(1882-1956)
Bela Lugosi is quite possibly my favourite actor of the classic Universal monster movie line-up, his work has spanned over so many chilling and cunning titles, most notably the 1931 Tod Browning classic; Dracula.
Lugosi has also made many other films that have become regarded as essentials in Horror and Science-Fiction movie history; films such as White Zombie, Invisible Ghost, Bride Of The Monster and his final film Plan 9 From Outer Space. He also had a recurring role as Ygor in both Son Of Frankenstein and The Ghost Of Frankenstein.
The reason why Lugosi is my favourite is because despite his unfortunate career of being typecast due to his thick Hungarian accent, he has remained a true icon of the era and spans many roles, despite his starring role being that of the original Count Dracula. Lugosi is the most iconic of all the Universal stars to me, more iconic than Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney, Lugosi had a real presence when it came to performing in front of the camera and creating an eerie atmosphere; a real talent that was undermined by make-up and special effects.
To me, Lugosi didn't need special effects or make-up to give people the creeps, and that to me is a genuine talent right there, no matter what anybody says. That is why I have chosen to make Bela Lugosi the first in the Horror Icons of the Month, because he was the first I saw when I was young, and to me he shall always remain the best.
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