Bride of Frankenstein

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Bride of Frankenstein

film by Whale [1935]

Written by Lee Pfeiffer

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Bride of Frankenstein, American horror film, released in 1935, that is a sequel to Frankenstein (1931), with Boris Karloff reprising his role as the misunderstood monster. In contrast to the usual reputation of movie sequels, many viewers regard the film as superior to its predecessor. Bride of Frankenstein is based on the premise that the monster has survived the angry mob’s attempt to destroy him at the end of the original film. After killing two villagers, he roams the nearby forest until he is captured and thrown in the local jail. Breaking out of his chains by brute force, he ...(100 of 411 words)

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