WITH THE RELEASE of The Hunchback of Notre Dame 85 years ago, Universal Studios created and defined the horror film genre. Cinematic icons such as Frankenstein, Dracula, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man and Creature From The Black Lagoon followed over the years. These monsters introduced visions of terror that created indelible impressions, and their legacy continues to haunt our collective nightmares - the Universal Studios Monsters have stood the test of time, appeal to countless generations and live on in today's popular culture.

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Universal Studios Monsters is a year-round licensing program with over 60 licensees including toys, apparel, publishing, interactive, collectibles and of course Halloween-themed party goods and stationery. The Universal Studios Monsters have broad appeal and awareness with audiences of all ages. Adults enjoy the collectible and nostalgic appeal of the classic movie library, while teens and tweens see the old and the new monsters as cool cult characters. There are also cartoon design programs that target younger kids and also work well in markets and market segments that are monster sensitive.

Universal Studios’ monster characters include Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, Creature From The Black Lagoon, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Phantom of the Opera and a host of other ghoulish characters. More recent additions to the monster stable include the Mummy and Chucky movies and animated series like The Munsters and The Mummy. The Mummy movies are also best-sellers on video and DVD. A new The Wolfman movie is being released worldwide in November 2009, starring Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro star as a father and son who discover a horrifying destiny for their family.