Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Be warned.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh

Produced by American Zoetrope, TriStar Pictures

1994123 min6.4 / 10

A gothic, philosophically ambitious horror film that explores grief, ambition, and the moral consequences of playing god through intimate character study and macabre spectacle.

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.

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  • Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.

  • Does Mary Shelley's Frankenstein end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

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