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Release Date: November 21, 1931
Runtime: 70 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (17)
Genres:
Drama Science Fiction Horror
Budget: $291,000
Revenue: $12,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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94%
Tomatometer
91
91/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
1,773 votes
⭐
7.7/10
IMDb
87,677 votes
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Frankenstein

1931

"Life defies death; creation awakens chaos."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Frankenstein: Anniversary 75th Edition? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El doctor Frankenstein? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Frankenstein, l'homme qui crΓ©a un monstre? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Frankenstein, o homem que criou o monstro? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: Furankenshutain? All international titles (17) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $291,000
Revenue: $12,000,000
Profit $11,709,000
ROI +4023.7% (41.2x)

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Frankenstein is directed by James Whale .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Frankenstein

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  • In the film, the Creature's first appearance is intentionally kept in shadow, creating a sense of mystery and fear; this choice highlights the film's themes of alienation and the unknown.

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  • Colin Clive, who portrayed Henry Frankenstein, was known for his intense portrayal of madness, which was influenced by his own struggles with mental health.

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  • During the scene where the Creature interacts with a young girl, the flower-picking sequence was controversial and raised questions about the portrayal of innocence and tragedy; it was later cut from some versions.

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  • James Whale's direction emphasized both the horror and the humanity of the Creature, which would influence future adaptations of Mary Shelley's novel and the portrayal of monsters in cinema.

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