Frankenstein (1931)
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Frankenstein (1931) is a seminal American horror film directed by James Whale. It is an adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, albeit with significant changes. The film stars Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating life, and Boris Karloff as the iconic monster. The movie's narrative follows Frankenstein's creation of the monster from body parts and its subsequent interactions with humans, leading to tragic consequences. Karloff's portrayal of the monster as a sympathetic yet terrifying figure has become iconic in popular culture. The film was produced by Universal Pictures and features a cast including Mae Clarke, John Boles, and Edward Van Sloan. James Whale's direction and Jack Pierce's makeup design contributed to the film's enduring impact on horror cinema. Despite deviating from the original novel, the movie retains the core themes of creation and responsibility. It has spawned numerous sequels and remains culturally significant, with its imagery influencing many subsequent adaptations and reinterpretations of the Frankenstein story.
