Frankenstein ((better))

; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a seminal work of Gothic literature and widely considered the first true science fiction novel. Written by Mary Shelley and published in 1818, it tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but ambitious scientist who discovers the secret of "generating life" and creates a sentient creature. Quick Facts Author: Mary Shelley Publication Year: 1818 (original), 1831 (revised edition) Genre: Gothic Horror, Science Fiction, Romanticism

The brilliance of the novel lies in the relationship between the two protagonists. frankenstein

| Year | Title | Notes | |------|-------|-------| | 1931 | Frankenstein (James Whale) | Boris Karloff as the monster; iconic flat head, bolts, grunting. Drastically changes plot. | | 1935 | Bride of Frankenstein | Widely considered the best classic adaptation. | | 1957 | The Curse of Frankenstein | Christopher Lee as the Creature; first color version. | | 1994 | Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein | Kenneth Branagh, Robert De Niro; most faithful to the book. | | 2015 | Victor Frankenstein | James McAvoy, Daniel Radcliffe; reimagining. | | 2018 | The Terror (S1) | References Frankenstein’s Arctic framing. | | Many | TV, stage, parody (Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein 1974) | | ; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a seminal