Frankenstein (1931)

Frankenstein (1931) is a dark, atmospheric blend of drama, horror and early science fiction. Dr. Henry Frankenstein, obsessed with proving that life can be created, secludes himself with his assistant Fritz and assembles a human being from parts taken from exhumed corpses. His fiancée Elizabeth, his worried friend Victor Moritz, his mentor Dr. Waldman and his father, Baron Frankenstein, watch in growing alarm as Henry pushes past ethical and personal boundaries. When the stitched-together creature is brought to life it is at once childlike and fearful—terrified of fire and unsure of the world—and what begins as a miraculous experiment turns tragic as the creature, confused and rejected, accidentally kills a little girl and sparks a furious, vengeful hunt by the villagers. Watching the film you’ll experience a steady, haunting tension: scenes of obsessive experiment and isolation, the eerie wonder of the creature’s awakening, and mounting dread as society reacts with fear and violence. The movie raises moral questions about scientific hubris, responsibility and how treatment shapes behavior, while delivering suspense, pathos, and moments of shock. Expect a classic, emotionally charged horror tale where sympathy for the monster sits uneasily beside horror at the consequences of one man’s ambition.

Actors: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff

Director: James Whale

Runtime: 70 min

Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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