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FRANKENSTEIN is James Whale's first stylish, expressionist film (INVISIBLE MAN, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN) to grace the Universal horror... Read More
FRANKENSTEIN is James Whale's first stylish, expressionist film (INVISIBLE MAN, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN) to grace the Universal horror cycle of the 1930s and 1940s (DRACULA, THE MUMMY). Scientist Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) and his hunchbacked assistant, Fritz (Dwight Frye), embark on an unholy mission by stealing a body from a graveyard and a human brain from a medical college. Unbeknownst to Frankenstein, however, Fritz takes a violent and murderous abnormal brain. Henry's strange letters about his experiments worry his fiancie, Elizabeth (Mae Clark), and friends Victor (John Boles) and Dr. Waldman (Edward Van Sloan). They arrive at Frankenstein's laboratory to find the spectacular scene of creation under way--and Frankenstein intoxicated with his own godlike power. <br> <br> FRANKENSTEIN is in many ways the original horror classic, virtually creating the genre itself, leading to numerous sequels and myriad imitators. Whale's ability to give humanity to the Monster is one of the film's most stunnin... Minimize
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Key Information
Stars Boris Karloff, Colin Clive
Actors Arletta Duncan, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, Francis Ford, Frederick Kerr, John Boles, Lionel Belmore, Mae Clarke, Marilyn Harris, Michael Mark, Pauline Moore
Available Formats DVD, DVD: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2 - Disc Set, DVD: Subtitled French, DVD: The Wolfman $10 Movie Cash, VHS
Directors James Whale
UPC 025192032523, 025192037528, 025192055041, 025193102126, 096895500435, 096898487030
Genre Horror/Suspense
Subgenre Classic
MPAA Rating Not Rated
Release Date 1931
Running Time 1hr 11min
Languages
Original Language English
VHS Editions
VHS Editions VHS1hr 11minMovies UnlimitedNot Rated, VHS1hr 11minRepublic Pictures Home VideoNot Rated, VHS1hr 11minUniversal Studios Home VideoAugust 19, 1997Not Rated096895500435, VHS1hr 11minUniversal Studios Home VideoAugust 29, 2000Not Rated096898487030Sound Features: HiFi
Credits
Screenwriter Francis Edward Faragoh, Garrett Fort
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews (01/01/2004, p.134-5, Jamie Graham): "The best of the Universal monster movies, it boasts a fragile beauty.", (09/26/2006, p.E4, Dave Kehr): "A complete reimagining of the Mary Shelley novel, Whale's version makes the monster an object of both terror and pity...", (12/01/2003, p.4, Premiere Staff): "The granddaddy of the horror genre..."
Quotes from the Movie
Quotes from the Movie "It's alive! It's alive! It's alive! It's alive!...Now I know what it feels like to be God!"--Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) after creating the Monster
Product Review Summary
24 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: Rating: 4.42/5 stars
Action Factor: 4
Special Effects: 4
Suspense: 4
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By: George_Chabot in Movies at Epinions.com
May 10, 2004

ItÂ’s Alive! Frankenstein (1931)

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Boris Karloff, makeup, cinematography, sets

Cons: They don't make them like they used to!

Bottom Line:
A classic film that has spawned many imitations, Universal Studios' Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, is still the best! Read More at Epinions.com


By: nathantyree
May 20, 2004

By god, now I know what it feels like to be god!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Great directing, great acting, great atmosphere.

Cons: None

Bottom Line:
Frankenstein is a horror classic. It is one of those rare films that will live forever. Everyone should see it at least once. Read More at Epinions.com


By: truckturner
Jan 4, 2011

Pretty Amazing for 1931, or any year for that matter

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Pretty much everything

Cons: Karloff’s credit or lack thereof

Bottom Line:
One of the best in the Universal horror cycle, and a horror landmark. If you haven’t seen this enduring classic already, you owe it to yourself to do so now. Read More at Epinions.com


By: desslok
Oct 23, 2008

FRANKENSTEIN - bring extra socks.

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: It's all about the Boris.

Cons: Honestly, nothing I can think of.

Bottom Line:
Despite the relatively low budget, Frankenstein sports creative effects, wonderful direction, and top-flight sets, easily transcending its B-grade budget. Any self-respecting fan of horror needs to own this DVD. Read More at Epinions.com


By: amfunee
Jul 31, 2007

"Here's to a son to the House of Frankenstein!"

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Boris Karloff's classic portrayal, James Whale's intelligent and expressive direction; evocative sets and visual effects

Cons: Broad, generically-depicted villagers and festivities, no musical score, and an obvious, flying dummy

Bottom Line:
A literate, powerfully effective horror film, with many memorable scenes, exceptional performances, direction and set design. Read More at Epinions.com


By: fdknight
Apr 18, 2000

Frankenstein (1931)

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Karloff, Clive, Sets

Cons: Not as good as Bride of Frankenstein Read More at Epinions.com


By: Der_Kaiser
Jan 14, 2000

It Lives FOREVER!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: You name it!

Cons: None Read More at Epinions.com


By: cdauten
Aug 10, 2002

Great film, great performance

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Karloff's performance, great sets & atmosphere

Cons: unfairly dismissed by younger viewers

Bottom Line:
Karloff's triumph...a truly classic film, not only of the horror genre, but of all time. Read More at Epinions.com


By: Kipf
Oct 29, 2000

Maybe the best performance of a Frankenstein adaption

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: dark atmosphere, with some great actors, Karloff as the monster, dramatic scenes

Cons: not every movie fan is gonna like it Read More at Epinions.com


By: AndyFish
Mar 29, 2000

DVD- Frankenstein Classic

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Horror Classic

Cons: Stagy at times Read More at Epinions.com


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