At The Movies with Bryan, the Wannabe Filmmaker

In the 1930s, Universal Studios was primarily known for its monster movies; the box office successes of Dracula and Frankenstein would kick start a new era of horror movies that lasted until 1936. Universal’s monster movies have left such an indelible mark on pop culture that it’s easy to over look that other horror movies the studio produced in the era; most notably the three movies based off the works of Edgar Allan Poe ( The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Black Cat, and The Raven) - with Bela Lugosi appearing in each one.   The three movies may not be up to par with the likes of Bride of Frankenstein, but they are fairly enjoyable and feature some of Lugosi’s best work.   In fact, The Raven may feature my favorite Bela Lugosi performance of all time.   It is far better showcase for Lugosi’s acting abilities than his most famous role, Count Dracula. If you have read the blog before, then you know that I am not a big fan of the 1931 Dracula.   It has its share of brillian