Movie

Son of Frankenstein

1939 · 99 min

A gothic, shadowy chiller that feels like a classic monster movie, with eerie atmosphere and a tragic creature.

Tagline: The black shadows of the past bred this half-man/half-demon! Creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction!
Overview: One of the sons of late Dr. Henry Frankenstein finds his father's ghoulish creation in a coma and revives him, only to find out the monster is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
How it feels: Dark, eerie, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, obsession, revenge, guilt
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
obsession
revenge
guilt
redemption
Places: single country house
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex none