The Bride of Frankenstein – Full Details
1. Basic Information
- Title: The Bride of Frankenstein
- Genre: Horror, Gothic, Science Fiction
- Director: James Whale
- Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.
- Production Company: Universal Pictures
- Release Date: April 22, 1935 (USA)
- Runtime: 75 minutes
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Based On: Characters from Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein (1818)
2. Plot Summary
The Bride of Frankenstein is a sequel to the 1931 classic Frankenstein. The film follows the story of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation after the events of the first movie. After surviving the burning windmill, the Monster (played by Boris Karloff) wanders the countryside, causing fear and chaos. Dr. Pretorius persuades Dr. Frankenstein to create a mate for the Monster, resulting in the birth of the Bride. However, the Bride rejects the Monster, leading to a tragic ending.
3. Main Cast
- Boris Karloff – The Monster
- Colin Clive – Henry Frankenstein
- Elsa Lanchester – The Bride / Mary Shelley (dual role)
- Ernest Thesiger – Dr. Pretorius
- Valerie Hobson – Elizabeth Frankenstein
- Gavin Gordon – Lord Byron
4. Key Highlights
- Considered one of the greatest horror films ever made.
- Famous for Elsa Lanchester’s iconic look as the Bride with streaked hair and white gown.
- Regarded as better than the original Frankenstein (1931) by many critics.
- Preserved in the United States National Film Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
5. Box Office & Reception
- Budget: Around $400,000
- Box Office: Successful upon release, one of Universal’s top hits of the 1930s.
- Critical Acclaim: 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, widely hailed as a masterpiece of classic horror.
6. Awards & Recognition
- Selected for preservation by the National Film Registry in 1998.
- Ranked in AFI’s Top 100 Films and Top 100 Thrills.
7. Legacy
- Inspired numerous sequels, remakes, and references in pop culture.
- The Bride’s hair design remains an iconic symbol of horror cinema.
- Frequently cited in discussions of feminism and gender roles in horror films.
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