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For the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," I re-read it and, then, reviewed a bunch of Frankenstein films. This list is a ranking of all of them that I've reviewed, from the classic Universal series, to the Technicolor Hammer splatters and beyond.
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Apr 28, 2020 · While 1994’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein should be hailed as the definitive movie version of the 1818 story, especially for DeNiro's performance as the Creature, it did face some backlash. Many critics were wary of Branagh's direction of the movie, suggesting that there was not enough subtlety.
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- The Ghost of Frankenstein
- House of Dracula
- Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
- House of Frankenstein
- Son of Frankenstein
- Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man
- Bride of Frankenstein
- Frankenstein
The Ghost of Frankenstein was the fourth film in the series, and the first not to feature Karloff as the monster. Lon Chaney Jr. adds to his long list of monster portrayals, which included the Mummy in The Mummy’s Tomb—released the same year—by taking over the role. While the movie picks up where Son of Frankensteinleft off, it contains none of tha...
Kenton was back in the director’s chair for the third time in this nonsensical continuation of sorts to House of Frankenstein. The plot is driven by Count Dracula (John Carradine) who visits the castle of Dr. Edelmann (Onslow Stevens) hoping to find a cure for his vampirism. Lazy plotting brings Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney Jr.) to the castle the same ...
Director Charles Barton brings a light touch to this fun continuation of the monster saga. Wisely side-stepping the events of House of Dracula, the plot this time revolves around Dr. Sandra Mornay (Lenore Aubert) who is working with Dracula (Bela Lugosi) to create a more docile Frankenstein’s monster (Glenn Strange) for nefarious purposes. Baggage ...
This direct sequel to Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, House of Frankenstein was the first to feature all three classic characters, including Dracula, in the expanding shared monster universe. While the plot is negligible, the cast, which included Boris Karloff as psychotic scientist Dr. Niemann, make this an entertaining ride. Dracula (John Carrad...
Though one of the most underrated titles, this third follow-up was the most handsome and influential of the Universal horror films. Director Rowland V. Lee takes over the directing reigns from James Whale and does a great job with the smart script written by Wyllis Cooper. Henry Frankenstein’s scientist son (Basil Rathbone) moves into his father’s ...
Written by Curt Siodmak, screenwriter for some of the better Universal monster films, this fun follow-up to both the much-lauded The Wolf Man (1941) and The Ghost of Frankenstein cleverly works with the best aspects of both franchises. When two grave robbers open the Talbot family crypt, they inadvertently awaken Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney Jr.), who ...
Bride of Frankenstein is a terrific follow-up to the original hit, and is often regarded as a better film than its predecessor. While it is equally stunning both in its execution and cinematography, it gets less points here for its anticlimactic handling of the creature’s mate. A clever opening has Frankenstein author Mary Shelley (Elsa Lanchester)...
While Dracula (1931) is often trumpeted as the film that started the Universal monster series, Frankenstein was the true horror champ that year. Dracula is memorable for the great Lugosi performance and gorgeous set design – but it’s not a great film. James Whale’s Frankenstein, remade countless times—including a ‘94 flop—tells a compelling story c...
Aug 26, 2018 · A list of 57 films compiled on Letterboxd, including Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Frankenstein (1931), The Spirit of the Beehive (1973), Young Frankenstein (1974) and Son of Frankenstein (1939).
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- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) 6.8/10. Following Universal's initial run of Frankenstein pictures, the British company Hammer Films took several stabs at the character.
- The Revenge Of Frankenstein (1958) 6.8/10. More than a decade before Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, British director Terence Fisher also directed Peter Cushing as the devious doctor in Hammer Films' The Revenge of Frankenstein.
- The Curse Of Frankenstein (1957) 7.1/10. The third consecutive Terence Fisher/Peter Cushing collaboration to make this list includes The Curse of Frankenstein, which coincidentally marks their first time working on a Frankenstein film.
- Son Of Frankenstein (1939) 7.1/10. Universal's Son of Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff as the monstrous murderer kept in hiding by deceased Dr. Frankenstein's ambitious son, Baron Wolf von Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone).
Nov 8, 2023 · What is the most accurate movie adaptation of ‘Frankenstein’? And what is the best version of ‘Frankenstein’? Does your favorite ‘Frankenstein’ adaptation make the cut?
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Mar 12, 2019 · Touching on themes of ambition, lost of innocence, revenge, humanity, responsibility and creattion, Frankenstein is a dense but very worthwhile classic of its genre. However, it unfortunately has been largely displaced in the popular consciousness by its film adaptations.
