Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein is a 1935 movie of the horror genre, which was based on the concept of the monster asking for a partner in the second part of Mary Shelley’s famous novel “Frankenstein” that has spawned numerous debates and film adaptations. The novel “Frankenstein” was based on a revolutionary concept of creation of life by human efforts

The revolutionary novel was in fact influenced by many alchemical and scientific experiments that had been taking place during that time. Mary Shelley’s novel became an instant success and sparked a lot of debate and discussions on man’s taking over God’s work that is giving birth to new life. This was made into a film in 1931 called “Frankenstein’’, which became very successful commercially. Seeing its commercial success the creators of the film thought of a sequel to the successful venture. The film Bride Of Frankestein, continues the tale of Doctor Henry Frankenstein who had created the monster but now wants to lead a peaceful married life with his bride however the mad scientist who is also his mentor has other plans for him. Dr. Septimus as he is called, wants to include Frankenstein in his dastardly plans of taking control of God’s work by creating mini creatures that are almost like humans.
The monster who had been created by Dr Frankenstein and then abandoned by him in the previous film is portrayed as making friends with a violinist who cannot see. This kind old man helps the monster to learn to speak and communicate with others. Later on the monster accidentally meets the mad scientist and is persuaded by the man to scheme against his creator who had so unkindly abandoned him. Together they are able to kidnap Frankenstein’s bride and force him to create a mate for the monster too a task which he was vehemently against. However once another female monster is created she rejects the monster. At the end of the film the monster in his rage demolishes the lab lets his creator and his would be wife go. And then kills himself along with all the evil elements thus aiding in establishing peace in the world at large. This film was then followed by another of its kind “The son of Frankenstein” and thus proved to be a long running franchise for the creators. Director James Whale and writer John L. Balderston wanted to create a film that would surpass the past glory of the financially successful first venture “Frankenstein” which had been stylistically cruder version, which was made on a much lower budget. In Bride Of Frankestein, according to Trivia Doctor Frankenstein is seen mostly seated throughout the film. The reason was that his leg had been severely harmed in an accident during the shoot. The special effect employed still impresses the technicians of the present age. Wikipedia

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