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Frankenstein (1931)
Blu-ray (1 discs
)
Digital ✓
Genre: Horror
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Sound: DD 2.0
Synopsis
Ambition without responsibility can create consequences no one is ready to face. James Whale's "Frankenstein," loosely adapted from Mary Shelley's classic novel, stars Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist obsessed with unlocking the secret of life. Working in an isolated watchtower laboratory with his hunchbacked assistant, Fritz (Dwight Frye), Henry stitches together a body from stolen corpses. But Fritz mistakenly steals a criminal's brain, and when a thunderstorm brings the creature to life, Henry's triumph quickly turns to horror. Played with heartbreaking tenderness by Boris Karloff, the Monster is a confused, frightened outcast in a world that fears him. With Jack Pierce's legendary makeup, it remains one of the most influential horror films ever made. You'll understand why "It's alive!" still echoes nearly a century later.
Cast
Boris Karloff
Colin Clive
Dwight Frye
Edward Van Sloan
Mae Clarke
John Boles
Frederick Kerr
Lionel Belmore
Marilyn Harris
Director
James Whale
Awards & Nominations
- None
Keywords
AFI Top 100 (1998)
AFI Top 100 Thrillers
Frankenstein
Horror
Mad Scientists & Deadly Doctors
Science Fiction
Thrillers
Technical Specifications
Audio Languages
English, French
Subtitle Languages
English, Spanish
Special Features
- Audio commentary
- Featurettes/Behind-The-Scenes/Documentaries
- Trailers/TV spots
- The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood made A Monster Documentary
- She's Alive! Creating The Bride Of Frankenstein Documentary
- Karloff: The Gentle Monster
- Frankenstein Archives
- The Bride Of Frankensten Archives
- Boo! A Short Film
- Abbott And Costello Meet The Monsters
- 4 Feature Commentaries