Now you can watch “Young Frankenstein” and get the references! It definitely makes it funnier. 😊
@richardzinns5676
Жыл бұрын
Yes, but it also helps to have watched Son of Frankenstein, a movie I'd never even heard of until someone told me about it in a reply to a comment I made on one of these reaction channels. Many of the jokes and references in Young Frankenstein are specifically reacting to that one too.
@Silver-rx1mh
Жыл бұрын
"A sed-a-give?" lol
@ShawnRavenfire
Жыл бұрын
Also see "Son of Frankenstein." "Young Frankenstein" references that one as well.
@spyder1138
Жыл бұрын
Son of Frankenstein should come first. A lot of references come from that one too. Plus Son of Frankenstein is a great sequel.
@herbertragan5849
Жыл бұрын
Even if you don’t do a reaction, I highly recommend “Son of Frankenstein”. The atmospheric third film in the franchise was Boris Karloff’s final appearance as The Monster. It also boasts a creepy performance by Bella Lugosi as Ygor.
@sparky6086
Жыл бұрын
Mia, Once you've seen "Son of Frankenstein", you'll be able to get the most out of Mel Brooks' genius parody, "Young Frankenstein" (1974), since it references all 3 of the old school originals. Btw, "Abbot & Costello meet Frankenstein" from1949 (?), despite being a comedy, is so good, that many consider it canon. It also features some other classic monsters such as the Wolfman, so it wouldn't hurt to watch some of the other "Universal Monster Movies", before you watch it.
@paulymar5996
2 ай бұрын
My mom was a Depression Era kid. She was eight when this film was released and said it scared the living daylights out of her and her friends.
@jamesmoyner7499
Жыл бұрын
I have always enjoyed Bride more and the blind man scene always has me tear up.
@jessiegreen619
Жыл бұрын
it all made cry as well
@lewisner
Жыл бұрын
Have you read the book ? It's even more touching there.
@jamesmoyner7499
Жыл бұрын
@@lewisner No I have not.
@jnagarya519
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't hurt that the "Bride" is gorgeous Elsa Lanchester.
@jamesmoyner7499
Жыл бұрын
@@jnagarya519 I first saw her in Mary Poppins as Katie Nana.
@yasser3268
6 ай бұрын
The blind Man Scene in the Bride Of Frankenstein made me Cry for the first time and I couldn’t handle my tears seeing the monster cries and understands him
@porflepopnecker4376
Жыл бұрын
I loved your wonderfully fun double feature reaction to these classics. Now I'd suggest the third film in the Karloff Frankenstein trilogy, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, after which you'll be all ready to appreciate Mel Brooks' affectionate spoof YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
@edwardsighamony
Жыл бұрын
Now you only need to watch Son of Frankenstein to get all the references in Young Frankenstein.
@jeffmartin1026
Жыл бұрын
You have hit the nail on the head - the monster is a sympathetic character, as are most of the classic monsters other than Dracula. Yes, the Bride is only on screen for a few moments but is an absolute icon. You should add The Old Dark House to your list. It's a film James Whale made between these two films. The Invisible Man is essential viewing as well.
@jayelgy383
Жыл бұрын
In the prologue, Lord Byron was played by Gavin Gordon. Gordon claimed that Byron was his ancestor and he had collected a lot of info/notes on Byron throughout the years and even collected his clothing--so not only did he claim he knew how Byron walked and talked, he even wore his clothes (so for him this was the role of the lifetime)...and note that Bryon limps because he had a clubfoot so Gordon knew this and was determined to be as realistic as possible.
@ink-cow
Жыл бұрын
Me: starts to type "Young Frankenstein". Sees two dozen people have already said it. Never mind. 😄 But seriously, most people who see it nowadays only have a vague knowledge of the OG Frankie, so they don't get all the jokes. Two of the best scenes are entirely dependent on Bride of Frankenstein. I've never seen Baby Jane, but it should be pretty scary. There is one old Addams Family cartoon where Morticia and Gomez cover the children's eyes, and Grandmama and even Lurch are horrified as they all make a hasty retreat from the window where they just happened to see the events of Baby Jane transpiring. Betty Davis and her doll are too much even for the first family of ghouls!
@bryanlangerud7953
Жыл бұрын
Love your channel. You’re one of the few reviewers that tackle old classic movies. Now that you’ve watched these two great movies you must watch The Son of Frankenstein and then if you haven’t watched it already you must watch Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein starring Gene Wilder and Marty Feldman.
@luminiferous1960
Жыл бұрын
Another great reaction video. By the way, the name Pretorius comes from the Latin word "praetor" which means "leader." Pretorius may sound somewhat familiar from hearing the term Praetorian Guard which was the security force for the Senate and Imperial Family of Imperial Rome. Also Andries Pretorius was one of the founders of the South African Republic. The city Pretoria, the executive capital of South Africa, is named after Andries Pretorius.
@TTM9691
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Brilliant double feature! The fact that you've read the book, know the details of the writing of the book, are completely familiar with the German Expressionist horror films of the 20s....and all the other things you bring to this reaction......it just makes it SO extra special, wow. The fact that you did the two movies together in one reaction: absolutely brilliant idea. I was out of town on Halloween and for some reason I thought it was just a double feature watch-along; I didn't realize we were going to get a full-blown video! What a jewel for the channel!
@OptmiusPrime114
Жыл бұрын
Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstain are horror classics! Love those old monster movies!
@garysatterlee9455
Жыл бұрын
Now, after you've watched the 3rd installment: SON OF FRANKENSTEIN ( 1939 ) you will be prepared to see the Mel Brooks Parody YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ( 1974 )
@glennwisniewski9536
Жыл бұрын
An uncredited John Carradine at 37:25. He would go on to play Dracula several times, including House of Frankenstein (1944), and have a lonnnnng career ending in 1995 (222 movie appearances).
@tomstanziola1982
Жыл бұрын
The monster threw the little girl into the lake because he didn't understand that she wouldn't float like the flowers. He didn't do it to just kill her.
@CathleenMJennings80
Жыл бұрын
I know you only react to "classic" movies but (now that you've seen these 2), please watch Young Frankenstein! Even if it's on your own, I think you'd enjoy it. It stars Gene Wilder and is directed by Mel Brooks.
@jamesfrost126
Жыл бұрын
Elsa Lanchester and her husband Charles Laughton used to feed swans in a park. In the script the Bride was supposed to scream in fear when she realized that the Monster was going to blow them up. It was Lanchester's idea to have her hiss in anger, something she had seen the swans do.
@MoviesWithMia
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating! I wondered why she hissed instead of yelled! It really made the moment more interesting!
@jamesfrost126
Жыл бұрын
@@MoviesWithMia I just found your site and subscribed immediately. Both my parents were old movie buffs so I grew up with them. You clearly have an intelligent understanding of the matter. Good luck to you.
@chitownstoneman
Жыл бұрын
I know I'm in the minority, but my favourite was Son of Frankenstein. Bela Legosi was amazing in that one.
@cjmacq-vg8um
Жыл бұрын
karloff didn't want the monster to talk. in 1939's "son of frankenstein," karloff's last portrayal of the monster, the monster reverts to being a mute. basil rathbone plays the dr. and bela lugosi plays ygor. i think its the only movie in which karloff and lugosi appear together. karloff also had a good "non-monster" role in 1932's gangster classic "scarface." john carradine played one of the hunters who "helps" the blind man. he also had an equaly small role in 1933's "the invisible man." he went on to have a credit list as long as your arm. he's one of my favorite character actors. one of his sons starred in the 1970's tv series "kung fu." you should watch 1932's "the most dangerous game" and 1933's "king kong." both starring fay wray. and the early gangster classics 1932's "scarface" starring paul muni and 1931's "the public enemy" starring cagney.
@howardweinstein1324
Ай бұрын
These movies are coming up on being 100 years old soon. Wow!
@russellfarina9099
Жыл бұрын
You really know alot about film. You appreciate the classics. You are a joy to listen to, and watch.
@whenindoubt1000
Жыл бұрын
The couple the Monster kills at the start of Bride are the parents of Maria from the first film. Quite violent for its time. Also when the Monster kills Maria, it is quite sad. He ran out flowers and thought she would float. Karloff contends it was a mistake to give the Monster ability to speak. Nice catch on the religious take. I never caught on to that. Why did the Monday save his creator?
@ajivins1
Жыл бұрын
Karloff was amazing. Elsa Lanchester was a looker, too! You ought to see the next one as it's one of my favourites but also 'Gods and Monsters' with Ian MacKellern as James Whale is a must.
@zhubajie6940
Жыл бұрын
24:43 Always loved Una O'Connor, especially in the Invisible Man. She was a favorite of James Whale's also though they only worked together on Bride of Frankenstein and Invisible Man.
@Progger11
Жыл бұрын
I can't stand her over acting.
@ridd22
Жыл бұрын
Great Video. You should certainly check out the 1931 Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Oscar winner for the great Fredric March (The Best Years of Our Lives). I've never seen a better version. XX
@Rocket1377
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. That's the version I wanted to see as a kid, so I was very disappointed when my parents showed me the 1941 Spencer Tracy version instead, despite the fact it is probably more faithful to the book.
@lewisner
Жыл бұрын
In the original novel the monster was highly intelligent and wanted to be loved but the way people rejected him led him to hatred and he killed everyone close to Frankenstein as revenge.
@noirgatherer
Жыл бұрын
These films aired every Halloween when I grew up in the 70’s. All the universal films are fun and was one of the first cinematic shared universes. The franchise ended with a bang with Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, one of the greatest horror comedies ever made that still holds up.
@Rocket1377
Жыл бұрын
I wish they would make more movies set in this universe. It's a shame that Young Frankenstein is a more accurate tribute to this series than any of Universal's recent reboots. The closest we got to modern revival of that shared universe was probably The Monster Squad.
@sparky6086
Жыл бұрын
In 1931, they were still figuring out how to go about acting in "talkies", but it actually gave the performances a unique "feel" which was kind of cool. "King Kong" had such a feel.
@RetroClassic66
Жыл бұрын
At last! This was worth waiting for, Mia! The rest of the Universal series (SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1939), GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942), FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN (1943), HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944), and ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)) is also great fun, as well as Mel Brooks’ lovingly-made sendup YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974), but you’ll naturally want to see the other Universal Monster classics as well (especially since there’s some overlap with the various characters). I’m looking forward to WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE (1963), but I’m also eager to see what future titles are coming as well! Oh, by the way, it’s “sha-grin.” And “kee-ar-oh-skoo-roh.”
@franciscogarza9633
Жыл бұрын
Still unnerving to this day, Frankenstein adroitly explores the fine line between genius and madness and features Boris Karloff's legendary frightening performance as the monster, also an eccentric campy technically impressive and frightening picture, James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein has aged remarkably well, Frankenstein (1931) 100/100% and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 98/100%, both certified approved ☑️ Henry Frankenstein: IT'S ALIVE IT'S ALIVE.
@jackbrooks5487
Жыл бұрын
Boris Karloff was a brilliant actor. Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein prove this. Universal, however, wanted to keep him in the heavy makeup and heavier boots. This caused Karloff to jump ship and go to work for producer Val Lewton at RKO Studios. Karloff made three pictures there: The Body Snatcher (1945), Isle of the Dead (1945), and Bedlam (1946). He always credited Lewton with saving his career. The Body Snatcher is my favorite of the three. It is based on a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Also of note, produced by Lewton, are: The Cat People (1942), Curse of the Cat People (1944), and The Seventh Victim (1943). By the way, the director for The Body Snatcher proved himself inadequate, so Lewton fired him and brought in a young editor he had been working with to direct. This was Robert Wise, who went on to direct: The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Haunting, and West Side Story among others. You really should take a look at Son of Frankenstein and then Young Frankenstein. Ghost of Frankenstein, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. House of Frankenstein, and House of Dracula are good, but don't compare to the Karloff films. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein is hilarious. Glenn Strange plays the monster. He went on to play Sam the bartender on TV's Gunsmoke for many years. Thanks for your reaction. You're great. Bye.
@BigGator5
Жыл бұрын
"It's ALIVE!" I get there's a whole Universal Monsterverse of movies out there (a good number of which I have never seen), but to keep things simple for me, there is a self-contained Frankenstein Trilogy in my mind: Frankenstein (1931) The Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) Young Frankenstein (1974) I'm not suggesting anything, just my own personal Frankenstein head-canon. Please do not come at me, I do NOT care what you think and I will tell you straight up where you can pound it. Frankenstein (1931) Fun Fact: The Monster in this film does not physically resemble the character in Mary Shelley's novel. It was make-up artist Jack P. Pierce who came up with innovations such as the Monster's flat head, the bolts through the neck, the droopy eyelids, and the poorly-fitted suit. Any future Frankenstein film that features any of these physical abnormalities is taking its inspiration from Pierce's make-up work. Fearless Girl Fact: During production, there was some concern that seven-year-old Marilyn Harris, who played Maria, the little girl thrown into the lake by The Monster, would be overly frightened by the sight of Boris Karloff in costume and make-up when it came time to shoot the scene. Indeed they had nothing to worry about. When the cast was assembled to travel to the location, Harris ran from her car directly up to Karloff (who was in full make-up and costume), took his hand, made polite small talk, and she then rode to the location with him. She makes a cameo appearance in The Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) as the leader of the group of young schoolgirls who encounter the Monster and said "Look!" as he runs away from the blind man's burning house. Justice Restored Fact: Ken Strickfaden, who created all the electrical gadgets and effects for the movie, also doubled for Boris Karloff during the sequences that showed the million volt sparks playing over his body. All of this electric lab equipment has appeared in other movies over the years. The Bride Of Frankenstein (1935), Undersea Kingdom (1936), and Blake Of Scotland Yard (1937) to name a few. When all of these lab gadgets were no longer used for movies, Ken Strickfaden put them into storage in his garage. When Mel Brooks found out that the lab equipment still existed, the same machines were used in the comedy Young Frankenstein (1974), and director Mel Brooks gave Strickfaden the onscreen credit he had not received in this film and others. The Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) Fun Fact: The tiny mermaid in Dr. Pretorius' bottle was Josephine McKim, a member of the 1924 and 1928 U.S. Women's Olympic Swim Teams and one of the four members of that team to win the 1928 gold medal in the 400-Meter Freestyle Relay. McKim was also Maureen O'Sullivan's body double in the wonderful nude swimming scene of the previous year's Tarzan And His Mate (1934). The Bride Fact: Elsa Lanchester said that her spitting, hissing performance was inspired by the swans in Regent's Park, London. Elsa Lanchester was only 5'4" but for the role was placed on stilts that made her 7' tall. The bandages were placed so tightly on her that she was unable to move and had to be carried about the studio and fed through a straw. It Speaks Fact: Boris Karloff protested against the decision to make The Monster speak, but was overruled. Since he was required to speak in this film, Karloff was not able to remove his partial bridgework as he had done to help give the Monster his sunken cheek appearance in the first Frankenstein (1931). That's why The Monster appears fuller of face in the sequel.
@aatragon
Жыл бұрын
Now you must see "Young Frankenstein" (1974). Incredibly, they used the same laboratory set pieces as the 1931 movie.
@MsAppassionata
Жыл бұрын
I think that the “Son Of Frankenstein “ is another essential Frankenstein movie with Basil Rathbone (of Sherlock Holmes fame) as the son and Bela Lugosi as the vengeful Igor, the man with the broken neck (from an unsuccessful hanging). There is also a memorable performance by Lionel Atwill as Inspector Krogh. It was the last really good Frankenstein film imo. P.S. - I don’t know if you realize it but Dwight Frye, a real chameleon of an actor, was in both films. In the first one he played Fritz, the Monster’s tormentor. In the second one he played Karl, Dr. Pretorius’s murderous assistant. He also played Mr. Renfield in Dracula (“I love RATS!…”), and a reporter in the original “The Invisible Man” as well as Wilmer Cook in an early version of “The Maltese Falcon”. I’ve never seen that last one. Unfortunately, he died very young of a heart attack at age 44, but he truly blended into his roles so much so that I often did not recognize who he was until I heard his voice.
@luckyskittles8976
Жыл бұрын
Maybe you should do "The Body Snatcher" 1945, Boris Karloff & Bela Lugosi. Grave robbing for medical schools.
@HuntingViolets
Жыл бұрын
Elsa Lanchester is so beautiful in her two roles.
@OuterGalaxyLounge
Жыл бұрын
A lot of people overlook how funny James Whale's horror films were because of his impish sense of wit, intentional campiness and subversion. The Invisible Man and Bride of Frankenstein are the best examples of this. Whale always identifies with the villains, the monsters and the outcasts, partly as a gay man and partly because he was a classic British eccentric. I always laugh throughout these films because they are supposed to be, in part at least, funny. There's tons of gay code in these films also. You can't tell me that Pretorious dismissing Dr. Frankenstein's wife so that "we can work together to probe the mysteries of life," is not a gay coded joke.
@ShazzleDazzle87
Жыл бұрын
Ernest Thesiger Is SO good esp in Old Dark House, another film full of queer coding
@dmytryk7887
Жыл бұрын
If you like these then I strongly recommend another James Whale film: The Old Dark House I think it is Whale's best film and has Karloff and Ernst Thesiger (Praetorius) in the cast. It also has Charles Laughton, Raymond Massey, Gloria Stuart (from Titanic). The whole cast is great and the script is intelligent and witty.
@jnagarya519
Жыл бұрын
Elsa Lanchester, wife of Charles Laughton, played the "Bride". She is also the "nurse" of Charles Laughton's character in "Witness for the Prosecution". I didn't "get" what she was doing as the "Bride" until I read her saying that she played it as comedy.
@falcon215
Жыл бұрын
Karloff did such an amazing job bringing out the simple humanity. When the fire is collapsing the windmill all around him his fear really gets me every time.
@edwardthorne9875
Жыл бұрын
An interesting add-on for fans is the movie 'Of Gods and Monsters' (1998) It portrays James Whale as a retired old man, with his accomplishments behind him. Whale is gay, but in failing physical and mental health. His poolboy is straight, but pities the lonliness of this old man, and loves the Frankenstein movies. The relationship takes its toll on both of them in a very realistic fashion. Great script and acting. Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser star.
@chetcarman3530
Жыл бұрын
"What's with all the Biblical references?" (She said while watching a retelling of the Adam & Eve story... 😉)
@dennismason3740
10 ай бұрын
Clive whatsisname offered an extraordinary performance (the Doctor). Don't even get me started on Boris. When we saw this film on t.v. in the fifties we were mesmerized by his face and our little hearts broke as the story was told.
@seerofallthatisobvious1316
Жыл бұрын
Another fun Universal Pictures double feature is "Wolfman" with Lon Chaney Jr. and "Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman" with Lon Chaney Jr. reprising his role and Bela Lugosi as the monster. Great movies for this genre.
@paintedjaguar
Жыл бұрын
That's the iconic wolfman, but I've always preferred the earlier Universal film "Werewolf of London" (1935).
@allysanchez5630
8 ай бұрын
I still can’t believe they drowned a little girl. And I haven’t even seen these old monster movies yet. Only saw a bit of bride of Frankenstein from the bubble bath electrocution scene in bride of Chucky.
@leannerose6181
Жыл бұрын
I've always loved these movies, it helps me feel closer to my deceased father,who died young. There's a picture of him as a child,holding a Frankenstein doll 🤣so he loved these movies,too. On a lighter note,I love how The Bride moves like a cat when she awakens
@alienlv426ify
Жыл бұрын
A happy ending for the bad gay? Wow. Very modern in the 1930s.
@wadeheaton123
Жыл бұрын
In Ancient Rome, the Emperor was protected by the PRAETORIAN GUARD.
@MoviesWithMia
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Love that connection there 😁
@wadeheaton123
Жыл бұрын
@@MoviesWithMia Thanks my Dear . Now put some sugar on it and watch The Old Dark House. James Whale directs Karloff, Ernest Thresinger, Charles Laughton, Gloria Stuart (the old lady in Titanic when she was young and glamorous) etc. In a horror comedy...on a dark and stormy night...
@2006bbbb1
Жыл бұрын
The original ending had Victor Frankenstein dying in the explosion, but Universal insisted that James Whale make the ending less gruesome. But there is a high shot when the building begins to collapse and on the left side of the screen, you can clearly make out Victor Frankenstein.
@helvete_ingres4717
Жыл бұрын
I think you saw the influence of Metropolis in the creation of the Bride! There's something very horrifying in her blankness, seeing the world with perfectly virginal eyes all can do is scream at the horror of it much like infants do, when the Monster claims 'we belong dead' you don't doubt him. Btw you can see Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff in the same film called the Black Cat - one of the better Universal horrors imo (though the James Whale ones are too good, they make the rest look pretty mediocre imo). Since you say you love the '30s and costumes - I hope you see Shanghai Express sometime, which is a great film beyond the reasons I gave, Marlene Dietrich had one the most inimitable screen presence and it might be my favourite love story in film for the reason that it frames love as essentially a theological problem
@shwicaz
Жыл бұрын
What a TREAT! I have some chicken risotto being delivered in 10 minutes, got my drink ready, and I am HERE for this. The Frankenstein films (Frankenstein, Bride of, Son of, Ghost of, and yes, I also adore Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein, are absolutely wonderful. I have all the early Universal horror films in my collection. So glad you have discovered these gems. If you are looking for another sequel to a classic film, put 'Dracula's Daughter' on your list for next year. Yes, Dracula also had a sequel, and its a damn good one.
@RetroClassic66
Жыл бұрын
You forgot FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN (1943) and HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944)...
@shwicaz
Жыл бұрын
@@RetroClassic66 I knew I was missing a few, thanks for the assist!
@jamiebisson2752
8 ай бұрын
A movie reactor who used the term "German Expressionism" and knows what it means.
@Rocket1377
Жыл бұрын
The novel is set in the 1700s, and Victor is actually Italian, with most of the story taking place in Switzerland, Germany, and the North Pole. The decision to move the story to the 1930s is why the Mel Brooks movie Young Frankenstein also takes place in contemporary times.
@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
Жыл бұрын
Mia, just think of all the great films you haven't yet seen. I kinda envy you.
@TTM9691
Жыл бұрын
It's 12 hours later, and I can't get this reaction out of my mind! Super special! And regarding "Baby Jane", I don't know what I'm more excited to see: your reaction to the film....or your INTRO! :D
@chetcarman3530
Жыл бұрын
The Bride's cat-like hiss at the end scene has been one of my favorite film moments since I first saw it in the 1950s!
@geoffmason7215
Жыл бұрын
great reaction/s always choosing the best movies and very enjoyable to watch
@Xagzan
Жыл бұрын
"IT'S ALIVE!" I believe that in the theatrical release, Universal removed Frankenstein's line about knowing how it felt to be God, which isn't that surprising. It was only later restored. Nothing puts me in the gothic mood like Bride of Frankenstein. Love the angles and shadows on the faces in the final experiment scene. Makes it one of the most iconic scenes in all of horror and even sci-fi if you ask me. Another fun thing to consider - between James Whale, Colin Clive and the Pretorius actor, Bride might have been the gayest horror movie of perhaps the whole 20th century. Which is amazing when you remember it was the 1930s. Next sequel is indeed Son of Frankenstein, Karloff's last turn as the monster. Then Ghost of Frankenstein, then the crossovers starting with Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, where you might be surprised who plays the monster if you ever watch it. And if you haven't already, you should also check out Karloff as the original The Mummy. He has regular dialogue in that movie, and his voice and his look are even more entrancing, if not as famous as Franky.
@paintedjaguar
Жыл бұрын
I do wish a few people would give "The Mummy" some love. I think it's one of the most underrated of the classic Universal films.
@002DrEvil
Жыл бұрын
Apparently Boris Karloff's performance was mainly influenced by a German film called The Golem, made in 1920. Frankenstein had been made in 1910, but was deliberately made to not be scary.
@williambaucum3318
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mia, you have to watch Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein. It is hilarious parody of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein made in 1974. It is a comic tribute to those movies and filmed in glorious black and white like the originals.
@Rocket1377
Жыл бұрын
It also parodies Son of Frankenstein. The inspector character is taken from that film.
@tomstanziola1982
Жыл бұрын
Ernest Thesiger is FANTASTIC in this movie.
@salsonny
Жыл бұрын
When these came out, it was frightening You know you have to have to do Young Frankenstein now, Mel Brooks.if have not seen it before, It woul be the perfect follow up, they use the original lab equipment
@Silver-rx1mh
Жыл бұрын
"Abbey normal" lol
@HuntingViolets
Жыл бұрын
You got the uncut version. The thing with the little girl got cut out for several years.
@henrikharbin5521
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Mia :) A few points, if I may: 1. In your intro: Bela Lugosi, "right off the bat". 2. The tassel on the old man's hat. 3. I never saw him as a monster. He's like a disabled person who's been sheltered a long time. He doesn't understand the world he's brought into. By the second film we get to understand how alienated he is, when he says, " No, you stay... We belong dead". Basically he's saying that they were a mistake, and he has to fix it himself. 4. The little girl and the blind man are his only real friends, because they're not afraid of him and they never purposely abuse him. 5. The creature's name in the book is Adam, but they never usr it in the films. 6. The Strickfadden lightning machine was bought by the band KISS in late 1975, and used in their live shows in 1976-77. 7. This was not the first Frankenstein film. Thomas Edison commissioned an earlier silent version in the 1910s.
@nicholasbielik7156
Жыл бұрын
The creature does not have a name in the novel. He notes, having read Paradise Lost, that he should have been like Adam, but that he is, instead more like “the fallen angel.” However, he is never actually called Adam.
@OuterGalaxyLounge
Жыл бұрын
Dripped like Lady Drac. Digging the appropriate style.
@gerardcote8391
Жыл бұрын
The original cut of the film when the monster comes to life. Frankenstein says. "Now I know what it's like to be God. " This line was cut by the censors, because it was deeded blasphemous. But it was restored in later versions. It is an important line because it represents pride going before the fall. You've seen My Fair Lady. In the movie Paris when it Sizzles, William Holden tells Audrey Hepburn that Higgins in My Fair Lady is Frankenstein and That makes Elisa, also played by Audrey Hepburn is the monster.
@izzonj
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm old, but I still remember being a kid in the 60s and paying 35 cents on a rainy Saturday to watch double features of these, or Wolfman or Frankenstein vs the Wolfman, etc. And the afternoon included cartoon shorts and live show between features - often kids doing magic tricks or yo-yo demonstrations.
@gerardcote8391
Жыл бұрын
Abbott and Costello Meets Frankenstein.
@spyder1138
Жыл бұрын
I really hope that you also watch Son of Frankenstein. Even though it's not directed by James Whale, it really holds up as a surprisingly great sequel.
@gerardcote8391
Жыл бұрын
The digging up the corpse reminded me of the Alfred Hitchcock film The Trouble with Harry. You should check this film out.
@EKeebler
Жыл бұрын
The version of Frankenstein I grew up watching on TV in the 1970s cut away right before the monster picked up little Maria and threw her in the water. I read somewhere it was cut sometime after the original release because theater audiences became too upset at the image of child murder. The scene was restored at some point, and it was a thrill for me as an adult to finally see it. James Whale told the story of being awakened by a phone call in the middle of the night shortly after Frankenstein was released. It was a man he didn't know who told him he had seen the movie earlier that evening. The man was so disturbed by the movie he couldn't go to bed, so he called Whale because "if I'm not going to get any sleep tonight, I'll be damned if I'll let you get any!"
@fringelilyfringelily391
Жыл бұрын
Miraculously, the set for the original laboratory was preserved for decades and was available for Mel Brooks to use in his comic masterpiece, Young Frankenstein.
@frugalseverin2282
Жыл бұрын
Notice that there is now background music in "Bride" whereas in the original they only used it incidentally. The thinking at the beginning of sound pictures is that there had to be a source for any music.
@memonk11
Жыл бұрын
NOW, you MUST watch "Young Frankenstein", although many scenes in "Young Frankenstein" were lifted from "Son of Frankenstein".
@bengilbert7655
Жыл бұрын
Now that you’ve seen these two movies, you’re ready for Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein.
@shoddyworkmanship4934
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you're looking for more recommendations, but some of my favorites films you may not have seen include Rosemary's Baby (1968), Duel (1971), Female Trouble (1974), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Eraserhead (1977), Toxic Avenger (1984), Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985), Re-Animator (1985), Barton Fink (1991), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), Falling Down (1992), Faust (1994), Ed Wood (1994), Nightcrawler (2014) and The Lighthouse (2019). WE BELONG DEAD
@richardlaswell463
2 ай бұрын
3 more Boris Karloff films to watch are "The Body Snatcher" and "Isle Of The Dead" from 1945, and "Bedlam" from 1946. All were produced by Val Lewton, and show how deep Karloff's acting abilities run. He also played Imhotep in the 1931 version of "The Mummy" with Zita Johann.
@marknelson2-ih6sq
4 ай бұрын
.. & then of course SON OF FRANKENSTEIN completes the trio of great Frankenstein films
@HuntingViolets
Жыл бұрын
Dr. Praetorius's experiments are so charming.
@MoviesWithMia
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@anhistorian7255
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see what you think of Hammer's versions of the Big Three. Curse of Frankenstein (1957) Dracula (1958) and The Mummy (1959). Also Brides of Dracula from 1960. Think you would like them and would probably fall for Christopher Lee...
@JosephRGrych
Жыл бұрын
Karloff was a wonderful actor. He also hosted the remarkably frightening television show, Thriller.
@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
Жыл бұрын
7:07 Colin Clive's bus didn't stop for women.
@MoviesWithMia
Жыл бұрын
figured as much 😂
@applcinamn
Жыл бұрын
Bela Lugosi will appear in the next film "Son of Frankenstein", sharing the screen with Boris Karloff. His "Dracula" costars you have already seen in the first film: Dwight Frye (Renfield/Fritz) and Edward Van Sloan (Van Helsing/Dr. Waldman). Bela and Boris both found their pinnacle of fame during this point in time in the early 1930s. And while both became so identified with their most famous characters, Boris had a more prolific career afterwards. Bela was unable to really disguise his thick Hungarian accent, which limited the roles he could play. He ended up basically rehashing the same mad scientist/vampire/psycho roles over and over again. Boris was more versatile and played a wider variety of roles, also hosting/starring in several tv series. He was known for being a kind and generous gentleman. Interesting personal parallels: both actors were married multiple times(5 & 6) yet had one child. Bela, Jr. and Sara Karloff are both still alive.
@drzarkov39
Жыл бұрын
Interesting that the "Bride" was also Mary Shelley - Elsa Lanchester (Mrs. Charles Laughton). The leading character of Mary Shelley's book, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, was renamed Henry because it was decided Victor would sound too "severe" and "unfriendly" to American audiences at the time.
@rbyapok9158
Жыл бұрын
STRONG SUGGESTION: After these two films, watch a double feature of Son of Frankenstein, then Mel Brook's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. The references and homages will be fresh and all the more hilarious. The later films featuring the monster are of far lesser quality.
@dennismason3740
10 ай бұрын
Oddly Mammal (his own choice) says call him anything but a "monster". Even the credits called him a creature. Still, how about hominoid brutus? The Big Guy? Ol' Mister Forehead? Electric Boogaman? Boogy Rumsel, duke of a windmill. Anything, por favor, but monster. When I was a teen (I am not making this up) pitbulls, those lovable doggos, were considered (in the zeitgeist) monsters and abused by many companions. I felt the hatred flow when I witnessed the dog torturers. Anything but monster, please.
@retromaven2159
Жыл бұрын
I've always felt The Bride of Frankenstein was the best of the series, for many of the reasons you pointed out. My personal favorite of the Universal monster films are The Wolfman and its sequel Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman. You would really enjoy them. Maybe for next Halloween??
@Denz-El
3 ай бұрын
I think the Mary Shelley framing device in the "Bride" was meant to be a clever way of excusing any inconsistencies with the sequel, such as Elizabeth's recasting and the absence of Henry's father. She's brainstorming right then and there, retconing an "early unpublished draft". 😅 That being said, they could have at least given Valerie Hobson (great performance, btw) a blonde wig to make her look more like Mae Clarke.
@ericc8705
Жыл бұрын
You MUST watch Gene Wilder's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (directed by Mel Brooks) to finish off this series
@GlenHallstrom
Жыл бұрын
That...was great! Thanks for this! NOW you must watch Son of Frankenstein. Then , and only then, will you be ready to watch Young Frankenstein (if only to get all the references to the original three).
@broadband01
Жыл бұрын
all the actors were english......... amazing how many actors were british in hollywood in the 1930s
@michaelbriefs9764
Жыл бұрын
Mia, the 3rd film is also very good, called "The Son of Frankenstein". It's excellent Again, very gothic/German expressionism but the film has more "epicness" and action. Also, Bela Lugosi is in it and he is wicked-evil, as Ygor! Definitely worth watching!
@longfootbuddy
Жыл бұрын
the bride was much more troubling than frank.. frank was chill.. i like frank..;) in fact, my reaction wouldv been, lets work with frank, and pull the plug on the screaming bird.. though she has a nice look.. smh
@willlyon7129
Жыл бұрын
Here's a list of the rest of the Universal Monsters to react; Dracula, The Invisible Man, The Mummy, The Wolfman and the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
@christophermontemayor610
Жыл бұрын
The question: why is there so much heavy Biblical symbolism in "BOF"? Short answer: because the ending--- is one giant *Adam and Eve* metaphor! (With surreal dark humor, of course.) Longer answer: "Bride of Frankenstein" (the first American horror film to have any kind of an extra-horror subtext to it at all) is a great early film about the *limits* of Christian theology and thinking. Should you open up your door to strangers? Should you show charity to a violent criminal (whatever his level of cognition)? Can monsters--- or "monsters"--- be forgiven (if not redeemed)? Viewers in the middle of the Great Depression would've been more receptive to those questions than they even realized, considered how the entire country was still in a collapsed state. And, yes, the visual influence of "Metropolis" is great too (plenty of Biblical symbolism there as well).
@dmcvegan1963
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction! Now you should see "Gods and Monsters" (1998) which is about James Whale's last days, starring Brendan Frasier and Sir Ian McKellan.
@psychoween
Жыл бұрын
The Universal horror films always seems to be a collage of time periods and locations, making it almost impossible to name a specific year and place. A reason it was heavily influenced by German Expressionism, is many artists fled Germany in that time period to escape from Hitler’s rise to power and settled in Hollywood, joining the American film industry. Also, you should watch the film “Gods and Monsters.” It’s a dramatization of director James Whales later years and heavily references both Frankenstein, and Bride of Frankenstein. The 2nd little girl that was killed was killed by Carl, not the monster. I believe that point was cut by censors. I think they objected to the number of killings in the script. Carl later killed a woman for the new heart of the Bride.
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