Universal Studios is set to unveil its new ride, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, at the $7 billion Epic Universe theme park opening in May. The highlight of this attraction is a life-like 9-foot-tall animatronic Frankenstein's monster, representing the latest in ride technology. Unlike Disney Parks, which focus on modern franchises, Universal is leveraging its legacy of horror films and iconic characters stemming from the early 20th century. This blend of nostalgia and technology aims to offer a unique experience compared to competitors, while honoring the studio's historic contributions to horror cinema.
As Disney Parks lean heavily into modern intellectual properties, Universal has decided to marry the latest ride technology with an intellectual property that dates back several decades.
The 400-pound animatronic is just one of over a dozen technically advanced robotic systems created for Universal's most ambitious ride yet: Monsters Unchained.
Universal Studios birthed the mainstream horror film genre in 1913, but it wasn't until 1931 that the Universal Monsters legacy ignited thanks to the success of Dracula.
The studio tour continues to visit the streets of 'Little Europe,' the set for many of its classic horror films, including 'The Wolf Man' and 'Frankenstein.'
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