Inked Mag Staff
February 3rd, 2022
75 Classic Tattoos of the Universal Monsters
Who's your favorite Universal Monster?
When it comes to horror, it all goes back to the classic movies. Universal Pictures is responsible for creating some of the most iconic monsters of all time. These monsters are known as the Universal Monsters and they continue to be shown on television and film to this day. Take a look at tattoos inspired by Universal Monsters in the gallery below, then let us know your favorite Universal Monster from this list in the comments section on social media.
Dracula
Created By: Bram Stoker
Original Film: “Dracula”
Film Debut: 1931
Original Actor: Bela Lugosi
Notable Remake/Sequel: “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992)
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Frankenstein’s Monster
Created By: Mary Shelley
Original Film: “Frankenstein”
Film Debut: 1931
Original Actor: Boris Karloff
Notable Remake/Sequel: “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” (1994)
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The Bride of Frankenstein
Created By: Mary Shelley
Original Film: “Bride of Frankenstein”
Film Debut: 1935
Original Actor: Elsa Lanchester
Notable Remake/Sequel: “The Bride” (1985)
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The Mummy
Created By: Nina Wilcox Putnam and Richard Schayer
Original Film: “The Mummy”
Film Debut: 1932
Original Actor: Boris Karloff
Notable Remake/Sequel: “The Mummy” (1999)
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The Invisible Man
Created By: H.G. Wells
Original Film: “The Invisible Man”
Film Debut: 1933
Original Actor: Claude Rains
Notable Remake/Sequel: “The Invisible Man” (1920)
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The Wolf Man
Created By: Curt Siodmak
Original Film: “The Wolf Man”
Film Debut: 1941
Original Actor: Lon Chaney Jr.
Notable Remake/Sequel: “The Wolf Man” (2010)
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Phantom of the Opera
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Creature From the Black Lagoon
Created By: Maurice Zimm
Original Film: “Creature From the Black Lagoon”
Film Debut: 1954
Original Actor: Ben Chapman
Notable Remake/Sequel: “Revenge of the Creature” (1955)
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