Son of Frankenstien is the 3rd in series of Frankenstien films out of Universal, and it surprisingly remains in quality, but not quite as high as done by James Whale with Frankenstien and of course, Bride of Frankenstien.
Son of Frankenstien's main heights are brought in from a stellar cast mainly Basil Rathbone, as the Doctor who makes a great and believable approach as the son of Dr.Frankenstien, Lionel Atwill as the cool wooden-armed Inspector, and Bors Karloff reprising his role as The Monster, who doesn't appear that much in the film actually, but this doesn't bring the film down much at all, considering we have Bela Lugosi in one of his best roles ever, as Ygor, the humorous, and eerie "friend" of the monster. Essential viewing for his role alone, but there is so much more to this film then just that.
Although never reaching the heights of Bride or the original Frankenstien, this film has cool expressionist textured shadows, and probably remains the "scariest" (as far as scares can come from movies made made over 65 years ago) can be. A good example would be the Monster walk with Dr.Frankenstiens child near the Sulphur pit.
This is essential viewings for any fan of film, and probably the last great Universal Horror Flick. If you are in doubt of this film's quality, try watching "Ghost of Frankenstien" after this, and see if you are sit through it without flicking it off half way through
9/10.
Son of Frankenstien's main heights are brought in from a stellar cast mainly Basil Rathbone, as the Doctor who makes a great and believable approach as the son of Dr.Frankenstien, Lionel Atwill as the cool wooden-armed Inspector, and Bors Karloff reprising his role as The Monster, who doesn't appear that much in the film actually, but this doesn't bring the film down much at all, considering we have Bela Lugosi in one of his best roles ever, as Ygor, the humorous, and eerie "friend" of the monster. Essential viewing for his role alone, but there is so much more to this film then just that.
Although never reaching the heights of Bride or the original Frankenstien, this film has cool expressionist textured shadows, and probably remains the "scariest" (as far as scares can come from movies made made over 65 years ago) can be. A good example would be the Monster walk with Dr.Frankenstiens child near the Sulphur pit.
This is essential viewings for any fan of film, and probably the last great Universal Horror Flick. If you are in doubt of this film's quality, try watching "Ghost of Frankenstien" after this, and see if you are sit through it without flicking it off half way through
9/10.