8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed. Dr. Frankenstein wants to get out of the evil experiment business, but when a mad scientist, Dr. Pretorius, kidnaps his wife, Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed. Dr. Frankenstein wants to get out of the evil experiment business, but when a mad scientist, Dr. Pretorius, kidnaps his wife, Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of creation, rejection, and the ethics of science, critiquing both the hubris of the creators and the prejudice of society. It balances potential left-leaning interpretations (sympathy for the outcast) with right-leaning ones (caution against 'playing God'), resulting in a neutral political stance.
This 1935 film features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the traditional casting practices of its era without any intentional diversity-driven recasting. The narrative explores themes of scientific ambition and the consequences of playing God, focusing on individual character flaws rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Bride of Frankenstein features significant queer subtext, often attributed to its openly gay director, James Whale. Characters like Dr. Pretorius and the Monster embody themes of difference, alienation, and unconventional bonds. While the narrative doesn't explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities, it explores experiences that resonate with queer audiences without overtly affirming or denigrating them, resulting in a neutral portrayal.
The film critiques the superstitious fear and mob violence, often framed in religious terms, exhibited by the villagers. This is contrasted with the genuine compassion and charity shown by the blind hermit, whose actions align with core Christian virtues. The narrative condemns bigotry and prejudice while affirming the positive aspects of faith.
Bride of Frankenstein does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on classic horror elements of scientific creation and the monster's search for companionship, making the portrayal of transsexual issues N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film introduces new characters, such as the titular Bride, who are created as female within the narrative. Existing characters from the prior film or source material maintain their established genders. No character established as one gender in prior canon is portrayed as a different gender.
The film is a direct sequel to Frankenstein (1931) and features characters consistent with their prior portrayals or new characters without established racial baselines. No character canonically or widely established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.8
9.5
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