Mary Shelley's tale of creation and consequence has been a cornerstone of cinema since the start of monster movies. It was one of the first real adaptations and entries into the horror genre. Since then, people have used the tale to make movies and TV shows in every other genre as well, even including comedies. Today, I want to go over nine of the best Frankenstein movies and talk about what they mean to me. Let's dive in. Frankenstein (1931) Sometimes the original is still the best. This adaptation is creepy and beautiful. James Whale's groundbreaking film is the foundation upon which nearly all subsequent adaptations are built. Boris Karloff's portrayal of the monster will forever be how we imagine the monster when we close our eyes. His ability to establish the creature as a sympathetic, yet terrifying, figure is also what everyone bases future performances on. The film's stark black-and-white cinematography and Whale's masterful direction create a palpable sense of dread and gothic beauty.Young Frankenstein (1974)Yes, this is the second-best version of this story, and I won't hear otherwise. Mel Brooks' brilliant and hilarious film is both a pitch-perfect parody and a loving homage to the Universal classics of the 1930s. It's a movie filled with endless quotes like "Roll in the hay" and "Fronkensteeeen."Gene Wilder stars as the grandson of the infamous doctor, who reluctantly follows in his ancestor's footsteps. Shot in black and white and utilizing many of the original laboratory props, the film is a comedic...
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