Title
Frankenstein [Film Adaptation]
Subject
Frankenstein (Fictitious character)
Frankenstein films
Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character)
Monsters
Scientists
Motion pictures
Horror films
Description
This iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation. (Adapted from RottenTomatoes.com)
Creator
Whale, James, 1889-1957
Publisher
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Date
1931
Contributor
Loeffelman, Elizabeth
Format
motion pictures (visual works)
jpeg
Language
eng
Identifier
frankensteinmovieel01