Frankenstein (1931)
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- Common Sense Age 10+
- Critics Consensus 100%
- HD
- CC
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- Horror
- 1 Hour 10 Minutes
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4.6 • 96 Ratings
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Boris Karloff stars in Frankenstein, as the screen's most memorable monster, in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster (Karloff) out of lifeless body parts. Director James Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel blended with Karloff's compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity makes Frankenstein a masterpiece not only of the genre, but of all time.
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Boris Karloff stars in Frankenstein, as the screen's most memorable monster, in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster (Karloff) out of lifeless body parts. Director James Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel blended with Karloff's compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity makes Frankenstein a masterpiece not only of the genre, but of all time.
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- Rent $3.99
- Buy $14.99
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Ratings and Reviews
Critics Consensus: Still unnerving to this day, Frankenstein adroitly explores the fine line between genius and madness, and features Boris Karloff's legendary, frightening performance as the monster.
Classic monster movie still electrifies.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- James Whale
- Producers
- Carl Laemmle Jr.
- Screenwriter
- Garrett Elsden Fort
- Francis Edwards Faragoh
Information
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Genre
- Horror
- Released
- Copyright
- © 1931 Universal Studios. Renewed 1959 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Languages
- Primary
- English (Stereo)
Accessibility
- CC
- Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.