The eccentric scientist Frankenstein is making the final preparations for his great experiment — creating life itself. Frankenstein and his assistant Fritz have collected body parts from graveyards and other places where a good limb might turn up. The only thing missing is a brain, and finding a good, functional brain with noble intentions isn’t always so easy.
Frankenstein is a sad, dark tale about a misunderstood monster. It’s also a critical reflection on society’s treatment of what is different — and what is so often considered ugly.
The film is one of the greatest classics in cinema history. It remains a milestone in film and has inspired countless other movies. There have been many versions of Mary Shelley’s poetic story, and quite a few that are essentially rip-offs of the original film. Edward Scissorhands is probably one of the best examples of a film with a similar theme, adapted to more modern surroundings. The fun fact is that Mary Shelley originally wrote the story as part of a bet — it was never meant to be published. For that backstory, check out the film Gothic.
A true dream team was behind this film, and if you’re familiar with Universal’s classic monster movies, you’ll probably start drooling already. We’re talking legends like James Whale, Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, and Dwight Frye. They all deliver outstanding performances, and of course, Boris Karloff is best known as Frankenstein’s monster — no doubt about it.
There’s only one thing left to say about this film, even after more than 90 years:
IT’S ALIVE!
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