FRANKENSTEIN Through the cinema Frankenstein 1931 Frankenstein The

FRANKENSTEIN Through the cinema : - Frankenstein, 1931 - Frankenstein : The True Story, 1973 - Frankenstein, 1994 - I, Frankenstein, 2014

FRANKENSTEIN, 1931 v Directed by James Whale, in 1931. v Based on the play by Peggy Webling, which was based on Mary Shelley’s novel. This is a horror movie. v v. Differences § § The makeup of the monster is inspired by the operations of the brain. Frankestein has a brain of a criminal, he is violent. Similarities • The plot, creation, and escape.

FRANKENSTEIN : THE TRUE STORY, 1973 v Loosely based on the novel by Mary Shelley. v Directed by Jack Smight. v v. Differences • The creature is a handsome young man of high intelligence, not a monster. • The monster becomes ugly as the film progresses. • They are best friends. Similarities • Frankenstein and the monster die in Antartica.

FRANKENSTEIN, 1994 v This movie is the original adaptation of the novel by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus. v Directed by Kenneth Branagh, in 1994. v The movie is a perfect illustration of the novel.

I, FRANKENSTEIN, 2014 v Written and directed by Stuart Beattie, in 2014. v This movie is inspired by the main story of the monster, but it focuses on what is happening after Victor Frankenstein’s Differences death. • The creature’s name is v. V Adam. • He survives after the death of his creator. • The plot is entirely different. Similarities • It’s a monster who was created by Victor Frankenstein. • Victor Frankenstein died.