Von Helsing to believe the Countess must be a vampire. Use the HTML below. Dear Tele, Had Son of Frankenstein been released in any other year than THE YEAR widely considered to be Classic Hollywood's high-watermark, it would stand even higher in the cinematic pantheon. [5] The script continues with the monster surviving the explosion and confronting Wolf to make a friend for him, and threatening to kill Else and Erwin if Wolf disobeys. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Genres: Gothic Horror, Science Fiction, Horror. [10] The finishing date of the production was postponed from December 10 to 17. The original Dr. Frankenstein had a son: Baron Wolf Von Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone). [29], In the book Horror Movies, Kim Newman said Lugosi was in "his finest screen role", while Atwill and Rathbone made up for the lack of the British presence director James Whale had. [15], In 1948, Realart Pictures Inc. secured the reissue rights to the majority of Universal Pictures' library, which included the Universal monster movies. Hoping to clear the family name, the young Dr. Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone) revives the creature and attempts to rehabilitate him. The local Burgomaster gives him a sealed briefcase left by his father and inside, Wolf finds his father's scientific notes. Son of Frankenstein was initially announced under the title After Frankenstein. Two that immediately come to mind are the dining table set and the staircase set at the beginning of the movie. Wolf's father created a monster that terrorized the community and the townsfolk want no more of that. Wolf discovers this and confronts, shoots and apparently kills Ygor. I would recommend watching this film once you make your way through the first two Frankenstein films. The owner of a coal mining operation, falsely imprisoned for fratricide, takes a drug to make him invisible, despite its side effect: gradual madness. [25] The Monthly Film Bulletin stated "since the whole atmosphere of the film is so far removed from everyday reality it is impossible to take the horrors very seriously", noting for a film of its genre, "the production is good and of a high technical quality", and praised the performances of Rathbone and Atwill. [33] The Ghost of Frankenstein was released on March 13, 1942. The monster is revived but it only responds to Ygor's commands and commits a series of murders, the victims of which were jurors at Ygor's trial. The son of Dr. Frankenstein returns to the ancestral family castle 25 years after the explosive death of the monster. [33], List of films featuring Frankenstein's monster, List of Universal Pictures films (1930–1939), "Son of Frankenstein (1939) - Rowland V. 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Notably absent is Dr. Henry Frankenstein, the Monster's creator - Colin Clive passed away in 1937, before production began on this film. Two of Universal's biggest stars, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, team up for Son of Frankenstein. [32], After the success of Son of Frankenstein, Universal announced a follow-up film, The Ghost of Frankenstein, on November 13, 1941, saying they had been searching for a new lead to play the monster. By the time of the second sequel, Karloff's monster became little more that a prop for Lugosi, Rathbone, and Atwill to fight over.2. Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. Why wasn't the monster able to speak in this movie? [21], Gary Don Rhodes wrote that Son of Frankenstein received "stronger reviews than generally met other horror films". They kept saying 'Speak up!' [1][2][3], Following the release of Dracula's Daughter in May 1936, all horror film productions were dropped from Universal Pictures production schedules. Here are the differences that I've noticed. Son of Frankenstein, American horror film, released in 1939, that featured Boris Karloff in his final role as the fabled monster. Wolf leaves the keys to Frankenstein's castle to the villagers, who turn out to cheer the Frankenstein family as they leave by train. The final cost of the production was $420,000. I was dead and he brought me to life. The resurrected Wolf Man, seeking a cure for his malady, enlists the aid of a mad scientist, who claims he will not only rid the Wolf Man of his nocturnal metamorphosis, but also revive the frozen body of Frankenstein's inhuman creation. [10] Dunagan later called his performance "corny" and said; "they had this little kid in there with this loud voice. Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 horror film, the third film in Universal's Frankenstein series. He not made welcome by the locals who are still terrified of his father's works and the monster he created. Here's our roundup of the best new series of the year so far, and where to watch them. Son of Frankenstein is a "Universal 'A'" by any measure. They had the courage to do that. 23 of 24 people found this review helpful. "[6] Son of Frankenstein was Karloff's final appearance as the monster in the series; he only portrayed him again for unique appearances on the television show Route 66 and at an all-star baseball game. [17][18] According to the book "Universal Horrors", the baby boomers generation primarily discovered these films through this television series. [30] Less positive reviews noted the lack of Whale as director; Phil Edwards in Starburst in the early 1980s said Son of Frankenstein is "not particularly novel and the somewhat hackneyed story points the way to the sad direction which later Universal horrors would follow". The local Burgomaster gives him a sealed briefcase left by his father and inside, Wolf finds his father's scientific notes. [12] The film was originally set at a budget of $250,000 but this sum was increased to $300,000 and received a planned 27-day shooting schedule. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts. On Jan. 13, 1939, Universal Pictures released Son of Frankenstein, the follow-up to 1931’s Frankenstein and 1935’s Bride of Frankenstein. Fantasy, Certificate: Passed [4] The studio resumed horror film production after a two-year break with the announcement of Son of Frankenstein in August 1938. Directed by: Rowland V. Lee. There he meets Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose body of the creature. The site's critical consensus reads: "Boris Karloff's final appearance as the Monster is a fitting farewell before the series descended into self-parody". [6] Lugosi received a call from Eric Umann to appear at the Regina Theatre for the screenings of Dracula, Frankenstein and Son of Kong, and shortly after was cast in Son of Frankenstein. [23] Kate Cameron of The New York Daily News said Lee "created an eerie atmosphere for the story and he has put into the working out of the plot enough horror to send the chills and shivers racing up and down the spectators' backs". [17] This series included Son of Frankenstein. One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where they meet a mysterious gypsy fortune teller. [28] Richard Gilliam of AllMovie said the film is unusual because of its high quality despite being the third film in the series, and noted the "strong story, fine inherited production motifs, and an excellent cast" and that the film is still a step-down from the two previous Frankenstein films. Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror film directed by Rowland V. Lee.The film is the third entry in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and was follow-up to Bride of Frankenstein.The film stars Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein along with his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and son Peter (Donnie Dunagan) who return to his late father's estate. [13] The lack of a completed script led to actors receiving freshly written pages minutes before scenes were set up to be filmed. Wolf finds the monster's comatose body in the crypt where his grandfather and father were buried; his father's sarcophagus bears the phrase "Heinrich von Frankenstein: Maker of Monsters" written in chalk. [31] James Marriott dismissed the film as inferior to James Whale's earlier films in the series, finding the plot "wildly uneven" and that "Karloff sleepwalks through his performance, leaving Lugosi to outshine him for once". garykmcd. [12] The script was changed to keep most of the characters intact; Neumuller becoming Krogh, who has lost an arm instead of a father, and changed the child's name to Peter. Krogh and Wolf pursue the monster to a nearby laboratory, where a struggle during which the monster tears out Krogh's false arm ensues. Dr. Frankenstein's plans to replace the brain of his monster are hijacked by his scheming and malevolent assistant Ygor. a child picks up a rock to throw at Ygor's window, Boris Karloff Documentary ‘Man Behind The Monster’ to Mark ‘Frankenstein’ Anniversary (Exclusive), Showbiz History: The Globes that weren't Golden, and Shelley Winter's death-bed wedding, A History of Horror Movies: Part 2 - Mad Doctors and Scientists. [9], Among the cast was Josephine Hutchinson, who had signed on for a two-picture deal with Universal, first appearing in The Crime of Doctor Hallet. The first cut of the film ran over 100 minutes and was reduced. It is the last of the Universal films to star The son of Dr. Frankenstein returns to the ancestral family castle 25 years after the explosive death of the monster. [3], Son of Frankenstein was first mentioned in trade papers on August 29, 1938, when The Hollywood Reporter reported Universal was negotiating a two-horror-picture deal with Boris Karloff, the first one being a sequel to Frankenstein. [14], Production on the film was completed on January 5, 1939. [22] The Motion Picture Herald said the film "is a masterpiece in the demonstration of how production settings and effects can be made assets emphasizing literary melodrama". To clear the family name, he revives the creature and tries to rehabilitate him. [7] Lugosi said; "I owe it all to that little man at the Regina Theatre. Moving into the family castle, he meets Ygor (Bela Lugosi) and is persuaded to go back into the family trade – monsters. Evil runs rampant in the Frankenstein family, or, at least, insanely god-like ambition morosely resides.The following is a loving tribute to novelist Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, and all those artisans who followed, for bringing one of cinema’s crowning creatures to life.. The Sets. Following Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), it was the third film in Universal Pictures ’ Frankenstein series. A deranged scientist escapes from prison and recruits Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolf Man to get revenge on his behalf. "[8] Lee said his crew let Lugosi "work on the characterization; the interpretation he gave us was imaginative and totally unexpected ... when we finished shooting, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that he stole the show. Returning to the ancestral castle long after the death of the monster, the son of Dr. Frankenstein meets a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose creature. The film is the third in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and is the follow-up to Bride of Frankenstein. Baron Wolf von Frankenstein, son of Henry Frankenstein, relocates his wife Elsa and their young son Peter to the family castle. because I didn't speak that loud then ... And as you speak up, your accent is always accentuated. They are in a class of their own.Every fan of horror, or just good classic movies in general, owes it to themselves to see Son of Frankenstein. [14] By December 24, filming had not been completed, and the cast and crew worked until 6:15 pm rather than the usual noon finish. . Karloff's monster was weak by comparison." . [12] He is stopped as Wolf enters, and Neumüller and his forces shoot the monster, who falls into a pit. The screenplay written by Willis Cooper was initially rejected and early script drafts included only the characters that would be used in the final film. [3] It was Lee's second film for Universal. Son of Frankenstein (1939) 95 minutes, b&wThe cast of Son of Frankenstein includes three legends of horror film: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Basil Rathbone. One of the most memorable amongst the signature horror films released by Universal Studios, Son of Frankenstein (1939) has the twin distinctions of giving Boris Karloff his last big-screen opportunity to assay the role of the patchwork creature that made him a household name, and appropriately giving a reviving jolt to a genre that had reached a cyclical nadir by the late '30s. Wolf von Frankenstein returns to the Baronial manor from the United States with his wife Elsa and son Peter. [5] Cooper's original script had several other references to Bride of Frankenstein, including the finding of the skeletal remains of Doctor Septimus Pretorius and the Bride of Frankenstein. When Katherine, a beautiful Southern girl obsessed with thoughts of eternal life, invites Count Alucard to come to her mansion in the U.S., she unleashes a Pandora's box of horror on unsuspecting relatives and neighbors. He not made welcome by the locals who are still terrified of his father's works and the monster he created. As for Karloff, I'm glad he decided to make Son of Frankenstein his last as the monster. When Countess Marya Zaleska appears in London, mysterious events occur leading Dr. Larry Talbot returns to his father's castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman. half-demon ! In fact, Universal didn’t release any horror films in 1937 or 1938, mainly because of pressure from the PCA, Production Code Administration, set up in 1934 to … [17] Son of Frankenstein features a Who's Who of the best of the classic horror actors. Son of Frankenstein (226) IMDb 7.1 1 h 39 min 1939 X-Ray 13+ Set 25 years after the explosive death of Frankenstein, this critically acclaimed sequel to the original horror classic stars screen legends Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. [12] After Wolf fails to making a friend for the monster using corpses, the monster steals Erwin, intending to take him to the lab and carry out brain surgery on him. [10] According to actor Josephine Hutchinson, director Lee did some rewriting on set. [33] Lon Chaney, Jr. was chosen to play the monster. An Egyptian mummy searches Cairo for the girl he thinks is his long-lost princess. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. It stars Basil Rathbone as the eponymous son, Bela Lugosi as Ygor and Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster for the final time in his career. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [2] The film performed well at the US box office; according to The Hollywood Reporter, the film had reaped greater returns than any prior horror film in key city openings. Wolf's initial attempts to re-animate the creature seem to fail but when Peter says he saw a giant in the woods, it appears he's met success. [1][5] Lugosi spoke about the role with Ed Sullivan shortly before the film's release, stating he had to stretch eight weeks of pay over one-hundred and four weeks due the lack of work. The film was originally announced in August 1938 after a successful theatrical reissue of Dracula and Frankenstein. Wolf's initial attempts to re-animate the creature seem to fail but when Peter says he saw a giant in the woods, it appears he's met success. Shelley's title thus compares the monster's creator, Victor Frankenstein, to the mythological character Prometheus, who fashioned humans out of clay and gave them fire. Certificate: Passed Son of Frankenstein (1939) is a horror monster film and is the third film in Universal Studios ' Frankenstein series and the last to feature Boris Karloff as The Monster as well as the first to feature Bela Lugosi as Ygor. The son of Dr. Frankenstein returns to the ancestral family castle 25 years after the explosive death of the monster. Discover some of our favorites from the wide range of films the Academy chose to honor with a recap of the big winners at the 2021 Oscars. Hoping to clear the family name, the young Dr. Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone) revives the creature and attempts to rehabilitate him. The film is the third in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series and is the follow-up to Bride of Frankenstein. . The recent Blu-ray release of SofF runs about 41 seconds longer than any previous release of the film. It may not be as well known among the casual fan as either Frankenstein or Bride of Frankenstein, but it many ways it's the equal of those two films (if not better). [15] The first-weekend revenue in Los Angeles, Boston and Richmond exceeded those of previous Universal film openings in those three cities. Production was delayed until November 9 due to inclement weather and other problems, and filming was completed on January 5, 1939, with a final cost of $420,000. This is a truly worthy film filled with atmosphere and four outstanding performances. The sets are amazing with their bizarre angles and shadows. Son of Frankenstein (1939) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. (1939). A sequel, The Ghost of Frankenstein, was released in 1942. Frankenstein (Whale, 1931) Bride of Frankenstein (Whale, 1935) Son of Frankenstein (Lee, 1939) The Ghost of Frankenstein (Kenton, 1942) Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (Neill, 1943) House of Frankenstein (Kenton, 1944) House of Dracula (Kenton, 1945) Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein … Hoping to clear the family name, the young Dr. Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone) revives the creature and attempts to rehabilitate him. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The local Burgomaster gives him a sealed briefcase left by his father and inside, Wolf finds his father's scientific notes. [6], Post-production units only had a few days before the set January 7 preview dates. The monster abducts Wolf's son as revenge but cannot bring himself to kill the child. When people are mysteriously killed in the village there is little doubt that the monster is responsible. . [10] The role of Peter was played by Donnie Dunagan, who had worked with Lee on Mother Carey's Chickens. Wolf's only other friend is the local police Inspector Krogh, who wears an artificial arm after his real arm was ripped out in a childhood encounter with the monster. [33] The next day, producer George Waggner was instructed to order the same type of makeup Karloff wore for the new actor, with instructions that changing the appearance may "kill the interest of Frankenstein follower". [5] Wolf's father's will stipulates the monster remain out of commission for at least 25 years following the watchtower explosion before any inheritance can be claimed. Son of Frankenstein stars Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein who, with his wife Elsa (Josephine Hutchinson) and son Peter (Donnie Dunagan), return to his late father's estate. Near the castle lives Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a crazed shepherd whose neck was broken in an unsuccessful hanging attempt. Son of Frankenstein is, unfortunately, not quite up to the level of Frankenstein or Bride of Frankenstein, but it remains an enjoyable film, the last to feature Boris Karloff in the role of Frankenstein’s Monster. The picture is a sequel to Bride of Frankenstein. Hoping to clear the family name, the young Dr. Frankenstein (Basil Rathbone) revives the creature and attempts to rehabilitate him. And I can promise you he didn't like the costume, which had to hurt him physically. Joining Rathbone and Lugosi in the cast are Boris Karloff and Lionel Atwill. "[10], The director and producer for the film was Rowland V. Lee, who was 45 years old and had been working in the film industry since he was 19. The Acting. Was this review helpful to you? Son of Frankenstein is a 1939 American horror film that was directed by Rowland V. Lee. Drama. Son of Frankenstein is the third in Universal's series of Frankenstein movies. [5] According to the press release, Lorre had turned down the offer as he stopped working in horror films to become Mr. Moto and "did not want to risk being 'on another meanie'. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the sets in Son of Frankenstein are among the best I've ever seen. Wolf uses a torch to scratch out the word "Monsters" on the casket and write "Men" beneath it. But when Wolf finds Ygor (Bela Lugosi) living in the ruins of his father's laboratory, he is soon headed down the same path of destruction that claimed his father.Over the years, there have been volumes written on the Universal classic horror movies. There he meets Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose body of the creature. TMDb Score Near the castle lives Ygor (Bela Lugosi), a crazed shepherd whose neck was broken in an unsuccessful hanging attempt. [16] In 1952, the company re-released Son of Frankenstein theatrically. [10][14] In the November 30 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, Universal announced the staff working on the cutting and scoring of Son of Frankenstein had been doubled to meet its scheduled release date. [30] On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 95% based on 38 reviews. [6] In 1948, Karloff said; "After Son, I decided the character no longer had any potentialities – the makeup did all the work" and "Anybody who can take that makeup every morning deserves respect". [14] Dunagan said the film took a toll on Karloff, that the monster make-up "was punishing him" due to its weight, and that "when we got through with that movie, my sense was that he did not like that role. [5] Bela Lugosi and Basil Rathbone were announced as cast members on October 20, and on October 24, Universal announced in the Hollywood Reporter plans to hire Karloff, Lugosi and Peter Lorre had fallen through because the company could not get Lorre from 20th Century Fox. [15] Among contemporary reviews, The Hollywood Reporter said the film as "a knockout of its type of production, acting and effects" because Lee's direction "keeps a chillingly sombre mood, and the grim humor that's in it, he handles very well indeed". The film was released on January 13, 1939, and received positive reviews from The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Variety and the Monthly Film Bulletin. [26], According to the authors of the book "Universal Horrors", Son of Frankenstein is "the last of the great Frankenstein films", and "every aspect of the picture, from the acting to the technical departs, is first-rate", concluding the film is "Grandiose in scope, magnificent in design, it supplanted the quaint romanticsm and delicate fantasy flavoring of Bride of Frankenstein with a stark, grimly expressionistic approach to horror". Science Fiction, horror ) was the third in Universal Pictures on January 5, 1939 previous! 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