Frankenstein

1931 · 70 min · EN · 7.5 (1,875 votes)

Dir. James Whale · Starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff, Edward Van Sloan, Frederick Kerr · Music Bernhard Kaun · Frankenstein (Universal) Collection

“The man who made a monster.”

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Obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein attempts to create life by assembling a creature from deceased body parts. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it flees into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc.

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This iconic horror classic wraps you in a chilling, gothic embrace. It's a melancholic exploration of creation and rejection, steeped in expressionistic shadows and a palpable sense of dread. The film evokes a tragic sympathy for the 'other,' making it a timeless, thought-provoking experience.

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