Dir. James Whale · Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Ernest Thesiger, Elsa Lanchester, Gavin Gordon · Music Franz Waxman · Frankenstein (Universal) Collection
“More fearful than the monster himself!”
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After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him.
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This film offers a rich gothic atmosphere, blending melancholic undertones with moments of macabre humor. It's an atmospheric journey into themes of otherness and the perils of creation, all wrapped in iconic black and white visuals. A steady pace allows its expressionistic dread and surprising pathos to truly resonate.
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