Abbott and Costello Movies: Meet the Monsters
The Meet the Monsters series represents some of Abbott and Costello's most popular and enduring films, where they encounter classic horror icons in entertaining comedy-horror parodies. Beginning with their career-reviving masterpiece Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, these films expertly balance genuine scares with the duo's trademark slapstick.
Each film stands alone while maintaining the consistent premise of the bumbling duo stumbling into supernatural encounters. These movies showcase Abbott and Costello at their most popular and remain their most frequently aired and referenced works.
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Baggage handlers Bud and Lou accidentally encounter classic movie monsters including Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, and the Wolf Man in this comedy horror crossover.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
When bellhop Freddie Phillips becomes the prime suspect in a murder at the Lost Caverns Motel, he must clear his name with help from his friend while dodging a mysterious swami's hypnotic schemes. This classic Abbott and Costello comedy pairs the duo with horror legend Boris Karloff in a blend of mystery and slapstick humor.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello play bumbling detectives who encounter the Invisible Man in this classic monster-comedy crossover from Universal Pictures.
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
American policemen Bud and Lou find themselves in London where they encounter the infamous Dr. Jekyll and his sinister alter ego Mr. Hyde in this classic comedy-horror mashup.
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
Comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello find themselves trapped in an Egyptian tomb with a living mummy in this classic horror-comedy adventure.
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