Frankenstein
Special Screening - Ajyal Film Festival 2020
James Whale / Feature Narrative / United States of America / 1931 / 70 min / In English
Rated: Mature subject matter. Not suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into cinemas.
Synopsis
Still unnerving to this day, Frankenstein explores the fine line between genius and madness. The iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist, Dr Henry Frankenstein, as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but, confused and traumatized, it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation.
Credits
- Director
- James Whale
- Distributor
- Park Circus
- Cast
- Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke