universal epic universeThe amazing animated figures of his Monster Unleashed: The Frankenstein Experiment mount are sharp enough to draw blood, and Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive first look at the first round of the classic Universal monsters that will appear inside the attraction that has been billed as the scariest attraction the theme park giant has ever built.

Billed as “some of the most visceral, powerful and fast-moving animated figures ever created” for a theme park attraction, the four monsters revealed in the photos below represent only a small fraction of the total number of figures that will appear throughout. long. ride, as Monsters Unchained is scheduled to open (within the Dark Universe section of the park) with 14 animated figures in total.

Inspired by the classic monster movies of Universal’s past, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment takes guests on a thrilling journey through the catacombs of Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, great-great-granddaughter of the infamous Henry Frankenstein, has directed several secret and twisted experiments. In a misguided attempt to show off her genius for riders, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein invites guests to witness her powers to control the monsters within, until her plans go haywire and she inadvertently unleashes the sinister creatures.

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Figures depicting Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Frankenstein’s Monster and more will debut as part of the ride, with the Frankenstein figure standing nine feet tall and weighing more than 800 pounds.

Guests will first encounter Frankenstein’s monsters in the attraction’s queue, where they will tour the layout of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s laboratory during the pre-show portion of the attraction.

Dracula, the most dangerous of the Doctor’s monsters, is encountered at various points along the journey, as he leads the pack of monsters that terrorize Victoria’s mansion.

Riders will come “within inches” of the Wolf Man’s fangs and claws during the ride, a press release from Epic Universe confirms, and he will move in quick movements as guests pass by him.

As for the creature from the Black Lagoon, also known as “Gill-man”, he will emerge from the aforementioned depths to join his fellow monsters and terrorize the riders.

Elsewhere within the Dark Universe section of the new park, set in the fictional city of Darkmoor, Epic Universe attendees will be able to meet various monsters for photo opportunities and even sit down for a monster makeover inside the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience .

Dark Universe also features several restaurants, including Burning Blade Tavern, a restaurant that features a giant windmill that will burn with real flames (a nod to a scene from the 1931 film). frankenstein), as well as Lacey’s Cottage, a sandwich shop named after an elderly character in the Mary Shelley book that inspired the film.

Additionally, other characters will roam the streets of Darkmoor for visitors to see, including Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s assistant Ygor, the Invisible Man, an eccentric monster hunter, and a live musician.

Dark Universe is one of five themed lands contained in Epic Universe, a park anchored by Celestial Park, a space filled with lush vegetation and mythological and astrological aesthetics.

The other grounds, accessible through entry “portals”, include areas inspired by How to train your dragon (he Berk Island), he harry potter series (the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic), and Nintendo (Super Nintendo World).

In July, EW exclusively confirmed that Eddie Redmayne would reprise his role as Newt Scamander in scenes that will take place within the harry potter-thematic section, as the terrain merges the cinematic timelines of the franchise’s main series films (for which Actress Imelda Staunton also filmed new scenes as Dolores Umbridge.) and Redmayne Fantastic Animals projects.

Universal Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025. Ticket information is available at Epic Universe Website.

Check out EW’s exclusive images of the Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment animated figures in the photos above.