If you think about it, the horror genre is an absolutely widespread buffet with changing menus. At the same time, it’s so exclusive for each one of us that we all have that one moment from that one particular film that defines horror for us. For me, that moment is when Frankenstein’s monster is born. A story of a mad scientist and his creation, the birth of Frankenstein’s monster isn’t distinguished only by fear in James Whale’s Frankenstein (or even in Mary Shelley's novel). Rather, the moment transcends horror by giving us a glimpse of the possibilities of destruction and chaos that can be solely caused by a single man’s quest to become God. In this article, we’re unveiling how the iconic scene of the birth of Frankenstein’s monster scratches on our deepest, darkest fears of what would happen if mankind doesn’t learn how to tame its ambitions. The Scene The scene opens on an anxious note. Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive), who has been living a secluded life working on his outrageous experiment, is being visited by his fiancée Elizabeth (Mae Clarke), his mentor Dr. Waldman, and his best friend Victor Moritz (John Boles). Dr. Frankenstein is visibly agitated and excited as he explains the magnanimity of his experiment to his visitors, who are seemingly against it. Ignoring everyone’s concern and warnings, Dr. Frankenstein is adamant to prove the wonder of his research: that he has found a way to create life. He takes them into his laboratory and...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 31 October