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Son of Frankenstein (1939)

"The black shadows of the past bred this half-man/half-demon! Creating a new and terrible juggernaut of destruction!"

6.719391h 39mEN
HorrorScience Fiction

Directed by Rowland V. Lee

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

EN

Release

January 13, 1939

Director

Rowland V. Lee

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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.

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Baron Wolf von Frankenstein

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

The Monster

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Ygor

Lionel Atwill

Lionel Atwill

Inspector Krogh

Josephine Hutchinson

Josephine Hutchinson

Elsa von Frankenstein

Donnie Dunagan

Donnie Dunagan

Peter von Frankenstein

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Amelia

Edgar Norton

Edgar Norton

Thomas Benson

Perry Ivins

Perry Ivins

Fritz

Lawrence Grant

Lawrence Grant

Bürgermeister

Lionel Belmore

Lionel Belmore

Emil Lang

Michael Mark

Michael Mark

Ewald Neumüller

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Son of Frankenstein (1939), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Son of Frankenstein. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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