Written by: John L. Balderston (based upon the composition by), Mary Shelley (from the novel by), Peggy Webling (adapted from the play by), Garrett Fort & Francis Edward Faragoh (screen play), Richard Schayer, (scenario editor), Robert Florey (contributor to treatment, uncredited), John Russell (contributor to screenplay construction, uncredited)
Directed by: James Whale
Starring: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff
Rated: --
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Plot
Henry Frankenstein endeavors to bring the dead back to life, having assembled a single man from multiple dead bodies.
Verdict
It's not bad, though obviously dated. The story and characters have been copied multiple times, making the movie seem less fresh. I was hoping for more in every scene, more emotions, more scares.
It depends.
Review
I like that the credits don't reveal the actor playing 'the monster'. This is an older movies that gets to the point. It avoids overly long setup and back story. While it's got a camp vibe to it, you can't deny at the time it had to be impressive. I've seen this story so many times the original effect is nearly lost on me, but I can still appreciate what this movie did. I like the concept and the simplicity of the story, but I'm always hoping for more in every scene. There's a disconnect. It's never scary as I'd like it to be and never as emotional as it should be.
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| Frankenstein - It is ALIVE! |
Scared of fire and reacting violently, the doctor locks the monster up, assuming it's violent. The monster kills before escaping. As corny as it is to say, the monster is misunderstood. I understand the monster is scared of fire and why he threw the girl in the water. I also understand the village's reaction. They're scared and threatened. The monster becomes trapped in a wind mill and the villagers burn it down. That which was never meant to be, is brought to an end.
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