Ernest Thesiger is superb in James Whale's sequel to "Frankenstein" as the scientist who has perfected the art of growing rather than harvesting tissue. When he meets up with Baron Frankenstein's original monster they set about coercing the reluctant Baron to create a wife for the lonely Boris Karloff. This is a cracking tale of science fiction, horror and even romance as the monster ends up endowed with far more…
More fearful than the monster himself!
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him.
Top Cast
Boris Karloff
The Monster
Colin Clive
Henry Frankenstein
Valerie Hobson
Elizabeth
Ernest Thesiger
Doctor Pretorius
Elsa Lanchester
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley / The Monster's Mate
Gavin Gordon
Lord Byron
Douglas Walton
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Una O'Connor
Minnie
E. E. Clive
Burgomaster
Lucien Prival
Butler
O. P. Heggie
Hermit
Dwight Frye
Karl
Reginald Barlow
Hans
Mary Gordon
Hans' Wife
Anne Darling
Shepherdess
Ted Billings
Ludwig
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**_Dr. Frankenstein and his former mentor try to create a mate for the monster_** The monster (Karloff) survives the windmill burning of the previous film and wanders the countryside of Bavaria while Doctor Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) approaches Baron Frankenstein (Colin Clive) with the idea of collaborating to create a mate for the monster, which presumably will domesticate him. This Universal classic from…
FAQ about Bride of Frankenstein
What is Bride of Frankenstein about?
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Henry Frankenstein falls under control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster…
When was Bride of Frankenstein released?
Bride of Frankenstein was released in 1935.
What genres does Bride of Frankenstein belong to?
Bride of Frankenstein is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Bride of Frankenstein?
The cast of Bride of Frankenstein includes Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Ernest Thesiger, Elsa Lanchester.