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Frankenstein

The man who made a monster.

7.5 / 10 1931 1h 10mNR English
DramaHorrorScience Fiction

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Colin Clive

Colin Clive

Henry Frankenstein

Lead
Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Elizabeth

John Boles

John Boles

Victor Moritz

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

The Monster

Edward Van Sloan

Edward Van Sloan

Doctor Waldman

Frederick Kerr

Frederick Kerr

Baron Frankenstein

Dwight Frye

Dwight Frye

Fritz

Lionel Belmore

Lionel Belmore

The Burgomaster

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. James Whale's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Frankenstein is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker