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A Balasaur Score of 83 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, Metacritic 91/100. Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do. Number 2 of 2 in its series by score. It runs a compact 1h 10m. Streaming on Peacock.
Synopsis
Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic91/100
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
1,846 audience votes
Key crew
- James WhaleDirector
- Francis Edward FaragohScreenplay
- Garrett FortScreenplay
- Bernhard KaunOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Colin CliveHenry Frankenstein
- Mae ClarkeElizabeth
- John BolesVictor Moritz
- Boris KarloffThe Monster
- Edward Van SloanDoctor Waldman
- Frederick KerrBaron Frankenstein
- Dwight FryeFritz
- Lionel BelmoreThe Burgomaster
- Marilyn HarrisLittle Maria
- Ted BillingsVillager (uncredited)
- Mae BruceScreaming Maid (uncredited)
- Jack CurtisVillager (uncredited)
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Themes
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