the big three back in the day (ABC-NBC OR CBS).


It was about an hour long program and it had Dracula's castle in the begining and the titles were in Orange.

Ringmaster

Why did Bride of Frankenstein get the shaft with the Legacy series? It such an essential film that is, in my opinion, better than Frankenstein.

cranberries fan

Sad news to tell everone that this is not remastered.

It looks the same as always lot's dirt on frame and one long black streak down the left-side of the screen for few seconds other than that it is what it is.

I still love the movie and wonder about that Universal Horror Documentary did it need to be on this DvD?

I ratter that they put one those sequel as a bonus.

darkside

These movies are in pretty sad shape. Even the remasters of Frankenstein and Dracula are pretty rough. I was never too concerned about getting these in HD until they really do a major restoration.

NoirFan

That is a major drag that the transfer has not been remastered for this edition - The Mummy is my absolute favorite classic Universal horror film.