Ever notice that every blockbuster movie has the same fundamental pieces? A hero, a journey, some conflicts to muck it all up, a reward, and the hero returning home and everybody applauding his or...

1931? 1800s? America? Germany? England? Help?You half expect everyone on film in Frankenstein to turn towards the camera as one and shout, "Ack! Where are we?"The film's setting is a big confused m...

Detached, floating freaky eyes: that's what you see when you start watching Frankenstein. The title sequence is 100% freaky music and freaky floating eyes—in fact, it may be the creepiest scene i...

HorrorIf you Google "Merriam Webster classic horror definition," a giant guy with bolts in his neck will sneak up behind you and strangle you…because Frankenstein defines classic horror.But what...

It's a simple title, right? The film's called Frankenstein, and it's about Frankenstein. Done.But hold onto your brain for a second, Fritz. The film is called Frankenstein. But which Frankenstein i...

When are you going to have kids, Henry Frankenstein? Your dad wants to know.That's the end of Frankenstein. The old pompous Baron cheerfully contemplates the marriage of Henry and Elizabeth and tel...

PG-13Frankenstein opens with a warning that the film is super-shocking, run, hide your children, be very afraid. Actor Edward Van Sloan says, in an opening preamble:It may shock you. It might even...