Frankenstein

1931 · Directed by James Whale

Dr. Henry Frankenstein 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, confused and traumatized, it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation.

drama horror sci-fi

Cast: Boris Karloff, Dwight Frye, Mae Clarke, Colin Clive, Lionel Belmore, Rose Plumer, Cecil Reynolds, Cecilia Parker, Inez Palange, Jack Curtis

Rating: 7.525/10 from 1,228 votes