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Frankenstein poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 91.5 / 100
1931·Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi·1h 10m

FRANKENSTEIN

“The man who made a monster.”

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

Above the Line
James Whale·DirectorGarrett Fort·ScreenplayFrancis Edward Faragoh·ScreenplayArthur Edeson·Director of PhotographyBernhard Kaun·Original Music ComposerClarence Kolster·Editor
Cast
Colin Clive·Henry FrankensteinMae Clarke·ElizabethJohn Boles·Victor MoritzBoris Karloff·The MonsterEdward Van Sloan·Doctor WaldmanFrederick Kerr·Baron FrankensteinDwight Frye·FritzLionel Belmore·The BurgomasterMarilyn Harris·Little MariaTed Billings·Villager (uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
James Whale·Director
Writing· 2
Garrett Fort·ScreenplayFrancis Edward Faragoh·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Arthur Edeson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Clarence Kolster·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bernhard Kaun·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Carl Laemmle Jr.·Producer
By the Numbers
91.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
ROI 402371%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#73614E
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Mood
Dark, Dramatic, Gothic
Composition
Centered
Era
19th Century
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster for "Frankenstein" features a group of characters set against a dark and stormy background. A man with dark curly hair and a white shirt is pos”

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Key Elements
SkullLanternsCandelabrasStatue
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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