1939 Directed by Rowland V. Lee
One of the sons of Frankenstein finds his father's monster in a coma and revives him, only to find out he is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
Basil Rathbone Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi Lionel Atwill Josephine Hutchinson Donnie Dunagan Emma Dunn Edgar Norton Perry Ivins Lawrence Grant Lionel Belmore Michael Mark Caroline Frances Cooke Gustav von Seyffertitz Lorimer Johnston Tom Ricketts Ward Bond Betty Chay Harry Cording Jack Curtis Russ Powell Clarence Wilson Jack Harris
El hijo de Frankenstein, La sombra de Frankenstein
It seems that it is in the sequels after the sequel that iconic garments come to rest upon our favorite monsters. As Jason receives his hockey mask in Friday The Thirteenth The Third In 3D! so Frankenstein's Monster receives the warm sheepskin pullover worn ever after on screen and in the bedrooms and garages of all of those who assembled FM model kits to display proudly on shelves and mantles. Son Of Frankenstein is a worthy film to contain such an iconic look, free of the deeper shadows and High Romantic Drama of the Whale Frankenstein films, there is a warmer, more domestic tone befitting Family Frankenstein moving into the castle amidst the well-founded suspicions of the villagers and their…
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Yummy gothic goodness, both fueled and torn at the prospect of reviving the past. Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and Basil Rathbone. All legends. Also: probably features the greatest lightning strikes in cinema. Something out of a bad dream while the fireplace roars and the storm picks up the pace.
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Rowland V. Lee's film placed the spotlight on the vengeful and deformed character Ygor played by one of my all time favorites Bela Lugosi! Lugosi knew an opportunity when he saw one! What's that old adage again.. Strike while the iron is hot! He didn't waste any time and quite frankly one could argue he stole the whole damn show! But there was one other compelling character that gave him a good run for his money and that would be a most prolific scenery chewer Inspector Krogh (Lionel Atwill)!
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Frankenstein was my least favorite of the monsters growing up, but holy cow Son of Frankenstein was easily one of my most watched Universal movies back then and I’m happy to report it’s still as Delightful as ever —the sets, pacing, rain filled/fog fueled Universal atmos, a town suffocated by paranoia/fear, a bubbling sulfur pit, and the mythos/lore are all top notch as far as I’m concerned—plus I’m a huge fan of Rathbone, Atwill, and the MVP of this movie... Lugosi, as the deviously sinister Ygor.
An excellent follow up to Bride, from the thunderstorm opening/Baron arriving to a packed square of people who already hate him to the action packed laboratory finale. A winner for sure, and STILL a go to movie for me when it comes to Universal horror. Only complaint is excruciatingly annoying voice on the kid... I dunno whatever the hell accent that was but oof. Minus a star for him lol.
"My father drew that very lightning from heaven, and forced it to his own will, to bring life to a being he created with his own hands!"
Karloff is mesmerizing (of course) as the monster, Rathbone oozes class as the titular character, and Atwill conjures one of the most bizarre performances of his career...but the curtain call absolutely belongs to Lugosi, whose joyous scenery gnawing as Igor is one for the ages.
The iconic Hungarian actor has never really netted the praise for his acting chops like other classic horror greats have (Karloff, Price, Lorre, etc.) Sure, even his critics acknowledge the man’s screen presence, but Lugosi’s ability to craft memorable personas on celluloid deserves more plaudits than he’s received…
"Am I supposed to have whipped up a monster the way a house wife whips up an omelet?" - Wolf (awesome name),
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I like that this film takes a dig at the fact that people fuck up and call the monster Frankenstein all the time.
In the same year that Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Stagecoach and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington all came out, so did the third installment in the Frankenstin series titled "Son of…
Not as tight as the first two, but introduces some thoughtful elements to the Frankenstein mythos
For the 3rd film in the series I didn't expect to like it this much. Even though Karloff is the only returning cast member, I found myself enjoying the new characters. Lugosi as Ygor stole the show. One of his best performances. The direction fits with the first two films as does the atmosphere. It feels like a continuation of the story & it doesn't feel pointless. I love the paranoia & PTSD the village showcases throughout. I like how the film spends a good amount of time developing the new characters. All the acting is pretty solid. I can see myself watching a triple feature of the original, Bride, & Son.
Grade: A-
Definitely the weakest of the Frankenstein films that I've seen so far, mostly because of its bloated run-time. However, it's a lot better than I thought it was going to be!
Everyone here gives great performances, but Bela Lugosi absolutely steals the show as everyone's favorite crazed hunchback. Seeing him and Boris Karloff act together on screen is an absolute treat.
The cinematography and set design are immaculate just like the other two films. My favorite series out of the Universal classics so far.
The absolute nerve for every single Universal Monster movie to be 70 minutes and then this to show up and be an hour forty. How DARE you.
36/100
YouTube review of Son of Frankenstein... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON9_ifARURg
Son of Frankenstein frustrates me as a fan of the previous two Frankenstein films. The lack of James Whale is sorely missed here, as the lack of passion and energy in this new creative team who turns this film into a cash grab made this an annoying visit, between the continuity errors between this and Bride to its devolving of the Frankenstein monster himself.
Oh yes, remember in Bride where the monster speaks and has more of an identity? Well screw that, because here, the monster is mute again and is a puppet for Igor! Talk about a slap in the face for fans of Bride of Frankenstein...
My other main issue…
Decent “sequel”. Some interesting visuals, Karloff is great as the monster, Lugosi is great as Igor, cinematography is good, good character dynamics, generally good acting. Just overall a pretty good Frankenstein film, even though it isn’t nearly as good as the original two.
In my book 'Son of Frankenstein' is just as great as the two previous films. Boris Karloff is impressive as always, but it's Bela Lugosi as Ygor who really steals the film with one of his finest performances. Bathil Rathbone is doing some of his greatest work as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein and Lionel Atwill is terrific as the one-armed Inspector Krogh. The production also looks very pretty and well-shot. A fantastic movie all around.
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