Frankenstein and Me 1996

Overview

Frankenstein and Me is a 1996 film categorized under the fantasy and horror genres. The story centers on Earl Williams, a teenage dreamer who is deeply obsessed with monsters. He frequently fantasizes about living within the world depicted by Universal Studios monster films. Despite being an excellent student, Earl faces constant opposition from his intolerant teacher, Mrs. Perdue, who punishes him for minor faults. Earl receives support from his father, Les Williams, who is also a dreamer but has struggled to find success in life. Following the death of his father, Earl’s mother is left to care for her two sons and attempts to alter Earl’s behavior. The plot takes a turn when Earl discovers what he believes to be the true Frankenstein monster, which had been lost by a carnival. Following this discovery, he decides to attempt to bring the creature back to life. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and received a United States release date of March 18, 1997.