8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Frankenstein (1931)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life; the mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life; the mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the ethical dilemmas of scientific ambition and the tragic consequences of societal fear and rejection, ultimately presenting a cautionary tale without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology.
The movie features a traditional cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the common casting practices of its time. The narrative focuses on themes of scientific ambition and its consequences, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
The 1931 film "Frankenstein" does not explicitly portray LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While some modern interpretations suggest subtext related to otherness or the director's identity, these are not overtly present in the narrative itself, leading to a classification of N/A for LGBTQ+ depiction.
The 1931 film 'Frankenstein' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to gender identity or transition. Its story is solely focused on scientific ambition, creation, and the monster's struggle for acceptance, rendering the framework for transsexual portrayal inapplicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1931 film adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel maintains the established genders for all its major characters, including Henry Frankenstein, the Monster, and Elizabeth. No characters canonically or historically established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender in this film.
The 1931 film adapts Mary Shelley's novel. The main characters, including Victor Frankenstein and the Monster, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with or does not contradict their established or implied racial identities from the source material. No character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.4
9.1
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