Classic movie monsters such as Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Wolf Man didn’t originate in cinema; they first appeared in folk tales and literature. Yet for nearly 100 years, the ...

Many of the best sci-fi movies of the 1950s were inspired by books. Some classic novels were reinterpreted to address the Cold War and the Space Race.

James Whale continued his hot streak after Frankenstein with The Invisible Man, which features some of the best practical effects seen in the original monster movies. Claude Rains’ portrayal of ...

In 1931, the classic movie monster cycle began when Universal Studios released both Dracula and Frankenstein. Paramount Pictures answered with their pre-Code Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, with Fredric ...

This classic Universal Monster movie provided the template for several werewolf movies since its premiere. Not everything has aged well, considering it’s a movie from the 1940s.

Monster-hunting films captivate fans with their intense blend of action and horror, featuring striking monster designs and stylish, memorable characters. Standout entries in the genre, such as ...

Tons of monster movies have never had sequels, or haven’t had sequels in decades, like Tremors, The Descent, and Dog Soldiers. Cloverfield never even got a proper monster-focused sequel.

James Wan in Talks to Direct ‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ Remake Jack Arnold, who directed many a sci-fi classics in the 1950s, helmed the 1954 Universal movie that was released in 3D.