Poll
Question:
Of the classic series, which is the top of the list for you?
Option 1: Franknestein(1931)
votes: 4
Option 2: Bride Of Frankenstein(1935)
votes: 5
Option 3: Son Of Frankenstein(1939)
votes: 0
Option 4: Ghost Of Frankenstein(1942)
votes: 2
Option 5: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man(1943)
votes: 1
Option 6: House Of Frankenstein(1944)
votes: 0
Option 7: House Of Dracula(1945)
votes: 0
Option 8: Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein(1948)
votes: 1
I've listed House Of Dracula as the Monster is a main character in it, even though he doesnt get much screen time. The others are pretty much explanatory..
A&C Meet Frankenstein. I love this movie more & more as time goes by.
The original Karloff classic, hands down. Loved the monsters portayal in this.
Gotta go with Ghost of..
I watch this movie every couple mos or so.
Quote from: Wicked Lester on July 23, 2009, 05:34:26 PM
Gotta go with Ghost of..
I watch this movie every couple mos or so.
Same here. It may not be the original or even Bride, but it's the first one that I ever saw and I still like the plot and cast..
Frankenstein meets the Wolfman, I also still have the weekly reader book of it from my youth.
Quote from: Memphremagog on July 23, 2009, 05:36:53 PM
Same here. It may not be the original or even Bride, but it's the first one that I ever saw and I still like the plot and cast..
Actually I think Bride of is my LEAST fave. I have watched it maybe 6 or 7 times and it always leaves me yawning and bored/watching the timer. I fully understand the concept of this film but I still find it rather dull.
Once again, all great films, but have to go with Frankenstein.
Frankenstein! There's just TOO many great scenes in that movie.
As with Bela in Dracula, Boris' opening scene is embedded in my psyche.
Oh, and heck; the scene with Dr. Frankenstein screaming "It's Alive" will be remembered forever. (check my sig! 8) )...Man, Colin was so awesome in that scene! His voice seemed almost...orgasmic with power...you can hear him battling to control himself right before he is restrained. Incredible.
The scene with the little girl at the riverside; a brief hint of fear in her eyes, then right back to a child's innocence...the confrontation between the monster and his maker...i could go on and on...
That film rules my world.
I have to say House of Frankenstein
I can't even pick one... love 'em all. I saw A & C Meet Frank most recently.
Quote from: Sean on September 04, 2010, 09:44:15 PM
I can't even pick one... love 'em all. I saw A & C Meet Frank most recently.
I agree, but would have say Bela's portrayal is the least favorite, dropping it to bottom of the list
I loved them all, but My list of favorite Frankenstein movies from Universal
Son of Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
House of Dracula
Ghost of Frankenstein
Frankenstein meets the Wolfman
House of Frankenstein
Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein
I have to pick between Bride of Frankenstein, Frankenstein meets the Wolfman, and House of Frankenstein.
Bride of Frankenstein is my favorite. The one I have the most trouble is, is with "Frankenstein Meets the Woldman", because of how the studio meddled with it. Lugosi was supposed to have spoken (the monster had been given ygor's brain at the end of "Ghost of Frankenstein") and been blind, perfectly following the continuity of the previous film. Instead, during the production the decision was the monster was to remain silent and sighted, yet somes scenes already filmed were not reshot to reflect that decision. The end product was alright, it just could have been a lot better.
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on July 23, 2009, 06:54:22 PM
Frankenstein meets the Wolfman, I also still have the weekly reader book of it from my youth.
I have to agree but for me it's b/c of the memories of waiting for Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman to come on the Saturday night Chiller Thriller movie. The anticipation was delicious, and us monster kids spent the week debating who would win! Of course nowadays it's for the Song of the New Wine, which I tend to sing to myself when I don't realize it (the hardware store, etc.)
For me, it would be FRANKENSTEIN as well...because it was true Horror. It, and Boris, scared the stew out of me. Colin was magnificent as well. To be able to convey genius, madness AND fragility in a "fairy tale" character is truly wondrous.
"E" ededed
I love them all for different reasons. The first two are fantastic but Son is so beautiful to me. The look is stunning. Karloff is amazing and Bela... as much as I like Bela in Dracula, in SOF/GOF he gets to play his greatest creation and he is superb, IMNSHO.
So, Son just inches out over Frankenstein and Bride.
Son of Frankenstein is about my favorite. I love Basil Rathbone's portrayal and the introduction of Ygor, one of the most deceptively complex characters.
Regarding "Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman". In the book "It's alive", the screenwriter said the film came about as a joke he had made. When asked about a film project that could be done, he suggested "How about 'Frankenstein wolfs the Meatman-I mean Frankenstein meets the 'Wolfman'. " Later on the Universl bigwig told him he was to write 'Frankenstein wolfs the Meatman-I mean Frankenstein meets the 'Wolfman'.
" Son of Frankenstein " is mine, Very Moody and Dark.
Love them all but have to go with Son Of Frankenstein (fave scene when Ygor is summoned to court). Followed closely by Frankenstein and Bride Of Frankenstein - the scene with the blind hermit is priceless!
Another vote for "Son".
I can't make up my mind between Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Love them both, though if I have to choose one, it would be the Bride, since it was my first Frankenstein movie I've seen.
I go with Bride, but I love all of them all!!!
The Bride for me! Just love that movie! Buddy
If I vote with my head, it is the original Frankenstein. It's already been said but this has so many classic scenes and moments. This is where the iconic legend starts and everything else follows. This is where it started folks.
But, if I vote with my heart, it has to be A&C meet Frankenstein. This is the one I watch the most. I also love A&C and even though this is a comedy, it has its drama moments as well as pathos. The monsters were played for real for the most part. This movie is just so much fun.
My favorite Frankenstein films, and I consider myself a huge fan of the universal Frankenstein series.
1. Son of Frankenstein- First with Ygor, and it brings Basil Rathbone and Connects the story beautifully.
2. Bride of Frankenstein- Praetorius- Nuff said.
3. Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman- Two monsters under one marquee. How cool is that?!
Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein. Two amazing an iconic films.
I voted for "Bride", and I see it's doing well in the voting. I'm not suprised that many here have stated "Son" as their favorite, because it is an excelent film with a great Lugosi performance; I am that it hasn't recieved a single vote.
Quote from: Haunted hearse on May 21, 2013, 08:36:55 AM
I voted for "Bride", and I see it's doing well in the voting. I'm not suprised that many here have stated "Son" as their favorite, because it is an excelent film with a great Lugosi performance; I am that it hasn't recieved a single vote.
The voting was closed 3-1/2 years ago, but as McDougal you know which film I would vote for!!(http://storiesbehindthescreen.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/vlcsnap-475955.jpg)
Bride of...
awesome movie