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Universal Horrors: Classic Frights That Helped Define A Genre

A curated collection of AC’s coverage on memorable monsters, maniacs and the macabre from the studio’s golden age.

ASC Staff

This selection of frightful stories from the American Cinematographer archives will be updated as new articles are added. Just click the poster art to access each.


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