House of Dracula..... Dracula and the Wolf Man, with a short appearance from the Frankenstein monster.Good gathering of talent. Lon Chaney Junior, reprising his role as the Wolf Man one last time; seemed to be the heart of the film.The story revolves around Dracula and the Wolf Man, on a journey to seek out a cure for their monstrous ailments.Things, quickly go wrong; as things frequently do in classic horror. Dracula, turns on the doctor; and must yet again be hunted down; before he can claim his prize.The Wolf Man, acting as a hero of sorts in the end. His lycanthropy finally cured, in a most unusual way. a new evil arises, and must be dealt with at the end; as well as the regeneration of the monster.As with all Universal's classic horror, House of Dracula is a good film. The story picks up where House of Frankenstein and Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man left off.The Frankenstein monster role, could have been a little more significant, but this movie is still up there among the best.

Not broadcast yet this Halloween on TCM and hard to find on disc, Universal now has "control" of this feature once again. It wandered into public domain for a short while. A better and more complex story than it's predecessor! We once again find ourselves in Transylvania, so naturally the gang's all here. Dr.Edlemann tries to cure Dracula (John Carradine) of vampirism, so the blood transfusion backs up, which starts to turn the doctor into a blood-sucker. This drives him mad and he finishes reviving The Frankenstein Monster. Lawrence Talbot-The Wolfman appears to be cured, but of course he isn't. There is a beautiful hunchbacked nurse (or is it just bad posture?) and a blonde nurse who gets to "date" both Dracula and The Wolfman. Lionel Atwill again plays the Inspector of the village, as in other "chapters". Intended to be a chapter once again, Frankenstein catches on fire, so you know he will be back, in 3 years (1948), for "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein". Great and monstrous fun. Quite tame by today's standards, but much more intense than "House of Frankenstein". It should have been called "House of Dr. Edlemann", as most of the action takes place at his house! Note: Dracula also dies again, but manages to return in 1948 anyway.

This is a sequel to the House of Frankenstein. House of Frankenstein is about Frankenstein Dracula and the wolf man. This movie is also about Dracula Frankenstein and the wolf man. Dracula come to a scientist who he think can make him human again. The wolf man come to the same scientist looking for a cure. The Frankenstein is discovered to still be alive. He stats out slow but give it time. It is really one of the scariest movie ever made. This movie is scarier then Frankenstein (1931). This movie is scarier then The bride of Frankenstein. It is very intense. If you like really scary movie then you need to see this movie.

This is another Universal fun filled fright fest.Many people want to compare it to House Of Frankenstein.Even though it has similar cast and the same director it can stand on its own.(It does appear that Erle C Kenton directed most of the Universal horror films of the 40's).The plot recap:Baron Latos appears at the home of Dr Eidlemann seeking a "cure" for his vampires.Larry Talbot (who somehow survived House OF Frankenstein) also shows up at the good doctors door seeking a cure for his affliction.After a failed suicide attempt Talbot and the doctor find the Frankenstein monster. To complicate matters just before he bites the dust, Dracula infects the good doctor with his blood.The doctor becomes a bloodthirsty maniac at certain times.Where this leads to is something you'll have to see for your self.Carradine actually gives a very good performance as Dracula. He isn't chewing up the scenery as he will in later roles. It is hard to repress giggles when he appears in a top hat though.The cape/cloak is traditional but the hat has to go. Where does the hat go when he changes into a bat...?Onslow Stevens gives an excellent portrayal of the doctor. He's torn between his basic kindness and the increasing blood lust he is now prone to. This is a very underrated performance.Chaney brings even more life to the Wolf Man in his 4th appearance in that role.The monster isn't given much to do this time.Just lay on the table until the end(some stock footage from the Ghost Of Frankenstein is used).At least in House Of Frankenstein he was up and around a bit.Yes this does stick to the basic Universal pattern complete with the angry village mob running amok with torches.But it isn't a bad way to spend an hour and ten minutes.It gets a low 8.