Chrono's Horror Marathon Week 1: Frankenstein's Monster

[neverending]

Originally Posted by Damn Heathen

There's nothing cynical about it. It's a fact of science.
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Whether the themes presented in Bride of Frankenstein are "overdone" or "generic" is not a fact of science.

[Damn Heathen]

I like the irony of the monster making his jailbreak on the proclamation of it being a resolved minor problem.

Originally Posted by neverending

Whether the themes presented in Bride of Frankenstein are "overdone" or "generic" is not a fact of science.

I see you dislike science. Take a gander at the predominant themes in literature and film since the dawn of literature and film.

[neverending]

Originally Posted by Damn Heathen

I like the irony of the monster making his jailbreak on the proclamation of it being a resolved minor problem.

I see you dislike science. Take a gander at the predominant themes in literature and film since the dawn of literature and film.

HAHAHAHAHAHA... what a silly lot of twaddle.

[Damn Heathen]

Originally Posted by neverending

HAHAHAHAHAHA... what a silly lot of twaddle.

I'm being trolled by a mod. That's rich.

[neverending]

Originally Posted by Damn Heathen

I'm being trolled by a mod. That's rich.

Yes, there's a troll about, indeed...

I point out your cynical and hipsterish attitude about a film that has been lauded by many as not only one of the greatest horror films ever made, but one of the best films ever made, and for that I am told I hate science and I've never read a book in my life.

And I'M the one who's trolling?


Sorry for the hijack, Chrono...

[Damn Heathen]

I have finished my viewing and give Bride a 10/10 on its merits of pre-climax narrative, conclusive theme, horror aesthetic, and stellar performances.

I do have a few quibbles, some of which were previously discussed, but nothing that would warrant a point deduction. Although the lever of doom ending is narratively weak, it has tremendous cinematic appeal, and as the primary goal of a movie is to be VISUALLY interesting, it works well.

Originally Posted by metternich1815

Yes, they are common themes, but it is all in how they are explored that matters. In my opinion, the film explored them in a very novel way that really adds to the body that already exists. I definitely agree that this film deserves its iconic status. There is so much in this film and several ways it can be interpreted. Yes, I agree that was an important theme of the film. It was a very excellent one an that. That goes into what I mentioned about the old versus new order.

Some of these themes cinematically predate Bride. I must rewatch Metropolis to determine how much it influenced Bride.

Originally Posted by metternich1815

Yes, I have always enjoyed that beginning, though it is interesting that they do not return to it, it sort of reminds of a play by Shakespeare known as the Taming of the Shrew.

I wish they had used the bookend, with a less subtle meta-comparison between Mary and the Bride.

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

But like most other characters in the film, she is mostly there to reject him (I understand it; as a female horror fan, I would have liked to see more of her as the second abomination)...

Great point. She is merely there to reject him (and die), as she should be. Honestly, I expected more backlash from the "OMG I need oodles of characterization or I can't relate" crowd.

[newb]

Missed both....been a bit under the weather since Sunday

Will try to hop on next one

[hammerfan]

Originally Posted by newb

Missed both....been a bit under the weather since Sunday

Will try to hop on next one

Sorry to hear you've been sick. Hope you're better soon!

[metternich1815]

I decided to watch Son of Frankenstein tonight in preparation for tomorrow. I had seen it before, but it's been awhile. I will also try to watch Frankenstein as well (that I have seen several times, but I missed Sunday's viewing). I might end up re-watching Bride before the film tomorrow too, not sure.

[metternich1815]

I decided in favor of one I have not seen in the place of the original Frankenstein. The film I chose was Ghost of Frankenstein. I will try to fit in House of Frankenstein tomorrow, I have never seen that one either. As time permits, I will see which ones, if any, I will rewatch. I get home around 2:15-2:30 CST, so I will just see where I feel like going.