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Frankenstein
James Whale's Frankenstein (1931) spawned a phenomenon that has been rooted in world culture for decades. This cinematic Prometheus has generated countless sequels, remakes, rip-offs, and parodies in every media, and this granddaddy of cult movies constantly renews its followers in each generation. Along with an in-depth critical reading of the original 1931 film, this book tracks Frankenstein the monster's heavy cultural tread from Mary Shelley's source novel to today's Internet chat rooms.
118 pages, Paperback
First published January 7, 2014
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August 14, 2022
This is a pretty short overview of the pop culture impact that the 1931 James Whale-directed film has had through the years. This is written from the perspective of a fellow fan, someone who's trying to look through the years of history & see just what is it that still draws us to this classic horror film. This Cultography book is easy to read, and the discussion does not feel 'dry' or too 'academic'. The author is trying to educate but is also clearly having fun. I'd recommend this to any new (or old) classic monster movie fan.
May 30, 2016
Ever wondered how a classic horror story like Frankenstein became such an international cult icon? From the Shelley book to the 1931 James Whale's black and white horror film, Horton reveals to us the background story and reasons why Whale's film may have been the biggest contributor of the monster's popularity. Quick and excellent read.
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