all i know is that as a child i was terrified of Frankenstein......I thought he was real and I could not watch him at night....I also couldnt stand the street sweeper coming down the street. I thought if you were too close to the street the machine would suck you in
Boris Karloff, was the greatest actor who ever played the character of the FRANKENSTEIN monster. Though in the black and white days of the movie, unlike today with all the gimmicks, computer special effects, really gory scenes, Karloff\
took you on a horrifying suspenseful journey strictly on his characterization of the portrayal based on genius and terrific acting ability. The horror films of yesterday were suspensful and you sometimes were routing for character like karloff's monster. (bravo!)
i must strongly disagree with the title of this video the king of horror IS and ALWAYS will be Bela Lugosi.
if i recall correctly Lugosi played the frankenstein monster better than Karloff but im not saying Karloff was a bad actor im just saying that the title "The King Of Horror" belongs to Bela Lugosi.
Are you kidding?! Lugosi played the monster in F. meets the Wolfman, and he sucked!!! Lugosi is a great actor, but he wasn't anywhere near as good in that role as Karloff!!!!!
@whirlwind6 Lugosi didn't suck as the monster...He played it like the director told him to. The monster was supposed to be blind in that film(a plot left over from Ghost of Frankenstein) and he was supposed to speak in Ygor's voice. However, t the last minute, Universal decided to cut all of Lugosi's lines, and leave the reason the monster stumbles around unexplained. If you watch it with that understanding, you see that he's giving a great performance. But I do still prefer Karloff's monster.
@whirlwind6 i know no actor was as good as karloff for frankenstein nor will their ever be but because of many roles such as dracula and many others boris karloff must share the title of king of horror with bela lugosi.
@cairnzie fukin' bela lugosi was a drunk morphine-addicted mess. he was good in most of his acting, but karloff lived long enough to host and act in black sabbath
@SamFisherCell Actually, according to Karloff's daughter, and Lugosi's son...The two men(despite popular belief) did not hate each other, and got along fine on the films they worked together on. No, they did not become good friends, but that was simply because of lack of mutual interest, do to their different backgrounds(Karloff was British and Lugosi was Hungarian). Lugosi did have a little resentment having turned down the monster, but he didn't despise Karloff.
whover got the credit, boris karloff got the top billing. bela, however great he was, got second billing the rest of the years. it was not whether or not who got the part of ''the monster'' in 'frankenstein', 1931. it was just the luck of the draw. bela was hungarian, karloff was english it was just luck. legosi was easily as good an actor as karloff.
Yeah , Lon Chaney Jr. was Kharis(except in "The Mummy`s Hand" , the first film of The "Kharis Saga" where stuntman Tom Tyler played Kharis & though Chaney`s Portrayal created the stereotypical Horror Film mummy , many find Tyler`s depiction more frightening).Karloff was Im-Ho-Tep in The 1932 Film simply titled "The Mummy"(not connected to The Kharis Films other than a few flashbacks , Kharis & Im-Ho-Tep both having been high priests in life & England , America & Egypt all being locations.
Feels so good to be related to this man. Hands down.
saywhatjpg 1 month ago
DAAAAMN He looks like Tori Spelling. LMAO!
Solowizard 2 months ago
Happy birthday, dear Boris. Never forgotten xxxxxx
Korea4Me 3 months ago
I'm in love with him.
dejahthoris 5 months ago
You all are wrong. Béla Lugosi is the king of horror, Karloff is the prince.
RandomChaosprod 6 months ago
@RandomChaosprod C'MON, KARLOFF IS THE KING!
801liveable 6 months ago
all i know is that as a child i was terrified of Frankenstein......I thought he was real and I could not watch him at night....I also couldnt stand the street sweeper coming down the street. I thought if you were too close to the street the machine would suck you in
brpoole336 8 months ago
Please do not fight over who is the greatest,please!!!! I love them both!!!!! Batsy Beve
BatsyBeve 11 months ago 2
HE'S MY 1ST COUSIN THRICE REMOVED!! :D
puppies137 1 year ago
Boris Karloff, was the greatest actor who ever played the character of the FRANKENSTEIN monster. Though in the black and white days of the movie, unlike today with all the gimmicks, computer special effects, really gory scenes, Karloff\
took you on a horrifying suspenseful journey strictly on his characterization of the portrayal based on genius and terrific acting ability. The horror films of yesterday were suspensful and you sometimes were routing for character like karloff's monster. (bravo!)
joeiannuzziable 1 year ago
great video, love the music.
madmomentsgo 1 year ago
between chaney, karloff and lugosi and their portrayals, the best of their generation.
nissansentraglx 1 year ago
what about bela lugosi?
NICKREAPER316 1 year ago
Boris Karloff narrates "Peter and the Wolf," 1940s recording:
watch?v=EmgNPA5EwmM
thanks and regards.
classicvinylbiz 1 year ago
One of the greats.
robin56 1 year ago
i must strongly disagree with the title of this video the king of horror IS and ALWAYS will be Bela Lugosi.
if i recall correctly Lugosi played the frankenstein monster better than Karloff but im not saying Karloff was a bad actor im just saying that the title "The King Of Horror" belongs to Bela Lugosi.
cairnzie 1 year ago
@cairnzie
Are you kidding?! Lugosi played the monster in F. meets the Wolfman, and he sucked!!! Lugosi is a great actor, but he wasn't anywhere near as good in that role as Karloff!!!!!
whirlwind6 1 year ago 7
@whirlwind6 Lugosi didn't suck as the monster...He played it like the director told him to. The monster was supposed to be blind in that film(a plot left over from Ghost of Frankenstein) and he was supposed to speak in Ygor's voice. However, t the last minute, Universal decided to cut all of Lugosi's lines, and leave the reason the monster stumbles around unexplained. If you watch it with that understanding, you see that he's giving a great performance. But I do still prefer Karloff's monster.
MrWesdotcom 1 year ago
@whirlwind6 Excuse me?!? The King of Horror will FOREVER be VINCENT PRICE! Lugosi and Karloff and Cheyney a very close second.
TWeisbergPhoto2 1 year ago
@TWeisbergPhoto2 yeah, but vincent price is so likeable, he ca't intimidate. karloff has those eye shadows and that shit eating grin.
CHAOSin8bits 1 year ago
@CHAOSin8bits Vincent Price was completely intimidating. He may have been charming, but it was a seductive charm.
TWeisbergPhoto2 1 year ago
@whirlwind6 i know no actor was as good as karloff for frankenstein nor will their ever be but because of many roles such as dracula and many others boris karloff must share the title of king of horror with bela lugosi.
garganrose 4 months ago
@cairnzie fukin' bela lugosi was a drunk morphine-addicted mess. he was good in most of his acting, but karloff lived long enough to host and act in black sabbath
CHAOSin8bits 1 year ago
@CHAOSin8bits Bela fixed himself by going to rehab. He didn't just let the drugs take over him.
Comedyteamz 5 months ago
great music selection
onemooners 1 year ago
"William Henry Pratt" (bka) "Boris Karloff":
NOBODY played "The Monster" like him!
johnhrobiii 2 years ago
First pic... the mummy... it's Lon Chaney Jr...
smcnicoll 2 years ago
"Karloff, that limey cocksucker can rot in hell for all I care!"
- Bela Lugosi
SamFisherCell 2 years ago 2
@SamFisherCell suck my balls
Dellboyzeem180 2 years ago
@SamFisherCell HE NEVER SAID THAT HE HAD TO MUCH CLASS THATS A LINE FROM THAT BULLSHIT FILM ED WOOD
mavivirgie 1 year ago
@mavivirgie Whatever, it's a cool line.
SamFisherCell 1 year ago
@SamFisherCell Actually, according to Karloff's daughter, and Lugosi's son...The two men(despite popular belief) did not hate each other, and got along fine on the films they worked together on. No, they did not become good friends, but that was simply because of lack of mutual interest, do to their different backgrounds(Karloff was British and Lugosi was Hungarian). Lugosi did have a little resentment having turned down the monster, but he didn't despise Karloff.
MrWesdotcom 1 year ago
whover got the credit, boris karloff got the top billing. bela, however great he was, got second billing the rest of the years. it was not whether or not who got the part of ''the monster'' in 'frankenstein', 1931. it was just the luck of the draw. bela was hungarian, karloff was english it was just luck. legosi was easily as good an actor as karloff.
dale1966gto 2 years ago
Bela Lugosi is the master of horror
Wizeguy0 2 years ago
i think karloff was very handsome...like a 40's george clooney...similar features. and a sweet sweet guy. and classy.
goofygoat2009 2 years ago 4
best frankensteins monster ever. i think watching in black and white makes it a bit nightmarish .
julesgreaves 2 years ago
hell yes boris karloff is truly the greatest name in horror.
garganrose 2 years ago
1:10- best shot!
bratkotenka 2 years ago
* Boris Karloff
* Bela Lugosi
* Ferdy Mayne
* Vincent Price
Today, i miss this icons...
Knoedelhans 2 years ago 3
The name of this song?
"Toccata" from Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750)
Knoedelhans 2 years ago 2
tehheee <3 it!
arisztidoltz 3 years ago
is the mummy at the beging lon chaney jr.
larryfredjudy 3 years ago
Yeah , Lon Chaney Jr. was Kharis(except in "The Mummy`s Hand" , the first film of The "Kharis Saga" where stuntman Tom Tyler played Kharis & though Chaney`s Portrayal created the stereotypical Horror Film mummy , many find Tyler`s depiction more frightening).Karloff was Im-Ho-Tep in The 1932 Film simply titled "The Mummy"(not connected to The Kharis Films other than a few flashbacks , Kharis & Im-Ho-Tep both having been high priests in life & England , America & Egypt all being locations.
1993MovieMan 2 years ago
interesting atv could you refresh my memory wot the cards were like ta
gmf65 3 years ago
i remember having cards of the universal horror movies they were called creature feature anyone in the uk remember them
gmf65 3 years ago
yes i do! i remember a B&W set called 'you'll die laughing' during the 1970's.
atv midlands UK
ATVmidlands5581 3 years ago
i think youll die laughing was on the back of the creature feature cards also do tou remember were em scare ems found on the famous tudor crisps
gmf65 3 years ago
Great set of pictures! Thanks for putting 'em together.
Finnigan9 3 years ago 2
good footage ^^
blackloverose111 4 years ago
that pis of the mummy at the begining is lon chaney jr. not boris karloff
luke2to1 4 years ago 5