Karl Freund

Karl Freund (16 January 1890 – 3 May 1969) was a German-American cinematographer and film director who worked in Hollywood from the 1920s through the 1950s. He is best known for his work in classic Hollywood productions, particularly in the horror and suspense genres. He was the cinematographer for several iconic films, including Dracula, Murders in the Rue Morgue, and Key Largo. He also directed several films, including The Mummy, which is considered a horror classic. He was known for his innovative use of lighting and camera techniques, and he was a pioneer of the German Expressionist style of filmmaking. He received an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for The Good Earth in 1938. He passed away in 1969 at the age of 79.

Boris Karloff in a scene from The Mummy 1932
Films

The Mummy 1932

The Mummy 1932 tells the story of an ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, who is resurrected and seeks to reunite with his lost love, leading to a series of terrifying and deadly events in modern-day Egypt.

Bela Lugosi in a scene from Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932
Films

Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932

Murders in the Rue Morgue 1932 stars Bela Lugosi as a mad doctor who kidnaps and kills young Parisian women in an effort to crossbreed humans with apes!