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Universal Studio's made a bundle in the thirties from their popular
monster movies but by the time the forties came around, that
popularity began to fade. So, after the waning of the success with
its lineup of monsters, Universal Studio's decided to try something
new with them--a comedy. And who better to do it with than Bud Abbott
and Lou Costello? Not only did it work, but it was an absolute riot.
In this movie you have the Wolfman (played by Lon Chaney Jr.),
Dracula (played by Bela Lugosi) and the Frankenstein Monster (Glenn
Strange). It's one of my favorite Abbott and Costello films. My
favorite scene is when Lou Costello is unknowingly being pursued by
the Wolfman. The Wolfman leaps out after him and misses him, all
while Lou is completely oblivious to the fact. Now the special
effects are typical of that time so you won't be impressed at all by
the transitioning effects used to change Dracula into a bat. In fact,
the effect itself is laughable by today's standards. However, you
will find that the humor is just as relevant today as it was then. |
