The Most Annoying Mad Scientist Cliche is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fault
‘Frankenstein’ brought it to the movies, but Mary Shelley’s not to blame. Read More
September 13, 2020
Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro Deserves to Make a ‘Frankenstein’ Movie
The Universal Monsters will come back. When they do, Guillermo del Toto should get to be a part of that.… Read More
June 11, 2020
How ‘Young Frankenstein’ is An Ode to Itself
Based on Mary Shelley’s quintessential horror novel, Mel Brooks' incarnation of the famous monster takes time to poke fun at… Read More
May 22, 2019
‘The Invisible Man’ and the Joy of Mid-Tier Classics
There are certain advantages to being less popular. Read More
November 9, 2018
The Real Stories Behind ‘Frankenstein’
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's influential novel, we take a look at the real-life scientists who tried… Read More
January 5, 2018
The Real Life Fear Behind Frankenstein’s Monster Walk
Why does Frankenstein’s monster move so slowly? We investigate. Read More
October 27, 2017
Manipulating Mood: How Lighting Effects an Audience
Using 1931’s ‘Frankenstein’ as an example. Read More
June 20, 2017
6 Filmmaking Tips from the Directors of Classic Universal Monster Movies
Are these the secrets to creating horror icons? Read More
June 6, 2017