The Monsters That Made Us

Hold on to your hats because The Ghost of Frankenstein is absolutely out of its mind! Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they discuss Universal’s “search” for a new Frankenstein monster, the efficiency of Scott Darling’s screenplay, the Wolf Man reunion, the flashback, the film’s titular ghost, Bela Lugosi’s last truly great performance, and why The Curse of Frankenstein is a WAY better title.

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Grab a gun and some silver bullets (or a silver knife, or a stick with a silver handle) because its time for Universal’s second foray into the world of lycanthropy! Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Wolf Man! They discuss the long road to stardom for Universal’s ultimate sad boy, Lon Chaney Jr.; Curt Siodmak’s genre-defining script; Robert F. Boyle’s stunning art direction, the difference between a werewolf and a wolf man (if there is one); and, of course, the painstaking process of applying (and removing) Jack Pierce’s iconic makeup.

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Watch out for those banana peels because this time, Universal’s putting the scares on hold in favor of a all out farce! Join “The Invisible Dan Colon and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they discuss 1940’s The Invisible Woman, its incredible cast and the always impressive effects work of John P. Fulton (which earned him yet another Academy Award nomination), as well as Universal’s questionable decision to shift even further from horror with a full blown, laugh-a-minute invisible comedy that has absolutely nothing to do with any of the films that preceded it.

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Imhotep is dead, and the age of Kharis is upon us! Brew yourself some tana tea (no more than three leaves!) and join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they once again trek through the sands of Egypt in search of an ancient tomb. They discuss Universal’s new streamlined production style, including tons of repurposed footage and music, Jack Pierce’s more efficient (but still very effective) makeup techniques, and why The Mummy’s Hand is basically a dry run for the Abbott & Costello adventures that are yet to come.

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It’s a race against time as Sir Geoffrey Radcliffe, wrongfully convicted of his brother’s murder, turns himself invisible to escape the noose, and hunt down his brother’s killer before the invisibility serum drives him raving mad! Join “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” as they discuss 1940’s The Invisible Man Returns, starring horror icon Vincent Price in his first horror role! They discuss the incredible advancements in John P. Fulton’s special effects, Universal horror’s shift to film noir, and how The Invisible Man Returns may have influenced a little film called Star Wars!

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The sins of the father come back to haunt us as we follow Baron Wolf von Frankenstein, son of Henry Frankenstein, back to the old family home to claim his inheritance, which ends up being a lot more than he ever could have expected. Listen as "The Invisible Dan" and "Monster Mike" chat about some old school Hollywood censorship, Bela Lugosi's incredible character work as Ygor, Boris Karloff's final performance as the monster, and why Son of Frankenstein still holds up as one of the truly great entries in Universal's Classic Monster series.

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What do you do when your dad is the ultimate blood-sucker? That's exactly what "The Invisible Dan" and "Monster Mike" are discussing as they head back to Carfax Abbey mere seconds after Professor Van Helsing drove a stake through the heart of Count Dracula! Join them as they discuss the very different (and kinky) movie Dracula's Daughter almost was (and still kind of is?), why Countess Zaleska is one of the most underrated monsters in the Universal canon, and more!

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We hope you're howling for a good time because in this episode, "The Invisible Dan" and "Monster Mike" are scouring the rocky mountains of Tibet and the foggy streets of London, hunting werewolves! Join them as they discuss the first feature length werewolf movie ever made, its undeniable impact on future horror films, the unique choice to tie lycanthropy to the world of plants, and how its incredible transformation sequence (another Jack Pierce/John P. Fulton effort) makes it essential viewing for any monster fan.

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Grab your torches and pitchforks because in this episode, "The Invisible Dan" and "Monster Mike" are heading back to the world of Frankenstein to discuss the first sequel in Universal's Classic Monsters series! This time, the monster demands a mate! Find yourself a friend, and listen as they discuss James Whale's reluctance to return to Frankenstein, the colorful new cast of characters, Jack Pierce's evolving makeup designs, and why this weird film (that's almost a parody of the genre) continues to stand among the greatest sequels ever made, and might just be James Whale's crowning achievement!

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What's all this? Strange things are afoot in the small English town of Iping, but "The Invisible Dan" and "Monster Mike" are on the case! Join them as they discuss their mutual favorite of the Universal monsters, what makes The Invisible Man a quintessential James Whale film, John P. Fulton's breathtaking special effects (that STILL hold up almost 90 years later), Claude Rains' iconic scenery-chewing performance, and more!

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