Universal recently announced a major reboot of the classic Universal Monsters.
The first film won't be hitting theaters until at least 2017. So, until then, here's our take on a major monster dreamcast:
Then: Boris Karloff in his iconic role.
Now: Idris Elba trumping all as the monster.
Then: Elsa Lanchester in her iconic role:
Now: Tilda Swinton killing it as the bride.
Then: Bela Lugosi as the classic vampire.
Now: Sebastian Stan slaying the look and hearts everywhere.
Then: Boris Karloff wrapped up in this classic role:
Now: Amr Waked is spellbinding as the ancient creature.
Then: Lon Chaney Jr. in the hair-raising role.
Now: Iwan Rheon as the fur-covered frightener.
Then: Lon Chaney as the famously tragic character.
Now: Marion Cotillard shockingly perfect as a female Phantom.
Then: Ben Chapman in this creature-tastic role.
Now: Doug Jones done up as the curious creature.
Then: Claude Rains in his debut film role.
Now: Johnny Depp completely unrecognizable in the role.
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