1930s Horror Movies

From James Whale, starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles
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Frankenstein is a horror film directed by James Whale, based on the novel by Mary Shelley. The movie tells the story of Dr. Frankenstein, who creates a monster out of dead body parts. The creature, played by Boris Karloff, is brought to life by a scientific experiment and soon realizes it doesn't belong in the world of humans. It goes on a rampage, killing innocent people and seeking revenge on its creator. The movie is a classic of the horror genre, noted for its iconic monster and its exploration of gothic themes.

From Tod Browning, starring Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Roscoe Ates
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Freaks is a 1932 horror film directed by Tod Browning and starring a cast of real-life carnival performers. It centers around a group of “freaks,” including a half-man, half-woman; a bearded lady; a conjoined twin; a man with no limbs; and a dwarf, who plot revenge against a trapeze artist who conspires to exploit them. The film received mixed reviews upon release and was banned in the UK and other countries due to its controversial subject matter. Despite this, it still stands as a cult classic and is widely viewed as a pioneering work of horror cinema.

From James Whale, starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson
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The Bride of Frankenstein is a classic 1935 horror film directed by James Whale. It is the sequel to Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and stars Boris Karloff as the Monster, Elsa Lanchester as the Bride of Frankenstein, and Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein. The story follows Henry's attempt to build a mate for the Monster, with tragic results. Through a series of events, the Monster and the Bride attempt to escape their creator's control as they learn to love each other and seek out a life of their own. The film is noted for its exploration of themes of creation, love, and identity in a classic horror setting. It is considered one of the greatest horror films of all time.

From James Whale, starring Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan, Henry Travers
Rated TV-PG

The Invisible Man is a classic 1933 sci-fi horror film directed by James Whale, starring Claude Rains. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells, the film follows a scientist, Jack Griffin, who discovers a serum to make himself invisible. After he tests it on himself, he struggles to maintain his sanity as he is driven to commit murderous acts against those around him. The Invisible Man is considered one of the earliest and greatest science fiction horror films and remains a cult classic today.

From Directors: Tod Browning, Karl Freund, starring Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Dwight Frye
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From Lew Landers, starring Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lester Matthews, Irene Ware
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