Frankenstien Films

From Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Rated PG

Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn, Teri Garr, and Gene Hackman. The film is a parody of the classic horror film genre, in particular the 1931 film Frankenstein and its 1939 sequel, Son of Frankenstein. The plot follows Victor Frankenstein, a descendant of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein, as he attempts to fulfill his ancestor's legacy by bringing a corpse back to life, with the help of his hunchbacked assistant Igor, his lab assistant Inga, and the mysterious Frau Blücher. Along the way, Victor struggles with the monster's increasing strength and his own conscience, as his creation's actions become increasingly destructive. In the end, Victor must choose between reining in his creation or letting him wreak havoc on the world.

From James Whale, starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson
Rated Not Rated

The Bride of Frankenstein is a classic horror film from 1935, directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff as the iconic monster. The film follows the story of Dr. Frankenstein, who is convinced by his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, to create a mate for his creature. As the doctor begins to construct the bride, the creature discovers the plan and demands a mate of his own. With the help of Pretorius, the doctor is able to bring the bride to life, although the results are not quite what they expected. The film culminates in a thrilling climax, as the creature and his bride face off against a mob of angry villagers. With its dark humor, thrilling action sequences, and iconic characters, The Bride of Frankenstein is a classic of the horror genre.

From James Whale, starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles
Rated Passed

Frankenstein is a classic 1931 horror film directed by James Whale and starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, and Boris Karloff. Based on the novel of the same name by Mary Shelley, the film tells the story of Dr. Henry Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a monster from the body parts of corpses. Though it initially appears to be successful, the creature soon escapes and wreaks havoc on the countryside. Frankenstein and his assistant, Fritz, attempt to capture the creature with no success. Eventually, Frankenstein realizes that the creature must be destroyed and sets out to do so. However, his plan ends in tragedy when his beloved fiancée is killed by the monster. The film ends with Frankenstein dying from a broken heart and the creature vanishing into the night.

From Víctor Erice, starring Fernando Fernán Gómez, Teresa Gimpera, Ana Torrent, Isabel Tellería
Rated Not Rated

The Spirit of the Beehive is a 1973 Spanish drama film directed by Víctor Erice. Set in a small village in Spain in 1940, the film follows the story of two young sisters, Isabel and Ana, who are deeply affected by the viewing of a horror film, Frankenstein. They become obsessed with the idea of finding the real Frankenstein, leading them to embark on an imaginative journey in search of him. Along the way, they experience an emotional and spiritual awakening as they come to terms with the realities of their world and their own feelings of isolation and alienation. The film is a poetic exploration of childhood innocence and the power of imagination.

From Bill Condon, starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich
Rated R

From Jim Sharman, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien
Rated R

From Joss Whedon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth
Rated PG-13

From Stuart Gordon, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale
Rated Unrated

From Terence Fisher, starring Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee
Rated Approved

From Genndy Tartakovsky, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez
Rated PG

From Tim Burton, starring Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau
Rated PG

From Fred Dekker, starring Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr
Rated PG-13

From John Hughes, starring Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton
Rated PG-13

From Haifaa Al-Mansour, starring Elle Fanning, Bel Powley, Owen Richards, Joanne Froggatt
Rated PG-13

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Hulce
Rated R

From Brian Yuzna, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Claude Earl Jones, Fabiana Udenio
Rated R

From Zack Snyder, starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller
Rated PG-13

From Stephen Sommers, starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Hensley
Rated PG-13

From Paul McGuigan, starring Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay, Andrew Scott
Rated PG-13

From Franc Roddam, starring Sting, Jennifer Beals, Anthony Higgins, Clancy Brown
Rated PG-13

From Stuart Beattie, starring Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto, Virginie Le Brun
Rated PG-13