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Frankenstein

PG1h 10m1931James Whale
IMDb: 7.7/10Rotten: 94%Metacritic: 91/100
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"The man who made a monster."

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Frankenstein (1931) about?

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

Who stars in Frankenstein?

Frankenstein stars Colin Clive (Henry Frankenstein), Mae Clarke (Elizabeth), John Boles (Victor Moritz), Boris Karloff (The Monster), Edward Van Sloan (Doctor Waldman). The film was directed by James Whale.

How long is Frankenstein?

Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1931. It is rated PG.

Is Frankenstein worth watching?

Frankenstein holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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