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Bride of Frankenstein

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1935 | 75 min | Horror, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Invisible Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 95 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $2 million worldwide on a $394K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 372K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Whale

  • Boris KarloffThe Monster
  • Colin CliveHenry Frankenstein
  • Valerie HobsonElizabeth
  • Ernest ThesigerDoctor Pretorius
  • Elsa LanchesterMary Wollstonecraft Shelley / The Monster's Mate
  • Gavin GordonLord Byron
  • Douglas WaltonPercy Bysshe Shelley
  • Una O'ConnorMinnie
  • E. E. CliveBurgomaster
  • Lucien PrivalButler